“If you don't have time to do it right, When will you have time to do it over?" ~ Coach John Wooden ~ When I became a teacher, I did so because I CARED about kids and wanted to show them how amazing it is to be strong and healthy. I wanted to teach kids how to think for themselves, to gain confidence and learn about developing empowering habits. I left teaching after 11 years because I realized that the schools I worked for did NOT truly care about the kids. You can SAY something, but … [Read more...]
Deadlift For Charity: Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief
[youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ_kwk0VA2w[/youtube] People have lost their homes yet here we are, day to day complaining about the stupid shyt. I am just as guilty. My hometown is estimated to get power back in 7 days. Until then, hotel hopping with the family to keep the kids warm. I've got to do my part and hope to get a bunch of strength fanatics to help do good. More details below..... Details When: Friday, November 9th Where: Underground Strength … [Read more...]
It’s Quitting Time: Lessons from Navy SEALs, Natural Disasters & TOUGH People
When Life Gets Uncomfortable, Will You Rise Above... Or, Lay Down & Surrender? Above, 12 + hours in to our SEALFit Challenge, we NEVER Gave Less Than Our Best NO Quitting... EVER!! This blog post is gonna PISS off a LOT of people, mainly the quitters. It's a straight up RANT! I am prefacing this post stating that if you move forward from here on, you MUST read every single word and watch ALL the videos. Don't be a chicken shit skimmer who half asses your way through this post. If … [Read more...]
Mental Toughness During Hurricane Sandy
A quick update from my iPhone: We've been hit quite hard by this hurricane. The town we live in got hammered due to proximity to the beach. Rumor has it we will not have power till Nov 6th or so. I will drive to http://UndergroundStrengthClub.com today and see if we can open from 4-6 pm. I don't want to leave family behind for too long. There are curfews in my hometown as well as Edison, where the gym is located. Our power is out and water / bathroom use is not allowed either. … [Read more...]
10 Basic Attitudes Of A Warrior
I am always learning from others, hunting for ways to improve my knowledge and share it with Team Underground, apply it to my own training and to share with you. While away in upstate NY, I had LOTS of time to think deeply about life & lifting. I feel that all of us should get away every few months to "quiet the mind" & soul search. I used to be OVERLY influenced by others to a point where I couldn't decide what / how to do things fully on my own. Unfortunately, I see this still … [Read more...]
Champion Workouts & Extra Credit Training
"It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." ~ Edmund Hillary Above, Blair Wrestlers & Team Underground.... Drenched in Sweat, Some Blood, Aches & Pains But The Champions Always Do "Extra Credit!" At The Underground Strength Gym, whenever the athletes finish a workout, I let our athletes know that they can stay extra and do "extra credit Champion workouts." This can be ANYTHING, it doesn't have to be fancy, it can simply be doing an arm workout. When you do extra credit … [Read more...]
You Are Better Than That
People have gotten infected by the lazy virus, as my friend Mark "Smelly" Bell calls it. ha ha YOU are better than that. Everyday, you MUST aim to get better by at least 1%. That shyt adds up, bruthas & ladies. When you make a mistake, get back up, learn from it, correct it and move onward & upward. LIVE The Code..... [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT8aYrBr4oc[/youtube] Would love to hear about lessons you've learned in your life & how you … [Read more...]
7 Training Tips To Help You Kick Ass & Take Names
Lots of Coaches & Lifters get confused with what to do, when to do it, how to do it, etc. Paralysis by analysis will get you nowhere. Too many people make it ALL very complicated. When I train athletes, regardless of their age, and by the way..... I consider everyone I train an athlete, it doesn't matter whether they compete in sports or not. The MOST Important Sport Is That of LIFE. Back on track. I used to complicate the hell out of training and it's because I was getting caught up … [Read more...]
Redefine The Grind, Part 2 – Sleep, Opportunity & Success
Some people jump up the ladder of success while others climb, slowly and sometimes painfully. Little by little, brick by brick, they get there. I used to be a VERY slow learner in ALL things success related. I got used to taking bumps and bruises before achieving success so I thought this was the way it should ALWAYS be. I was wrong & things have changed. I have a much stronger mindset, a more positive mindset and much thicker skin, all of which allows me to use speed while achieving … [Read more...]
Redefine The Grind
Press Play & Close Your Eyes.... JUST Listen the First Time. Next Time, Open Your Eyes, Listen, Watch, Learn & Then Read The Article. [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgUe9HRASnk[/youtube] Sometimes I worry I am alone when it comes to my expectations of the athletes I train at The Underground Strength Gym. I say things, do things and all in all, get a lil' crazy when I am IN the moment pushing them to go beyond the norms of what their competition is … [Read more...]
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