I probably hated my Coaches at the time....
Called them names....
Got angry with them....
That was high school.
Today, all I do is say "Thank you" for how hard they pushed me. They broke me down and built me into who I am today.
From my knee injuries, to a broken nose, a torn rotator cuff....
I can trace back almost all of my success today to the lessons learned through the tough times in my high school wrestling room from 1989 - 1993.
You must FEAR the comfort.....
Chase the challenges.
You'll be grateful you did.
Let me explain....
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Post a comment below on what you are doing / going to do to chase the challenges and make yourself better.
Looking forward to your comments.
Live The Code 365,
--Z--
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My greatest challenge is being a parent to a child with type 1 diabetes . It’s something you never get comfortable with and always changes day to day.
You need to manage 24 hours a day , all day and all night, at school, in training , in play, and in life. Trying to manage work, training, family life , lack of sleep, a constant watch of activities and diet ,and the elephant in the room T1D. This is some serious shit and how my wife and I handle it will affect the future of his life.
Why do we do it ? One night my son thanked me for watching over him each night so he doesn’t go to low with his blood sugar and end up in the hospital or worse. He will be the strongest that he can be and accomplish thing that I could only dream of. Unlike kids his age he understands how to be comfortable being uncomfortable.
Vince, you’re the man, a truly awesome family man!
Take care of your family, that is ALL that counts!
I was just diagnosed with costochondritis from heavy weighted dips. Feels like a heart attack and now can’t train* for the next few weeks at least. I’m going to use this time to work on my other 4 mountains as Mark Divine would say (mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual) but I don’t want the physical to slip too far while I’m on the mend. Any advices Zach on how I can best train around this injury? I think lower body work would be okay but pretty much have to keep the upper body out of it for fear of making things worse. Lunges, pistols, and tire drags should probably be okay I would imagine. Very frustrating to say the least.
Stu, you can prob do bodyweight rowing exercises and some shoulder rehab work w/ a mini band
follow mobility wod videos to fix up the shoulder
Yes, lower body work and Warrior Yoga from SEALFit is Great!
My biggest challenge at age 49 is applying to be a Kansas City policeman. Any ideas how to train for the obstacle course?
Andrew, your current fitness level will determine what / how to train.
If you can find a Certified Underground Strength Coach you will be in great hands.
I train guys in their late 40s and early 50s, we build them up and in no time they are doing 5 – 10 pull ups, 40 + push ups, sprinting and attacking workouts.
I highly recommend calisthenics and various cardio work through sports like Basketball, Tennis, etc
Follow any of my programs, but a great one for you would be Bodyweight Bodybuilding or The Kettlebell and Bodyweight Hybrid Program.
Is there a underground strength coach here in Kansas City
Zach thanks for all the great information, and for all the positives. Going to keep it short. Nine years ago, injury and illness came upon me unexpected. I have always trained, and then it came, I couldn’t. Each year I have gotten worse, but my discipline in Functional training, Powerlifting, and Strongman has kept me grounded and going. My greatest challenge is not knowing if I will be able to train from one day to another. Having positive people who support me at the gym, Meteoflex FTW MMA(The Castle) , you and a few others I subscribe to, helps me to push myself. My greatest joy is helping others to be the best they can be. Thanks for letting me share. God Bless.