Photo Cred: Kathleen Hertel STRONG Life Podcast ep. 189, here we GO! Thanks for waiting for this episode while I lost my voice for what felt like 2 weeks. In this episode, Jim Steel & I Talk Training for Toughness, Strength Coach Business Lessons & Training Lessons from Other Countries such as Cuba, Russia & Romania. Thanks to ALL who posted great questions on my Instagram. Also, do NOT miss this: March 23-24 is The Underground Strength Coach Certification. The USC … [Read more...]
186 | Mike Guadango | Speed Training, Strength Coach Lifestyle & Grit
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 186 with Mike Guadango. In this episode we talk a LOT on Speed Training, the Strength Coach Lifestyle & Grit. This is my 2nd time with Mike on The STRONG Life Podcast and it was awesome. Here are just SOME of the topics we crushed: … [Read more...]
5 BIG Keys for Strength Coach (LIFE) Success
I am asked quite often "Zach, how did you get started as a Strength Coach and Gym Owner?". This Question makes me think about how I have kept on going, how I've made it through the ups and downs and why some people don't make it through those down times. Here's a short list for starters, on 4 BIG Keys to help you achieve more success as a Strength Coach. I'll have to create another article regarding being a Gym Owner, because that's a completely different list. In fact, MANY Great … [Read more...]
177 | Jim Steel & Zach Talk Leadership, Bodybuilding & Life
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 177 with my man, Jim Steel. GREAT times during this chat as Jim and I discuss the following topics: - Leadership lessons learned from sports as well as what we see today on college teams - Our lessons learned from Football & Wrestling - Thoughts on Football for kids - Bodybuilding in your 40s and 50s - Jim's recent bodybuilding experience … [Read more...]
174 | QnA: Strength Coach Business, Know Your WHY & Training Combat Athletes
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 174, QnA style, from the heart! I will kick things off with this quote from Henry Rollins, that truly sums up what I do as a Coach and via The Underground Strength Gym. “It'll destroy you if you try to make it mean anything to anyone but yourself.” This QnA was solid. A solid blend of Business, Training & Living your Truth. Some of you can use a good ol' throat punch of truth. What we see on the surface is not always what lies beneath the surface. A rem … [Read more...]
BONUS: The STRONG Coach with Mike Bledsoe | Good vs GREAT Coaching, Mistakes I’ve Made & Lessons Learned From The Underground Strength Gym
In this Bonus episode with Mike Bledsoe, Mike interviews me for his seasonal podcast, The STRONG Coach which is part of The Shrugged Collective. I love being around my man, Mike. He is always seeking to better learn and discover himself all in an effort to be a better HUMAN. He's evolved from being a Strength Coach into a Coach. A Coach who is immersing himself in ALL things LIFE. TRUE Strength will always transcend the gym. I believe when you begin to understand this concept and truly … [Read more...]
168 | Joe “Big House” Kenn | NFL Strength Coach & AWESOME Guy!
Photo Above. Throwback 2008!! _______________ STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 168 with Joe House Kenn. I am fired up to share this episode with my man BIG House, Joe Kenn! I love chatting about training and life with House. He pulls no punches, he gives you his honest answer, NO filter. His decades of experience make him 1 of the most experienced Strength Coaches in the world. Joe's dedication to his craft is humbling and inspiring at the same time. It was 2008, maybe 2007, when he brought his … [Read more...]
162 | STRONG Life QnA: Training Tips for Runners + Strength Coach Confidence & Business Tips
It's been a LONG time since crushing a QnA session. This episode (162) brings only 1 training question and MANY Business Questions. As Arnold said, "It's not that hard for me to give the wrong advices." Have NO fear, I give only the RIGHT advices. And in case you missed it, I've started something called "REAL Talk", we'll be adding these short, mini episodes every week and they will be 15 minutes max. I won't post them to the blog so only the dedicated listeners will catch them via … [Read more...]
7 Random Thoughts on Strength & Conditioning, Coaching, Technology & The Fitness Industry
Some random thoughts and ranting here, hopefully to make you THINK a little deeper. And, as I write more, I think a bit deeper and take more action. Things in this world are constantly evolving, especially humans. We can not rest on what we did yesterday or what worked yesterday. I'm deeply intrigued with cracking the code on how to better change the lives of more people through strength in mind, body & spirit. As I write, I've been awake since 4 AM. LOTS on my mind and work has to get … [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...]
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