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...]
Dobermans, Running a Warehouse Gym & Strength Coach Purity
Vlog # 3 I get into a question on why I have a Doberman and then some deep thoughts on: Running a warehouse gym the way you REALLY want to. Being a Strength Coach AND keeping it Pure & true to your Heart. Thoughts on this "Fitness Industry". Going Dark & Simplifying Life AND Business Enjoy this episode, I appreciate you watching and reading! … [Read more...]
Do You Ever Feel Like You Don’t Fit In? GOOD!
I feel like I just don't fit into this world anymore. Do you ever feel like that? I recall that feeling many times as a kid and a teenager. MANY times. When I do feel normal, I am with the Wrestling Coaches at Rutgers or training the team. I am in the 90+ degree Underground Strength Gym drenched in sweat, training athletes who see the hard work, the intensity and the struggle as "normal". These people see the work as the gift! I feel normal when I am among Strength Coaches who talk … [Read more...]
The UPenn Crew: NOTHING Worth Having Is Comfortable
Episode 110 of The STRONG Life Podcast is with Jim Steel (Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at UPenn) along with his assistants, Cristi Bartlett and Tracy Zimmer. Check out some of their training videos below (BIG Numbers + BIG Reps) as well as everything we spoke about from training to nutrition, mindset to dogs, injuries and more. Enjoy and help spread the word, invite 1 friend to listen to The STRONG Life Podcast! Thank you in advance! … [Read more...]
Amazing Kid Reminds Me To ALWAYS Do This 1 Thing
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." - Muhammad Ali I gotta admit. Life is quite challenging right now. I've taken on a LOT of work and at the same time that wild flu knocked me on my arse. But I've trained myself through the physical AND the mental to not only be able to handle these challenges, but to also conquer them and emerge victorious. I am refusing to back down. I KNOW that this is how champions are built. They don't take the easy … [Read more...]
Training & Life Updates, November 2012
"We aren't going to try to train you, we're going to try to kill you." - Soldier I, SAS Training has been full steam ahead, high volume and high frequency. Check out the video below for some updates on my training, how to attack goals the RIGHT way, the volume workout I did on Thanksgiving morning and how to stay healthy when training HARD. Check the video.... … [Read more...]