In this Bonus episode with Mike Bledsoe, Mike interviews me for his seasonal podcast, The STRONG Coach which is part of The Shrugged Collective. I love being around my man, Mike. He is always seeking to better learn and discover himself all in an effort to be a better HUMAN. He's evolved from being a Strength Coach into a Coach. A Coach who is immersing himself in ALL things LIFE. TRUE Strength will always transcend the gym. I believe when you begin to understand this concept and truly … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 133 | Dr. Andy Galpin & Zach Discuss The De-Evolution of Youth Athletes & Why The Work Is The Gift
We're about to break hearts with Episode 133 of The STRONG Life Podcast but before I do, head on over and see the seminar / strength experience coming up with myself and Marty Gallagher HERE. Don't miss this Strength Experience. It's gonna be badass and if you miss it, I can almost guarantee that you'll be depressed all weekend wondering what you're life COULD have been like had you been there! You can also hear Marty on a few episodes of The STRONG Life Podcast. Just use our search bar to … [Read more...]
Growing, Evolving & Improving As A Human BEING | Mike Bledsoe
STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 113 with Mike Bledsoe from Barbell Shrugged. Mike and I met a few years ago when he invited me to Miami to speak at WODAPALOOZA on behalf of Barbell Shrugged. Since then, we've evolved..... We've done Strength projects together, podcasts together and got crushed by Joe DeSena in Vermont while helping Joe with his first book, SPARTAN UP! This conversation digs deep into how Mike and I are evolving, changing, growing and most of all, allowing this growth and … [Read more...]
Be GREAT, Because…..
It was a Friday morning as I flew from NJ to NC and would then fly to Miami. I would be spending the weekend sharing stories of The Underground Strength Gym with plans of inspiring just 1 person. No thoughts of "world domination" as too many love to shout from the roof tops. My time in NC came and went in the blink of an eye. I spent lots of time hanging out with Jim Wendler in NC, talking life more than we spoke about lifting. Saturday evening I flew to Miami and Mike Bledsoe picked me up … [Read more...]
You Are EXACTLY Where You Want To Be
I came across quotes saying "You are exactly where you are meant to be" and to an extent, I believe this, but not fully. I believe it is more about You are exactly where you WANT to be. If you WANT something, then you find way and make it happen. I want to share with you a few lessons in "making it happen".... … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 22 w/ Barbell Shrugged: HOW to Get STRONG. FAST.
In this episode of The STRONG Life podcast, The Barbell Shrugged Crew and I discuss program design and reverse engineering training AND life. We break down how we look at safely, effectively and quickly help people build themselves UP, both physically and mentally. These are the methods used at The Underground Strength Gym for youth athletes all the way up to Olympic level athletes. Give this a listen and make yourself smarter and STRONGER. WHY? Because we are ALL Coaches. You either coach … [Read more...]
Joe DeSena, Where To Get Knowledge & Building The 1 Mile Stone Staircase
I wanted to share and break down some of the most powerful times we experienced with Joe DeSena while filming and podcasting to give insight into Joe's Spartan Lifestyle, the businesses he has built and why he decided to write his book, SPARTAN UP! In this Video you will see: - The bodyweight workout we did in the barn, after running hills for well over 1 mile at 5 AM. - Where should you get knowledge to open your mind and not get caught up in the craziness you find all over the … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes with Joe DeSena, Barbell Shrugged & The SPARTAN Lifestyle
You've asked what happened "behind the scenes" when me and my homies from Barbell Shrugged hung out with Joe DeSena for the day. Check out this podcast and the AWESOME behind the scenes footage of our day in the life of a SPARTAN. - The Barbell Shrugged Podcast - Behind the scenes at The Natural Farm on Spartan HQ in Vt - The Hike up the mountain on the stair case built by Death Race Competitors - Does survival of the fittest exist amongst Humans? - LOTS of Life Talk! You … [Read more...]
STRONGCast 18: The Spartan Experience w/Joe DeSena & Spartan Lifestyle
WOW. Wake up at 3:30 AM. Get your ass kicked before the sun rises starting at 5 AM. Eat some AWESOME, Natural food all day long. Work, Play, Work, Eat. What else happened during my 24 hrs up in Pittsfield, Vt with Joe DeSena, founder of The Spartan Race and The Barbell Shrugged Crew? Well, what happens in Pittsfield, VT..... … [Read more...]
Barbell Shrugged, Underground Strength Gym & Living The Code
In this podcast with the Barbell Shrugged crew we crush what is perhaps the most awesome podcast to ever be recorded.... ever.... in the universe. TRUTH. I get into the journey of The Underground Strength Gym and the ups and downs that came with being myself and feeling like an outsider when the cards will constantly stacked against me. I know you will love this episode. Enjoy. … [Read more...]