Here we GO! Iron Roots Podcast Episode 5. This is THE magazine that I WISH I had when I began training. For me, it was Muscle & Fitness ad FLEX Magazine. These magazines were all about training for asthetics and appearance. It was very rarely about heavy lifting and performance. I still remember telling my friends, It doesn't matter how heavy you lift, you gotta squeeeeeze the muscle and feeeeeeel the muscle. Hence, why I struggled with my sports performance. Check out the … [Read more...]
194 | Strength Training During Life Stress
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 194. What is the best way to train during those high stress, super busy times in life? I've been there done that and sometimes, those days return. You have the "normal option", just give up & quit. You know, become "normal". Come home, collapse on the couch, eat crap food and slowly fade away. You'll get weaker and you'll FEEL it. Your legs will feel weak. Your back and grip strength will fade. You will slowly not even recognize the man in the mirror … [Read more...]
Minimalist Training, Social Media Posts for Likes vs Impact & Training to be Dangerous
In this live Instagram I chat about the following: Minimalist Training, Social Media Posts for Likes vs Impact & Training to be Dangerous. With my hectic schedule it reminded me of my mid 20s when I went on a 2x week training program while going through grad school (1 hr commute each way), teaching full time, coaching wrestling and not wanting to give up my membership at Diamond Gym. Enjoy the show...... … [Read more...]
147 | Brian “Tosh” Chontosh | Suck Less Everyday
STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 147 with Tosh / Brian Chontosh. First of all, who is Tosh? Here's a short intro, but then our conversation together takes you down a deeper level. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Chontosh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoSnBwAz9mw I had such a blast chopping it up with Tosh as we spoke about life and training for life. Real Talk on sucking a little bit less everyday. If only there was more time, these conversations would flow even more so because … [Read more...]
2 Things You Need In Your Strength & Conditioning Training
After sharing this Video of Fedor to my IG, it reminded me how simplicity is crucial, as is intensity and your environment. It’s so simple it’s complicated 💀💀💀 / @undergroundstrengthgym @undergroundstrengthgym @undergroundstrengthgym / #Fedor #undergroundstrengthgym #manasquan #scotchplains A post shared by Zach Even - Esh (@zevenesh) on Jan 19, 2018 at 6:33am PST You see Fedor's training facilities and even his training, it's so simple yet very intense. Nothing fancy or … [Read more...]
Marty Gallagher | Simplifying Strength Training for MAXIMUM Results
Episode 117 of The STRONG Life Podcast with my friend and mentor, Marty Gallagher. Marty is the author of multiple books and 1 of them is my ALL time favorite, The Purposeful Primitive. You can also listen to our first STRONG Life Podcast on Episode 19 HERE. Listening to Marty talk training and the overall Purposeful Primitive Lifestyle is always awe inspiring! I've spent time with Marty when he took some of the world's best Tier 1 Military Operators to a Powerlifting Meet with a … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 106: Being STRONG & Successful Through Simplicity | Matt Reynolds
STRONG Life Episode 106 is Round 2 with my friend and Coach, Matt Reynold of Reynolds STRONG & The Starting Strength Online Coaching Community. Matt is not only a good friend but also a mentor to me. He guides me in business and we regularly chat on Life, Lifting and Success. The theme we always come back to is: Keep it Simple, Trust Your Gut Instincts, Be STRONG & Train for Life. Simple, NOT Easy. Nothing worth having ever is "easy". In this episode of The STRONG Life … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 38: Simple Strength, Dr. Ken & Jim Wendler
The other day I got an awesome text message from Jim Wendler. Jim's text messages are awesome to the effect that you feel like you just read a new book even though it's only a text. Note: Make your text messages awesome! Jim always reminds me to stick to the basics, keep getting stronger and to live a simple life. These are the 3 topics we tend to chat about often. We text each other randomly about life and lifting. Jim pulls no punches and tells you the truth, I always respect and appreciate … [Read more...]
How To Build An AWESOME Home Gym / Garage Gym
There is something PURE about training in your very own home gym - be it the garage, basement, backyard or spare bedroom.... Heck. I've heard of some home gym set ups in people's kitchen's! No matter where, there is magic that happens in a kick ass home gym. I recall reading from Dr. Ken, that even though he owned a large gym (I believe it was Iron Island Gym?) he still did his own workouts in a custom made home gym, where he also trained NFL players and other BEASTS. I've got video footage and … [Read more...]