Welcome to another Bonus episode of The STRONG Life Podcast. In this episode, The boys from The Mind Muscle Project hit this one out of the park when they interviewed me. It was reminiscent of when The Barbell Shrugged crew came to NJ and we could have kept talking for hours on end. This episode is a Bonus of The STRONG Life Podcast and you're going to LOVE it! We talk about early days of The Underground Strength Gym and how it all started. From my $3,000 "Lunch at Taco Bell" with Gary … [Read more...]
Redefining The Role of The Strength Coach | Ron McKeefery
STRONG Life Episode 122 with Ron McKeefery. This episode was one of the most inspiring conversations I've had in a LONG time. My words can't do justice to how awesome this episode was! From talking about tactics and strategies of being a GREAT Strength Coach to digging deep into the intangibles of being a great Strength Coach. Even if you're not a Strength Coach, this episode of The STRONG Life Podcast will inspire you to dig deeper into your own career, passions and overall life to be … [Read more...]
Am I Crazy Or What?
Am I Crazy or is this normal? As a Coach, Strength Coach, Sports Coach, ANY Coach - I sometimes wonder what it would be like if I just SUCKED! You know, just come home and sit on the ol' couch after my team got destroyed in the latest game and I don't even care. I still get paid. No one bothers me because I don't bother anyone else. Kids skip practice and guess what, I don't even care. I just let it slide. My team hasn't been better than .500 since the dinosaurs roamed the earth and I don't … [Read more...]
Being A Simple Man VS A Great Man, Same Difference?
I came across a great post by Jim Wendler on Instagram and then I elaborated on how these words from actor, Tom Hardy hit home for me. Now, I don't know anything about Tom Hardy. But, these words inspired me and I love to write. Writing for me has always been something I love to do, even if no one is reading. It's a therapy of sorts so I just put this out there.... From Tom Hardy: … [Read more...]
Are You A Dangerous Man? SPARTAN Workouts & SPARTAN Mindset
To develop a Spartan Mindset, an indomitable spirit, you must challenge yourself through Spartan Workouts. You must train AND live in a way that keeps you dangerous, in your own mind and in the mind of others. This is a Lifestyle, a way of life, NOT just a Spartan workout where you push yourself for an hour and then never apply these lessons to your life. The ultimate mistake is living your entire life in comfort. In turn, you become something that must be avoided your entire life: It … [Read more...]
Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning [Official Trailer]
My words can't describe what has been put into this book. I wanted to share w/you my trailer for my book, The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning. I can NEVER thank ALL the people, I would forget some of you and likely many of you. Of course, those who stood behind me EVER SINCE DAY 1 are my family and a few close friends. Very few. God knows I have been through some rough times in my life & if it wasn't for my wife, my kids, my parents, my brothers, a few … [Read more...]
STRONG Family: Blood Is Thicker Than Water. Friends Come & Go.
WOW. This video was shared with me by my friend and Underground Strength Coach, Grant Cranston. This video came at a GREAT time as I am removing a LOT from my life and ALL geared towards more time with my family. Whether you're a family man / women or not, this is a MUST listen to. … [Read more...]
Dads: Why You MUST Be STRONG
Sometimes I feel my heart actually hurt. It actually, truly does ache. This September will be the FIRST year that BOTH of my kids will be in school full time. Since they've been born, I've been used to them knocking on my door, climbing through my office window, shooting me with nerf guns while being interviewed and spending amazing times with my kids. You've likely seen my fishing videos on Instagram with my son as well, like this one (NOTE: My son has the BEST laugh in the world). I've … [Read more...]
Is There Such A Thing As Work Life Balance?
Whether you are a Strength Coach or not.... Whether you own your own business or not.... Whether you work for another company or not.... This Video QnA applies to you with regards to the work life balance question that I get asked about all the time. My thoughts on how to BIG time improve in the area of work & family life balance.... … [Read more...]
Elliott Hulse Grow Stronger Interview
Elliott Hulse freaking inspires me, motivates me and educates me! Check it out: The Dude is married, has 4 kids, operates a kick ass warehouse gym, runs a full blown business on the internet while living the code (honesty, integrity, commitment, work ethic)..... NO excuses.... He lost nearly 50 lbs and is stronger than ever with a 600 lb deadlift and throws around 300 lb atlas stones like most people deadlift 185 lbs. That is what we call LIVING THE CODE.... Listen to this interview where … [Read more...]