In this episode of STRONGCast, Episode 6, Mike Dolce, The Founder of UFC Fit and The Dolce Diet discusses the following: - Powerlifting Days As a High School Athlete - High school wrestling in NJ back in the 90s - The injury that changed Mike's life forever - Gaining Over 80 lbs in High School - How Mike went from 280 lbs and started the journey of losing over 100 lbs - How he started UFC Fit & who is UFC Fit for? - The best and smartest way to Cut Weight & Get Lean while … [Read more...]
STRONGCast Ep 5: Coach Gags, Powerlifting, Westside Barbell Inspiration & TRUTH
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...]
STRONGCast Ep 4: Eric Cressey, Strength Coach Tips, Mobility, Baseball Do’s & Dont’s
In this episode of The STRONGCast PodCast I interview my go to guy and secret weapon when dialing in my training for both myself AND my athletes, Eric Cressey. In this episode, Eric and I discuss the following: … [Read more...]
How I Started Underground Strength Coach, My Athlete Training Tips & Why I Am NO Longer Underground
In this google hang out I did with Josh Hewett, I answered a ton of awesome questions: … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 3: Mark “Smelly” Bell on Mental Toughness & Kicking Ass In Life AND Lifting
In this MOST Epic episode of The STRONGCast Podcast, I interview my homie and brotha from anotha motha, Mark "Smelly" Bell. Normally, we skype these interviews but Smelly is very high maintenance and insisted we do this while he drives around in his car, hence the semi awesome audio quality. Mark is the founder of Super Training Gym, The Power Magazine and being Awesome. In this episode we talk about: … [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...]
STRONG Life Cast PodCast Episode 1: Martin Rooney, Training for Warriors & Training for Life
Training for Warriors used to be about training fighters. But, as The TFW system evolved, as did Martin Rooney, Training for Warriors became about much more than training fighters.... MUCH More. Training for Warriors became more about training for life and discovering the warrior within YOU. No discriminating against your age, gender, competitive athlete or not... LONG Ago, I met Martin through a few e mail exchanges. This was actually long before I was a Strength Coach, back when we were … [Read more...]
Grant Cardone Success Interview
In This STRONG Life Podcast BONUS Episode, Grant Cardone & Zach Even - Esh Discuss Success Strategies for Strength Coaches. Here's Just SOME of the Poweful Topics We Discuss: - Why Money DOES Matter! MANY People say "money doesn't matter" but this is a serious lie. - The 4 Levels of Action People Take. Which is the Worst vs Best? - Why Your Mind, Actions & Lifestyle Need to Go 10X - How to Grow Your Strength Coach Business with Quality People. What kind of people … [Read more...]
Nate Green, Benchin' Like a Beast & Kickin' Ass
At age 25 I was going through a hellish time in life. I had a bad case of "God complex" and left a job (voluntarily) which I loved and was very successful at with hopes of making a difference at a new position. Guess I thought I could save the world, which, for teachers, is the way you MUST think if you wanna do a GREAT job and it pushes you to think outside the box and bring better and better things to the students. But, trying to save the world wasn't my job, and I learned the hard way. I … [Read more...]
Mark Rippetoe Interview on Building Functional Muscle & Brute Strength
Enjoy the audio interrogation with Coach Mark Rippetoe. Apologies for the little static during the first 2 minutes but it clears up after the 2 minute mark. Have mercy on me as my office is out of a military back pack since moving out and awaiting for our new home to be ready and I don't have a land line :) Regardless....The information in this interview is Golden and make sure you READ the article linked below. It is what I would call EPIC!!". … [Read more...]