In Episode 86 Of The STRONG Life Podcast I catch up with my buddy, Joe DeSena. Joe is The Founder of The Spartan Race and we connected in prior episodes of The STRONG Life Podcast HERE. In this episode, we get ranting on the topics that fire us up on a regular basis: … [Read more...]
The STRONG Life Philosophy: How to Dominate in the Gym AND in LIFE
The STRONG Life is The BEST Life. Strong Mind. Strong Body. STRONG LIFE. The Philosophy behind The STRONG Life is constantly evolving for me. Once you STOP evolving you are no longer living. It's an understanding that once you accept the FACT that anyone worth having is going to be TOUGH, your life actually gets easier. You already know it's gonna take HARD F--in' Work, so accept it and DO it. We're in a strange time in this world where bad things are happening all around the world, … [Read more...]
The TRUTH About Success, Excellence & Convenience
Last weekend was a whirlwind of emotions as we had our MOST successful Lift STRONG fundraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma. Since 2007 when it ALL began, the growth has been amazing! When the reporter asked & said to me, "This is amazing! Almost 100 people here which started with only 12 or 13 people, did you ever think or imagine it would get this big? My answer..... … [Read more...]
Genetics, Lame Excuses & Muscle Building
"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." - Calvin Coolidge I explain to the athletes I work with on a daily basis how DEDICATION & Work Ethic … [Read more...]
5 Garage Gym Workouts For Strength, Size & Mental Toughness
I began training in my garage during my 5th year as a teacher. It was the Fall of 2002. Time was of the essence as I was balancing the following: A new teaching position at the Middle School Middle School Wrestling Coach BJJ Training Finishing my MA in Health Education Commuting 1 hour each way for Graduate School Adjunct Professor at Community College Training (Finding time to Train) I started my home gym equipment set up by picking up some odds and ends from … [Read more...]
Strength Training “Advices” From 27 Years Training Experience
Coming this June marks what I call my "Strength Training Anniversary". I began lifting weights in Mid June, 1989 while in 8th grade and I haven't looked back or stopped since. I was 13 1/2 years old. This June I'll be 40 1/2 years young. I will NEVER stop training, it is my ritual and keeps me sane among countless other benefits. Through my 27 years of training and coaching, I have learned MANY lessons which I explain below. You see, even at age 13, I was coaching my friends that Summer. I … [Read more...]
The 4 BIGGEST Mistakes Coaches & Athletic Directors Make In Schools
I taught in the public schools for 11 years. I am back in the public schools as of this writing. During the 10 years in between, I was coaching sometimes 8 hours a day at The Underground Strength Gym along with holding my certification multiple times a year throughout the country. I coached Wrestling at the middle school level and volunteered at the high school level. I began volunteering for wrestling coaching since 1993 so I have been around sports and coaching for a very long time. EDIT: As … [Read more...]
ATTN High School Coaches Who CARE: How to WIN The High School STRONG Program
I want to help a few struggling High School Coaches. The Rules are explained in the Video below as to how you can WIN The High School STRONG Program. The results we've proven to develop in athletes since 2002 is POWERFUL to say the least. Those who know, KNOW! Here's an 8th Grader showing his Strength & Toughness...... Imagine what he will become in High School as he continues to train...... Vaughn Meehan of #Howell #UndergroundStrengthGym #Manasquan - started training here … [Read more...]
Keep Waiting & You Will NEVER “Get There”!
I remember my earliest training partners..... They were a few local guys a bit older than me and they would complain about one another behind each others back. Excuses were running rampant...... They would complain that they only could train with me. They NEEDED my motivation, they told me. But now I know. I KNOW much, much better, some 25 years later. Excuses Suck. NO Excuse is truly valid. The only thing you NEED to do is to be able to count on YOU. Punch your excuses in the face. And … [Read more...]
Are You a Hyena, A Jackal Or a LION?
It's been a whirlwind few weeks. The type of adversity that doesn't give a shit how much weight I can squat or deadlift. Living a STRONG Life transcends the weight on the bar. The STRONG Life transcends what "everyone else" thinks about you or even what they THINK they know about you. THAT is why you must be strong. Because life is a test, every single day. Take pride in being STRONG. This starts from within. Resiliency, Durability..... The ability to rebound...... I have gotten good … [Read more...]
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