True Courage and Determination

I believe there are certain things you need to possess in order to succeed in life.  They are motivation, discipline, determination, and courage.  I venture to bet that the most successful people in life have an extremely high volume of each of these four qualities.
The other morning while eating breakfast I  learned what true courage [...]

What is YOUR Motivation to Stay Strong? What Keeps YOU Disciplined? - Part II

Hey guys!
I just finished a killer conditioning workout full of hill sprints, sled dragging, and sandbag shouldering.  I had my tire sled, sandbag, rope, and cones set up on the street in front of my house!  I’m sure my neighbors were wondering what in the world I was doing.  I love getting up early on [...]

NO MORE EXCUSES!

I get asked training questions all the time.  Usually the questions come from people I know are beginners and may be struggling with adding muscle and/or burning fat.  And believe me, there is nothing I enjoy more than talking training with someone who is genuinely serious - they have specific goals and a decent plan [...]

Music and Motivation

Music is an integral part of training.  It can jack you up beyond belief or it can bring you down.
In the previous post I talked about motivation and what keeps you coming back for more. But, what happens when you get to the gym?  You have to get in there and go into your own [...]

What is YOUR Motivation to stay STRONG? What Keeps YOU Disciplined?

Ask anyone these two questions about their training and EVERYONE should have an answer for you.  Some people want six pack abs, to look good naked, or be the strongest dude in the gym.  Athletes are motivated by WINNING or being the best at their sport.
I can tell you, over my 15+ years of training  [...]