Man, I am getting fired up, maybe too much. When you do something you love, there should be no excuses, no complaining and complete animal like energy! I have done things here and there that I truly was not into, and I could tell, the energy just wasn't there. But, if you have committed to entering a contest, then you must step it up and get rid of the mind games. There is no tomorrow, there is no being tired, there is no excuse making....or.......the competition will eat you for breakfast, … [Read more...]
Power Talk with Jonny Hinds of The Monkey Bar Gym
On my one hand, I can count those who have REALLY influenced me in training AND in life. Without hesitation, Jonny Hinds is one of those people. I connected with Jon maybe 2 or 3 years ago by phone, after Pat Miletich, the MMA Coach and former UFC Champion, sent me his way. I would spend over an hour on the phone talking about physical culture and nutrition every time we chatted. We would philosophize about life and exchange cool training and life stories and experiences, and, I'll admit, … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Trips to the unknown
Yesterday I took a ride a to a tire yard, off in the back woods of a small town in NJ. There were tires upon tires from all types of trucks, tractors and who the heck knows what else and where else. I snagged a small tire around 300 lbs. or so. We needed something in between our 150 and 600 lb. tires. The irony was that Kurt followed me to the tire yard with his Dad's pick up truck. The same pick up truck we used 5 years ago to get my used gym equipment from a barn in NJ! I still … [Read more...]
Nightmare with….
One of our Underground Strength Coaches, Nelson "Necho" Puentes just returned from the NAGA grappling tournament last weekend and took 1st in white belt Gi and No Gi. His next battle will be the Pan Ams this Fall as a Blue Belt in BJJ. Necho has been known for his brutal workouts, he scares our clients with them, but, Curls, another one of our Underground Strength Coaches, loves these brutal tests of physical and mental will power. Test drive the following "Nightmare with Necho" workout … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Training Q & A
Got a great question today, one that applies to everyone, NOT just the ladies: QUESTION: So Zach... Sounds like an Xcellent workout here is a question for you. I am a 52 year young female fitness trainer..... I LOVE the USC training ... I lay here with ice on my knees & hip after an intense KB sandbag & plyo bootcamp I participated in... How can I keep up with Kids 10,20 ,30 years younger and should I continue training this way ??? By the way, this intense working out is really … [Read more...]
Making me cry…doing what you love….
Last night my wife and I rented the movie, 'The Bucket List' from DirecTV. It hit me hard, REALLY hard, and of course, had me thinking like crazy about a lot of things. The list is on now :) But, it reminded me of a person near and dear to my heart, someone who made the biggest difference in my business, and, if it were not for him, there's a good chance I wouldn't be writing this. I would likely still be satisified doing what I used to do, and only training athletes here and there on the side, … [Read more...]
Freak Grip Strength and Conditioning
I have always been a BIG fan of grip strength. I have never met someone with strong hands and a weak body. It NEVER works. Strongs hands = strong man, period! In the world of grip, you know of Smitty and Jedd from The Diesel Crew and John Brookfield who has been featured on the Iron Mind web site for years and has also created a system of training called Battling Ropes (http://powerropes.com). I have a 60' Battling Rope at The Underground Strength Gym and man does this thing kick your ass up … [Read more...]
Another Day in the Office
No fancy chair for me, no pretty desk to hide behind, only the challenge to lead from the front. Is it really a challenge, or, is it a choice? ONLY You decide! In Strength, --Z-- P.S. - This style of training is not for everyone. The psyche certainly pushed everyone harder, as we competed against one another. Technique loosened up a bit and insanity certainly jumped up more than a few nothces. It's time you began taking part in the Underground movement. Do it here: The Underground … [Read more...]
Banging heads with Beasts
This morning I was drinking my morning shake, which I have 2 - 3 mornings out of the week, other days, I go with "real" food. My wife asked me if I was going to work out today, I told her I would, after cranking out some computer work, I planned on hitting the backyard for some kettlebell training, and then she asked if the gym was open. Indeed it was, but only for select few who were invited to train on Saturdays in preparation for Joe DeFranco's strongman contest. Joe never invited … [Read more...]
The Underground Strength Gym
If you're not a member of The Underground Strength Gym, feel free to take a peek at some of the pics HERE to get a behind the scenes look at what our athletes do on a regular basis. The Underground Strength Gym is certainly a unique and rare place, if you're an athlete in the NJ / NY area, this might be the place for you. Or, you can take advantage of our Underground Seminars, the Underground Strength Coach Apprentice Program or the Underground Strength Coach Certification. But, this is a … [Read more...]
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