STRONG Life Episode 115, QnA from Instagram. This episode unfolds in a unique manner as each and every question keeps bringing me back to WHY we must stand our ground for Excellence. None of this "good enough" BS and figuring out how to make things easier for everyone. I am at a point where I am not going to refuse for wanting excellence. My ability to accept weak excuses has dwindled to nothing. Your excuse is your excuse. ALL in, ALL the time. Here's some of the Questions I … [Read more...]
STRONG Life ep 114: Training Talk: HIT, Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Sports Performance
STRONG Life Ep. 114 with my buddy Jim Steel, S & C Coordinator at UPenn. Jim and I answer some questions from Instagram as well as allow our usual rants in training, mindset, books and life to go off on a tangent. Here's some of the topics Jim and I tackle in this episode: … [Read more...]
The UPenn Crew: NOTHING Worth Having Is Comfortable
Episode 110 of The STRONG Life Podcast is with Jim Steel (Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at UPenn) along with his assistants, Cristi Bartlett and Tracy Zimmer. Check out some of their training videos below (BIG Numbers + BIG Reps) as well as everything we spoke about from training to nutrition, mindset to dogs, injuries and more. Enjoy and help spread the word, invite 1 friend to listen to The STRONG Life Podcast! Thank you in advance! … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 109: Zach & Jim Steel Talk Iron Memories & LIVING The STRONG Life
What a blast I had in this conversation with Jim Steel who is becoming a regular on The STRONG Life Podcast. 12 Lessons from a Never Ending Podcast with Jim Steel & John Welbourn STRONG Life Ep 99 STRONG Life Ep 100 First off, Forgive a few tech hiccups in the beginning as I cut the Video and went pure audio, there is a few seconds of slow audio, but trust me, this episode is GOLD! Here's what's on tap. Jim and I discuss the following topics as well as answer some questions … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 107: Dr. Phil Wagner | SpartaTrac | Strength & Conditioning Science + Excellence
WOW! My mind is blown after chatting with Dr. Phil Wagner, the Creator of The SpartaTrac system. This conversation is beyond inspiring! From Phil's experiences as an athlete, to a Coach, to WHY he created The SpartaTrac system (this is something many college coaches must hear) to his current take on nutrition and training for himself and his family. Phil's amazing journey will educate, inspire and open up your mind BIG time. As you listen to Phil you realize the Relentless Pursuit of … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 89: QnA Strength Training, Injury Prevention & Simplifying Your Workouts
In STRONG Life Episode 89, I pulled the Audio from my first ever Facebook Live QnA. This was awesome and I plan to do these on the regular so make sure you follow me at http://facebook.com/zevenesh This episode is ALL about simplicity. I tackled a few questions that commonly get over complicated on the internet and in turn destroy your results. I don't want to destroy your results at the expense of sounding smarter yet not delivering results. I always focus on 1 thing, RESULTS. I'd … [Read more...]
Before The “Perfect Workout” Program, Do This 1 Thing
The world is in a strange place...... I find myself saying that often. Hence, why I get so fired up and this article will be part rant and part advice on "what it takes"... I see what is happening in this world and of course experience some strange things on a daily basis between running The Underground Strength Gym and training athletes, working with parents and coaches on the regular. Before you can be a state champ, national champ, pro athlete, etc ..... You MUST pull your head out of your … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 88: SPARTAN FIT with Joe DeSena
In episode 88 of The STRONG Life Podcast, Joe DeSena & I discuss some AWESOME topics centering around: - Life & Business Lessons learned running Spartan Race Business as it keeps growing and evolving - The standard of Excellence & why we need to stop apologizing for having high expectations of others and ourselves - Having a Purpose In Life & how this will Drive you out of your darkest, toughest times! … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 82: Zach & NFL Veteran, John Welbourn Answer Your Questions!
Episode 82 of The STRONG Life Podcast was my favorite episode ever as NFL Veteran, John Welbourn and I work together to crush this QnA episode. Here are just SOME of the topics / questions we crushed in this jam packed 90 minute episode: - What Coaches are the Best Coaches & what traits do they have that makes them so great? - What does the movie 'Dead Poets Society' have to do with living a great life? - What is the best way to develop first step quickness in athletes? - How … [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...]