Our last round of the second round of the Strength and Endurance beta test has been incredibly fun, and equally challenging. Our group has been going through routines that demand a lot of long cycle strength routines, not to mention a lot of conditioning work. We are laying the foundation for the next round of […]
The Double Clean and Front Squat- The Ascending and Descending Ladder
The double clean and front squat. I love it! In fact, I have been digging these lifts a lot more now that I am working my grip strength and leg work for some big fitness events I am geared up for in the coming year. Strong legs leads to powerful jumps, and not to mention […]
Strength in Weakness- The Spartan Sprint
“As I climbed out of the police car I could feel my heart ready to leap out of my chest. I carefully listened to the officer’s instructions and tried to do as he said, while the two inebriated passengers in my car watched breathlessly. The rain poured down hard on me as I took the […]
The Narrative We Tell Ourselves Determines Our Reality
I cannot tell you how often I have heard the phrase “I am stuck” these past few weeks. As a coach, I take that to heart considering it is my job to get you where you want to be physically through eating smart and training even smarter. I can remember a coach of mine a […]
The Serenity and Strength Retreat- Become Who You Know You Are
There are three important questions that you must ask yourself in order to become successful in anything that you do. Who are you? What do you want? Where do you want to go? Just a few months ago, I found myself in a state of mind that left me lost, overwhelmed, and utterly confused as […]
Burpees, BURPEES, BuRpEeS!
Obviously this post is about the strict, kettlebell military press 😉 Happy Friday Yinz! Our VIP coaching forum is kicking up and private clients here in Pittsburgh have never been stronger! I am so stoked to dive right into today’s post about one of my favorite body weight exercises, and to show three different variations […]
Become Stronger Than You Know!
There is a saying in our lifting community, and that saying is this: “Strength has a greater purpose.” I believe the very purpose strength serves is to empower people to become stronger than they ever thought possible. Even more, I believe that becoming strong and refining our current strengths leads to success in every area […]
Heavy Kettlebell Swings: How to Gain Serious Power In Minimal Time
It is worth noting that after completing my own sets of heavy kettlebell swings this week, instagram had alerted me to the fact that “Strong Ass Life” was a trending hashtag when I went to post my footage. With all the heavy kettlebell swings we are getting into here today, I can think of no […]
Take Action and Cherish The Day TODAY!
I found myself sitting in the pews of Saint Peter’s Parish on the North Shore of Pittsburgh. It has been a long time since I had found myself in a Church, and I blame that mostly on the complete upheaval and restructuring  of my own business. Life is so much better now that all that […]
The Turkish Get Up to Lunge Cycle- Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Variations
Confession: I have a new favorite workout that has nothing to do with the kettlebell military press. Don’t get me wrong, the military press is my be all end all favorite lift of all time (and if you want to get SUPER STRONG at the press, click this link for some Powerful Pressing), but lately, […]