I had a great training session this past Friday. It was super basic and I understand that's not "cool" nowadays but you can't den results. After the training session I had some thoughts running through my mind and it felt good to share them in this video..... … [Read more...]
Minimalist Training, Social Media Posts for Likes vs Impact & Training to be Dangerous
In this live Instagram I chat about the following: Minimalist Training, Social Media Posts for Likes vs Impact & Training to be Dangerous. With my hectic schedule it reminded me of my mid 20s when I went on a 2x week training program while going through grad school (1 hr commute each way), teaching full time, coaching wrestling and not wanting to give up my membership at Diamond Gym. Enjoy the show...... … [Read more...]
186 | Mike Guadango | Speed Training, Strength Coach Lifestyle & Grit
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 186 with Mike Guadango. In this episode we talk a LOT on Speed Training, the Strength Coach Lifestyle & Grit. This is my 2nd time with Mike on The STRONG Life Podcast and it was awesome. Here are just SOME of the topics we crushed: … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why High Schools Need Expert Strength & Conditioning Coaches
I've been fighting this fight for a LONG time. I always say, The Kids are #1. Yet, when it comes to what happens in the weight room, I do NOT see this. I see administrators turning a blind eye to what happens in high school weight rooms, even though we've seen / heard on the news SERIOUS injuries (even death) occur due to unsafe training methods. - Do high school kids NEED "Navy SEAL Training"? - Do high school kids NEED to test their 1RM in the squat, bench and power clean? Here are … [Read more...]
184 | QnA: Underground Strength Seminars, Wrestling Strength & Gladiator STRONG Origins
Here we go, STRONG Life Podcast ep.184, QnA style! I had a blast crushing this podcast and talking about: - The next Underground Strength seminars and how I plan to run them. - How I train wrestlers in season and what I recommend with regards to nutrition for wrestlers. - How I operate my podcast in terms of business, sponsorship, use for my Underground Strength Gym and more thoughts on podcasting. - How did my Gladiator STRONG program get started and why I love the NO BS, … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Squats, Life & Lifting
I had recently come across a video that inspired me to share my thoughts on squats, life and lifting. I've been saying for countless years how the iron is the best therapy for me. Is it the same for you? I don't know, but I am quite confident that if you're in need of a boost, there isn't a whole lot that feels more invigorating and powerful than experiencing an awesome training session. With my hectic schedule, I am getting in a few 5:30 AM training sessions each week. This is much better … [Read more...]
How I Train Athletes & The Fight Against Strength & Conditioning Fads
Strong is STRONG. You can't fake strong. Some athletes / people might LOOK strong but when it's time to perform, they can not perform. How do I know? I was there myself in my high school years as a wrestler - I followed too much bodybuilding work and I LOOKED strong, but I was NOT able to perform with dominating power. When I began getting heavily into strength & conditioning, the industry was really pushing the "functional training" craze. Back in the early 2000s, this meant you had … [Read more...]
182 | Legendary Strength Coach, Johnny Parker
WOW! My words can NOT do justice to this conversation I am so humbled to have shared and experienced with Legendary Strength Coach, Johnny Parker. This man is so humble and so genuine in his message, it was BEYOND REFRESHING to hear such a deep message on coaching. I felt like I was speaking to the Father of Strength Coaches the way he spoke so eloquently on Coaching "Beyond Strength in the Weight Room". I honestly felt connected to Johnny because I am always talking about & … [Read more...]
180 | STRONG Life Experience Takeaways, Strength Coach Vision & Demanding Excellence of Yourself
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 180 I pulled the audios from my IG Live Videos and wanted to make sure you hear them! They are powerful. Well, ONLY powerful if you put this information to use. Inside this episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, I share my BIG Lessons Learned from The Boston STRONG Life Experience, why Strength Coaches MUST have a Vision & why I returned to teaching. I also talk about Demanding Excellence from yourself and why it's actually easier to apply Excellence to ALL … [Read more...]
177 | Jim Steel & Zach Talk Leadership, Bodybuilding & Life
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 177 with my man, Jim Steel. GREAT times during this chat as Jim and I discuss the following topics: - Leadership lessons learned from sports as well as what we see today on college teams - Our lessons learned from Football & Wrestling - Thoughts on Football for kids - Bodybuilding in your 40s and 50s - Jim's recent bodybuilding experience … [Read more...]
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