Your training atmosphere can either build your mental toughness or put up road blocks in developing mental toughness. Your Training Atmosphere is key. Some will say you must have loud music and you must be surrounded by other highly motivated lifters and athletes. I used to say exactly that and still love that experience. But there is much to be said about the opposite, when you have no one surrounding you to inspire or motivate you, except for yourself. There is no music or the music … [Read more...]
You Can’t Fake STRONG
I'm coming off a high after last weekend's USC Cert + Travis Mash's Learn 2 Lift Seminar. We blend our 2 methods together because it all blends perfectly. It's a combination of our almost 60 years of combined training knowledge. I think that makes us Senior Citizens of STRENGTH.... kinda. The Blending of.... Olympic Weightlifting Powerlifting Old School Bodybuilding Bodyweight Training Odd Objects & Strongman Training Speed & Explosive Training Methods Program … [Read more...]
Office Tour & Books I’m Currently Reading
I am reading some amazing books and I had to share them with you. Too busy to read, many say..... Too busy for life, is what I say. In the video below I show you my desk, the books I highly recommend and a story of how / why I took my business to the next level at a time when I was BIG time scared to "make the jump". Lots to learn here, enjoy! … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Coach + Learn 2 Lift Cert Highlight!
Everyone is still buzzin' and hyped up after Travis Mash and I joined forces and crushed the most epic Strength Coach Certification Experience. YES, it was an experience. We taught BEYOND the barbell and BEYOND training because that is where the REAL magic lies. You can help people build their clean, squat, deadlift, etc BUT what about changing their life forever?!?! What about building STRONG PEOPLE who can live a STRONG LIFE...... As my late friend, The Ultimate Warrior said, "Don't just … [Read more...]
QnA: Sorinex Summer Strong, Time Management, Success, Smolov Squats & Bench Technique
I just returned from a weekend in South Carolina at Sorinex Summer STRONG. I spent time learning from morning till night, connecting with some friends I haven't seen in a while and getting sick on airplanes - ha ha. Actually, not so ha ha. Being down south is always refreshing for a few reasons: 1) The southern people are straight up NICE. You don't get enough of that around here in NJ, unfortunately. So if you're not nice, fix that shyt! 2) The respect and passion for strength & … [Read more...]
QnA: Military Training, Online Coaching & Motivating Athletes
Above, attacking the various odd object training into a power circuit at The Underground Strength Coach Cert. In this series of QnA Videos you'll hear my answers and thoughts on the following topics and questions: - Preparing for The Air Force Pararescue PAST (Physical Ability and Stamina Test) - How to Coach via Online Coaching Platforms and What "legal forms" are needed? - The human food chain and what to do when your athletes are not following through on rest, nutrition, etc when NOT in … [Read more...]
Finding Your True North, Death Race & Beyond Mental Toughness
He woke up every day at the same time and followed the same routine. The alarm went off at 6:07 AM and he stumbled his way down stairs to get his cup of coffee, eyes barely open and feet stumbling everywhere. Falling asleep was always stressful, knowing that the next morning he was going to that job he hated, surrounded by others who lost their passion. He questioned himself, just how long he could keep doing this. Is happiness going to wait for me until I retire? At least I've got health … [Read more...]
Deadlifts, Morning Rituals & Mother Nature
I was busier than I anticipated yesterday and it's amazing how sometimes I allow time to get away form me and that always pisses me off. I like, scratch that, LOVE, getting shyt done. But sometimes, the day doesn't always go according to plan. So, when in doubt, I recommend you give yourself a few "go to" exercises that allow you to get the most bang for your buck. I'll list a few below and you can certainly add to the list. … [Read more...]
USC Cert Highlight & Random Thoughts [March 2015]
I've pumped up some east coast travels into overtime leading up to this summer with my seminar schedule. In addition, there are enough events happening at Underground Strength HQ in NJ for anyone who wants to be an aggressive learning machine. Let there be no mistake about it. If you want to succeed, you must DO THE WORK. AKA Hustle. Also of note, you must be strategic with every action you take. ALL upcoming events are listed HERE. [youtube width="640" … [Read more...]
Talking The “Barbell Life” with Travis Mash
Travis Mash interviewed me on his podcast, The Barbell Life. We spoke a lot about how I grew my Underground Strength Gym business as well as the online biz. We discussed life. fatherhood, the inspiration behind my success and much more. Give it a listen below and Travis and I look forward to seeing some of you at our up and coming seminar at his place in North Carolina. … [Read more...]