It's been a minute since I've posted a new article to the blog, and honestly, I am writing right now because it FEELS good to write. It's a therapy of sorts, similar to how I feel when training. LOTS going on now. I stayed calm and cool with the quarantine but now this craziness in NJ is out of control. I see lines out the door of Dairy Queen, other large chain businesses are packed to the gills and the only thing I ever see getting cleaned, if that's what it is, is a few sprays here and … [Read more...]
Sean Waxman: Old School Strength, Training Athletes & The Gym Business
I had a GREAT STRONG Life Chat with my friend, Sean Waxman. Sean grew up in Brooklyn in the early 80s and was surrounded by old school strength from day 1. This is a BONUS STRONG Life Podcast where I pull the audio from our IG Live. Some people get lucky by coming across the right information at the right time and having early mentors. This is a very inspiring conversation where we get into Sean's early days of weight training, how he first came across strength & conditioning in … [Read more...]
Episode # 94: General Tzao Interrogation, Part II
Yep, I have an addiction for old, rusty iron.... Supposedly I have some seriously OLD shiz about to roll up into my gym, so stay tuned... till then, enjoy the rest of this show... General Tzao is an Underground trained athlete. He's a beast, one to be feared. Post your comments, thoughts & questions below :) Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: Episode # 100 is right around the corner! Holy sh*t times flies when you're having FUN! PPS: Wanna do what you love for a living? Kill it HERE! … [Read more...]
Episode # 93: Interrogation with General Tzao
Sheeeeesh! Thanks to the insanity of the rules in collegiate athletics, we're keeping this Beast's name under wraps! I was honored to be gifted with some vintage strength equipment from General Tzao. I have been receiving several gifts lately, all of which will be shown to you, in time, in time, no worries and no rush :) Check out part 1 of this 2 part interrogation with General Tzao regarding his early days of Underground Strength Training, his crazy wrestling training methods and how he … [Read more...]