If you would have told me 20 years ago that in my 40s I'd be busier than ever, I'd say NO WAY! The fact of the matter is, I AM busier than ever and if you're an adult with a family, then you likely are in the same shoes. I run 2 gyms, train 100-200 athletes every day and most importantly, have 2 kids. I find a way to get my training in so it does not interfere with family time. I train early in the morning or right after taking kids to school. Sometimes, I have 20 minutes. It reminds me … [Read more...]
QnA: Busy Man Workouts, Investing in Yourself & Forging Mental Toughness
This is a GREAT BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast. The questions were great and I kick off this bonus episode with an intro on investing in yourself. This is a powerful message I want to share with you so don't take this episode lightly because it's "just a bonus episode". The intro of this episode is crucial for everyone. Why? We're in a world where there is an over abundance of information yet people seem to be struggling more than ever with taking action. Struggling with … [Read more...]
TIME
TIME. It's something I think about constantly. That right there is a red flag. They say if you fear death then you are not living fully. Red Flag....... You see, I remember being 6 years old, riding my big wheel with friends like it was yesterday. I remember mountain biking with my friends all Summer long when I was 22 like it was yesterday, except that was half my life time ago. How does half a life time pass by in what seems to be minutes? Today, my days are filled with work and the … [Read more...]
141 | Find a Way VS Finding Excuses | Jerred Moon
STRONG Life Ep. 141 with Jerred Moon. I had a blast talking life and lifting with Jerred and I was on his podcast about a year ago. We got into the common question of "Is there a substitute for ______?" NO, there are no substitutes, this is life, FIND A WAY! HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: … [Read more...]
Top 5 Benefits Of Minimalist Style Workouts, Part II
By choosing the essential, we create great impact with minimal resources. Always choose the essential to maximize your time and energy.” - Leo Babauta Yo, Dudes. I'm back with part 2 of our top 5 benefits to minimalist style workouts. If you missed part 1, slap yourself in the face for missing anything on this blog and read this first. Judging by the amount of comments we got on Part 1, I am excited to see that YOU are excited about minimalist workouts as well. Let's jump right into the … [Read more...]
3 Rules For Short, Effective Workouts
Workouts don't have to be long to be effective. Trust me, I KNOW. I used to spend 90 - 120 minutes in the gym each and every workout. Back in high school, it wasn't odd for me to be there longer than 2 hours every training session. That long and endless style of training doesn't work, especially when you actually have half a life. Here are 3 ways you can get more results from your workouts in at least Half the time Once again, these are simple tips, NOT easy tips. Results take WORK. … [Read more...]
The Busy Man Bodybuilding Workout
Time is something I have TRULY began to respect, for 2 BIG reasons: 1) My kids 2) Being an entrepreneur In fact most people are today are more time conscious than ever before. Think about it. We barely call people in comparison to texting them. Technology has tricked many into being busy vs being productive UNLESS you know how to CONTROL your time. As a Parent, I see just how fast time goes. And, the ONE thing about time, something many do not grasp is the fact that you can NEVER … [Read more...]
REAL Man Muscle Building Ain’t No Joke!
At the end of a LONG day at The Underground Strength Gym, Canada's Pro Strongman, Paul Vaillancourt, stopped by the gym today with his entourage. With plans of stopping by for 5 PM they got lost in the Dirty Jerzee and enjoyed some scenery in what some call the ghetto, others call the projects - not a fun place to be driving through with a mini van, a fauly GPS and not a clue as to where the heck you're going! We talked biz and training for 10 minutes and I was itching to train. Before … [Read more...]
Busy Man Fitness with a Kettlebell
I got myself 2 bad ass Kettlebells because the training will likely be at home now that we have our baby boy about to move in :) Yes, I own a gym, but, I still love those backyard / outdoor workouts with all the freedom to sprint, jump, throw Kettlebells around, carry stones and who knows what else I'll be doing with my Kettlebells and mother nature. Without a doubt, one of the toughest complexes I have ever done is The Combat Complex using a 70 lb Kettlebell. Check the video below and you'll … [Read more...]