I woke up earlier than normal today. It was tempting to stay in bed, shut off my alarm and just wait until my kids jumped on my bed to wake me up. The temptation lasted all but a few seconds. The thought of even considering to hit the snooze button fired me up and so I got out of bed immediately. The mind often tells you one thing and the body another. You must remember, the mind drives the body. Your habits can make or break you. If I slept in, it would have eaten at me all day and I … [Read more...]
The Art of Living
I receive countless e mails asking me how I get so much done without fail. How I balance my business with family life, lifting, answering e mails, vacations, and more? I'm also starting a NEW business (On the DL for now) and just bought a new house. I do my best to answer in the video below. If you have good stuff to add about YOUR 'Art of Living', feel free to drop a line! Peace --Z-- PS: This is perhaps the BIGGEST success that comes from attending The Underground Strength Coach … [Read more...]
Henry Rollins on Iron, Strength, Pain & Greatness
Article by Henry Rollins 'Iron' I believe that the definition of definition is reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. Completely. When I was young I had no sense of myself. All I was, was a product of all the fear and humiliation I suffered. Fear of my parents. The humiliation of teachers calling me "garbage can" and telling me I'd be mowing lawns for a living. And the very real terror of my fellow students. … [Read more...]
Isn’t It Amazing…
Kicking Ass isn’t for everyone. Period. It’s too hard. I’m too tired. It’s too expensive. A family emergency came up. I’m busy. I don’t have time. Excuses piss me off. On the flip side, excuses are fine by me because that makes it easier to get to the top. Those who win have no excuses. They bull doze through anything that gets in their way. If something goes wrong, they take responsibility and learn from their mistakes. There is no..... Next year... Next time... My … [Read more...]
Why CRAZY = HUGE Success
Been VERY inspired to share my thoughts on this lately. It's been one thing after another, watch this video and I'll explain further.... I don't have much more to say than that. Drop a comment if you have anything to add or share, looking forward! Peace! --Z-- PS: The BEAST Program is live. Once again, NOT reserved for the normal. Click HERE for Details. Unleash The BEAST!! … [Read more...]
Fedor Training Underground
Fedor Emelianenko won a hard fought battle this past Saturday night. I was worried it was over. Scared this was going to be it, that he was going to be dethroned by the BIGGER Rogers. But his experience in the ring, his long, hard years training.....they payed off. While others train in fancy gymnasiums and around countless other people and camera crews, Fedor goes about things differently..... He trains in seclusion, eats properly, doesn't party, gets the rest he needs, spends time on … [Read more...]
Episode # 103: The Struggles & Success of Walt Disney & Milton Hershey
I filmed this episode a few hours after speaking with my mentor, Coach Ethan Reeve. I missed his annual strength symosium and we were chatting about how we are always trying new things, but, no matter what tools we have or don't have, we still find ways to make our athletes stronger and faster. He brought up the story of Milton Hershey and Walt Disney, how they failed so many times before they became successful.... Once again, Coach Reeve inspires.... In this episode of The Underground … [Read more...]
Episode # 102: Winning VS Losing, THE Price…
Hmmmmmm......... All I can say now is.... KILL IT! --Z-- PS: A few spots left for the February Underground Strength Coach Certification, time and space is running out. More info below: https://zacheven-esh.com/coaching.php https://zacheven-esh.com/license.php (this allows for a 6 pay plan) any questions, just e mail me :) … [Read more...]
Will You Live as a Lion or Lamb?
Sometimes I get a bit fed up with things and I just dont wanna keep my mouth shut. Let's talk training, which all of us should be here for, and, if you're a fitness professional, pay attention to 2 resources I'm gonna hook you up with. TRAINING: I have received, no lie, a good 30 e mails and near 10 phone calls to my gym from a supposed "hard gainer" He is always asking about the exact sets, reps and specific program he should follow. He told me he has followed near 30 programs. He has … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coaches Killin’ It!
Damn! Remember my poem from good ol' Diamond Gym that hung above the rusty squat rack right next to an old school, black and white photo of Tom Platz squatting 500+ lbs? "There are those that do and those that don't Those that will and those that won't" Well, check out this e mail I just received from David Lee, The REAL World Strength Coach ..... "YO BRUDDA sorry i missed the event last week but it looks like it was crazy!!!!!!! Got to get back to the Underground NO EXCUSES!!!!! But I'm … [Read more...]