When the beginning of COVID locked us all down, I was helping friends near and far with interviews, workouts and support for their gyms. My buddy Jim Kelly reached out to me. Jim is in Iowa operating Citadel BJJ and Eastern Iowa Wrestling Club but we've known one another since the early 2000s when I was starting to put out content and Jim was competing heavily in BJJ / Grappling. This Video was an Awesome QnA loaded with training questions and mindset to help Jim's students. It's great for … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Podcast BONUS: Fighting for Milk & Getting TOUGH for LIFE
In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast I am interviewed by my old friend and fellow Underground Strength Coach, Paul Webb. We crush this podcast as we discuss the inner working of LIVING a STRONG Life and how it applies to Training, Business & most of all, LIFE. Paul and I met back in 2008 when he attended the first or second Underground Strength Coach Cert. And let me tell you, those early days were TOUGH! We trained non stop for 2 days, coaches athletes and pushed … [Read more...]
BONUS: Early Days Underground Strength Gym, Strength Coach Influences & Success Tips
I had a great time going on The Rugby Renegade Podcast. In this BONUS of The STRONG Life Podcast we tackle some awesome topics: - Early days Underground Strength Gym / Warehouse Gym Start Up Days from the early 2000s - Influences from Louie Simmons and Dan John - Timeless books that I recommend to all Coaches - The type of work ethic I want to see in Younger Coaches - Special Strengths training methods for combat athletes Enjoy the show! … [Read more...]
BONUS: The Strength & Conditioning Business Interviews
Photo Cred: Stark Center With the COVID-19 I've been getting interviewed a BOAT Load for other podcasts. I make sure you guys don't miss a beat so below are all the recent business interviews I have done. When someone reaches out to me and asks me about "tips for getting started as a strength coach" or "Can I pick your brain about the gym business", I refer them to the blog and tell them to search the following terms: Strength Coach Business Gym Business If you want to be a GREAT … [Read more...]
How to Build BEAST Athletes Without the BS Fads & Gimmicks in the Strength & Conditioning Industry
Here we go, Fam! This is a HUGE post with 2 BONUS episodes for The STRONG Life Podcast. Bonus # 1: This episode was a Great interview with DJ Hillier, a CrossFit Games Athlete and gym owner. This was a GREAT chat on the Strength & Conditioning methods I have been using and evolving at The Underground Strength Gym. I never would have imagined to see so much BS out there in the strength & conditioning industry but it's here and I have NO time for it. There is a unique view I … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Podcast + Order of Man Adventure Trip
I had an amazing trip up to Maine this past Summer to connect with Ryan Michler of Order of Man. Maine is absolutely stunning. I will definitely return again. During my trip I stayed at a farm that inspired me, I share the story & photos in the video below. Ryan and I crushed a powerful Podcast, thrashed a morning garage gym workout with his oldest son and then attended The Origin Maine Summer party. Origin Maine are the guy who have partnered with Jocko on making jiu jitsu gis, … [Read more...]
The Art of Discipline, Strength & Fulfillment
In this Bonus episode of The STRONG Life Podcast I am interviewed by Joe Corcione from The Art of Fulfillment Podcast. This was a great chat on how to develop greater discipline and inner strength which ultimately leads to more happiness. And who doesn't love being happy!?!?! I get into my morning ritual and how I organize my day, when to train and why you should train plus much more. This episode answers MANY of the common questions I am so frequently asked: How do I get so much work … [Read more...]
Spartan UP & Underground Strength Coach Certification Partner Up!
Special Opportunity with Spartan UP The Book and The Underground Strength Coach Certification Watch the Video Below Opportunity Expires June 1st, 2014 … [Read more...]