STRONG Life Podcast Ep 159 with James The Thinker Smith. WOW. This was a cerebral conversation and it will challenge your thinking about your role as a Coach of ANY sort. I have known James for about 15 years now and his evolution has intrigued and inspired me. I ask that you dig into this episode and give it your honest best effort to think about this conversation and how it can be applied to your profession. Will you make any changes? How? What? When? Question the status … [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...]
John Jesse’s Tips For Athletes Who Want To Dominate The Competition – Pt 2
How old are you? I'm 37 and graduated high school in 1993. Do you recall anyone getting an ACL repaired? Any Baseball players getting Tommy John surgery? Any athletes going to speed and agility classes? Hell NO! But..... You probably remember this.... from "back in the day".... … [Read more...]
Tough Mudder Ass Kicker Against Doctor’s Predictions
I LOVE success stories when they come my way from guys & gals attacking our Underground Strength workouts and kicking ass as a result. ALL serious athletes have a Coach. I say the same in business, ALL serious entrepreneurs have business coaches. Step up and get OUT of your comfort zone and start taking your mind, body & spirit where you want it to go. If you're not growing and improving as a person, you're NOT living. … [Read more...]
The REAL Warriors
A while back, some years ago, I sent out an e mail talking about being a Warrior. I was referring to the mindset of getting after whatever it is you do and giving it your all. As many of you know, I am always striving to personally grow & share my experiences with you to help YOU grow stronger, in mind, body & spirit. Someone had replied and mentioned that I should be careful of telling others to be Warriors when the Real Warriors were out there on the front lines, in war, protecting … [Read more...]
Intern Wanted for Underground Strength Gym of Edison, NJ
I'm looking for a hard working, open minded, eager to learn intern at my gym, in edison, nj. The internship will last 8 weeks, unpaid. You WILL get the experience of a lifetime though, I can guarantee that. Be ready to learn a boat load, and, you will be training WITH our athletes. I can't have an intern who doesn't walk the walk and never gets under the bar. Your hands will get dirty, rusty and possibly bloody. I'm a crazy guy to work for, I have high expectations from people. I hate … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Training Q & A
Got a great question today, one that applies to everyone, NOT just the ladies: QUESTION: So Zach... Sounds like an Xcellent workout here is a question for you. I am a 52 year young female fitness trainer..... I LOVE the USC training ... I lay here with ice on my knees & hip after an intense KB sandbag & plyo bootcamp I participated in... How can I keep up with Kids 10,20 ,30 years younger and should I continue training this way ??? By the way, this intense working out is really … [Read more...]