Coach Gags is one of the smartest, most knowledgeable, most genuine, humble and nicest Coaches I know. Gags takes the approach of "always a white belt", aka stay humble AND hustle hard. He has attended every Certification, training and biz seminar I have ever held and competes on a regular basis. His gym, Gaglione Strength is located in Farmingdale, NY (Long Island area). In this STRONGCast we discuss the following: … [Read more...]
Intermittent Fasting – Good Or Bad?
Lots of confusion happening from a video I posted on the blog maybe a week or 2 ago Did Intermittent Fasting wreck my metabolism? … [Read more...]
STRONGCast Episode 2: Brian MacKenzie, CrossFit Endurance & Early CrossFit Days
In this episode of STRONGCast Podcast, I interview my homeboy, BMack of CrossFit Endurance, aka Brian MacKenzie. A world-renowned strength and conditioning coach, author of Power Speed Endurance, A Skill Based approach to Endurance Training, and the innovator of the endurance / strength and conditioning paradigm. He created CrossFit Endurance, which specializes in movement with an emphasis in running, cycling, and swimming mechanics. BMack and his program have been featured in Competitor … [Read more...]
Why I Changed My Nutrition & Training
Time for change. Better yet, time to continue to grow as a person, not just in training. As I always say, they go hand in hand. Health is # 1 Let me explain why I am changing things up again. Some of these things are NOT new at all to me. Interesting. … [Read more...]
Matt Vincent Interview, Highland Games World Champ
1) Matt - not enough people know about you and your awesome-ness. Seriously, I didn't know a lot about you until we met at Sorinex Summer Strong and I was shocked when you answered questions on the QnA Panel and in between questions nonchalantly threw 300 pls pounds over your head. In a nut shell, WHO is Matt Vincent? … [Read more...]
5 Summer Football Workout Tips & Avoid These 2 Mistakes At All Costs
I've been stepping up and voicing my opinion on the overbearing, ego-maniac parents and coaches out there who are hurting their kids with shitty training programs and overall shitty decisions pertaining to training and ultimately, life. Why is it acceptable to let anyone and their Mom run the high school weight room? I thought this was about the kids? I understand sport coaches don't like this, so they threaten their players and disallow any of them to train at The Underground Strength … [Read more...]
How To Eat & Train for MAX Muscle (Intermittent Fasting)?
How do you eat to get leaner, stronger & fitter? How do you train to pack on MAX strength & MAX Muscle? The answer is this..... … [Read more...]
The DE Evolution of Man
The DE Evolution of Man is going in a bad direction, and that's putting things lightly. Worst of all, it's moving TOO fast in that downward slope. We gotta step up and change things and it starts with YOU. There are men today in their 20s and 30s with Testosterone levels of men in their 60s. The stress of life nowadays, the constant sitting in front of a computer, the lack of intensity and passion for exercise, too many carbs, not enough healthy fats and proteins... They are ALL … [Read more...]
Strength Training Wisdom from Arthur Saxon & Old School Strength
Words of Wisdom from Arthur Saxon..... "If a man seriously proposes to go in for lifting heavy weights, he should make a point of practicing certain lifts every day. This daily practice is essential to the achievement of any real success." -Arthur Saxon I'd like to share with you some words of wisdom in the ways of old school strength, or what Arthur Saxon coins, "Genuine Strength" Here is my take on old school strength, greatly influenced by Arthur Saxon and George "The Russian … [Read more...]
The TRUTH About Heavy Lifting & Building Muscle
I was scared to go to this one gym. I felt I had to earn my way into training there. I wanted to be at least somewhat respected when I got there. The bodybuilders from that gym were winning all the major bodybuilding shows not just on a state level but also nationally. When I finally made the trek to this gym, the proof was not just what happened on the bodybuilding stage, but in how they ALL trained. They ALL lifted heavy. I saw countless bodybuilders incline bench 315 lbs for 6 - 8 reps. … [Read more...]