STRONG Life Podcast ep 440 The Power of GREAT Friends & How to Overcome TOUGH Times How do you know someone is a GREAT friend? Because all you need to do is think about them and the mere thought inspires you to do more and be more. What about tough times in life? We ALL go through tough times. I share with you a story of when Joe DeSena had me speak to a large group of Spartans as they were past the half way point of The DEATH Race. Many of them were on the verge of quitting. … [Read more...]
419 | The PLAE Road Trip: Lessons in High School Strength & Conditioning, Life & Making it Happen as a Strength Coach
Last week, Coach Paul Kolody and I took a road trip to South Carolina. We wanted to drive somewhere within an 8 hour radius so we could visit other Coaches and get our learn on! When Rich Gray saw that Paul and I wanted to do this, he was fired up to see Coaches who wanted to learn the old fashioned way, IN PERSON! This trip was supported / sponsored thanks to PLAE. PLAE also filmed IRON ROOTS for me and has been a supporter for a long time. … [Read more...]
168 | Joe “Big House” Kenn | NFL Strength Coach & AWESOME Guy!
Photo Above. Throwback 2008!! _______________ STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 168 with Joe House Kenn. I am fired up to share this episode with my man BIG House, Joe Kenn! I love chatting about training and life with House. He pulls no punches, he gives you his honest answer, NO filter. His decades of experience make him 1 of the most experienced Strength Coaches in the world. Joe's dedication to his craft is humbling and inspiring at the same time. It was 2008, maybe 2007, when he brought his … [Read more...]
Conditioning Workouts That Toughen the Mind AND Body
I got fired up to attack some conditioning workouts after my man, Joe Kenn, aka HOUSE aka BIG DAWG created a new IG account, Meathead Metabolics. I love ALL types of training but my Right Knee has been an issue and running pains me. So, I find other methods to raise the heart rate without pounding the knees. Below are a few conditioning workouts that serve a purpose of hardening the mind and body. A good ol' gut check if you will. I think we need these once a week. Comfort is the enemy … [Read more...]
Episode # 80: Louisville Strength vs Battling Ropes
I have never used such a training tool that forces you to GO, GO, GO and can whoop your ass in such a short time. Well, let me rephrase that: These Battling Ropes rank up there with the prowler and high rep kettlebell snatches. These ropes are an amazing tool. They develop full bodt stamina, mental toughness, grip strength endurance and power endurance. There is NO slow with the battling ropes, it's ALL power output, or as their creator, John Brookfield says, this is velocity output - always … [Read more...]