Episode 178 of THE STRONG Life Podcast, QnA Style. This episode was open for Strength Coaches and most of the time, it's a lot of business questions. It was GREAT to see more training questions this time around. Strength Coach Success is the theme of this episode. As you listen, my hope is you understand that Success takes never ending work. And as a Strength Coach, you do NOT have to follow the "norms". In fact, many norms are best if you ignore them. Create your OWN perfect day and … [Read more...]
STRONG: The BUSINESS Of Training & Changing Lives
STRONG Life Podcast 112, Baby! In this QnA episode I answer questions on the following topics: … [Read more...]
3 BIG Strength Coaches Mistakes (Business & Lifestyle)
After getting a few e mails recently, plus many through the years with this type of message..... I tried to do this but I just couldn't make it happen..... What message is this? It's when someone LOVES training so much, they jump head first, ALL in and try to make a full time income / living as a Strength Coach. Knowledge on training yourself is 1 thing. Knowledge to train other is another thing. Knowledge and Skills to communicate your message in today's world on the internet is a whole … [Read more...]
Strength Coach Profession, Injuries, Old School Strength & Life Purpose
Getting all my thoughts from my brain onto paper or blog post is TOUGH and Time Consuming to say the least. So, when interviews are sent my way, I answer via video or podcast. This leaves the information a bit lengthy, BUT, those who are hungry to learn and the truly dedicated to Live for The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence will dig in. This IS STRONG Life Podcast Episode 97...... The 2 interviews below have me covering topics / answering questions on: The Strength Coach Profession … [Read more...]
How To Improve The Current State Of Youth Sports / Youth Strength & Conditioning
More and more I begin to question if we can make a change to our youth sports programs and most of all, our youth Physical Education programs. My own answer to this dilemma? YES, change CAN be made. It is being made inside many Strength & Conditioning Facilities BUT there are flaws to this because parents must pay for their kids to train at these independent gyms such as my own gym. When parents have to pay for a service you quickly lose 85+ percent of kids you can potentially impact. This … [Read more...]
Results VS Excuses & The Underground Strength Gym Birthday – EST. 2002
I just came across a photo on my Facebook that was 7 years old. It brought back some serious memories when I saw that photo, below! I shared this article below with the members of The Underground Strength Gym and I want to share it with you to give you some back story on The Underground Strength Gym, the struggles it took to make it happen and how every "over night success story" often has a 10 year history at the least. The reason to share with you is so you see the WORK it takes to get … [Read more...]
Strongman + Bodyweight Workouts, Critical Business Rules & Martial Arts Training
Episode 80 of The STRONG Life Podcast is in full effect! This QnA Episode had great questions where I covered the following topics: - How I sleep & my thoughts on sleep for ALL athletes? Is it REALLY That Important? - Program Design methods for Strongman Training + Bodyweight Workouts - Tips for the young & aspiring Strength Coach regarding college degrees and certifications - My thoughts on Various marketing methods for Gym Owners & the things I Never, EVER do in my … [Read more...]
7 Important Lessons from 7 Years As A High School Strength Coach With Brian DeFiebre
7 Important Lessons from 7 Years as a High School Strength Coach By Brian DeFiebre / Underground Strength Coach From Zach ..... Before you dive into Brian's article I want to give you some history of how long I've known Brian and why I truly respect his work, dedication and desire to learn. Brian has been a member of Underground Strength Academy for YEARS now. It's gotta be 4 or 5 years at least. He's very active on the forum, always sharing what he is doing with athletes from his Lions … [Read more...]
Are You a Hyena, A Jackal Or a LION?
It's been a whirlwind few weeks. The type of adversity that doesn't give a shit how much weight I can squat or deadlift. Living a STRONG Life transcends the weight on the bar. The STRONG Life transcends what "everyone else" thinks about you or even what they THINK they know about you. THAT is why you must be strong. Because life is a test, every single day. Take pride in being STRONG. This starts from within. Resiliency, Durability..... The ability to rebound...... I have gotten good … [Read more...]
Strength Coach Finances, BEST Exercise for Teens & Workout Variety
Another QnA episode of The STRONG Life is UP. This is Episode 73. The more you learn the more empowered you are to kick ass and take names in BOTH Life and Lifting. These questions were pulled from the private forum of Certified Underground Strength Coaches. Check out the Questions I cover in this episode, listed below: … [Read more...]
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