Have you ever injured your lower back? I don't know anyone that hasn't, even if they aren't hard charging, heavy lifting maniacs. The first time I injured my back is a time I will never forget, and I recall it as if it happened 2 minutes ago. I was a 2nd year teacher, maybe my 3rd year.... I was young, that's for sure! I was at my peak in strength and muscle. I had just smashed a brutal leg workout that evening at Diamond Gym. I squatted 455 for 5 reps, did walking lunges with 60 and 70 lb … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Gym, Injuries & Success
Check out this podcast I cranked with Mike Robertson a month or two ago. In this conversation, Mike asks me about: - How The Underground Strength Gym got started - How & who I was influenced by in training and business to go full force as a Strength Coach - What I learned about life and lifting after an injury sidelined me BOTH physically AND psychologically Please share with anyone you feel would enjoy this, thanks! MUCH Respect! For more details on the resources … [Read more...]
Training In Your Mid 30s
I've got some tips for you regarding training in your mid 30s, staying strong and staying healthy. Please don't disregard this video if your NOT in your 30s. Even if you're a teenager you should be listening and watching. NEVER stop learning..... [youtube width="640" height="390"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4afAR7lhAA[/youtube] As you can tell, just because I talk about staying healthy doesn't mean you can't train hard or heavy. The key is learning how to do everything smart and optimally … [Read more...]
Intermittent Fasting, Jack LaLanne & YOUR Health
I recall the moment as if it just happened 5 minutes ago. I was in my mid 20s and full force in my bodybuilding days..... I was at the mall, shopping with my girlfriend at the time, now my wife. I had been single for a looong time and I was used to revolving my life around training, eating, sleeping and basically living my life on my own schedule. Bodybuilding and working out was what I revolved my life around. I had a regimented life and nothing stood in my way when it came to eating and … [Read more...]