I got myself 2 bad ass Kettlebells because the training will likely be at home now that we have our baby boy about to move in :) Yes, I own a gym, but, I still love those backyard / outdoor workouts with all the freedom to sprint, jump, throw Kettlebells around, carry stones and who knows what else I'll be doing with my Kettlebells and mother nature. Without a doubt, one of the toughest complexes I have ever done is The Combat Complex using a 70 lb Kettlebell. Check the video below and you'll … [Read more...]
It’s FREE and Awesome!
Ya gotta love these...they're FREE and they get you freaking strong! My motivation all began when I visited the tire yard in town, and I spent about 30 seconds wrestling a tire to flip it over, which damn near killed me. Then, the "Tire Yard Freak" walked up, took a few puffs of his cigarette, threw it down, and flipped the tire 3 times in a row....no knee lift, ALL power. Just a pure FREAK! His strength shook me up and woke me up. Why? Because he wasn't a guy "lifting weights" in the gym, he … [Read more...]
Ancient Strongman Training
Lifting odd objects has been around for ages. I have books from the mid 1800's that show men lifting sandbags, stones, bars with cemented stones on the ends, ice blocks with handles and other muscle and strength building movements that would shock onlookers of today. The great thing is, this style of training requires no gym membership, and trust me, I have heard some of the music being played in these gyms! I bought a protein shake from a gym and heard a song "pumping"....''Don't be cruel, to … [Read more...]
Poker or Chase the Dream?
I was at a coffee shop one day and the guy working there saw my Underground shirt on. He told me he saw us on you tube, heard about us, saw us in the paper. He told me he was trying out for the nearby minor league Baseball team, but he never made the cut the year before. He was a skinny dude, no doubt, so, I asked him, what are you doing now to change that? … [Read more...]
Step inside my office..
Lead from the front... In Strength, Coach Z PS - I'm planning on unleashing some radically different training methods at my upcoming Gladiator Seminar with Steve Maxwell. Click Here and don't miss out. … [Read more...]
Take 60 seconds
Got 60 seconds? Good, check this out and then go do something...BIG! I have been doubted, bad mouthed, told by countless people not to, should not, could not, can not, too young, too old, wrong place, wrong time, wrong this, wrong that, wait for this, wait for that, take it slow, baby steps, don;t, can't, won't, shouldn't..... No one has stopped me, and no one will stop me. There is NO can't, won't or impossible. I BELIEVE! Do you?!?! Dedicated to your success, --Z-- P.S. - Wanna make things … [Read more...]
Another most inspirational video!
This was passed on to me by a close friend and actually my first ever business coach, Jim Labadie. Between this video and seeing Joe D's movie premiere, things are about to radically change for me. I hope you're on the path of finding yourself as well :) Enjoy.... … [Read more...]
Tour inside my home office
I recieve many e mails regarding how I have attained success so quickly and especially more e mails on why I am such a go getter and so positive. Well, without a doubt, my past has shaped my future....things I have gone through in the past have helped me become who I am today. Taking things to the next step is thanks to the many people you will see on my book shelves. With our baby boy on the way soon, my office was moved down stairs...it's pretty cool down here. I was worried it would be … [Read more...]
Seein’ is believin’
I have been adding a boat load of videos to The Underground. I'm getting crazeeeeeee with these videos, let me tell ya, I can't even keep count of how many I have been adding lately :) It's finally a way for you to see how we do things at The Underground - raw and uncut. Our latest video is a circuit that we put many of our combat athletes through, but, it's perfect for anyone who wants to develop some sick work capacity. You'll see David Ellis going through the paces as he preps for … [Read more...]
Why I’m The Anti Purist When It Comes To Training Methods & What REALLY Matters?
I'm an anti purist when it comes to strength and performance training. I don't use only one training tool or only one training method. Why? Simple: I am a purist when it comes to training for Results. Results are THE only thing that matters..... … [Read more...]