Time is something I have TRULY began to respect, for 2 BIG reasons: 1) My kids 2) Being an entrepreneur In fact most people are today are more time conscious than ever before. Think about it. We barely call people in comparison to texting them. Technology has tricked many into being busy vs being productive UNLESS you know how to CONTROL your time. As a Parent, I see just how fast time goes. And, the ONE thing about time, something many do not grasp is the fact that you can NEVER … [Read more...]
REAL Man Muscle Building Ain’t No Joke!
At the end of a LONG day at The Underground Strength Gym, Canada's Pro Strongman, Paul Vaillancourt, stopped by the gym today with his entourage. With plans of stopping by for 5 PM they got lost in the Dirty Jerzee and enjoyed some scenery in what some call the ghetto, others call the projects - not a fun place to be driving through with a mini van, a fauly GPS and not a clue as to where the heck you're going! We talked biz and training for 10 minutes and I was itching to train. Before … [Read more...]
Episode # 113: The “Time” Machine
Mike Bruce is called "The Machine".... But, take a look at his latest book and it's really like stepping into a "Time Machine"... If you're tired and confused to no end with the latest crazes in fitness, strength then step into the "Time Machine" of true physical culture and learn from Mike HERE. Kill it! --Coach Z-- … [Read more...]
Episode # 61: Never Enough!
Do you quit when the going gets tough? Do you let the naysayers bring you down and tell you how bad the economy is? When you're crazy busy, do you skip the workout or do you suck it up and train at midnight when everyone else is sleeping? When you miss a lift, do you cry and go home or do you attack again? When you see a mountain do you stop or do you climb? It's time to kill it, period. I am so f**ing tired of the negative dudes out there crying about the economy, about how busy they are, … [Read more...]
Episode # 42: Frying Pan Bending
At the Ryan Lee Boot Camp, Senior RKC Kettlebell Instructor and grip junkie, David Whitley showed his passion for old school strength. The guy has hands and forearms that resemble bowling pins, not the kind of guy you wanna tangle with if you catch my drift. Does it hurt that he kills 100+ lb kettlebells on a regular basis? I assume it can only help! Watch David in action below. Now that you're motivated, go kill it with some heavy kettlebells and finish up with some beastly grip … [Read more...]
Episode # 38: the Strongman Gym in Hiding
There are Underground gyms all around the world, often hidden in cold garages, dark, dingy basements and sometimes backyards. While searching for vintage weights at garage sales look what I found.. Tell me about an Underground Gym you've come across before that rocked your world, or, maybe it's your Underground gym! Tell me about it and share your stories! Kill it! --Coach Z-- … [Read more...]
I’m not strong enough, are you?
Sometimes, we all need a lil' kick in the ass.... If you want a SERIOUS, BIG kick in the ass, and you want to learn some serious shit in the world of strength, conditioning, monility, strongman training, underground strength training and more, then join me and Steve Maxwell at The Gladiator Seminar, space is almost full and time is almost near. Not for the faint of heart. Click HERE for details. ALL participants will receive 1 year FREE membership to The Underground. In Strength, --Z-- … [Read more...]
What do you need and what do you want?
Do you want to be strong, or do you want to be highly conditioned? Do you want to be explosive, or do you want to be agile, mobile and hostile? How about training for all of these traits? I know, many people say you must specialize to get optimal results. But, in the real world, you need everything. You gotta be "in shape", and that means having the perfect blend of many physical traits: strength endurance, power endurance, aerobic endurance, and overall conditioning. Finding the right … [Read more...]
Lucky? I don’t think so!
My wife was watching FOX news a few hours ago and I caught a few minutes with her. I'm not a big news watcher, too much negativity for me. The interesting thing that caught my attention was the guest they had on the show who was the founder for the NAAO, National Action Against Obesity. The newscaster was trying to make her feel bad about the entire airplane seating debate for being obese and how some people are big bones, etc, etc. ALL the excuses were raining down and MeMe Roth stayed tough … [Read more...]
6 Feet 5 Inches SOUL Lifter
Laird Hamilton is a beast of a man. He surfs waves that would sink huge cruise liners, he defies the odds and might be seen as a God in the ocean. Ironically, we have ourselves a modern day Laird Hamilton tearing it up at The Underground Strength Gym. At 6 feet 5 inches, Kurt Gregory started out as a super skinny guy just looking to dedicate himself to the shape he was once in. A devout surfer and a regular on the Basketball court, Kurt's body was already in impressive shape. His strength … [Read more...]