Hey guys…. here’s an update for the TWO Winners of The December, 2011 Underground Strength Nation Inspiration Contest. The Two Winners get a lifetime membership to The Underground Inner Circle.
Sam Portland REALLY hit home with me and those who helped check the videos. He “gets it”. Listen to what he says about #LivingTheCode. He has NO excuses, he charges through discomfort and is making shit happen! I SEE the fire in his eyes and feel his passion from “Across The Pond”!
He drove his tractor tire down a highway to make shit happen! Isn’t that illegal??!! ha ha
Notice how he REinvests his income into making his business better and improving his knowledge.
As Sam says, “There’s NO limits.”
Thank YOU, Sam!
Check out Sal, working in his garage and yard to take care of his kids and show them how to have passion for health and strength!
Sal’s kids are tearing it up….. bodyweight….. the power wheel… a sandbag… and the technique is TIGHT!
I see his kids having fun training, no one yelling at them, just allowing them to enjoy the experience and fall in love with fitness. I can see Sal’s passion for strength with his books scattered on the floor, all types of equipment squeezed into that garage. I KNOW the feeling, you fall in love with training and you want to keep getting different strength toys to take things to the next level.
This was a VERY tough choice, there were MANY participants from overseas in various countries and English was not their first language. Many training compounds in garages, back yards, basements and MANY in freezing cold temps!
I am embedding ALL the participants below, this was amazing, had me choked up, on verge of tears and struck a VERY deep chord with me.
I am beyond shocked at how many videos were submitted and I will ALWAYS REMEMBER WHERE I STARTED…. My friend calls this “Boots on the ground”…. remember where you came from and always be humble 
Please check these videos, they will inspire you on your toughest days, because I know all too well, we ALL have them, NO matter how strong we are…..
As you can see, these videos are ALL very unique in their own way, everyone inspires me. I suggest you watch them all, clear your head, and listen to the stories of these men who rise above and have gotten comfortable being UNcomfortable.
Thank you, My Bruthas!
Peace! Underground for LIFE!
–Z–
PS: Seriously, this was VERY tough to choose. You guys are ALL f**ing awesome!!
Filed under Announcements, Kick Ass Business, Kick Ass Life, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos by on Dec 20th, 2011. 1 Comment. 
“Better to Live Your Dreams Than to Dream Your Life”
The USC Cert is a life changing weekend, for those who attend and for myself.
I get to meet hungry Strength Coaches…. hungry to turn their passion into profits with a burning desire to leave behind a life that feels unfulfilled with a job that makes them miserable. Been there and done that and it damn near killed me.
I am NOT a believer in “Just Do It” without some planning and a strong foundation. I DO, however, believe in making the jump and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations that push you to elevate your game, whether it be life, business, fitness, etc.
Ya gotta push the envelope or you’ll end up living a life of quiet desperation, wishing you did this or that. A close friend of mine once told me: “Why tell people that you dream of this day or dream of doing something, why not life your dreams instead of dreaming your life?”
He musta told me that when I was in high school, I was 15 I think, some 20 years ago, and I never forgot those words.
Food for thought….
Hope you got fired up and enjoyed some highlights and feedback from The USC Cert.
Next Cert is around the corner at The Underground Strength Gym, check the details HERE
Question for YOU: The quote at the very top was shared to me MANY years ago, perhaps when I was 15 or so by a friend while I was in Israel. I STILL remember the day he explained it to me and it drives me to follow my passion. What is Your Favorite Quote that has resonated with you for many years?
Peace
–Z–
PS: Do what you love. Find a way to make this a reality, rather than a dream. Time goes waaaay too fast and time is one of the FEW things you can NEVER replace once it’s lost. If you’re a Strength Coach or warehouse gym owner or aspire to be, then YES, that means making the trek to NJ a life changing weekend.
PPS: For updates on upcoming certs, business info, biz coaching, etc. please click HERE
Filed under Articles, Calendar, Kick Ass Business, Kick Ass Life, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos by on Jul 13th, 2011. 12 Comments.
It’s the year 2011 and I NEVER make New Year’s Resolutions, I ALWAYS resolve to do things NOW. I’m an action oriented guy, waiting for the perfect time does nothing.
But, ONE thing I am careful with is who I contribute my work to and who I associate myself with.
The lack of integrity that I have come across has bothered me, and NO, I will not harp on it, this is just me giving a rant that for those who read my blog, I hope you continue to live your life with passion and integrity.
Feel free to drop comments below.
In Strength,
–Z–
Recommended Events:
Underground Strength Coach Cert
How to Kick Ass Seminar / Business Immersion Course
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Kick Ass Business, Kick Ass Life, Q & A, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos by on Jan 11th, 2011. 21 Comments.
I believe in doing what you love, following your passion and making something happen from it.
I believe in living my dreams, NOT dreaming my life.
I wanted The USC cert to change people’s lives, NOT just teach them about training athletes.
Here’s an inside look through the years of USC Certifications….
My first Underground Strength Coach Cert of 2011 is in Fort Faulderdale.
20 people can attend and since the cert is on sale now ($400 off) we’ve already have several sign ups.
See you in Sunny Florida!
–Z–
Recommended Resources:
North Carolina Strength Coaches Clinic
Underground Strength Coach Cert
Filed under Kick Ass Business, Kick Ass Life, Success, Videos by on Dec 23rd, 2010. 1 Comment.
Here is the final installment of my 2 part video QnA regarding the question, “Should I become a CrossFit Affiliate?”
Feel free to comment in the comments section below
Peace!
–Z–
Recommended Resources:
Underground Strength Coach Cert
Mobility WOD with Kelly Starrett
Filed under Articles, Kick Ass Business, Kick Ass Life, Q & A, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos by on Dec 21st, 2010. 4 Comments.
I am a highly motivated Coach. I feel this is a fault, perhaps not though? You can comment below and drop your thoughts as my mind wanders too much. I find myself louder, more aggressive and more intense than 99.9% of my athletes. I want them to train harder, rest less, move heavier weights.
I sometimes wonder why I am so loud and excited and they seem so quiet. I try to calm down and let them take the wheel. I wait to see if they will have intrinsic motivation. A few are animals and show the eye of the tiger, others seem to be searching for that inner animal. Perhaps it just isn’t there?
Here and there a parent tells me they will no longer have little Johnny continue training at The Underground Strength Gym due to finances yet little Johnny has a Lexus or an Infiniti at the age of 17. He doesn’t have a job either. Finances? Naaaaaa. Different priorities? Yes.
If finances are a problem and you’re a young lad go get a job and help Mom and Dad, NOT for gym membership, but because it’s the RIGHT thing to do. If you don’t want to be a kick ass athlete and don’t enjoy a brutally challenging workout we don’t want you here anyway.
Other times they say Little Johnny is too busy. Too busy to train 1 or 2 hours each week? I am confused. What does Little Johnny do after school? Is there really 6 hours of homework every day?
At The Underground Strength Gym, we are not training to fit in with others and to become part of Team Average. Sorry, we’re here to be front and center of Team Ass Kicker. Period. Need I explain any further?
The world has enough lazy excuse makers but The Underground doesn’t have room for ONE such athlete who doesn’t demand excellence of himself.
Watch the video below and ask yourself if you too have such desire.
Notice the Coach did NOT make any special treatments for the aspiring boxer. The boxer had to pay for his coaching as do all other students. The boxer had to work for his money. The boxer was clearly comfortable being UNcomfortable.
And, let me tell you a little secret. You need to learn how to get comfortable being uncomfortable. If you wanna succeed in this world, let me cut through the hype and BS of everything happening fast and easy. Sorry, the things worth anything nowadays require some serious gut busting work. That’s THE truth.
And that’s your Monday Motivation.
Peace!
–Z–
PS: Running your own garage or warehouse gym is NOT easy. It takes serious work to grow your business. If you’re ready to learn, I will teach you, time waits for no man or woman….
==> Underground Strength Coach Certification
PPS: Wanna see how I train athletes AND myself. Updated almost daily with 24-7 access to me. Take the 30 day Trial for The Underground Inner Circle, Click HERE.
Filed under Articles, Calendar, Kick Ass Life, Monday Motivation, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos by on Sep 19th, 2010. 24 Comments.
Man, it’s AWESOME to see those putting to use what they’ve learned during Underground Strength Coach Mentorship Courses.
Check out my boys from The UK, Zoran Dubaic and Sean Keefe. They sent me their opening highlight video and some good words and I am BIG time honored.
I LOVE seeing people following their passion and achieving their dreams!
They just opened their gym a few weeks ago, check the video below….
Pretty damn awesome, if ya ask me
And here is some footage of Sean, Zoran and the rest of the crew that attended an Underground Strength Coach Mentorship.
“Zach Even-Esh is one of the most inspirational people we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. His encouragement, support, enthusiasm and passion for helping others has been instrumental in helping us achieve our ultimate goal of owning and running our very own warehouse gym.
We traveled all the way from Manchester, England to complete Zach’s Underground mentorship and it is the BEST thing we ever did! Thanks again, Zach, for helping us realize our dreams”.
~ Zoran Dubaic and Sean Keefe ~
Directors of Strength and Performance Ltd.
http://strengthandperformance.co.uk
Who else is gonna go after their dreams?
Drop a comment with your thoughts and / or questions.
Lead from the Front!
–Z–
PS: We still have some room at the upcoming Underground Mentorships below.
But, this will be the last 1 Day Mentorship I plan on doing. Lots of peeps request them yet very few that request step up and sign up. I hate talkers, I wanna work with doers!
1 Day Mentorship – Click HERE for Details
2 Day Mentorship – Click HERE for Details
PPS: Talk about Action Takers!!!
We just had a gym in Texas sign 10 of their Coaches up for a private, tailor made Underground Mentorship. Now that’s what I call a bunch of SERIOUS Ass Kickers Who Wanna WIN!
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos by on Mar 1st, 2010. 20 Comments.
Pay attention below as The Iron Tamer drops some serious nuggets of gold for you!
This is Kettlebell training secrets at their finest, bound to get you stronger, add more muscle and skyrocket your conditioning…..
I’m about to tear it up in the backyard using my 70 lb Underground Kettlebell, mixed in with some sprints. While everyone is out working a regular ol’ 9-5 job, it’s just another day in the office for me!
–Z–
PS: The October 10th USC Cert is fast approaching. The success stories that stem from attending The Underground Strength Coach Certification are never ending. I posted a video a few days ago of the bruddahs in Omaha, NE opening up their warehouse gym.
Here is another Underground Success Story from THE Go Getter, Action Taker….Matty Wichlinski of Va. Beach, VA
Click HERE to Make Your Dreams Reality
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Sep 23rd, 2009. 17 Comments.
This was another amazing weekend for me.
Seriously, I am flattered, honored and super impressed with the quaility of bruddahs rollin’ up my way to become Underground Strength Coaches.
The next weekend Underground Strength Coach Certification is FAST approaching, October 10th. Sometimes you just gotta say “F**K It!” and sign up, rather than waiting for the next one and the next one.
Not sure if there ever is such a thing as the “right time.”
Check the highlight & drop a comment or question bruddah broskie…..
I’ll be posting more highlights of what guys are doing in just a few short weeks after completing their USC Certifications.
I LOVE seeing and helping people make their dreams become reality.
What are your BIG plans? How are you gonna make them happen?
Peace Bruddahs!
–Z–
PS: October 10th, USC Cert, Make Your Dreams Become Reality HERE.
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Calendar, Strength Building, Success, Underground Strength Show, Videos, Zach's Workouts, muscle building by on Sep 21st, 2009. 24 Comments.
This latest video I take you inside my mind (don’t remind me, I already know I’m crazy) and I show you the old school bodybuilding basics that deliver freakish results.
—> http://www.undergroundstrengthcoach.com/public/475.cfm
I also talk about what I learned in the state prison..
The movements I used back when I quit going to commercial gyms and packed on more muscle than ever before.
It’s all here:
===> http://www.undergroundstrengthcoach.com/public/475.cfm
It’s all F-R-E-E
And, it’s freaking 15 minutes of killer info.
Tell all you friends about this video if you really want to thank me and show some luv
OK, time to chow down some chicken and rice…
till the next time,
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
====> http://www.undergroundstrengthcoach.com/public/475.cfm
PS: Tomorrow I have a special message for you, stay tuned, you don’t wanna miss it.
Filed under Announcements, Articles, Videos by on Sep 25th, 2008. Comment.
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