If you’ve been following me for some time, you’ve likely heard me use the phrase, Comfort is the Enemy. But…… Let me expand on this. Comfort is the Enemy….. IN TRAINING. But, what about Life? Should life always be a
As I am doing some research for some up and coming episodes of The Iron Roots Podcast I came across some of my favorite articles. Articles from the 60s and early 70s, before I was born. What do these articles
When I was younger and competing in sports, wrestling specifically, I was unfortunately training the WRONG way. And as an athlete, time is crucial. You NEVER get that time back and so, you miss out on opportunity. The opportunity to
I had a phone call with my buddy a few weeks ago on the way home from Vermont. My buddy and I check in a few times a week with one another and make sure each of us is kicking
Here we go, STRONG Life Podcast ep. 198. We’re closing in episode 200 which is crazy! Time flies and I still remember recording the first STRONG Life via Video only with Martin Rooney. Living The STRONG Life is very much
Iron Roots Podcast ep. 8. In this episode, I talk about a BEAST of a man, Hermann Goerner. The Mighty Goerner was known for his tremendous feats of strength such as wrestling an elephant and Deadlifting almost 800 lbs with
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 197 is finally here (Again)!! In this episode I chat with Dustin “Gut Check” Myers about training specifically for wrestling & combat athletes. Dustin and I are very much on the same page. With both of
Do The Simple Things Savagely Well. I interviewed Jim Kiritsy for The STRONG Life Podcast and that quote has struck me ever since. It’s simply saying, Brilliance with the Basics. Experts are not trying to impress you with the fancy
Let me take you on a trip through my “coaching brain”. You see, I’ve been training with weights since 1989. in 1988, I began my obsession with push ups. In 1995 I began coaching at a hospital fitness center. I’ve
In this episode of The Iron Roots Podcast, I get into the History behind the box squat. I also share how we use the box squat at The Underground Strength Gym along with proper application of the box squat. I
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