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...]
My 6 Strength & Health Mistakes You Should Avoid
It's the weekend and that means lots of sports with the kids and STILL, early mornings for me to get things done. Sunday mornings are always for answering questions for my Strength Coach Mentorship group, The STRONG Life Brotherhood. Today, we've got Baseball & Tennis. It's gonna be a GREAT day. Yesterday I saw my Doctor to start planning for my knee surgery. It's time to fix this and take care of ME. And a BIG reason why my knee went downhill was because when it began … [Read more...]
Can YOU get Stronger Than Guys On Steroids? Yes, Here’s How.
I have been accused of being on steroids since I was in high school. I STILL remember those days. It was as if none of the kids could fathom someone building muscle. Looking back, I have to laugh. I trained with infinite mistakes and could have made 10X the progress if I had a mentor with someone who knew what they were doing. With my knowledge today, and seeing the natural greats from the Silver era, especially of men like Chuck Sipes and Chet Yorton, you KNOW you can develop extreme strength … [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...]