Strong is STRONG. You can't fake strong. Some athletes / people might LOOK strong but when it's time to perform, they can not perform. How do I know? I was there myself in my high school years as a wrestler - I followed too much bodybuilding work and I LOOKED strong, but I was NOT able to perform with dominating power. When I began getting heavily into strength & conditioning, the industry was really pushing the "functional training" craze. Back in the early 2000s, this meant you had … [Read more...]
179 | Strength Coach QnA: Career Choices, Parenting & Opportunity
In this episode of The STRONG Life Podcast I answer a serious question. A question that brings up the topics of family, the strength & conditioning industry, being a teacher, learning from other coaches, answering the call to opportunity and much more. This question will give you clarity on your own path, whether you're a strength coach or not. Enjoy the show and below you'll also see some updates from my YouTube (make sure you are subscribed) as well as my Spartan WAY podcasts. … [Read more...]
178 | STRONG Life QnA: Strength Coach Success, Mindset & Being RELENTLESS
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...]
Beyond the Chalk: Going BEYOND The Underground Strength Gym, BEYOND “Strength & Conditioning”
Beyond the Chalk is an inspiring look into the DEEPER meaning of Coaches lives, brought to us by Ron McKeefery and PLAE. I was honored and floored when they asked me to kick off season 2. I've always said, on the surface, people see The Underground Strength Gym as a "strength & conditioning" facility. But as I always say, THAT is just the surface. The Underground exists to change lives through strength. The Underground has always stood for much more than helping an athlete become … [Read more...]
166 | Strength Coach Business + 3 Mistakes I Made with The Underground Strength Gym
STRONG Life Ep. 166 I discuss the business of being a Strength Coach, my 30 Year Training Anniversary Sale & The 3 BIG Mistakes I Made since opening my first Underground Strength Gym location. Brought to you by https://IntekStrength.com - use code zach100 for 10% off. Whether you own a gym or not, whether you're a strength coach or not, LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! It's about trusting your gut instincts, who to listen to, wealth building and being SUCCESSFUL. It applies to ALL aspects … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Changing Lives Is The MINIMUM “Effective Dose” If You’re a Coach
Around 2010 or so I remember setting a goal to change the lives of 1 Million People through STRENGTH. It was, at the time, a BIG goal for me. I had written this goal on a small white board in my office and I looked at the "Pay it Forward" model. I imagined if I could educate and certify Thousands of Underground Strength Coaches, they could inspire and educate others in our quest to change 1 million lives. No man climbs a mountain alone. I posted an … [Read more...]
When Athlete “Strength & Conditioning” Goes Wrong?
If you're a pitcher, do you need to run 2-3 miles after a game to "get rid of the lactic acid in your arm"? If you're a shot putter / thrower, do you and the entire spring track team need a 5K warm up? Every Day? If you're a freshman in high school and play Football, should you train the same as the upperclassmen and get tested on your 1 RM for the Squat, Bench and Clean? Training doesn't need to be complicated but people are making it complicated simply by NOT using common sense and … [Read more...]
25 Random Thoughts from the Airport
My flight got delayed and so while stuck at the airport I felt the need to write. I haven't written a blog for a while and I used to write almost daily. These random thoughts will be in no particular order, I'll just brain dump and let the chips fall as they may. … [Read more...]
154 | Matt Wenning & Zach | Building An Iron Will In the Gym AND In Life
STRONG Life Ep 154 with Matt Wenning direct from his gym, Ludus Magnus after we trained upper body together. In this episode we get into the following: … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 153 | Brett Bartholomew | Strength Coach Work Ethic + The Art of Coaching
What started out as a solo episode to discuss Strength Coach Work Ethic on my Instagram evolved into an awesome convo / STRONG Life Podcast with Brett Bartholomew! In this STRONG Life Podcast / Livecast we discuss the following topics: … [Read more...]
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