STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 62 takes a unique insight into the mindset of former Navy SEAL, Andy Stumpf. My words can't do justice to the power behind what we share inside this podcast. This episode chokes me up because of the moments in my life that have been affected through my friendship with a few Navy SEALs. The pivotal and life changing role that a few SEALs have played in my life have been powerful to say the least, From pulling me out of deep depression to mentors who taught me how to … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 43: Travis Stoetzel, Train Aggressive & Intensity for LIFE
In early September I got to spend a kick ass weekend with Travis and and a crew of kick ass Underground Strength Coaches up in SPARTAN HQ in Vt. We got to chat life and lifting all weekend and it was Travis' first time away from his family as a new Father. Travis is out in Omaha, Ne. crushing it with his gym, his online business and most of all, his LIFE. In this episode of The STRONG Life Podcast I chat with Travis Stoetzel, one of the earliest certified Underground Strength Coaches who is … [Read more...]
Life & Lifting Lessons Learned In Cali
This past weekend I had an AWESOME time out west in Cali! I hadn't been out to Cali for about 12 years or so, back when my older bro lived in San Diego. If you've never been to San Diego, it's essentially perfect. The weather is perfect, the people are all super friendly and every morning seems like paradise. I slept every night with my sliding door open and getting some clean, fresh air felt awesome. I slept like a baby. As always, my time goes too fast and I missed out on connecting with a … [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...]
STRONGCast # 12: Tommy Hackenbruck, CrossFit Training & Mental Toughness for LIFE
STRONGCast # 12 with someone I REALLY admire. He's a BEAST in Life AND Lifting. He's gone through SEAL Fit Kokoro 2 x and runs multiple CrossFit Gyms. He's humble and let's his actions speak for themselves. The man, Tommy Hackenbruck gives us an inside look into what it takes to be part of the 2 x CrossFit Team Affiliate Champs, running multiple gyms, being a father and staying mentally tough through it all. Enjoy the show! … [Read more...]
Weekend Life, Lifting & Learning List: Feb. 1, 2014
Let's attack this weekend's learning list. In this episode I discuss the following resources & tips: - Nutrition Books & Guidelines - The Podcasts I am listening to - Movies and Books that have inspired me recently in life, lifting and business … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 10 – John Welbourn, Power Athlete, CrossFit Football & Do Or Die Attitude
In this Episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, Episode # 10, I interview 9 year NFL veteran, John Welbourn, the founder of CrossFit Football and Power Athlete HQ. As expected, we dig deep into what it takes to Live and Lead with a Strong Mind, Strong Body & a STRONG Life. Here's Just some of what we discuss in this episode of The STRONG Life: - Intro QnA with your truly on the differences between training adults vs training athletes at The Underground Strength Gym - How did the idea for … [Read more...]
The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence: Weekend Reading List Jan. 3, 2014
Almost every Friday I e mail The Underground Strength Insider a Weekend Reading & Learning List. These weekend "action lists" are centered around helping you develop greater strength from the inside out. A weak mind makes a weak man. So, before we move on, enter your e mail and subscribe to The Underground Strength Insider. The Weekend Learning List is NOT meant to be read all in one sitting. It's meant to be done throughout your weekend. Perhaps you wake up 1 hr early each day before the … [Read more...]
STRONGCast Ep. 7: Ryan Brown, CrossFit Inspiration, Tosh The Legend & MORE!
In Episode # 7 of The STRONGCast PodCast I interview Strength Coach Ryan Brown. In this podcast we discuss the following and more: - The EPIC Brian Chontosh Boxing Match (Holy Shyt this is NUTS!) - Ryan's BEST Strength Coach Tips from both a training and a business perspective … [Read more...]
How I Started Underground Strength Coach, My Athlete Training Tips & Why I Am NO Longer Underground
In this google hang out I did with Josh Hewett, I answered a ton of awesome questions: … [Read more...]