Photo Cred: Kathleen Hertel STRONG Life Podcast ep. 189, here we GO! Thanks for waiting for this episode while I lost my voice for what felt like 2 weeks. In this episode, Jim Steel & I Talk Training for Toughness, Strength Coach Business Lessons & Training Lessons from Other Countries such as Cuba, Russia & Romania. Thanks to ALL who posted great questions on my Instagram. Also, do NOT miss this: March 23-24 is The Underground Strength Coach Certification. The USC … [Read more...]
162 | STRONG Life QnA: Training Tips for Runners + Strength Coach Confidence & Business Tips
It's been a LONG time since crushing a QnA session. This episode (162) brings only 1 training question and MANY Business Questions. As Arnold said, "It's not that hard for me to give the wrong advices." Have NO fear, I give only the RIGHT advices. And in case you missed it, I've started something called "REAL Talk", we'll be adding these short, mini episodes every week and they will be 15 minutes max. I won't post them to the blog so only the dedicated listeners will catch them via … [Read more...]
They Were WRONG – Undergrounders REPRESENT!
Meet Kurty G, a tri athlete, who deadlifts 455 on a straight bar, weighs 196 lbs, runs 1/2 marathons, competes in triathlons and coaches at The Underground. Oh yea, he's also competing in 2 weeks at our 4th annual Lift STRONG Fundraiser, you coming? You should come and compete, or, come and watch, help support the cause, doing something that helps make a difference. I'd LOVE to see you there. This training might seem odd, especially for an endurance athlete. "They" said endurance … [Read more...]
Underground QnA: Combat Training & Endurance Training
Let's grab some Questions from the "mail bag", ha ha, I actually wish we had more mail nowadays, all these e mails are TOUGH - but in a good way! Here we go: Question / E Mail # 1: "Hi, I've been following your strength training routines for a while. I worked as a personal trainer for four years in a corporate gym that I won't name, and I had to be fairly secretive about using your methods because they would get me in trouble with the management. Despite the fact that my clients kept … [Read more...]