"Better to Live Your Dreams Than to Dream Your Life" The USC Cert is a life changing weekend, for those who attend and for myself. I get to meet hungry Strength Coaches.... hungry to turn their passion into profits with a burning desire to leave behind a life that feels unfulfilled with a job that makes them miserable. Been there and done that and it damn near killed me. I am NOT a believer in "Just Do It" without some planning and a strong foundation. I DO, however, believe in … [Read more...]
Episode # 87: Holiday Underground Workouts
Bringing together all the athletes is critical for creating an unbeatable environment. 1 on 1 is dead, it's boring and doesn't elevate intensity anywhere near what could happen with a crew of motivated beasts. This is part 1 of our X Mas Eve, morning Underground Strength Gathering. Stay tuned for part 2 of our X Mas Eve morning, Underground Strength Gathering! What did you do on the morning of X Mas Eve? Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: On Friday, January 9th, from 7 pm till 8:30 pm, I am … [Read more...]
Episode # 86: Underground Strength Gym Start Up
Stuck in a dead end job? That's YOUR choice. I hear of people WAITING for work to pick up. FUCK THAT! Go out and make business happen. In this video you'll see two certified Underground Strength Coaches talking about living their dreams, NOT dreaming their life. Joe DeFranco chats about how and where he started briefly, but more of that is HERE. Yes, it takes "balls", if you will, to take the jump. 4 years and 2 months ago I payed Joe DeFranco for an in person consultation. It took 6 … [Read more...]
Episode # 81: Grip Strength Mania!
Wow, on my birthday, an old friend and a BEAST, Johnny Wasiscko stopped by the gym to say Happy B Day. I asked him what's new & he said preppin' for strongman comps and the Arnold Grip Contest.... It was the day before the Lost Secrets of Strength Development, so, I said sh*t, let's train and kill it w/a grip contest. This got wild and we really got carried away breaking all the rules and doing everything that made NO sense at all! These are the best and funnest workouts! Enjoy and post … [Read more...]
Episode # 80: Louisville Strength vs Battling Ropes
I have never used such a training tool that forces you to GO, GO, GO and can whoop your ass in such a short time. Well, let me rephrase that: These Battling Ropes rank up there with the prowler and high rep kettlebell snatches. These ropes are an amazing tool. They develop full bodt stamina, mental toughness, grip strength endurance and power endurance. There is NO slow with the battling ropes, it's ALL power output, or as their creator, John Brookfield says, this is velocity output - always … [Read more...]
The Story Behind The Underground Strength Coach Certification
It wasn't too long ago I was maybe like you, or, maybe even worsed off. $20K + in debt (that's Negative money!), struggling to keep up with the fast pace of the world while barely making enough money, and this is even while living at home with the parents! Even when I had a Masters Degree, I was stuck in debt, and no, not because I payed my way through school, my work actually reimbursed me, the bottom line was that making 50 - 7- grand a year didn't do jack shit for doing things like fixing … [Read more...]
Episode # 64: Flight 518
For weeks I would see different planes flying overhead. I would stare at them, every single one of them. I was beginning to think of not wanting to be on a plane. I was thinking even more about doing what I love, and, how much longer and how many more things will I do in my life that are NOT what I want to do. Would I draw the line? When would I draw the line. Should I suck it up, or have I sucked up enough? For days it felt wrong. Going away again, getting on a plane, and again, doing 1 … [Read more...]
Episode # 60: Are you an addict?
A lot of people telling me they're addicted to the Underground Strength Show! That is insane! And very, VERY humbling. On the flip side, will everyone love or like everything I do or every episode? Heck No! That's life and that's business! You need thick skin if you're gonna put yourself out there. I am not perfect and have many flaws, as does my training. So my advice to you: Whatever you love to do, do it. Don't listen to the naysayers and ignore the jealous ones who will put you down and … [Read more...]
Another Underground Inspiration Video
Ryan Magin, the BMX Beast, is showing how the Underground has helped him Kill it! Check the vid and comment below! I wanna see more vids, so step up and represent! You will be motivating people around the word to do what they love through the iron game! It's not just about the contest anymore, people are out there looking for motivation, let's give it to them! Kill it! --Coach Z-- PS: The contest info is at http://undergroundstrengthcoach.com/contest.html … [Read more...]