In this Bonus episode with Mike Bledsoe, Mike interviews me for his seasonal podcast, The STRONG Coach which is part of The Shrugged Collective. I love being around my man, Mike. He is always seeking to better learn and discover himself all in an effort to be a better HUMAN. He's evolved from being a Strength Coach into a Coach. A Coach who is immersing himself in ALL things LIFE. TRUE Strength will always transcend the gym. I believe when you begin to understand this concept and truly … [Read more...]
7 Random Thoughts on Strength & Conditioning, Coaching, Technology & The Fitness Industry
Some random thoughts and ranting here, hopefully to make you THINK a little deeper. And, as I write more, I think a bit deeper and take more action. Things in this world are constantly evolving, especially humans. We can not rest on what we did yesterday or what worked yesterday. I'm deeply intrigued with cracking the code on how to better change the lives of more people through strength in mind, body & spirit. As I write, I've been awake since 4 AM. LOTS on my mind and work has to get … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Podcast 156 | Jesse Burdick | Strength Coach Heart, Soul & LIFE
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 156 with 1 of the best human beings I have ever met, Jesse Burdick! This was BIG time inspiring as we rapped about training and life, understanding your true north as a Coach and finding YOUR way in the world of people selling online workouts, coffee, shirts and more. Where do YOU fit in? What path should YOU be on? What about all that brutal "life stuff" you went through? How to keep on going and climbing upward and onward? Prepare to be inspired! Enjoy … [Read more...]
145 | Phil Daru | MMA Training, Work Ethic & Always Learning
STRONG Life Episode 145 with Phil Daru. This episode was Awesome and comes from the Instgram live I did with Phil. Follow Phil on Instagram HERE. Phil is not only a GREAT Strength & Performance Coach but he is a great person. He has discipline, drive and grit to attack life from all angles. It's refreshing to see how open minded he is and how forward thinking Phil is as well. In this episode we discuss training combat athletes of all types, implementing sprint … [Read more...]
144 | STRONG Life QnA: Be HUNGRY to WIN, Work Ethic, Gym Business & My Disdain for Lazy Folk
There have always been people who disagree or find a way to avoid being strong, and, more precisely, avoiding ALL the WORK it takes to get Strong. The mindset, nutrition, the obsession, the grit, the discipline and the lifestyle that never ends to get STRONG is found among uncommon men and women. Since as long as I can remember and read about, there were always Doctors, athletes, lifters, coaches and you name it saying that "lifting weights" is bad for you, it will stunt your growth, make … [Read more...]
134 | Jeremy Augusta | Build An Awesome Gym & Change Lives Through Strength
STRONG Life Podcast episode 134 with Jeremy Augusta. How to Build An Awesome Gym & Change Lives Through Strength! Jeremy is an amazing Strength Coach & Entrepreneur. In this episode Jeremy details how he moved to a rural small town of 4,000 people and built an amazing gym with amazing people through his love of the barbell. Jeremy details his training methods for adults and athletes, a method he calls "The Swing Block Method" that often adds 100 lbs to the big … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 133 | Dr. Andy Galpin & Zach Discuss The De-Evolution of Youth Athletes & Why The Work Is The Gift
We're about to break hearts with Episode 133 of The STRONG Life Podcast but before I do, head on over and see the seminar / strength experience coming up with myself and Marty Gallagher HERE. Don't miss this Strength Experience. It's gonna be badass and if you miss it, I can almost guarantee that you'll be depressed all weekend wondering what you're life COULD have been like had you been there! You can also hear Marty on a few episodes of The STRONG Life Podcast. Just use our search bar to … [Read more...]
132 | Ronnie Teasdale & Zach Discuss Owning a Gym, CrossFit, Injuries & LIFE
Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 132 with Ronnie Teasdale. This is a deep and eclectic conversation on the magic and mystery of this thing we call LIFE. Ronnie discuss topics ranging from the gym business to happiness, to getting strong without training, the pain that comes from sports & CrossFit plus the following topics: … [Read more...]
QnA: Bodyweight Bodybuilding, Getting Lean & Thoughts On Owning A Gym
Another Powerful QnA from my Instagram. Topics Covered in this episode: Using specialty bars at The Underground Strength Gym & the story behind some of these barbells How do you know if you're overtraining & how to adjust your training, nutrition and lifestyle at this point? Breaking down a GREAT 3 day split for gaining strength & size (Gladiator STRONG Template) Thoughts on "Cutting Weight" for Wrestling … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 130 | QnA: Strength Coach & Gym Business Success Strategies | Training to Be Dangerous
Ep. 130 | QnA: Strength Coach & Gym Business Success Strategies. This episode was awesome as I collected questions from the group of Certified Underground Strength Coaches. The questions bounced back and forth between the business of training and the relentless pursuit of excellence in the training itself. Here are the questions I dive deep into: … [Read more...]