Can you build muscle? Can you do it naturally? What about when you "get older"? Your 30s, 40s and 50s? I am not sure why we begin to think it's all over in our 30s and 40s. I have a funny feeling the internet confused you and the fact that I am saying, YES, You CAN build muscle & strength as you "get older", the internet will now sue me! I just saw a photo of Sly training hard at my buddy Gunnar Peterson's gym. Sly is 70! So with Sly being almost twice my age and still looking … [Read more...]
Joe DeSena on SPARTAN Parenting, Changing Schools & Life Purpose
In Episode 86 Of The STRONG Life Podcast I catch up with my buddy, Joe DeSena. Joe is The Founder of The Spartan Race and we connected in prior episodes of The STRONG Life Podcast HERE. In this episode, we get ranting on the topics that fire us up on a regular basis: … [Read more...]
5 Common Training / Program Design Mistakes of Athletes & Coaches
In my recent discussion on training mistakes and program design with Josh Bryant we spoke honestly and openly about our own mistakes and what we see in others that are also commonplace. If you're reading this article it means you want to learn and that is KEY. That obviously brings me to Mistake # 1: You can NEVER STOP learning. You must learn by doing the work yourself be it in training and / or coaching. Learn through books, podcasts, seminars and more. If you are out there … [Read more...]
Deadlifts, Morning Rituals & Mother Nature
I was busier than I anticipated yesterday and it's amazing how sometimes I allow time to get away form me and that always pisses me off. I like, scratch that, LOVE, getting shyt done. But sometimes, the day doesn't always go according to plan. So, when in doubt, I recommend you give yourself a few "go to" exercises that allow you to get the most bang for your buck. I'll list a few below and you can certainly add to the list. … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 53: Chad Howse Talks Eating, Lifting & Living Like A MAN
I was fired up after reading Chad Howse's article on Viking Manhood Lessons. I was pumped to see someone online not solely focusing on your bicep peak or building a big chest. Chad "gets it". Training is for LIFE not just for snapping selfies with your hair looking perfect. Come on. Lift and LIVE on your own terms. Follow NO man, instead, follow your heart and your gut instincts. In this STRONG Life podcast Chad and I discuss the following: … [Read more...]
Intermittent Fasting – Good Or Bad?
Lots of confusion happening from a video I posted on the blog maybe a week or 2 ago Did Intermittent Fasting wreck my metabolism? … [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...]