I just came across a photo on my Facebook that was 7 years old. It brought back some serious memories when I saw that photo, below! I shared this article below with the members of The Underground Strength Gym and I want to share it with you to give you some back story on The Underground Strength Gym, the struggles it took to make it happen and how every "over night success story" often has a 10 year history at the least. The reason to share with you is so you see the WORK it takes to get … [Read more...]
STORY: How The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength Almost NEVER Happened, Until…
Above, Quatro Deuce, Joe DeSena and Myself at SPARTAN HQ (Pittsfield, Vt) the weekend The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning was Launched AND the Weekend of The SPARTAN Underground Mastermind. A Busy & Awesome Weekend Wrapped In One! ________________ Here's a story many of you don't know..... It's a story I wanted to share so you understand that I am just like you..... A story of how The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning never … [Read more...]
STRONG Life PodCast 21: Alwyn Cosgrove on LIFE, Business & Success
I hope you are ready for the AWESOMENESS of the latest STRONG Life Podcast with my mentor and great friend, Alwyn Cosgrove. Alwyn has beaten stage IV cancer TWICE, is the co owner (along with his awesome wifey, Rachel) of Results Fitness & Results Fitness University. He is a game changer, a trend setter and was the FIRST guy to teach me about the perfect day and understanding finances and lifestyle design, even before Tim Ferriss. This episode is longer than normal and if you care about … [Read more...]
6th Annual Lift Strong 2013 Fundraiser For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
6th Annual Lift Strong 2013 Fundraiser For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Date: Sunday, July 21st, 2013 - Location: Underground Strength Gym of Edison 160 Talmadge Rd / Edison, NJ 08817 (Same Parking Lot As Apollon Gym) - Start Time: Arrive at 9:30 AM to Register & Warm Up! - Registration Is IN PERSON At The Gym. Drop A Comment Below If You Are Attending 10 AM Competition Begins! - Donation: Minimum $40 Donation & Feel Free To Donate More. - Please Invite Your Friends … [Read more...]
NEW Rules For LIFE
"It's Not The Daily Increase But Daily Decrease. Hack Away At The Unessential" - Bruce Lee The past year (2012) life has gotten more hectic for me than perhaps any other year 've experienced. More work, more travels, more expenses, more product creation, more following "the rules" and naturally..... MORE stress. About 3 years ago my family and I moved from the town we grew up in to a town my wife would always visit as a kid. She would take me here through the summer with our kids and … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Bodybuilding QnA
My homeboy, Uncle Alwyn Cosgrove sent me some questions regarding Bodyweight Bodybuilding, check it.... 1) why did you start doing bodyweight training ? The BIGGEST changes came from recurring pains and injuries that I eventually couldn't even work around anymore. I had to address those injuries, they were f**ing up my life and negatively affecting my family. I SERIOUSLY had flash backs of our earliest conversations when you were coaching me in business and you asked me what the value … [Read more...]
THE Underground Strength Gym – What REALLY Happened?
Soooo.... what REALLY goes down at The Underground Strength Gym? I am often asked.... I am a lucky guy, I won't deny it. I LOVE what I do and love it even more when I'm sweating bullets and my hands are covered in rust from old plates and dirt from 450 & 600 lb tractor tires. As they say though, successful people make their own luck, but what is often forgotten is how they learned what they now know..... … [Read more...]
Tire Flippin’ at Lift STRONG 2011
LOTS more video footage to come! We raised approximately $3,600 and this was our BEST turn out with the BIGGEST donations. I am beyond GRATEFUL! Thanks to all who attended and special thanks to the man who brought Underground to life, Alwyn Cosgrove! 100 % of our proceeds were sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, they were happy :) Peace! --Z-- … [Read more...]
Lift STRONG Fundraiser 2011
It's time, and I want YOU to help. The way to register is to FIRST, watch the video below. Next, if you want to compete, drop a comment with your FULL name as well as the category you will be competing in: - High School Light Weight (160 lbs & under) - High School Upper Weight (160 lbs & over) - Open (NO weight class) NOTE: If you are under 18, your parent must come to sign the liability waiver. Watch the Video and drop a comment with your FULL name & category to REGISTER!! … [Read more...]
Who Just Won the Underground Strength Coach Certification!?!?
I have been posting to this Blog for well over a year now. There are a few names I recognize from the comments, and there is 1 who is ALWAYS joining in on the conversation, asking questions, dropping comments, showing his genuine interest and passion to learn and succeed. So, while driving home earlier today, I decided I want to reward this person as best as possible.... with a FREE Underground Strength Coach Certification (Valued at $1,500) Perhaps, once again, we can call this "Pay it … [Read more...]