STRONG Life Podcast 255 with Jim Wendler. https://JimWendler.com This episode is a barn burner and loaded with passion, real life training talk, discussions on our own training as we "get older" plus everything in between. Of course, we get into our dislike of social media and our love for music. Chatting with Jim is always inspiring. Being around this guy reminds how he is one of the realest dudes out there just living his truth. The story of How / When did Zach & Jim meet … [Read more...]
9 Short on Time Workouts for When You’re Busy & Tired
If you're an entrepreneur or business owner, you have likely gone through some hectic times where you said to yourself, "I just don't have the time to train....." Maybe you were a first time parent, you said the same thing. Not a minute to breathe you thought to yourself.... Well, there IS always time. It's not gonna be easy. You're gonna wanna go home, eat and just sit down and get a minute to relax. But, let me tell you, that is NOT your best option. You NEED to move your body. You … [Read more...]
Kettlebell & Bodyweight Hybrid Course
"Get Stronger, Leaner & Mentally Tougher With The Hybrid Kettlebell & Bodyweight Course" Here's What You'll Get Inside The Hybrid Kettlebell & Bodyweight Course: 8 Weeks of Hybrid Kettlebell & Workouts To Develop Strength, Increase Lean Muscle Mass & Improve Your Mental Toughness Simple & Effective Program Design Tips so You Can Maximize Your Results From This Program Eliminate the Stress & Confusion That Comes With Trying To Create Your Own … [Read more...]
WHY I Refuse To Bend for Mediocrity, Fads & Gimmicks
STRONG Life Episode 115, QnA from Instagram. This episode unfolds in a unique manner as each and every question keeps bringing me back to WHY we must stand our ground for Excellence. None of this "good enough" BS and figuring out how to make things easier for everyone. I am at a point where I am not going to refuse for wanting excellence. My ability to accept weak excuses has dwindled to nothing. Your excuse is your excuse. ALL in, ALL the time. Here's some of the Questions I … [Read more...]
How To Improve The Current State Of Youth Sports / Youth Strength & Conditioning
More and more I begin to question if we can make a change to our youth sports programs and most of all, our youth Physical Education programs. My own answer to this dilemma? YES, change CAN be made. It is being made inside many Strength & Conditioning Facilities BUT there are flaws to this because parents must pay for their kids to train at these independent gyms such as my own gym. When parents have to pay for a service you quickly lose 85+ percent of kids you can potentially impact. This … [Read more...]
Blending Calisthenics with Strongman, Powerlifting & Olympic Weightlifting
My buddy and I used to hunt the area for the best playgrounds. We looked for parallel bars and pull up bars specifically. These were gems. Some schools removed their entire playground if one child fell and got injured. So this was not as easy to find as it sounds. The back of my truck usually had a sandbag, a few Kettlebells and maybe a sled or prowler. Those training sessions were powerful and effective. They were TOUGH. Now, being in my 40s, I find that more calisthenics and … [Read more...]
Training The Multi Sport Athlete
I received an e mail recently from a multi sport athlete who competes in Football and Wrestling. This is a tough stretch as Football begins mid August and rolls straight into Wrestling season which begins on Thanksgiving. Depending on how successful you are, Wrestling season can end anywhere from mid February to the first weekend in March. All in all, we're looking at approx. 7 months of in season time. Not only is this a long stretch of time but there are MANY other factors that I add up and … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 67: The Anti Mediocrity Episode!
I will call this the Anti Mediocrity Show, aka The F--K Average Show. I did a better job at managing my colorful language in this episode as I answered your questions on a variety of topics from training to running a garage gym or warehouse gym to what I am thankful for. I had a GREAT time answering your questions as I always do, so make sure you drop your questions the next time I post a QnA on my Instagram HERE. … [Read more...]
5 Minutes & 7 Simple Workouts to a STRONGER Mind, Body & LIFE
The Crew after a rafting trip during the USC Spartan Mastermind. The weekend was loaded with Uncomfortable training that helped everyone break through barriers in their mind, their body and their life / business. Hard Training Builds Tough Men. I wish I could tell you I had special skills that you don't have that have led me to achieving success in business, in training (getting stronger, packing on muscle) or anywhere else. Even my setbacks don't set me back permanently. It's all temporary … [Read more...]
The 6 Most Effective Strength & Muscle Building Methods – Pt 2
Let's crush part II of our Most Effective Strength & Muscle Building Methods. Make sure you go back and review Part 1 Here, and better yet, print them out and put both of these articles in a 3 ring binder. There is peace of mind when you can remove yourself from technology and read a book. In addition, you will be less likely to be confused about how to train. Less confusion & more focus = Greater gains in size, more muscle gains & more strength gains. Let's get after it. … [Read more...]