STRONG Life Podcast ep. 274, HERE WE GO! This episode is a QnA but I also share some thoughts from the heart, about what is happening to our country and to our troops. As I get feedback from some friends who are "boots on the ground", I will share and find a way to help. In the Sports Performance / Strength & Conditioning side of things, I talk about how I adjust training for in season athletes at BOTH the private sector and the high school setting. Then, we close it out with … [Read more...]
Strength Coach Business “Advices”
I have shared hundreds and hundreds of videos and podcasts regarding the business aspect of being a Strength Coach / gym owner. At the time of this writing, I see more craziness in the world, less "job security" for strength coaches and still, many Coaches not diversifying their income. I've seen enough Coaches get released (aka fired) from their position and then have to uproot their entire family, including children who are mid way through high school. It is heartbreaking to see this, … [Read more...]
QnA: Tactical Training, Olympic Lifting Debates & Turning Pro
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 273 QnA ALL Day on this one, again! And, it was AWESOME. BIG thanks to everyone who contributed by dropping great questions on my Instagram. Make sure you listen to the end as I announce 2 Winners of a 1 year membership to The Underground Strength Academy for leaving awesome 5 star reviews! In this episode I cover the following topics: - Training the tactical population (Military, Law Enforcement, Firemen, First Responders) - Grease the Groove to Improve … [Read more...]
272 | QnA: Training Large High School Groups & Training Stories from Old School Gyms
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 272 This episode is all QnA where I discuss / answer the following topics that came in from my Instagram: - Training Large High School Groups with limited space AND limited equipment - How to grow your gym / strength & conditioning business in a small town where nobody knows you - Inspiring Training Stories / Lessons Learned from Old School Gyms of the 80s and 90s compared to the gyms of today The STRONG Life Podcast is brought to you by SORINEX … [Read more...]
Mid Summer Sale
I hope your training is kicking ass! I gotta tell you, my training is going great. The knee is feeling better and my energy is sky high. Even when The Underground Strength Gym has temps of 90 or 94 degrees, I am energized when I train. I am confused how the kids of today are so tired after training or doing little things like mowing the lawn. Strength is invigorating! Now that August is upon us, it reminds me how the Summer was always a GREAT time to train. I would ride my … [Read more...]
Dumbbell Training for Athletes: Building Strength, Muscle & Power
Dumbbell training is one of the most under utilized training tools for athletes and even bodybuilders. I explain to athletes on the regular, if someone uses dumbbells instead of a barbell, the use of the barbell does NOT guarantee the athlete will be a better athlete. Strong is Strong. Period. End of Story. At the time of this article, I am 3 weeks into training the high school Football Team with about 40 freshman. None of them have touched a barbell yet. It's been ALL bodyweight and … [Read more...]
Barbarian Brothers Strength Training Lessons & Inspiration
Lessons & Inspiration from THE Barbarian Brothers. I know that some people will dismiss this information. Others are simply not ready for it. They don't have an open mind yet. For me, with my decades of experience, I have seen a lot and gone through a lot. This gives me a massive pool of knowledge and experience to pull from. So if you're ready, read on. Heck, even if you're not ready, jump in and read on...... The weight room at my high school has been PACKED to the gills since … [Read more...]
Kettlebell Training & Jump Training for Size, Speed & Strength
Strength is of critical importance for any athlete / adult, regardless of age. Speed is the next gear that takes strength to the next level. When I hear Coaches go on and on about strength and say nothing of speed I know they are missing the boat and vice versa. We then have Coaches who act as if strength is a bad thing. There is NO such thing as weak and successful. Not everyone who is strong is fast. And speed is not simply running around cones or ladders. Where is the force … [Read more...]