In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, I get interviewed by fellow Underground Strength Coach, David DeLeon. David runs Of The Lion Fitness in Tx and The Garage Gym Start Up Podcast. This was a great, GREAT episode filled with LOTS of stories along with crucial training AND business tips for ANY Strength Coach. David and I met when he was part of The CrossFit Central Team of Coaches which was the first group / team of coaches to travel for a private Underground Strength Coach … [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...]
Work Life Balance, Spartan Mindset & Strength Coach TRUTH Bombs
STRONG Life Podcast, episode 81. I get intense here discussing the mindset, strategies and guts it takes to succeed as an athlete, succeed as a Strength Coach / Entrepreneur and plenty of program design knowledge bombs. The questions I cover get into our 3 common topics: - Success in Life - Success as a Strength Coach / Entrepreneur / Gym Owner - Success in ALL areas of Life This QnA Episode has me answering specifics on: … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coach Success Stories
A few years ago, Jeremy Thiel rounded up his most motivated Strength Coaches and we held a private Underground Strength Coach Certification. In these 2 days we covered training, business, marketing, lifestyle, ALL the while in the trenches, training with our athletes, training our athletes, going through workouts themselves.... This team returned to Austin, TX and built a gym modeled after The Underground Strength Gym, called Red Black Gym - it's an amazing gym, with amazing Coaches, kinda … [Read more...]
Austin Powers
I arrived in Austin last Friday after an early 6 am flight (which means I was up at 3 AM & on the road for 3:30 AM). This was my 3rd time in the ATX, and, thinking it would be my last time, at least for a year. I figured I'll take a trip elsewhere for The USC Cert next year. Go somewhere else, be adventurous, right? You see.... I'm not much of a traveler and I actually perform my best knowing I'm coming home to my family every night... my wife and my kids. Even if it's a hectic work day, a … [Read more...]
USC Cert Is Coming to Austin, Texas
You've heard me talk about how The USC Cert has changed lives. It's true. I've been to events, met people, experienced events, etc that have changed my life forever. It's in my blood to help this happen to others as well. I can't allow my cert to simply about training, exercise, working out, etc. I bring my passion, share it, open my mind up to you.... I am an OPEN book for you and I see NO other way to run this cert, EPIC is the least I will allow it to be! Check out Underground … [Read more...]
Underground Hotel Workout Adventures
No matter where you are.... No matter how much or how little equipment you have..... or don't have.... You can still kick ass and have an awesome workout. It's ALL about the mindset you bring to the table, it has NOTHING to do with the equipment, OR, the lack of equipment. This is why I created Bodyweight Bodybuilding - I wanted Dudes to have the ability to pack on serious muscle and strength without needing to even worry about a barbell or dumbbell. So....Check this out, I call this … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coaches Rock Austin, TX
Just a lil' taste of what went down last weekend in Austin, TX, perhaps one of my favorite places I've ever been to, and not just because the town is so kick ass, but because the friendships I've built there are more like brotherhood and family. BIG thanks to my homie, Jeremy Thiel, for making this happen. One year ago JT brought 12 of his Coaches to NJ for a specialty USC Cert, where the entire 2 days were dedicated towards their needs and likings. His crew was in such kick ass shape that we … [Read more...]
Powerlifting vs Strongman
I just got home after a kick ass weekend in Austin, TX. Austin is a cool as hell town, reminds me of a blend between my hometown and San Diego. The people are cool as hell, the cabbies are slower AND more laid back than Spicoli from 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' and the girls are straight up Ass Kickers - I've never had such fit and powerful girls come through my cert like the girls of Austin (this is the 2nd time as they've been to NJ & now Austin). I cranked my USC Cert to a sold … [Read more...]