It's not even 2017 and you're being bombarded with special workout programs and top 17 things to do to achieve your goals in 2017...... bla bla bla Here's where it all starts: If you're waiting for the new year to make a change, you're already screwing up. As Tony Robbins always says, "How about NOW would be a great time to start." If you want to be successful in the gym and in your life, you don't need a long list of things to do. Those long lists are set up to frustrate you, sell you fads … [Read more...]
Is The “Perfect Workout” Holding Back Your Bad Assery?
My wife would tell me I HAD to put the air conditioning on for the athletes. I told her I would. I didn't want her worrying. Then, I told the athletes, if my wife ever asks you guys if I turn the air conditioning on, you better say, "YES!". Now, before you start telling me that I'm so mean, let me explain that everything I do is for the best interest of the athletes. I've seen countless athletes KILL their training with heat over 100 degrees. Making their workouts comfortable will work … [Read more...]
The Problem with Perfect Workouts & Weak People
I often wonder how a Strength Coach thinks in his early days of coaching athletes. For me, when I began training athletes, I was viewed as an outcast. Seriously...... Coaches were training on Bosu Balls, using the Functional Trainer cable, wearing collared shirts tucked in all neat and there I was, having kids carrying stones, pushing trucks and sprinting up hills. In my concerns, I had a friend send me his training program for a wrestler. He was a highly certified Coach with all the letters … [Read more...]
Thoughts On Training at The Underground Strength Gym, Talent & Attitude
Not everyone starts out as a stud, an ass kicker and ELITE. Those who got there worked their ass off to make it happen, both in AND out of the gym. When I work with athletes at The Underground Strength Gym, I would say that 95% of them are NOT Elite athletes. The key that helps them achieve Elite status is the desire they have to succeed. They have Elite Desire to succeed, and in turn, they do ALL the little things we tell them to do, which results in BIG results. Let me explain.... … [Read more...]
Get Comfortable Being UNcomfortable
I've spoken about this before and I'll say it again. Get Comfortable being UNcomfortable. This video comes straight after cranking hill sprints after breakfast with my family. Check it out.... [youtube width="640" height="390"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CNzS_SKmQE[/youtube] QOD (Question of the Day): Let me know your thoughts by dropping a comment below. Let me know ONE thing you're doing to get Comfortable Being UNcomfortable. Looking forward to your comments and feel free to share … [Read more...]
The Power Behind Bodyweight Bodybuilding Playground Workouts
I am getting more and MORE hyped on Bodyweight Training. I feel GREAT attacking the calisthenics and with warmer weather especially, it is perfect for training outdoors to rejuvenate mind, body & spirit. The cold is not to be feared either, the Russian athletes often trained outdoors for a warm up and fresh air on a regular basis. You can see it in the Video below as well. I have been hunting for better playgrounds all around NJ since 2002. Sometimes I bring a kettlebell and mix the … [Read more...]