STRONG Life Podcast ep. 194. What is the best way to train during those high stress, super busy times in life? I've been there done that and sometimes, those days return. You have the "normal option", just give up & quit. You know, become "normal". Come home, collapse on the couch, eat crap food and slowly fade away. You'll get weaker and you'll FEEL it. Your legs will feel weak. Your back and grip strength will fade. You will slowly not even recognize the man in the mirror … [Read more...]
193 | How to Build UNSTOPPABLE Confidence (Lessons in Strength)
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 193. Before we get into this episode, I want to share a story of Chet Yorton, who is in the pic above and who I learned about in 1990 when I began reading Arnold's Education of a Bodybuilder. Talk about being UNSTOPPABLE, I had to share this story about Chet Yorton to set the stage for being UNSTOPPABLE..... Chet Yorton was born in 1940. He was involved in an auto accident just out of high school that cut his left eye through the eyeball, cut his left forearm … [Read more...]
Iron Roots Podcast Ep. 4 | The Touch System
Iron Roots Podcast Ep. 4. In this episode, I talk about a technique used for spotting that is more psychological than it is physical. In fact, I was using this myself in my late teens when I began pushing heavier poundages in the Squat & Bench Press. Little did I know, this was being used in the mid 60s, originally by the ORIGINAL Westside Barbell crew in Bill Peanuts West's garage gym! Check it out! … [Read more...]
Iron Roots Podcast Ep. 3 | Training for Life | Dr. Ken
Here we go! Iron Roots Podcast, Episode 3. In this episode of Iron Roots, I talk about someone I NEVER met, yet he was a mentor to me from all of his writings & videos I had come across through the years. I am talking about none other than Dr. Ken Leistner. Dig in and enjoy the show! … [Read more...]
192 | Destroy Your Excuses, Advance & Conquer
Well I'll be damned, I am hearing more excuses from people of ALL ages who must be infected with some sort of an excuse virus. From teenagers to parents of athletes. From adults in their 20s all the way into their 60s. You either want it or you don't. I can sense it from a mile away, your actions tell me everything about how badly you really want something. I've heard these weak excuses, way too often..... It's too expensive I'm too busy It's too far away I'm waiting … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Bonus | QnA on Strength Training & Growing Your Strength Coach Business
Here's a BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast that I had a LOT of fun doing. This QnA covers topics such as how I organize training for my athletes (Full Body Workouts vs Upper / Lower Splits) + Growing Your Gym Business. Whether it's a garage gym or warehouse gym business, this is for you! These were GREAT questions & I love helping you so keep the questions coming via my Instagram. Enjoy the show! … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coach Certification & Mentorship Week
The Underground Strength Coach Certification and Mentorship Week TBD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XkkCHxvif4 Date: TBD From the Office of Zach Even - Esh 6:08 AM In 2007 I began The Underground Strength Coach Certification. A full weekend of training, learning, coaching, good times and LOTS of work. Through the many years of coaching thousands of athletes from youth to D1, from helping coaches from all around the world, I came to a point where I simply did NOT feel right about … [Read more...]
191 | Getting STRONGER in Life, In The Gym & In Your Business
STRONG Life ep. 191 here we GO! I answered some GREAT questions and this is part 1 of a post from my Instagram. We're almost at 200 episodes so feel free to dig in and keep going WAY back as I've posted ALL The STRONG Life Podcast episodes HERE. In this episode I answer questions on: - Strength & Conditioning Tests for High School Physical Education - Expanding Your Training Business & Getting Away from 1 on 1 Training - Developing Relative Body Strength, Absolute … [Read more...]
190 | QnA: Complacency in Life & Strength Coach Business Talk
STRONG Life Podcast ep 190, QnA style. In this episode I answer questions on fighting complacency as well as how to feel good about selling your services as a Strength Coach / Fitness Coach. Listen below: … [Read more...]
TIME
TIME. It's something I think about constantly. That right there is a red flag. They say if you fear death then you are not living fully. Red Flag....... You see, I remember being 6 years old, riding my big wheel with friends like it was yesterday. I remember mountain biking with my friends all Summer long when I was 22 like it was yesterday, except that was half my life time ago. How does half a life time pass by in what seems to be minutes? Today, my days are filled with work and the … [Read more...]