It is always inspiring to me when I dig up my old muscle magazines from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Those photos of John Grimek, Steve Reeves, Reg Park, etc simply exude strength. These men had physiques that proved what could be done with a few hard training sessions each week, while eating a well balanced diet. Meat, Eggs, Fish, Veggies, Fruits and some carbs. Simple. Not easy. John Grimek, pictured above is in his late 40s. Look at his back. His body is a symbol of work. WORK; The very thing … [Read more...]
185 | The Business of STRENGTH & How to Get STRONGER
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 185 - This episode is about the Business of STRENGTH. Not just about the Business side of things / operating a warehouse gym or being a Strength Coach, but the training aspect, the mindset and the inner workings that you're missing when it come to achieving STRENGTH. Strength of mind, body & soul. Dig in and enjoy. I crushed this at 5:30 AM and pulled the questions from my Instagram where I take most questions. I appreciate those of you who take the time to … [Read more...]
Why Our Youth (Middle & High School Athletes) NEED Great Strength & Conditioning
It's amazing to look back to my early days of training athletes from my garage compared to today. The BIG shocker is how much knowledge I've gained since 2002 when I REALLY began my journey as a Strength Coach. Back then, it was ALL about winning. How can I help this athlete get a D1 Football scholarship? How can I help this wrestler win a state title? Until I began paying closer attention to the deeper details such as..... … [Read more...]