Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep. 219 with my man, THE Martin Rooney! Martin was actually my FIRST ever guest on The STRONG Life Podcast and here we are, 7 years later! Man does time fly! This episode can be summed as THE Wisdom Episode for Coaches. You see, Martin and I have a combined 50 years as Coaches, maybe more! I began training and coaching athletes in a hospital fitness center in 1995. In 1993 I was already coaching wrestling. Martin has been at it since the mid 90s and … [Read more...]
OPEX Podcast: Training Athletes, Thoughts on the Strength Coach Profession, Books, Movies & More
I had a GREAT time on The OPEX Podcast with my friend, Robbie Bourke, 1 of the most passionate Coaches & students of Strength & Conditioning I have ever met. This podcast gets deep as Robbie asks GREAT questions (as always). I don't think I've ever gotten this deep into my thoughts on the strength & conditioning profession as well as the details of how I train athletes today vs 10-15 years ago. Below is a timeline of everything we discussed on The OPEX Podcast. … [Read more...]
BONUS: Zach Goes on The Sorinex Be Legendary Podcast
What a blast I had chatting up life & lifting with my bro, Brandon Lilly on The Sorinex Be Legendary Podcast. We talk about some early history of The Underground Strength Gym along with many other topics life and lifting related, here's just some of those topics: - What type of person gets accepted into training at The Underground Strength Gym - What kind of set up do I prefer with The Underground Strength Gym regarding size and space? - What I would have done differently at age … [Read more...]
188 | John Welbourn & Zach Philosophize on LIFE
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 188 with my Dude, John Welbourn from Power Athlete. This episode covers little in the realm of training / strength & conditioning and instead, Johnny & I chat about the meaning of life and lessons we've learned as we "get older". I gotta tell ya, I could talk with Johnny ALL day without stopping, very few guys I connect with who keep it real like Welbourn. In fact, we did chat all night in Philly a few years back and unfortunately, it was no recorded due to … [Read more...]
179 | Strength Coach QnA: Career Choices, Parenting & Opportunity
In this episode of The STRONG Life Podcast I answer a serious question. A question that brings up the topics of family, the strength & conditioning industry, being a teacher, learning from other coaches, answering the call to opportunity and much more. This question will give you clarity on your own path, whether you're a strength coach or not. Enjoy the show and below you'll also see some updates from my YouTube (make sure you are subscribed) as well as my Spartan WAY podcasts. … [Read more...]
168 | Joe “Big House” Kenn | NFL Strength Coach & AWESOME Guy!
Photo Above. Throwback 2008!! _______________ STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 168 with Joe House Kenn. I am fired up to share this episode with my man BIG House, Joe Kenn! I love chatting about training and life with House. He pulls no punches, he gives you his honest answer, NO filter. His decades of experience make him 1 of the most experienced Strength Coaches in the world. Joe's dedication to his craft is humbling and inspiring at the same time. It was 2008, maybe 2007, when he brought his … [Read more...]
Lose Yourself To Find Yourself | Jeremy Thiel
STRONG Life Podcast Episode 120 with my friend Jeremy Thiel. I met JT in February of 2010 as we both spoke at The CrossFit Affiliate Gathering. Since then, we've done seminars of all types together as well as business products such as Strength Coach Spectrum. This episode pulls away the curtains and gives you full transparency so you understand that life WILL have its ups and downs. I don't ever want you thinking that just because I or someone else owns a web site or has X number of … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 109: Zach & Jim Steel Talk Iron Memories & LIVING The STRONG Life
What a blast I had in this conversation with Jim Steel who is becoming a regular on The STRONG Life Podcast. 12 Lessons from a Never Ending Podcast with Jim Steel & John Welbourn STRONG Life Ep 99 STRONG Life Ep 100 First off, Forgive a few tech hiccups in the beginning as I cut the Video and went pure audio, there is a few seconds of slow audio, but trust me, this episode is GOLD! Here's what's on tap. Jim and I discuss the following topics as well as answer some questions … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 85: Life & Times Of A Strength Coach w/ Aaron Ausmus
STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 85 with Aaron Ausmus. Aaron takes us through his journey as a high school athlete to a walk on athlete at The D1 Level and his journey to winning a D1 National Title as a shot putter. Not only does he win a National Title his Junior year, he won his National title only a few days after Squatting 600 lbs! Hello "Deload"! ha ha This STRONG Life Episode covers a lot of ground..... … [Read more...]
Iron Sharpens Iron & The Success Illusion
This post is inspired after seeing The Carolina Panthers earning their way to Super Bowl 50! Joe HOUSE Kenn is The Head Strength Coach for The NFL Carolina Panthers & I've been lucky to know House since my early days on The Elite FTS QnA staff. As an independent Strength Coach I am transparent about the struggles we face. People see instagram videos or youtube videos and assume the gym is always pumping. You might assume that because I am recognized internationally that I have a … [Read more...]