The fitness industry is unfortunately loaded with so much BS it disheartens me. It actually embarassess me to even be considered part of this industry. From the fakeness to the lack of ethics, but I guess this is everywhere in the world. There is always good and bad. The light and the darkness. I just wish the very thing that is so near and dear to my heart didn't seem so fake sometimes, or, often times.... In fact, a few months ago I had a conversation with a mentor of mine and I … [Read more...]
10 Memories From 6 Years Old & 20 Pieces of Advice for My Son On His 6th Birthday
June 26th, 2014 Today my son turns 6 years old. Time flies too fast. I track time with my own memories. I remember being 6 years old like it was yesterday. Here I am, 38 years old and I worry about time quite often, which is why I live the way I do, take the chances and risks I do. Time is the ONE thing you can NEVER get back. I'd like to share some memories from when I was 6 and some advice for my best friend, my son, Ethan. I hope you enjoy and learn a few things :) … [Read more...]
Who Just Won the Underground Strength Coach Certification!?!?
I have been posting to this Blog for well over a year now. There are a few names I recognize from the comments, and there is 1 who is ALWAYS joining in on the conversation, asking questions, dropping comments, showing his genuine interest and passion to learn and succeed. So, while driving home earlier today, I decided I want to reward this person as best as possible.... with a FREE Underground Strength Coach Certification (Valued at $1,500) Perhaps, once again, we can call this "Pay it … [Read more...]
Lift STRONG Preparation – Gladiators Only!
This Friday we will be holding our annual fundraiser, 'Lift STRONG' - everyone is invited to watch and support, our athletes will be competing and battling to say the lives of others. It will be a WAR come this Friday, make no mistake about it. If you would like to attend, it would be great if you also made a small donation so we can add to the support we will be sending to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Take a look inside The Underground as our Gladiators prepare for Battle.... If you … [Read more...]
How to Make Wishes Come True!
Here is something very kick ass the crew put together from Elite FTS. Please read below.... EliteFTS athletes know that with the right mindset, even the toughest challenges can eventually be overcome. This takes both dedication and an iron will. Only you can make yourself give up. It’s about resisting the urge to surrender, showing how strong you are, sticking together with your team, and getting everything you can out of life. Here’s an opportunity to show yourself – and the world – what … [Read more...]
Another Underground Inspiration Video!
Alright, I know today was the final day for The Underground Inspiration Contest.... --> http://undergroundstrengthcoach.com/contest.html Well, I got a handful of e mails from people asking for an extra day so they can use some weekend time to crank out a killer inspiration vid... Check out what Adam Head out together from CrissFit Athens! I'm down with giving everyone the rest of the weekend to finish up, so go for it, take a few minutes and rock out a beastly vid to motivate the … [Read more...]
Training like your life depends on it
A little story about what we did, with the full story to come soon. Click Here for details. In Strength, --Z-- … [Read more...]
Stay away from egos and assholes, Part II
First off, thanks to all who responded to my "personal blog post" late last night. The responses have been very motivating to me. As you can see, I am very emotionally driven when it comes to training and life in general. If you personally know me, you cna attest to this :) I also know that not everyone will be on the same page as I am, and I don't expect them to. It does remind me of some very funny instances though, where I was told by a friend and colleague of mine how a big name strength … [Read more...]