STRONG Life Episode 111 with my man Joe DeSena, SPARTAN Race CEO. As always, chatting with Joe is inspiring to another level and then some! Joe was in Tokyo while I was in NJ during this call. Before we got to recording Joe was telling me about the Japanese wrestling culture, how they all train for 5-6 hours a day and how the girls are VERY tough. Joe always has his wheels turning so he discussed getting a documentary and we moved forward by connecting him with a film producer … [Read more...]
QnA | Underground Strength Gym Franchise | Clawing for Inches
I try to hit home to people that I am a normal dude. NO special talents. Never had a long list of accomplishments, but, as I've gotten older and gained more life experience, I learn the advantage of what I call staying power. Staying Power is for the guy or girl who NEVER quits. Or, you fall, mess up, go backwards perhaps, but, you still get UP and keep Pushing Forward. As always, I Ain't Got Time to Be Weak, both in the gym AND in life. Here are some random thoughts via questions and … [Read more...]
How to Use Barbell Basics Strength Training For The WIN
It was 1990, The Summer after freshman year and I was finishing up my days traveling to the Metuchen YMCA. At the time, the weight room was down stairs, a small dungeon filled with York Barbell Weights, a York Isometric rack and a small radio where the big guys allowed me to bring in my cassette tape to play hard rock music. I knew these were my last days at The Y as construction was in full swing and a new weight room was coming. The few who trained at The Y were big guys. It was a small … [Read more...]
The UPenn Crew: NOTHING Worth Having Is Comfortable
Episode 110 of The STRONG Life Podcast is with Jim Steel (Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at UPenn) along with his assistants, Cristi Bartlett and Tracy Zimmer. Check out some of their training videos below (BIG Numbers + BIG Reps) as well as everything we spoke about from training to nutrition, mindset to dogs, injuries and more. Enjoy and help spread the word, invite 1 friend to listen to The STRONG Life Podcast! Thank you in advance! … [Read more...]
WHY Life Is GOOD!!
Sometimes I catch myself complaining or pulling an ol' "poor me" conversation in my head and man, it gets me fired UP! The conversation in my head sounds so weak it is pathetic. I realize how weak it is to complain when other people complain to me about things that don't effect anyone, including the complainer. When life gets too easy, you start complaining about nonsense. When life gets too easy, you begin forming opinions about topics that you are not even remotely qualified to talk … [Read more...]
How to OWN The Day: Tips On “Quitting”, Tough Times & Success Mindset
I love getting your questions and answering them. This question came in via my Instagram. My goal? To HELP YOU! Whatever it takes, that's what I want to do. The weight room and getting STRONG is the vehicle to help you develop greater Success, in ANY area of your life. This question is a GREAT one. It has to do with knowing when is the time, if ever, to quit something and leave something behind. My answer is different thanks to the struggles I have experienced in my life. Here's my thoughts … [Read more...]
Age Doesn’t Matter: STRONGER, Faster, Tougher STRENGTH Tips
In a world filled with entitlement, excuses and complainers, NOW more than ever is the time to spread the word on being STRONGER both in and out of the gym. Every time I hear someone complaining about something trivial, something that has ZERO effect on their own life, I feel like I need to drag them to the gym for some Squats and Deadlifts. Or they need to carry groceries home for a few miles rather than driving in their air conditioned car. Too Much Comfort = Too Many Complainers. Manual … [Read more...]
Turning Pro, Regardless of WHO You Are & What You Do
Why do I send e mails every morning? Because only writing e mails when I feel like it is the sign of an amateur. Yesterday while doing a Instagram Live I was asked how and why I am still so fired up and motivated, even after almost 30 years of training. My answer was nothing flashy, so here it is..... … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 109: Zach & Jim Steel Talk Iron Memories & LIVING The STRONG Life
What a blast I had in this conversation with Jim Steel who is becoming a regular on The STRONG Life Podcast. 12 Lessons from a Never Ending Podcast with Jim Steel & John Welbourn STRONG Life Ep 99 STRONG Life Ep 100 First off, Forgive a few tech hiccups in the beginning as I cut the Video and went pure audio, there is a few seconds of slow audio, but trust me, this episode is GOLD! Here's what's on tap. Jim and I discuss the following topics as well as answer some questions … [Read more...]
Matt Shadeed | Dedicated To Being a GREAT Strength Coach | Arkansas State Football Strength & Conditioning
Here we go! Episode 108 of The STRONG Life Podcast with Arkansas State Football Strength & Conditioning Coach, Matt Shadeed. I posted the above photo of Matt with his family because that is 1 of the first things we discussed on this episode of The STRONG Life. You'll soon hear how Matt sets his standard for being a GREAT Coach AND a GREAT Family man. Matt Shadeed is the Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at Arkansas State.His passion and fire stand out from the first … [Read more...]
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