It's time, and I want YOU to help. The way to register is to FIRST, watch the video below. Next, if you want to compete, drop a comment with your FULL name as well as the category you will be competing in: - High School Light Weight (160 lbs & under) - High School Upper Weight (160 lbs & over) - Open (NO weight class) NOTE: If you are under 18, your parent must come to sign the liability waiver. Watch the Video and drop a comment with your FULL name & category to REGISTER!! … [Read more...]
Powerlifting vs Strongman
I just got home after a kick ass weekend in Austin, TX. Austin is a cool as hell town, reminds me of a blend between my hometown and San Diego. The people are cool as hell, the cabbies are slower AND more laid back than Spicoli from 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' and the girls are straight up Ass Kickers - I've never had such fit and powerful girls come through my cert like the girls of Austin (this is the 2nd time as they've been to NJ & now Austin). I cranked my USC Cert to a sold … [Read more...]
Should You Open a CrossFit Gym, Part I
I get asked almost every day about running a warehouse gym and what it takes. And, once a week or so, an e mail comes through asking me about CrossFit. Here's Part 1 of a 2 part video on my thoughts on CrossFit. Questions, Comments, Haters.... Post thoughts in the comments section :) Peace! --Z-- Recommended Resources: CrossFit Journal SIC FIT … [Read more...]
Back to My Roots
I recently stopped at my parent's pad to get some "work" done before tearing it up at The Underground Strength Gym. This is where it ALL began, training athletes and training myself from my parents home. I began my journey as a strength coach and eventually a warehouse gym owner right HERE. I had a few pieces of equipment I snagged from the newspaper classifieds, the local playgrounds and the stones in my parents backyard. Sounds simple but damn did this basic training produce powerful … [Read more...]
CrossFit Central = 12 BadAss Underground Strength Coaches
12 Coaches hit The Underground last week to become Certified Underground Strength Coaches. They were highly motivated, strong as hell and BIG Time dedicated. We hit 2 workouts every day, skipped lunch on Day 2 with NO complaints and they were roarin' for more. Sounds tough? Not if you love to train and live and breathe this stuff! Look how much fun we had, check the Vids: WOW! That is a TON of video footage and just a lil' taste of what went down during their 2 days at … [Read more...]