In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, I am interviewed by Mark Valenti on his podcast, The Refined Savage. This was a GREAT time with Mark after a LONG day of coaching and making it happen! Mark is the owner of Blind Dog Gym in Ohio and he is no stranger to boots on the ground, coaching, lifting and putting in the work. This makes for a great conversation from 2 guys who have a NO Excuses attitude. Here's just some of what We talk about in this BONUS episode of The STRONG … [Read more...]
STRONG Life: Evolving in Coaching & Business + Improving in LIFE!
In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, I am interviewed by Danny Lehr & Dean Saddoris from Caffeine & Kilos. Their Podcast is called Gas Station Cappucino. It was a great conversation where I was able to reflect back not just on how it all started but how I have evolved through the past 20 years as a Coach, Business Owner and Family man. And then, to top it all off..... … [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...]
241 | Fergus Connolly: We’re Coaching PEOPLE, Not Athletes
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 241 with Performance Coach & Consultant, Fergus Connolly. This was a GREAT conversation that lasted over 2 hours and if neither of us had to go, we would have kept on going! Fergus has worked at the D1 Level, in professional sports from the NFL to the best of the best in Military, Soccer & Rugby. His books have influenced thousands upon thousands around the world as has his Tedx talk which is featured below. Fergus and I got into the deeper, inner … [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...]
224 | Zach’s Earliest Trainee Goes from BEAST Athlete to BEAST in Business & Life
STRONG Life Podcast Ep 224 here we GO. Zach's Earliest Trainee Goes from BEAST Athlete to BEAST in Business & Life. This was a GREAT time chatting with 1 of my earliest athletes from the garage days, Chris "Chow" Orzechowski. Chow was a high school wrestler when he began training with me and became a Coach & all around Leader at The Underground Strength Gym. Chow was part of the early days Garage Gym Wrecking Crew. This was a small group of wrestlers who had never qualified for … [Read more...]
Ep. 220 | Strength & Conditioning Career + Business Interview
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 220 where I get interviewed / answer questions on the Strength & Conditioning Coach career / business arena. Whether you're thinking of getting in this business, thinking of evolving your position as a Strength Coach or you're highly experienced like I am, I answer a lot of important questions / topics in this episode. Enjoy and thanks in advance for leaving a 5 star review & rating! … [Read more...]
Shoulder Health, Deadlifts & 1989 YMCA Weight Room Stories
I remember as a kid reading Arnold's bodybuilding books and his Encyclopedia mentioned how he uses Deadlifts. He said to do "a few sets of a few reps". I took that as keeping it fast & furious, never killing the Deadlift or it will kill you. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and done. 3 x 3. 2 x 2. Any of the simple combos above seem to work very well. I recall when I Deadlifted 545 I never went heavier than 405 in training. Of course, I squatted heavy, did various rowing exercises, weighted … [Read more...]
BONUS | Zach Gets Interviewed on The Garage Gym Start Up Podcast
In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, I get interviewed by fellow Underground Strength Coach, David DeLeon. David runs Of The Lion Fitness in Tx and The Garage Gym Start Up Podcast. This was a great, GREAT episode filled with LOTS of stories along with crucial training AND business tips for ANY Strength Coach. David and I met when he was part of The CrossFit Central Team of Coaches which was the first group / team of coaches to travel for a private Underground Strength Coach … [Read more...]
206 | The 1 Thing Successful Strength & Performance Coaches Do Best
Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep. 206! I came across a quote from my friend and mentor, Alwyn Cosgrove. A Socrates quote...... “Intelligent individuals learn from every thing and every one; average people, from their experiences. The stupid already have all the answers.” As a Strength Coach and as a Strength Athlete, you need to open your mind and learn from ALL experiences and ALL people. While listening to Pete Bommarito speak recently, he was naming countless mentors he had … [Read more...]
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