STRONG 101 GYM

It's TIME!

2011-12-05T00:27:00.000-08:00

December is upon us, and you know what that means...
It's time to get BIGGER - FASTER - and STRONGer!

If you're serious about becoming the best ATHLETE on the field next year, don't wait til January to start your pre-season training. We have a limited amount of spaces until we move into our Larger facility (oops, did I just say we are moving).

Call today to schedule your FREE trial training session and prepare to work your A** off!

951 346-6900 ask for Mike

Here is a little sample of what our Athletes were doing to prepare for Domination...!

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The #1 Thing Your Strength Coach Is NOT DOING Right!

2011-10-20T21:37:00.000-07:00

If you train at any other facility than Strong 101 Gym, you run the risk of injury!

How can I say this?

Why do I say this?

At our facility TECHNIQUE is the first and only thing that matters... We care about the health and safety of each Athlete, above anything else.

There is no way we would want one of our clients to go home after a training session being injured in anyway. You are with us to get Agile, Mobile and Hostile...the best way we can insure this is to concentrate on Form First.

This is what separates us from all the other "sports gyms" around. We will not accept bad form, or less than 100% effort from each individual.

When technique is placed in the forefront of any exercise, the movement becomes the focus not the amount of weight being used. This is a very important point, weight is the third most important part of the equation in any exercise.

Watch this video of a Junior College level Hang Clean (250 lbs)being performed...

Now watch how it should be done (440 lbs)...

With all things being equal, TECHNIQUE will prevail. To learn more about What, How and Why we get the results we acheive with our Athletes...call 951 346-6900 or e-mail us at Strong_101@yahoo.com

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FIRED UP!

2011-09-22T12:38:00.000-07:00

All of our Fall Sport athletes are tearing up the Competition! They are dedicated to training hard and improving everyday...whose next?

We have had tremendous success with building better athletes, are you ready to take your training the the next level?

If yes, than call 951 346-6900 or e-mail us at MikeStrong101@yahoo.com

There is also room for teams / groups...please call to reserve your spot today!

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What are YOU ready to Accomplish this season?

2011-08-31T15:10:00.000-07:00

What are you doing right now that will help you Dominate on the field of play?

Training for your sport is just as important as studying for a test in any subject in school...you need to PREPARE yourself!
Everyone has heard the saying, "The will to prepare, is more important than the will to win." So, are you preparing at the right place, with the right Coach's, with the right Training Program(s) and the right meal plan(s)?
If the answer is No or I don't know...then prepare to get beat next season!
We will not let you leave our facility and not be prepared for battle. Our Athletes are getting better everyday training with our Coach's & using or programming, which is tailored to get YOU better!
We will not waste your time with running and cone drills...you will acheive extra-ordinary results if you put in the work everyday to improve. There is no other training facility that can match our track record or our ability to make your health and performance a priority.

We specialize in making Athletes better by over-preparing them for their upcoming season. If you are ready to take your game to the next level call us ASAP @ 951 346-6900 or e-mail MikeStrong101@yahoo.com today.

Football is almost here...

2011-07-14T23:06:00.000-07:00

Finally....the NFL Lockout is almost over, Colleges are in full swing and High Schools are getting ready to play some FOOTBALL!

It has been a geat Pre-Season at our facility, with a lot of returning Studs packing on Muscle, becoming more Explosive and getting their CORE strong. Now our attention is focused on maintaining all the Athleticism and Strength we have been working on to build.

The best way to keep in peak shape is to...Keep Training! Yup, it's that simple. Don't stop doing what got you to where you are. That goes for all Athletes. If you trained hard to get ready for your sport, don't stop putting in the work that built you up.

We require our Athletes to come in a minimum of two times per week to help maintain all the progress we have acheived. A couple of full-body workouts will keep the strength and power up throughout the long season ahead. If you don't try and maintain through your season, problems may occur...such as injuries, diminished playing time and lack of strength / explosiveness.

Check out some college Beasts getting after some tough Pre-Season training...

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Typical day at our facility...

2011-04-28T23:58:00.000-07:00

I hope that you're reading this blog to help further your knowledge, I am very grateful that you're seeking the information we share...

We are a Strength & Conditioning facility, that strictly trains ATHLETES!

Our clients range from middle school up to pro level Athletes. They also play a wide variety of different sports. Our philosophy is based around Power development, which we acheive through many different types of exercises.

The priority of each member is safety first, technique second, and finishing with weight. We pride ourselves on teaching these principles to our athletes, so that we may help them Dominate on the field of play.

If you're new to this blog and you're interested in finding out more about what we do, please visit our main site http://www.Strong101Gym.com

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Squat - Bench - Cleans Part.2

2011-04-22T23:01:00.000-07:00

I went over why the old school programming doesn't cut it in regards to training Athletes any longer...
Any program that is inserted into any school, team or club must be led by a Coach that instills proper technique above all else! If this is not the main focus of the staff to have an athlete perform each movement with great form, then you're being put at risk of injury.

SAFETY FIRST!

I definitely want all my clients to walk out of the gym healthier and stronger than when they walked in to our facility. We have their best interests at all times. The risk vs reward is an issue in the design of each work-out / program we teach the Athletes.

If I teach or allow an athlete to not perform a movement correctly, then I will be setting them up for failure in future lifts and failure on the field of play. We use the lifts in the weightroom as a means to help make each athlete Bigger, Faster and Stronger. Which in turn will allow them to better perform their sport.

Lifting weights is a tool to prepare them for battle. It is not meant to replicate the sport in which they play.

Squats are a great exercise for developing the lower body and core. They also increase ones speed and help with injury prevention of the knee if done correctly. But if you can teach an athlete to put 400 lbs on his back and have them squat it correctly, they will definitely gain quickness and agility.

Bench Press is a great upper body mass builder, but it has nothing to do with throwing or catching a ball. Nor does it help you swing a bat at a 90 mph fastball. It does however improve a Linemans pushing power and it can also increase the stability of the front shoulders. There are many different exercises that can help an athletes pressing power, that doesn't have you laying on your back. There are a ton of different types of push-ups that will make you explosive and strong! Take a look...

Let's not forget about the ladies either. Check out some of the exercises we have them perform. They move and play just as hard as their male counter parts, so we have them move weights just like them as well.

I am always trying to learn on how to improve on my coaching style and also how to create the best programs in order to help my Athletes acheive maximum results. Recently I was able to watch some great work being done at a local gym near my house. Please watch this video of my good friend and mentor Sean Waxman, Owner and Head Olympic Lifitng Coach at Waxman's Gym. His athletes acheive some amazing results through his diligence and knowledge.

If you're in the Inland Empire, and you want to train with Coach's that preach and practice TECHNIQUE first...then look us up STRONG 101 GYM in Corona, CA 951 346-6900

Squat - Bench - Cleans

2011-04-10T19:39:00.000-07:00

Just last night I received a text message from one of my College Ahtletes, about the training regiment at his school. Here's how the conversation went...

Him: The only time that I have free is on Saturdays in the a.m.

Me: Damn... How is the training at school?

Him: It's allright, I'm benching close to four...hit 225 for 29 on testing. My squats over 500 and I clean 300...I just feel sloppy it pretty much the same workouts each week with a different percentage and rep range.

Me: Same weight coach as last year?

Him: Yeah it's his program

Me: Bench Squat Clean

Him: Yeah the Reps / Percentages

Me: F**k! Sorry kid...

Him: LoL

Me: Old School shit doesn't work like it use to...

Unfortunately too many kids around the country are still being trained this way!

Now, don't get me wrong. Squats are tremendous for building strength & size, Benching is good for upper body strngth as well as a great confidence builder for Lineman and Cleans (Power or Hang) are one of the best Triple Extension movements next to Snatches.

Here's where my beef with this program comes in...MOST High School and College Coaches don't teach PROPER TECHNIQUE, in order to maximize the benefit of each movement.

Don't believe me? Then take a look at these videos:

There are numerous videos on the internet with this kind of training, technique, spotting, etc... It's our JOB as a Coach to help our athletes train in a safe manner through proper warm-ups, stretching, accessory work, coaching cues and above all else knowing our athletes limitations.

I will post up a Part 2 to this Blog.

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The KEY to geting Faster!

2011-04-01T14:43:00.000-07:00

All ATHLETES want to get Faster, it's the nature of the beast...

So, today I'm going to outline what gets you Faster and also what will not.
Let's take a look at a few devices that are out on the market, that claim to get you faster.

First the Speed Parachute: I've always known parachutes to be used as an emergency exit for a plane that's going down, or for military personnel to drop into enemy territory. But let's see if strapping a parachute to your hips will help with getting you faster.
First off there is zero resistance at the start, becasuse it's laying on the ground. Then when you accelerate, you are pulled upright instead of having a forward lean. Let's face it, running is basically falling forward and catching yourself over and over. Running fast is propelling yourself forward with each powerful step. If there is choppy wind or a crosswind the parachute will throw off your mechanics, which doesn't make you faster...

Improper use of a Parachute.

This works!

Second the Speed Ladder: Now I know for a fact ladders work, they help you climb up and down, also they can be used for rescuing people. But I dont think they will get you sprinting faster.
If you look at athletes using a speed / agility ladder, their eyes and head are typically down. This is definitely bad! As a coach I am always preaching head up and eyes scanning or looking forward. If you are staring at your feet or what's below you how can your speed increase? If you want the widest step possible with the most amount of force applied, then how will short choppy steps make you faster...? Maybe it's just me, but there are Speed / Quickness / Agility camps everywhere every weekend that teach your kids these techniques that don't get them the results you seek.

I don't see Speed here?

This definitely is what a ladder is for.

Speed is derived from applying as much force as possible in the shortest amount of time, while covering the most amount of ground!!!
Get STRONGER to get FASTER.

If you are truly interested in getting your Son / Daughter faster, then call us to set-up an appointment to come to our gym. (951) 346-6900
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Baseball is here...!

2011-03-27T20:12:00.000-07:00

We are officially 4 days away from the 2011 MLB season opener!

One of the main reasons why we are so excited at Strong 101 Gym, is we have two of our guys that moved up to play in the majors this year... Lucas Duda with the New York Mets & Andy Bouchie with the Detroit Tigers.

These two guys went to high school together, they both were drafted and paid their dues in the minor leagues and now they are contributing in the majors.

Andy is very special to us because, he was the very 1st client of our gym. Yup, the first guy to walk through our doors prior to the gym being finished. He came by because he saw the name on the building and wanted to get Stronger for his next season. Now two and a half years later he is in the big leagues. He also referred Luke to us as well as a few other friends that he thought could use our training to get Bigger, Faster, Stronger.

We have been very blessed to have all these guys around us, they have blessed us with their passion to get better...and for this we thank them!

Here is to another FANtastic year!!! Get STRONG!

STRONG 101 GYM

Get to Jumping!

2011-03-14T23:42:00.000-07:00

Plyometrics are a hot topic on message boards and forums... If you want to get faster, jump training should be a staple in your training routine.

The main thing about jumping is to keep it simple. I think some coaches and athletes want to think up cool new ideas instead of just sticking to the basics.

Jump training can be a great way to help increase ones speed and lateral movement if used correctly.

Let's look at a few ways Plyometrics can help an Athlete.
1. You can't jump slowly, with this being said you recruit a ton of fast twitch muscle in order to perform a vertical or horizontal jump.
2. Fast twitch muscle is what we're after.
3. Jumping is EXPLOSIVE!
4. Lateral jumps can help knees get stronger, which helps with side to side movement on the athletic field of play.
5. Plyos can be performed wether or not you can squat twice your bodyweight.
6. No equipment needed...

This is just a small list of why Plyometrics should be included in your workout routine to help you become a FASTER Athlete.

Check out this video, and let me know your thoughts. Get STRONG!

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Fast Feet...

2011-03-08T20:04:00.000-08:00

At our gym, we pride ourselves on getting our Athletes the best results in the shortest amount of time...

One of the quickest ways to get two results out of one piece of equipment is to use a Jump Rope. Yes, the old school jump rope!

We use them as a warm-up tool, to help get our athletes core temperature up prior to any stretching or activity. But what most other trainers and gyms don't do is, use this piece of equipment as a tool to get their clients FASTER!!!

Our clients get faster feet and better coordination by using a simple jump rope twice a week for 4 minutes at a time.

No matter what sport or position you play, this tool can get you quick results in a minimal amount of time and it's very cheap. You can spend as little as $4.oo to get your athletes in great shape and lighter on their feet.

Ladders, Parachutes, and Bungee Cords will not get you anywhere close to the quick foot speed you develop using jump ropes.

This is the greatest implement to increase your explosive first step (excluding squats and deadlifts)...

Check out this video and let me know what you think... Get STRONG!

Strong 101 Gym Corona, CA.

Do I need to do SPEED Training?

2011-02-01T12:37:00.000-08:00

We train ATHLETES...plain and simple!

Our programs for getting our clients Bigger, Faster and STRONGER work. We pride ourselves on getting YOU the results you seek.

The best way to acheive the muscle you want to build and the speed in which you will dominate the competition with is to follow our In / Pre-Season plan.

I know many of you want to know if SPEED Training is neccessary, because all your friends or teammates are doing it. Or maybe your Coach has brought in an outside company to help with his program.

Here is the bottom line...
If you are In-Season, "Speed Training" is not going to help. It must be performed prior to your season beginning.
If you are in Pre-Season mode, "Speed Training" doesn't need to happen til 4-8 weeks prior to your season starting.

There you have it, it's an easy formula. Having athletes run around cones and performing ladder drills only makes them good at running around cones and performing ladder drills! There is very little to no carry over to their sport. Plus, if you're trying to pack on muscle, the hours spent running and not eating are holding you back from making gains.

Bones CANNOT move without muscle.
Weak muscle will not move you FAST.

So ditch the "SAQ" training and get in the Gym and move some weight around. Follow a healthy diet plan and get some rest.

If you have any questions about our facility or you are ready to start Dominating your competition...call now!!! 951 346-6900 ask for Mike.

Here is a short video of our Athletes kickin' A$$!

New Year, Faster YOU!

2010-12-30T16:42:00.000-08:00

In two more days we will be in 2011, and all of our Athletes are getting ready for their next season... Bigger Faster Stronger is what we do best!

As I was designing our programs for them, I stumbled upon a great quote from my buddy Joe DeFranco of DeFrancos Training Systems. He had this to say about a question regarding SPEED Training and getting Faster, "Only MUSCLE causes movement. If your muscles are weak, they can’t move your body fast."

I respect a handful of people in the Strength & Conditioning industry and Joe is at the top of my list of getting people extremely fast! His training programs have produced some amazing results with his athletes. I know with his experience that if he says to get faster, you need to add muscle to your frame. Then strength and getting stronger is a MUST!

Check out some of Joe D's clients and tell me if you are ready to get BIGGER FASTER STRONGER now...?

Brian Cushing, Linebacker
Houston Texans
2009 1st Round Draft Pick
2009 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

Miles Austin, Wide Receiver
Dallas Cowboys
2009 NFL ALL-PRO Team

Mark DeRosa, Utility man
San Francisco Giants
2010 World Series Champions

Deon Anderson, Fullback
Dallas Cowboys
(Currently Miami Dolphins)

Vinny Ciurciu, Linebacker
Detroit Lions

Donald Brown, Running Back
Indianapolis Colts
2009 1st Round Draft Pick

Mark Popovic, Defenseman
Atlanta Thrashers
2001 NHL 2nd Round Draft Pick

Dhani Jones, Linebacker
Cincinnati Bengals

Tony Fiammetta, Fullback
Carolina Panthers

Brian Witherspoon, Kick Returner/Cornerback
Jacksonville Jaguars

The list goes on and on, but you get the point right.
If you're ready to train at the Best GYM in the I.E., contact us ASAP sessions are filling up quickly. 951 346-6900 Strong 101 Gym
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I am a CHAMPION!

2010-12-28T13:08:00.000-08:00

We are in full swing right now! Athletes are returning to the best Gym in the I.E., in preparation for next season!!!

If you are ready to reach your full potential and want to Dominate the Competition, then call or visit us ASAP... 951 346-6900 e-mail Strong_101@yahoo.com

We are filling up quickly so please don't hesitate, we will be starting a waiting list when all sessions are full. Currently we have openings at our 3:30 and 4:30 time slots.

For more information, go to our YouTube page here. If you have any questions about what we do or how we do it, please feel free to stop by our Gym at 1148 California Ave. Corona CA, 92881 (we are located inside Corona Indoor Batting Cages).

Here is a little motivational video for you...Get STRONG!

It's TIME!

2010-12-15T12:43:00.000-08:00

I've said this before but there is no Off-Season!

There are two seasons, In and Pre... Now that most Football players are finished for the year, it's time to get BIG!

We are scheduling all our clients to get Bigger, Faster and Stronger. There is no time to waste, give us a call and let's get started now. Your competition isn't taking time off, and if they are you need to prepare yourself to dominate them.

Check out a few of our Athletes that Dominated their competition this past season...

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Do I need to take Supplements?

2010-11-20T13:45:00.000-08:00

Here at Strong 101 Gym, we train ATHLETES! A major component to an athletes success is their diet. Everything that is consumed is part of your diet...so this means anything besides your typical food or drink is a SUPPLEMENT!

We are asked by clients and non-clients, do you recommend supplements? Yes and no.
You see most "youth athletes" don't eat enough good calories. They just eat when they get around to it, and they will eat anything from fast food to frozen anything. We train our clients to eat healthy snacks and meals that will fuel their bodies for optimal strength and weight gains.

Even our major league ball players are always tweaking their diets in and out of season. Everything that is put in your mouth will dictate how you are going to feel, play and recover in your sport. Read that again! Everything!!!

So wether it is a slice of pizza or a turkey sandwich, the outcome of your performance will be decided by what you consume.

So, with all that being said here is what we recommend for a majority of our athletes... Lots of WATER, a Protein shake immediately after every weight training session, eat lots of lean white meats (Turkey, Chicken (free range)and Fish (wild)), take a multi-vitamin especially if you're not eating your greens, a greens supplement again if you're not eating greens consistently, Fruits in the a.m., consume EGGs as if they are going out of style (free range preferrably) and depending on their weight goals eat frequently but small meals.

This formula has worked well for our clients, if you are a member of our gym you can receive a recommended grocery list. Just ask Mike or Manny for the shopping list.

If you would like to order the Protein we recommend to all our Athletes, check out http://www.GINutrition.net Their products are phenomenal and they are also NSF certified. Which means they have been tested and are free of any banned substances for all sanctioned sports. Plus everything they have tastes Great!

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Here is a video of one of the Owners of G.I. Nutrition...enjoy!

This or That.?!

2010-11-06T15:40:00.000-07:00

This week has been a roller coaster...literally and figuritively!

The ups and downs in life seem to be hitting a lot of people right now, and I am no exception. We live in some amazing times. At any point in our day, we can make a decision on how we are going to handle our situation. I have narrowed my decisions down to three outcomes.

1) Say, what the hell and keep going forward.
2) Be sad / mad and let it get me down.
3) Let the situation dictate my well being.

I have felt all the above this week, and all of them this year.

How can we move forward if we can't let go of the past? I don't think we can? It sure is a lot harder to let things go, but it is a must if we care about our future.

I will leave you with these few wise words from some amazing people. Feel free to add to the list.

"Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail." - Charles F. Kettering

‎"Nothing is an obstacle unless you say it is." - Wally Amos

‎"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." ~William James

‎"Remember happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think." - Dale Carnegie

‎"Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out." - James. B. Conant

"Opportunities multiply as they are seized." - Sun Tzu

"If you're going through Hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

"We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey." - Kenji Miyazawa

‎"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything." - Mark Twain

‎"No pressure, no diamonds." - Mary Case

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I LOVE LIFE!

2010-11-01T12:59:00.001-07:00

Sometimes I sit back and reflect on how blessed I am to be where I am at this very moment!

I could hate my job. I could dread what I do. I could be a lot worse off...

But life is amazing!!! I get to train Athletes and watch how they progress into Beasts on the field of play. Some kids results are down right scary sometimes. Especially when they are leaps and bounds ahead of some upper classmen.

Please reflect on how positive things are happening for you. Appreciate the good times and share them with others around you. Everything is perfect at this very moment. So enjoy life to the fullest!

Check out these two videos and drop a comment below.

Pay It Forward Fridays!

2010-10-29T23:09:00.000-07:00

I am starting a new trend for our Blog posts every Friday. It is now "Pay It Forward Fridays"...

I would like to start this off by saying I am very fortunate to be in the position that I am in. I am grateful for the opportunities that are in front of me, and I'm very grateful for those people that trust our training methods to make their athletes Bigger, Faster and STRONGER.

We train ATHLETES, plain and simple! We get them ready for their upcoming seasons and we help them maintain a level of physical fitness that will help them dominate.

It is our passion and we enjoy every minute of it. Wether good or bad it is a learning experience. We are in a constant state of learning...because if we don't learn, then we have not grown.

So as for paying it forward, I would like to thank the person that I look up to the most as far as training athletes, and that is Mr. Zach Even-Esh!

He has been the biggest influence on how we train all of our clients. Athletes should follow his programs and learn from his trials and testimonials. I wish to be as successful in all aspects of my life as he is. I follow in your footsteps my brotha.....THANK YOU!

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Why?

2010-10-27T21:24:00.000-07:00

As I sit here thinking of what to write in this post, I can't help but think how far I've come in the past 2 years...

Even though every moment hasn't been spectacular, I can say that I truly LOVE what I do everyday! I know alot of people can't go to "work" and say that.

Do I feel lucky? YES!

The issue is, I'm not at a point in my life where I can sit back and relax yet. I will be soon, but not yet. I have so much more to accomplish in life. I want to be a great husband, an amazing father to my kids and I want people to seek out my training methods / programming to help their athletes. You see, family is very important to me...but I haven't been treating them like they are...until now.

I have begun to balance my family and my biz. Because, I do what I do so they can be, do and have whatever they want in life. So let me ask you this...

What motivates you? Why do you get up in the morning? What are your dreams, desires and wants in life?

Whatever it is you want in life you must treat it like your prized possession and pursue it with reckless intensity and speed!

Carpe Diem! Seize the day, no matter what time, day or mood you are in. Get after whatever you want in life, and be passionate about it!

Get STRONG!!!

Do you have what it takes?

2010-10-23T15:11:00.000-07:00

I've said it before, and I will say it again...you've got to have HEART!

I can't teach you to be taller, and I can't teach you to dig down deep inside yourself and push it to the limit. That falls on your lap. BUT, I will help you every step of the way!!!

Check out this video, of one client who we would not let give up. We will have your back, no matter what.

Do YOU have what it takes.?!

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There are only 2 Seasons...

2010-10-21T00:18:00.000-07:00

Over the past few years training different Athletes, I've noticed a recurring trend. There is no longer 3 seasons (off, pre, and in), now it's pre and in-season. Let's look at the reasoning behind this...

Besides Football, all other major sports have either Winter, Summer or Spring ball, or there is a Club / Travel team that is in season somewhere. You see, long gone are the days where kids aren't in-season at some point in time. Most of the athletes we train are on a travel club team or they are going to private lessons getting ready to start for a team in the near future.

There is hardly an off-season except for Football players. But the problem arises when I explain to the parents that all my pro athletes don't play year round, they actually take time to heal up, recoup and get stronger before season starts up again.

The problem with youth athletes that play multiple sports or that play year round is, they never allow there bodies to heal up and get Stronger! The only time the body grows is when we rest and replenish nutrients it needs. If we are constantly on the go, it makes the bodies job very difficult to acheive the proper time to allow it to get better. Are there exceptions to the rule, absolutely!

But the majority of athletes need proper rest and recoup time to allow for maximal growth and output of their bodies. Please parents, let your children take time away from playing year round. So that they may come back next season Bigger, Faster and Stronger!

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Get GOING!

2010-10-17T23:11:00.001-07:00

I understand everyone wants results, but how much action are you willing to take in order to acheive your goals?

You see, it all comes down to making a decision...and then taking the ACTION to acquire whatever it is you seek. If you want to succeed in life, then you must be willing to give up certain things such as time, events, money, etc. Don't just say you want something. Go out and get it!

Check out my buddy Eric Thomas (aka ET the Hip Hop Preacher). If this doesn't help you "Go Get It!", I'm not sure you're ready yet...

Get STRONG!

Strength Training for Baseball.?!

2010-10-12T12:55:00.000-07:00

There are many websites and blogs on the internet preaching to kids, parents and coaches on how to train for Baseball. But, how do you decipher which is the best program for you? I can honestly say, without hesitation it's simply a matter of what you feel will make you better.

Are there some programs that will accelerate your strength, speed, mechanics, agility, power, etc... YES! If you feel it will benefit you to choose one style of training vs. another, then by all means go 100% and commit. The biggest problem when training is people tend to bounce back and forth between programs and never really benefit from committing to stick it out for a period of time.

I understand commitment is a scary word for some. But success only comes before work in the dictionary. You must commit to working hard and then reap the benefits of any program you are working with.

Now lets get to programs I would recommend for Baseball players. First off is proper hitting mechanics. You can be the biggest strongest player on the team but a kid with proper machanics will out hit you most of the time. I recommend logging onto BatSpeed.com. Mr. Jack Hankin is a personal friend and mentor of mine, and he definitely knows what he is talking about!

Next is a proper strength and conditioning program. Well since we provide that here, I guess I will recommend Strong 101 Gym. I'm just saying.?! We have had great success with our athletes in all sports, but this past month we now have our first major league player to come out of our gym. So as they say, "the proof is in the pudding".

Obviously there are great gyms all over the U.S., but if they have you doing regular Bench Press and Curls...then you should probably keep looking for a different place to train at.

Be diligent in your quest to find quality people to work with as well as an atmosphere conducive to getting better. You usually only get one shot in life, so make it count!

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Train Hard, Train like an Athlete!

2010-10-11T13:32:00.000-07:00

If you want to look good, is there any doubt that training like an Athlete is the best way?

Most athletes, have a great physique and the braun to eclipse the average joe. So why not train the way athletes do...?

We train our Athletes to be more explosive and mentally tougher than their opponents. All the equipment in our facility is dedicated to getting you Bigger, Faster and Stronger. If you are ready to up your game, and work hard to acheive great results visit http://www.Strong101Gym.com.

If you are interested in training on Saturday mornings in one of our sessions, call 951 346-6900 (Corona, CA)

What happened...?

2010-10-05T13:51:00.000-07:00

I went to a local high school for a Sunday morning workout this past weekend, and I was shocked by what I saw! I pulled up to the track / football field area looking for my friends...but they were gone. So, I drove around to the other side of the school to see if they were near the baseball field, nope...maybe by the basketball courts, nope...what about by the tennis courts, not there either.

What the F**K! I couldn't find them anywhere.

So, I left and went to my old high school where I graduated from that's about a half mile away. Looking for my friends again, I saw they had been taken away to make room for some visitors seating area... Damn it!

One more try, I went out to another high school about 3 miles away. I saw tennis courts, basketball courts and some guys playing soccer on the football field. But, once again I couldn't find my friends.

My friends had been removed, dug up, thrown away and were never to be seen on any local high school field again.?! How could this have happened? Who would have gotten rid of the best Bodyweight Muscle builder there is...?

You see all these schools had gotten rid of their Pull-Up bars!

I just wanted to get in a simple bodyweight workout and run a few sprints, and I traveled to 3 different high schools and there were no pull-up bars to be found...? Is it any wonder why kids nowadays are so out of shape and they can't perform a proper squat, push-up or pull-up anymore?

I eventually wound up at a local college and ran the bleachers for a few sets, then found a Soccer goal that I made use of as a pull-up station. It was a great time, I just wish it wasn't such a struggle to find a nice quiet place to get in better shape.

There was a time when bodyweight exercises ruled the school systems and there was an emphasis on eating healthy. Today our youth is fed fast food for lunch and sodas are still being offered to them instead of water in a vending machine. We need to get back to teaching our sons and daughters the proper way to train and eat, so they won't have to rely on the government for medical help later in life.

Schools need to bring back ropes in the gymnasium and poles and pull-up bars for the kids to hang and pull themselves up on. Our weight rooms are filled with useless machines that isolate muscles instead of allowing them to use balance and stabilization of their own bodies. It's gotten to the point that Wrestling rooms don't even have pull-up bars any longer... If any sport required an amazing grip and great pulling power it's wrestlers.

What happened...?

Please post any comments or concerns that you have about todays youth and how our school systems are set up. Thank You.

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Instability Training...!?.

2010-09-23T18:08:00.000-07:00

I know as a Coach / Trainer, I am always trying to learn as much as I can. I'm constantly reading, listening and watching the new and innovative ways in which to get my clients the best results in the shortest amount of time. But...I don't agree with the latest fads that incorporate standing on a wobble board or Bosu ball while trying to perform a movement such as a squat.

I understand people love new things. It's always great to be the first person with a new toy, but let's not get carried away with this. Unstable surfaces do help proprioception in muscle fibers. So does changing the surface you would normally run on. Ex: Let's say you are a road runner, what if you tried getting out on the sand. It's a huge difference in how your body reacts and it stimulates different muscles. Plus you get the added benefit of the resistance the sand is providing.

You don't have to stand on a half moon and do squats in order to benefit from instability training. If you can't perform a normal back squat, there is no reason you should be getting on a wobble board and trying it on there in the first place. Trainers should rely on their knowledge and common sense vs the latest and greatest fad.

Check out this article from the National Strength & Conditioning Association:
Resistance Training Performed on Unstable Surfaces Does Not Increase the Activation of Muscles Contained in the Core.

In recent years, it has become in vogue to target the development
of the lumbopelvic and abdominal regions
of the body with the use of training activities performed
on unstable surfaces. Since there is a paucity of data examining
the efficacy of this type of training, researchers
from Eastern Illinois University recently examined the
muscle activation during resistance exercises performed
on stable and unstable surfaces. A total of twelve trained
men were recruited to be subjects in a quasi-experimental
crossover study where each subject performed four
different exercises on either a stable or unstable surface
with various intensities. Prior to initiation of the study,
all subjects underwent a 5-week familiarization period in
which the subjects were familiarized with each condition.
The exercises employed in this investigation included the
dead lift, back squat, overhead press, and curl. Three different
intensities were examined: 50% of one repetition
maximum (1-RM) performed on stable ground (50S), 50%
of (1-RM) performed on an unstable surface (50US), and
75% of (1-RM) performed on stable ground (75S). Electormyographic
(EMG) techniques were utilized to determine
the amount of activation for the rectus abdominis, external
obliques, transverse abdominis/internal obliques, and
erector spinae. There were no differences between the 50S
and 50US condition for any muscles assessed. Additionally,
there were no differences between the 75S and 50US
when examining the external obliques and erector spinae
across all lifts examined. The 75S condition resulted in a
significantly greater activation of the rectus abdominus
and the transverse abdominis/internal obliques during
the overhead press when compared to the 50US condition.
As a whole, this study revealed that training on an
unstable surface offers no core training benefit beyond
what is accomplished while training on stable surfaces.
This suggests that the use of stable surface training with
appropriate loading schemes allows for the training of
core musculature without adding unstable surfaces to the
training plan. Therefore, it may be recommended to not
use unstable surfaces as part of the overall athlete development
plan.
Willardson, JM, Fontana, FE, and Bressel, E. Effect of
surface stability on core muscle activity for dynamic
resistance exercises. Int J Sports Physiol Perform
4:97 – 109. 2009.

If you need to be unstable when you train, try this...

Don't Believe the Hype!

2010-09-22T00:14:00.001-07:00

Here comes a rant for today's post...

I understand that I am in the business of marketing. I have to sell myself to every potential client that walks into my door. Believing in what I do is very simple, because I am confident in my abilities to get results (and fast).

What I don't understand is all these salesmen pedaling different gadgets and equipment that won't make an Athlete better. You see I was at a certain High School I train athletes at today, and the boys Basketball coach had a gentleman pitching these balance bands to his team. I walked into the weight room with 40 kids sitting down listening to this guy trying to get them to spend money on something they can't wear during a game.....(scratching my head).

Why isn't the coach teaching these guys how to lift properly instead of wasting their time trying to sell them something? I don't understand the motives but I do know those kids won't be bigger, stronger or more balanced then the kids they will face.

The same goes for seminars and clinincs that try and convince coaches to incorporate ladders and parachutes to make their athletes faster... What the F**K! I'm all for advances in technology and such, but please stop wasting your kids time by having them do and use shit that doesn't help them dominate their competition!

Watch this guy and see if this doesn't get you FIRED UP!

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http://www.Strong101Gym.com

Congratulations!

2010-09-18T21:17:00.001-07:00

This Blog post is extremely special to me and to the Gym... I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing athletes these past 2 years. With that being said, I want to announce our first (but not last) MLB Player to come out of STRONG 101 Gym!!!

Lucas Duda, is officially on the roster with the New York Mets.

He was referred to our gym through our very first client (Andy Bouchie of the Detroit Tigers AAA). We have been blessed to work with him for the past two off-seasons, and I believe he has taught us as much as we have taught him.

I feel honored to be working with these guys, because they trust their lively hood to us 5 months of the year. But, with great responsibility comes an even greater reward! In this case, after being in the league for just over two weeks Lucas hit his very first Major League HOMERUN last night. I was very proud to see his success first hand, and I can't wait for the rest of our athletes to flourish as well.

First MLB Double 9/16/2010
First MLB Homerun 9/17/2010

P.S. He was a stud on the 2004 CIF Champion Arlington High School (Riverside, CA) team, and then went on to play two years at the Univ. of Southern Cal. before being drafted by the N.Y. Mets.

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Girls shouldn't lift weights...

2010-09-11T12:15:00.000-07:00

I absolutlely agree! Girls shouldn't lift weights.

They should train!!!

Every female wether they are an athlete or not, should be in the gym training. Why? Because training with resistance will increase muscle and help burn fat. Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. Couple training with a solid meal plan and the results are limitless.

Athletic females, need to increase their speed, strength and explosiveness. This can only happen thru a proper training program. Another great benefit is it will help reduce inuries. Female athletes are 40% more likely to tear an ACL over their male counterparts. With somewhere around 200,000 kids tearing their ACL's this year, injury prevention is huge.

All sports require explosive speed and strength! So why not train like an ATHLETE?!.

Check out this video from this past summer...

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Enough is Enough!

2010-09-06T01:27:00.000-07:00

Attention all COACHES: Unless your coaching the Cross Country or long distance runners on your track team...Do Not make your athletes run past a 100 yd sprint or a steep hill less than 40 yds, as a form of conditioning or punishment!!!

It's f****n ridiculous when I have a high school baseball player come into the gym and say, "we ran 2.5 miles today as punishment." WTF! I am trying to pack on some serious muscle on these guys during the off-season and their coach is taking it all off in a day. Running anything further than a short sprint is reversing the effects of muscle building on athletes that don't compete in distance running.

Look at a Sprinters physique vs a Middle Distance runner.

You be the judge.

High School coaches, please use some common sense when training your athletes. If you're trying to create a team of studs, then don't run them into the ground with slow paced distance runs.

At our gym, we are trying to help your athletes become Bigger, Faster and especially Stronger! So let me leave you with this parting quote from the movie Jerry Maguire..."Help Me, Help You!"

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Condition them til they PUKE!

2010-09-01T17:05:00.000-07:00

Conditioning is a huge part of most sports, especially in high school athletics. But, it is also a touchy subject for some coaches... Why, you may ask? Because, no one likes doing it but, it must be done. So how much is enough and when do you back off and know your team is ready?

Let's start with a good weight training program first: Squats, Bench and Power Cleans for Football...check! Wait, haven't we evolved into applying more than the basic three lifts? What about adding in some other main lifts (Kettlebells, Tire Flips, Farmer Walks) or bodyweight movements such as Push-ups and Pull-ups... Focus needs to be placed on getting stronger at moving your own body around before placing an external load. After that is accomplished, then we can focus on endurance and speed mechanics.

Once we have established a base program we can now implement a fundamental sprint and speed program that includes but is not limited to Plyos, Med Balls and running mechanics. Conditioning should include a proper warm-up, stretching (dynamic / static) and CORE exercises, as to prepare the body for the work load that will be placed on it. Now, in order for us to maintain the gains we have made in the weight room, running should be limited to short bursts such as sprints of 40 yds or less, hill sprints of 150 ft or less, or bleachers / stairs. Limiting the distance of each will help the athletes recover for their next sets / reps. We want to focus on fast twitch fibers being called upon with adequate rest periods for power and maximal speed.

If we don't focus on power output and adequate rest periods, then all the conditioning is a waste of time! We want to train our athletes with one thing in mind, "Bang for your Buck!"

Time is a limited resource, can we all agree with this? YES! Well if we only have one hour for the weight room and thirty minutes for conditioning...we need to squeeze the best results out of the least amount of time, with little to no wasted movements / effort. Let's push out all the excess 1 mile time trials for athletes that only run 100 yards on a field, 90 feet to each base or up and down a court during a game.

The best results will come from utilizing your time wisely in all modes of training. Conditioning your athletes to become better at each individual sport is our goal. Don't generalize the workout for time or distance. It won't help any of them and your team unity will be divided.

The final message is for the Coaches out there, Please stop generalizing your conditioning efforts, and focus on specific demands to your sport!

Get STRONG!

Triple Extension and why it's Important!

2010-08-25T10:56:00.000-07:00

Nowadays speed training is all the rage in almost every sport. You can find “Coaches” marketing weekend camps or group training at schools and parks everywhere. It’s so heavily marketed to teams and groups, that you feel like your going to be left in the dust, literally if you don’t do it… I think we all can agree teaching the mechanics of running is good for beginners because technique / form is necessary to achieve maximal speed. But, with so much emphasis placed on getting faster, what is a parent or athlete suppose to do?

My opinion is “speed training” is the latest fad to squeeze money out of misinformed coaches, parents and athletes. The main problem I see with “speed training”, is that some parents are usually torn between choosing to pay for SAQ training or Strength training. Well, I’m pretty sure you can guess my answer to this dilemma! The biggest bang for your buck is achieved through strength training! Applying more force to the ground, is where power from getting stronger is going to make you faster.

Let’s look at the main reason why strength training is the paramount focus of getting faster.

1) Force = Mass x Acceleration
2) Power = Force x Velocity
3) Better TRIPLE EXTENSION (locking of the ankle-knee-hip)

We all understand that we want to develop more force and power, but what does Triple Extension have to do with all this? Without locking at the hip, knee and ankle, maximal jumping & sprinting running cannot be accomplished… Triple extension is key to a faster athlete!!!

Let’s take a look at the NFL Combine. The combine is made up of a series of tests: the 40 yd. dash, Vertical Jump, Broad Jump, Bench Press, 3 Cone Drill and Shuttle Run. 5 of these 6 events are lower body dominant, and they test the athlete’s ability to explode from a static position to an all out sprint, jump or lateral shuffle. Guys running a 40 yd. dash under 4.25 are very hard to come by. If you can achieve this type of speed at a combine, you can pretty much assure yourself a very lucrative contract. Tenths of a second can mean the difference between thousands or millions of dollars for certain athletes.

Each position player is looked at as a whole, but the hips and legs are being highly scrutinized, so separating yourself from the pack is very important. With that being said, quickness is brought about by explosive movements such as Cleans, Snatches, Squatting, Deadlifting, Tire Flips, etc. I’m willing to bet that the guys that stand out on these tests, put in a lot of time performing these types of lifts!

For instance, take a look at a Basketball player going up for a blocked shot or a slam dunk. They are exploding off the ground with great pressure being applied in order to get as high as possible. Triple extension is very important for all jumping movements. With a proper weight training program they can increase their vertical jump, become quicker and decrease the chance of injury.

Most people wouldn’t think that swimmers would need to lift weights let alone incorporate triple extension exercises. Think about it, they have to start somewhere, and usually it’s on land. If they’re competing in the backstroke, they push away from the wall with an explosive jump. The weights don’t have to be heavy in order to increase the power derived from triple extension… Jumping or deadlifting with light weight can make a big difference in a swimmers starting strength.

Wrestlers definitely need to utilize strength training, because they are constantly battling an opponents weight and strength. But do they need to encompass triple extension exercises? Of course, they are creating tremendous power and force with every throwing movement… For this we use different types of Cleans, with Dumbbells, Kettlebells and Sandbags in order to strengthen their hips. An added bonus of cleans is the tremendous grip work involved.

Being a coach, my ultimate goal is to get my clients Strong(er) and Fast(er) than their opponents. We teach them technique first, and as they improve we increase the resistance and workload specific to their sports demands. Running around cones and ladders will not increase their speed nearly as well as a quality strength training program will. Time invested in a weight room will yield better results than running with a parachute strapped to your back…

It doesn’t matter what surface they compete on, by achieving powerful triple extension through the ankle-knee-hip, we can create explosive and powerful athletes!

Mike Rojas is the Owner and Coach at STRONG 101 GYM, in Corona CA. He trains Athletes ranging from Middle school up to Professional Athletes, as well as all Tactical personnel. His main goal is to help his clients excel in and out of their sport. If you would like more information about him and his gym, please check out http://www.Strong101Gym.com

Nutrition?!.

2010-05-25T11:57:00.000-07:00

Most people know that what you eat, and how often you eat it, will determine your physical appearance. But, what is really pushing me to write about this is, no matter how often I discuss this with my clients...they still decide to not eat and drink the right foods and beverages. So stop complaining about why you don't lose weight or have a 6-pack! If you truly wanted change, you would change.

I have had this and many other conversations about food with all my clients on numerous occassions. I know we all want to be physically fit, and there is no easy way to a great looking body. Only thru hardwork and a great diet, will this be acheived. Yes, there are alot of claims about a pill or a specific at home work-out/dvd that will help you get ripped in minutes a day. The TRUTH is hardwork and discipline will return the results you crave.

Let's get back to the Nutrition part of this post, food (your diet) will give you the greatest amount of results in the least amount of time. Take a look back at the Subway spokesman Jared. He walked a half hour to work, at lunch he would have a 6 inch sub with a bag of baked potato chips and a drink, then walked home at the end of the shift. It's just that simple! Control your calories consumed and you can create changes very quickly. You must burn more calories per day, than you consume.

I usually ask all my clients for a food list for a whole week. This consists of writing down everything you consume (food and drinks), including the time. So, if you eat at 7am, I don't want them to write the word Breakfast, I just want times. This helps me track the amount of time they haven't had a meal. Which shows why they are not losing the fat they want. Because to long of a break in between meals means they're slowing down their metabolism. A slow metabolism leads to loss of muscle and the retention of fat.

There is no reason a 13 year old client should hand me a list containing Diet Coke as a drink during lunch time, Monday - Friday... Yes, this was an actual list I received! Please do not consume Diet drinks and hope that they are safe or are going to help you lose weight. Water is what we are made of and it needs to be replaced often to keep you hydrated. There is no substitute!

As far as food goes, when you go shopping at a grocery store, stay on the outside walls. They usually contain all the natural foods such as your proteins (meats, fish , poultry), dairy (milk & cheeses), fruits and vegetables. If it's canned or bottled it usually contains preservatives and should not be consumed. You get the picture right, I don't think we have to go much more detailed here.

If you are in the Inland Empire area, or would like to train at the best Gym in the I.E. look us up on the web at Strong101Gym.com or call 951 346-4900.

Take care, and Get STRONG!

SPEED?

2010-05-13T22:27:00.000-07:00

What is SPEED, and how do you get Faster?

Well let's break this down, the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines SPEED:
1) prosperity in an undertaking
2) the act or state of moving swiftly

Hmmm... (Scratching my head)

If we look at the definition, it really doesn't say top end quickness or explosive first step. Isn't that what we really want to acheive in our athletes we train? I know my goal, is to make my clients the best all around athlete on the field, period! So, what are these "Speed Camps" really selling to all these parents, athletes and coaches?

They are selling a "DREAM"... Because, how can running around some cones or tapping your toes in a plastic and nylon ladder on the floor make you Faster? They DON'T!!! They make you better at running around cones and tapping your toes in a plastic and nylon ladder. Don't get me started on freakin' Parachutes and Bungee Cords, WTF!

Top End "SPEED" and an Explosive First Step is increased thru resistance exercises, such as Squats, Deadlifts, Cleans, Snatches and Plyometrics...

Mass x Acceleration = FORCE
Velocity x Force = POWER

Thru a proper weight lifting program coupled with good Coaching, we can help our Athletes develop the Strength and Power that will transfer to "on the field" SPEED and Quickness!

Not only will a proper weight lifting program make Athletes...Bigger, Stronger and Faster...it will also help them from getting injured, and if they are injured it will aide in recovery.

Who wouldn't want to become more Indestructible and Increase their playing time? No hands, well then why focus on running around cones for an hour a day?

If you are in the Southern California area, and you are VERY SERIOUS about getting your Son or Daughter the best Coaching around...call us @ 951 346-6900.

P.S. No half-ass, un-committed Athletes allowed...only the dedicated will be accepted.

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Put that down, and Step Away!

2010-04-15T01:28:00.000-07:00

I love training youth athletes! Why? Because they embrace challenges very well, even though sometimes they don't want to...but they seem willing as a group to push further and further. The only problem I have with this age group is the lack of mobility and strength due to SITTING Improperly, and bad Diets!

By this I mean, there are to many options for kids nowadays to stay indoors. Instead of going outside and being active with their friends, they are On-Line playing video games, or on the internet, or Texting, etc... You all know what I am talking about. I'm not to old (35), but when I was a child, my friends and I would be outside from sun up till sun down and sometimes later depending on the day. Or we where part of organized sports, so there was no sitting around until I was later in my teens and video games became popular in-home activities.

Why are people becoming more obeese in America? In my opinion, one reason is, that we have taken activities away from our kids and replaced it with fear. Fear, you may ask? YES! I know parents that won't let their kids out in front of their own house because they are afraid someone is going to take their child...so they place the computer or a video game in their hands and say, Play. WTF, that's not playing, and it's not healthy for them either. Kids shold be able to have a safe environment in which to participate in different activities and not worry about their safety. I understand piece of mind, I am a father of 4. Our childrens safety is very important to my wife and I, but being a Coach, I also know how important it is for our little ones to be active daily.

Another problem facing our youth today, is Junk Food and Portion Sizes.
ATTENTION Parents: If you don't buy the crappy food your kid(s) is eating, they won't eat it! If you prepare healthy meals and have healthy snacks laying around for them to eat, they will be much healthier!

Simple, Yes, obvious NO! I debate with parents constantly about their childs eating habits and their food choices. I still can't understand why parents believe Sausage & Bacon is ok to feed to their overweight kids? When I have my clients write out a food list and they come back with Bologna Sandwich for Lunch and I skipped Breakfast because I woke up late, that this is un-acceptable! They get the point about half the time... I am always working on getting the kids to eat more often in smaller portions and showing them what is healthy vs what they have been doing.

Going back to the video game problems...all this sitting around creates horrible posture in many kids as well as alot of atrophy and muscle imbalance. It is hard to watch new clients come in that cannot perform a basic push-up or bodyweight squat. Their knees are collapsing due to the lack of strength in their inner quads and their CORE is terribly soft. So as a trainer, I must take extra time to help kids with technique and ques on how to move their own bodies so they don't injure themselves.

So to end this rant of sorts, please train your children on proper eating habits and provide them with healthy alternatives to sugary foods and drinks...also, allow and encourage them to get outside and participate in sports, or groups that perform activities instead of sitting in front of a t.v. or computer screen.

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F**K CrossFit!

2010-03-15T23:48:00.000-07:00

I know I know, this is going to offend a few of you faithfuls out there. Oh well!

Here is my 2 cents on this subject matter. Are you ready? Ok, here we go...

First off I had looked into opening my own box a few years ago, before it was so mainstream. But,because of the costs associated with being affiliated and obtaining a bunch of certs, I wanted to research it further. Of course some of the video footage is cool, but it's all over the place... By that I mean, doing a work-out repeatedly over time is going to cause a decrease in times. If you train at anything, you will learn how to adapt or improve in ways of accomplishing your goal. Does this mean you have become more fit? Not neccessarily, it can mean you have learned how to do things faster which does not mean better fitness...

So, after talking with owners of other gyms I decided to step back from being affiliated with any gym, and to just open my own! Does this mean my gym is better than all Crossfits or any other gym for that matter? No. I believe there is a place for all gyms. There is no such thing as one thing for everybody in the fitness industry. My clients are a select group of indidviduals that are looking to improve at athletics (for the most part). We cater to Athletes and we train our clients as Athletes. Is it right for everyone? It depends on the individual. All clients have goals or areas that they need to improve in, to become better. Just because you start your own gym, does not mean what you do is a sport. Crossfit is NOT a SPORT!

I'm sick and tired of Yuppies walking into my gym and asking me, "Is this like Crossfit?" F**k you, no it's not! What we do here is Specific to what the client wants and needs. There is no general WOD (work-out of the day) posted on the wall for every client to perform... How would that make sense? And there is no standardized weight for Males and Females to use. Now honestly, how in the f**k does that make any sense? We tailor our workouts to the individuals and their sport, and we strive to teach proper Technique at all times. There is no room for bad technique...NONE! If I have my youth athletes performing exercises incorrectly, I will be sitting in my gym by myself with no clients. But, this is acceptable in a C-fit box, aka Crossfit Slop.

Why in the world is Crossfit crossing over into sports, for example Crossfit Football. You know why, because there is money to be made, $$$ and lots of it! Let's just say Parents of a 13 year old football player are working out at a C-fit box, how would you get the whole family in the door to pay you more money? They already have C-fit Kids Cert.($), so they create a football Cert. ($) now the whole family can come in at once or thru out the day. Crossfit has so much f'n money now that they could care less if a box closes, because they make a ton on Certifications every weekend and turning out 40 new L1 certified people who dream of opening their own box. It is a money maker, and it started near the Silicon Valley where there was plenty of money to be had in the beginning. Now it is global, and is planting it's seeds into areas that need more specific training, rather than general work-outs...

Money is the name of the game, and it is a Huge Cash Cow! How can I compete with Crossfit Football...? Easy, I don't conform to changing what and how I do my training. Of course I am constantly learning and bringing new and creative ways to get my clients great results. But, I will not compromise my values and sell out to join or affiliate with the masses because it's "cool" or "new". My clients deserve better. I am totally pissed off that the target market of CrossfFit is everybody and anybody with a pulse. There are no boundaries, if you don't believe me check their site. There is a cert. for everything from Kettlebells to Gymnastics, Olympic Lifting to Nutrition, Running to Powerlifting! WTF!!!!! Many of these certs. have nothing to do with each other, and as they will soon find out that just because you are certified, does not mean you are capable of training the masses. It takes time in the trenches and trying different methods on yourself before one can truly teach anything. A weekend is good, but more is needed in the subject matter before one can truly understand.

Does Crossfit affect my business...? Barely, but I am all for competition, and I don't claim to be an expert at everything or just one thing. Like I said earlier, I am constantly learning. I have struggled and kept going without any affiliation to any name or HQ or title behind my name. For this is what I truly love doing. Training myself and others to become Bigger Faster and Stronger. That is my job and I love it! I'm not doing what I do for the money, I do it for the satisfaction of knowing I am doing it to help others...money will be a by-product. I have no intention as of now to open another Strong 101. I just want to grow my business as large as I can for now and see where it takes me. Because of the service I provide I will not sacrifice my clients well being in order to make a quick buck. That is what I believe separates our gym from a Crossfit box. I don't care how many clients show up, as long as they are dedicated and want to be trained, I will train them. Quality over quantity suits me just fine.

I can go on and on about what I don't like about Crossfit, but I will leave you with this article from an ex-affiliate. Greyskull Elite Strength and Conditioning.

P.S. please pass this on or comment at the very least, and leave me your opinion on the subject matter. Thank You!

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Coaching = Teaching

2010-03-15T02:27:00.000-07:00

I was talking with a parent of one of my youth athletes, and our discussion about Coach(es) reminded me of an article that Big Joe Hashey put out about a year ago...
For me Coaching High School and Middle School kids is an HONOR, and something I Love doing. It's really not work to me, because the reward of seeing these young men and women change their physiques is beyond explanation. Along with the physical change comes an even bigger Mental change in confidence and maturity.

I believe being a Coach is much like a Teacher in a class room, except I utilize weights and odd objects to shape minds and bodies. Meerly watching a teenager that has never been in a weight room, and showing them how to adapt to their own bodyweight strength and then adding weight to the process is amazing! I can honestly say this is what I was destined to do...but along with this job comes much responsibility. Parents trust in me their childs development and their future success.

Coaches must make right decisions on how to train, communicate and teach these young people. We must be the EXAMPLE, in all areas as well. The athletes are watching us at all times, so we must show them how to Be, Do and Have success inside and outside our training facilities. "To Whom much is Given, much is Expected."

Big Joe has some great points in his article, but what tied it all together is the video attached to his topic. You see, Physical contact between adults and kids is a very touchy subject, and it is not a flexible issue for me! If a Coach is disrespected or frustrated to a point that he / she cannot communicate effectively with an Athlete, then the relationship must be severed. There can be no growth, if there is no longer any trust between both parties. In this video, I believe the boundary is crossed, stepped on and simply ignored!

Please read Joe's article and WATCH THE VIDEO!!!!! and then post your comments, either on my blog or Joe's.

Are You Building Up or Breaking Down...

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Commitment?!.

2010-03-09T02:06:00.000-08:00

I was reading an interesting article today about Commitment.
What made me read it was the title, "Why I Don't Want to Clean 315". I love the Clean and the Clean & Press, so I immediately began to read it. Because I hadn't stretched my thinking to 315 lbs yet, I was very interested to see why this trainer was making such a bold statement. For me, I set my goal of 275 lbs before the end of this year...check out my list for 2010.

Here are my goals in the weight room: Squat 405 lbs x 3, Bench 335 lbs x 3, Clean 275 lbs easily, Clean & Press 245 lbs. Now when I accomplish all this in 2010, I will have made tremendous gains in every area of Strength. Now isn't that the whole purpose of working out? To make gains and always keep pushing forward. For me to achieve all these numbers, I have to make great strides in 2 other areas besides strength, my diet and sleep.

You see, no one grows in the weight room... I will repeat that, NO ONE GROWS in the WEIGHT ROOM! Building muscle is a constant tearing down process. You go to the gym, work-out and tear down the old muscle in order to help build new muscle. But, and here is the big AH HA moment, you grow when you replenish the body with FOOD (nutrients) and by SLEEPING (allow the body to rest and recover).

So as much as I want to make my numbers go up, I must rest and replenish my body so that I may continue to grow. I believe this is the hardest thing to teach new and existing clients. Until they stop seeing gains being made, they continue to fall back into their old habits of not taking care of the Rest and Recovery issues.

I ask you this, what will it take for you to get the most out of your work-out?
If you know the answer(s), what are you willing to do to make it happen?

Thanks to Elliott Hulse for posting up this great article, by Charles Staley...I am posting the entire article below.

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Why I Don't Want To
Clean 315 Pounds

Tough Love From Coach Staley

Do you think that motivation is a fundamental issue when it comes to successful exercise or athletic training programs?

I don’t. In fact, I KNOW it isn’t!

How can I say this? Easily, often, without hesitation, and with supreme confidence.

Look: You are exactly where you want to be right now. You’ve already taken the steps necessary to achieve your station in life, and not one bit more. And you’re completely satisfied with that station in life. Even if you know you could be much leaner, stronger, faster (or whatever trait or quality that applies most to you) than you are.

Now you might say "Well, that’s not true - I know someone who is 100 pounds overweight and he’s miserable!"

To which I say, no, he’s satisfied. Clearly, the benefit he’s deriving from his behaviors still outweighs the drawbacks, or else he’d change those behaviors!

OK, let’s use me as an example. I’m reasonably lean and my goals revolve around physical capacity - strength, speed, and so on. And I’ve got a particular affection for the power clean - probably because I’m fairly good at it relative to other lifts. Anyway, I sometimes catch myself telling someone that I’d love to be able to power clean 315 pounds (my current best is 275 pounds).

But whenever I say that, I’m lying. Why? Because, quite simply, if I REALLY wanted a 315 power clean, I would have already taken the steps necessary to accomplish that particular feat!

Now, if I wanted to find excuses for my inability to clean 315, I could probably find them. I’m 44 years old. I’ve had several very serious knee surgeries. I’m ectomorphic. I don’t use performance-enhancing drugs. I got picked on a lot when I was in elementary school. Come to think of it, this could end up being a pretty big list!

I’m not really interested in excuses though. The fact is, I’m healthy, knowledgeable, athletic, my profession provides me with ample time and energy to train, I know lots of great Olympic weightlifters and coaches, I have a great gym right in my home….OK, this can potentially be a bigger list than the excuses list!

Which leads me to the following conclusion:

I don’t really want to have a 315 power clean.
Man, that really hurt. But you know what? It’s absolutely true. I simply cannot escape the plain fact that I have not done what it takes to achieve a 315 clean. Perhaps, someday I will, but for now, it’s obvious to me that the enjoyment I get from not having to train in a way that would permit me to clean 315 outweighs the enjoyment from being able to actually do a 315 clean.

And that’s OK! And there’s a great lesson here: maybe some of your goals aren’t appropriate for you, because they don’t really mean enough for you to take action.

Question: What’s your #1 goal? Right now. Do you have one? Statistically, you probably don’t. But if you do, here’s what I’d like to have you consider: how important is that goal to you? Have you arranged your entire life in a way that supports your accomplishment of that goal?

I certainly haven’t (in the case of the 315 pound power clean).

This article is primarily meant to inspire some self-analysis - not to provide hard and fast answers. However, if you’d like some avenues to pursue some serious reflection, here are a few:

1. Develop self-reliant behavior - create the mindset that all of your limitations are self-imposed (because they almost certainly are)

2. Get out of your comfort zone, and find a way to enjoy it. When your stomach is growling because you’re hungry, think "Perfect! This is what I need to experience if I’m going to drop that extra body fat!"

3. Find out what works, and then do more of it. Find out what’s derailing your efforts, and do less of that.

4. Cultivate dissatisfaction. After all, that’s why you’re where you are now - you’re satisfied with it

5. Seek out and cultivate empowering personal relationships. The people you spend the most time with have a profound effect on your life. Make sure it’s a profoundly POSITIVE effect.

I hope this article has been instructive for you.

Perhaps you’re thinking that the psychology of motivation is a lot more involved than the way I’ve presented it here. Of course, people who are excuse-makers always think that way. As long as you’ve got enough reasons why you can’t succeed, you never will.

Combine Testing.?!

2010-03-03T01:39:00.000-08:00

Today marked the end of the NFL Combine Testing...
For those of you unfamiliar with this process, let me fill you in on what a few selected individuals endure over this weekend.

There are a handful of events that a Player will go thru to help determine their value to a prospecting NFL Team. They start out by being measured and weighed... Then they move onto a series of interviews of different teams in need of their services or teams that are seriously interested in drafting each young man.

After all this is said and done, they are put thru a series of physical ability tests, labeled "The Combine".

These tests are: a 40 yard dash, a Vertical Jump, Standing Long Jump, 225 lb. Bench Press for Max Reps, 20yd & 60yd Shuttle and 3 Cone Drill.

If that isn't enough, they also go head to head in skill tests, related to their position.

Now what do these tests really prove to these NFL owners, coaches and scouts???

I'm not quite sure, because nobody bench presses 225 lbs. on the field or during halftime or on the bench...and on field speed is much much different than running a straight ahead 40 yd dash with no pads and no one trying to tackle or block you.

Check out this great article from Steve Morris of ExplosiveFootballTraining.com

He put out a very controversial article today about the NFL Combine...
Till next time, Get STRONG!!!

Exciting NEWS!

2010-02-24T00:47:00.000-08:00

I have a special Interview very soon, with the BEAST from the East!

This guy is jacked and he wants to share his secrets of getting Super STRONG and EXPLOSIVE for Football....! He has been training with my good friend / mentor Zach Even-Esh for the past 5 years, and is currently killin' it on the field at John Hopkins University.

This interview is going to be Sick!

Check out the video below of Brian "CURLS" Pascal, and a few other Underground Beasts.

What Would You DO?

2010-02-22T23:20:00.000-08:00

No doubt, we are in a time of change. People are experiencing things such as lay-offs, moving out of their homes, and extreme financial problems... I understand it can be over-whelming at times. Believe me, I know!!!

So, I ask you this, what are you willing to do to make it better for you and your family?

Check out this audio from Tony Robbins, he had a chance to sit down with Sylvester Stallone and talk about what he did in his hard times...
Please, please post a comment.

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Two Things YOU Can't Teach...

2010-02-04T22:02:00.000-08:00

Heart & Height.

I know I've said this before, but it becomes clearly more evident when I see videos like this one...

The QB featured is 13, and this week he committed to the University of Southern California!!! What an unusual story...he has never taken a snap as a High School QB, yet he has spoken with USC's Head Coach and committed to play for USC. WOW, what an amazing testament to his Heart and his Family's values. This kid should be commended for looking far into his future and deciding on a goal. I have no doubt that he will succeed in his future endeavors.

Plain and simple, as cliche as it may seem. You cannot instill a drive that is unwavering in your clients, nor can you give them a magic pill that will make them 6'5". Please don't get offended, but if you do so be it. I train many differnet kids, and the biggest factor I see on the field is their will to compete and to never give up.

Size doesn't come into play to often in most Sports. Yes, read that again! Heart is most evident, on and off the field. The kids that usually kill it in the weight room, are the ones killin' it on the Field of play!

If you don't believe me check out this weekends Super Bowl. The guys that put in the most work are the ones that everyone is talking about. Check out this picture taken in the USC weight room last Spring.

There's a name on the bottom right corner you may not be able to read, but it says "REGGIE BUSH". This is the trophy that is bestowed upon the "Lifter of the Year" at USC. Check out the words etched on there, Discipline, Effort and Insatiable Desire. These are words that describe Heart, on and off the Field. Obviously he isn't the tallest guy on the field at any point in time, but he is a beast in the weight room and on the Field!

So, I will leave you with this... Get your mind set on a goal,to improve everyday, and great things will be in your future!

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How Bad Do You Want It?

2010-01-27T01:08:00.000-08:00

I am amazed at how many people say they want something so bad, yet they are un-willing to put in the Hardwork to accomplish it...

Let's face it, we've all read the quote that says, "the only time Success comes before Hardwork is in the dictionary." Well, if that's the case then why not just shut-up and get the job done?

Seriously, if you don't show up to the Gym, how are you going to get Bigger Stronger or Faster? If you miss a work-out, whose responsibility is it to make it up? If it's so easy to understand that nothing trumps hardwork, why do so many avoid doing it?

Because it's HARD! Yup, plain and simple, if it were easy everyone would be a champion... But winning is left to those who put in the extra effort. I'm not even talking about putting extra hours of training in, or eating an insane amount of calories everyday to let your muscles grow. It's about taking the extra baby steps, that winners do! It's sacrificing going to bed instead of going out the night before the big game. It's not eating like crap, but sticking to your diet day in and day out.

It's the little things done over and over that add up to really really big things in the end.

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Check out this Interview of Mike Guadango...this is one of my favorite inspirational talks. If this doesn't motivate you, I don't know what will?

Programming?

2010-01-21T00:37:00.000-08:00

How do You pick what workout we do today?
How do you pick out your workout for the day?

These are the two most commonly asked questions everyday...
So how do I figure out my training regimen? Well, it's very simple and yet somewhat self explanatory.

You see, the type of client determines the type of training. If I have a off-season Minor League ball player, then I know he needs a little rehab, a ton of core work and we will throw in some strength training. If I have a Police Officer, we will work in some pre-hab, definitely core work and of course some strength training.

Do you see how easy that is...?

No!?.

Well for my clients, they come to us to get STRONGER, but they also come to us so we can get them in better shape in all aspects of their physical fitness. We treat almost all of our clients like they are ATHLETEs.

Why?

Let me ask you a question, Who are the most in shape people on the planet? The answer is athletes, without picking a particular sport...you can see that most job duties require Core stability, Agility, Quick Response times, Strength, Mental Toughness, etc., etc., etc. Do you notice a trend here?

Just about a year and a half ago the National Strength and Conditioning Association, labeled Police Officers, Military Personnel and Firefighters as Athletes. Yup, Athletes. Does that make you think differently about their job? They have to react quickly at a moments notice, they operate at a higher level than most people, they are all very Physical jobs, there is a high risk of danger involved in all these positions... They are Athletes. So they are trained as such!

Now imagine, why wouldn't the average person want to be trained like an athlete?
It makes perfect sense. If you stay ready, you won't have to get ready. So our clients are treated as any other athlete that comes to our facility to train. We have proper warm-ups, dynamic stretching, core work and of course strength training for all of our clientelle.

As far as what works for me vs. my clients, it becomes a little different. Why? Because my goals are slightly different than my clients. I definitely train my clients according to their goals and needs, so I do the same for myself.

Here is a little video of what we do at our facility, check it out and let me know what you think?

New Year, New YOU?

2010-01-01T23:08:00.000-08:00

Happy 2010 everyone, I would like to welcome in the New Year with a bang, as I'm sure we all would...the best way to do this is to Train and I don't mean just get in the gym and get your heart rate up. I mean move weight, go for a P.R., do something that will challenge your body, mind and spirit!

Today, I started out 2010 with a great odd workout day. Which included a basic warm-up, followed by Axle Deadlifts, then Green Band resisted Axle Deads, Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Presses, Chain Push-Ups and we ended it with Atlas Stone Carries / Walks.

This was a great workout on so many levels...! It challenged the whole body, my mind definitely had to be committed to the tasks at hand and my spirit was ready to bring on new challenges (I never had walked that far with the Stone before).

I post my workout for two reasons, first to share with you all that you can walk into the gym and just tear shit up and not worry about sets and reps...and second to let you in on a little secret, are you ready....? Just Do IT!

Yes, hard-work is not an option, but a Necessity! There is no substitution for plain old Hard-Work. A new year is upon us all, so get out there and take charge and kick A$$!

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Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T22:23:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to wish everyone out there in Internet land a very Merry Christmas.

Here is a blog post from my buddy Zach Even-Esh, this is a great post from a bad a$$ dude...are you willing to put in the work? 2010 is right around the corner, take action and lots of it!

www.ZachEven-Esh.com/blog

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Update

2009-12-08T22:24:00.000-08:00

I'm posting up an update of what's going on at the gym currently...

Monday - There are openings for the 11am and 3:30pm slots, 5:00pm is filling quickly

Tuesday - 11am is FULL, openings for 3:30pm and 5:00pm only!

Wednesday - Same as Monday

Thursday - Same as Tuesday

Friday - 11am is FULL, openings for 3:30pm and 5:00pm filling quickly!!!

Saturday - only a few openings left at 9:30am and 11am

If you need more info on scheduling or you would like to schedule a walk thru with a trainer, please call 951 346-6900.

As for me I am debating on wether to participate in a Strongman Comp. this weekend in San Diego. All events are pretty heavy, but there is only one way to find out if I am getting stronger, and competition is always fun...hmmm.

I will keep you guys posted, take care and Get STRONG!

Eat to WIN!

2009-12-06T21:30:00.000-08:00

I understand the holiday(s) are here...but if you want to effectively create YOUR best physique, you must eat to WIN!

I'm sure everyone that is reading this eats "clean" or Organic or whatever...
It's not enough to eat well sometimes. Honestly if you were to write down everything you ate and drank for a week, would you still say you eat clean looking back on your list?

I didn't think so! Cheat meals are once a week, not once a day. To totally maximize your gains made in the Gym, eating properly and on time will create the best results in Your body.

Are supplements mandatory...? No, but they do enhance your results by giving the body the essentials needed to grow lean muscle quickly. Like I said before, they are not neccessary, especially if you are on a budget. There are some great deals on different Proteins at various online and retail stores. If anything, I would suggest a source of Whey Protein directly after a workout at minimum. This will aid your recovery from any workout.

Remember, Eat to WIN over the holiday season. If you need any help with your diet feel free to contact us, Strong_101@Yahoo.com or 951 346-6900.

One of the better supplement companies on the market is GI Nutrition, they have only a few products... but they are quality products that really work. Try the samples, if you don't feel like commitiing to buying a tub. Enter Strong101 in the promo section so I can track your process.

Take Care, and Get STRONG!

I'm Back...!

2009-12-03T23:24:00.001-08:00

Things are picking up here in So.Cal., which is a blessing since this time of year people are focusing on the Holidays and such. It is amazing to watch are old clients (H.S. students) roll in more mature and hitting puberty. They look forward to getting back in the gym to get jacked and tear up the field again next year.

What are you looking forward to this upcoming year?

Now is the time to focus on the goals, plans and actions you will be gearing up to acheive in 2010.

Yes the new year is exactly 4 weeks away. Learn to take ACTION, get on track with your life and take it to the next level!!!

If you're truly looking to make a huge difference in your physique, then do not hesitate to contact us anytime. We are interviewing perspective clients that want to kill it in our GYM... Slackers, Whiners and Lazy people need not apply, you must be SERIOUS.

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Kill IT!

2009-11-19T22:34:00.000-08:00

I have a video to post from one of my Mentors...yes Mentor.
In order to be successful, you must copy what successful people have already done.

My buddy Zach Even-Esh, has had CRAZY success, and he is a great Coach, Father and Husband. I frequently seek his advice in business and training, and even traveled out to New Jersey to train & learn from him... He has created an Empire in the fitness industry and is positioning himself to leave a huge Legacy!

Check this out, Z has a very powerful message, so please please pay attention!

WTF...!

2009-11-13T21:57:00.000-08:00

I have a bone to pick with Doctors today. Why?

Because a client text me and said, his Dr. thinks he is over training or training too hard, and to modify it to focus more on Core Strength...?

WTF!

His Dr., definitely doesn't know what we do at our gym!

If anything, the "Core" is engaged constantly at our place. We have no place to sit and talk about who banged who last night. There is no juice bar to chill at. No machines to hang your towel on, $**t there's no machines period. We deal with plain old Body Weight and Free Weights. End of story!

If your doc is giving out work-out advice, then why have a trainer / coach? If he's not to busy giving out free advice on stuff he has no idea about, just ask him whose going to win the Super Bowl, and then law down a fat bet!

Seriously, is this guy for real. I don't prescribe meds to my clients, so please don't prescribe work-out tips to yours.

Nuff said, Get STRONG!

The "F" Word....

2009-11-04T22:14:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, I wanted to go over one of the most over rated words in the Fitness Industry. Are you ready? I'm not kidding! It starts with an F... Ok, here you go!

"Functional"

So what just ran thru your mind?

I believe a lot of terms in our industry are over used and not taken in the right context. Just because it's the latest fad or facilities and trainers think they can make a quick buck.

Functional is definitely used out of context in the fitness arena, on a daily basis in many gyms, magazines, books and e-mails. Everywhere you look, someone is saying that standing on a Bosu Ball on one foot performing a squat is going to carry over to whatever it is you are doing.

What in the world are they thinking?

I mean seriously, how can a one legged squat on a dome produce results for a Police Officer? Firefighter? Lawyer? Teacher?

It can't!

If you disagree, TOUGH $**T!

The Bosu Ball may have it's place in the fitness industry...(If you say so)? But, if you are telling me that it is Functional, you are full of $**T! In no way shape or form does this and many other insane products become functional. If you want the latest and greatest work-out equipment, just stay up late at night and buy anything endorsed by that Jake guy or anything that you sit or lay on that will produce your new 6-Pack Abs in 2 minutes a day.

New does not always mean better, nor does it mean it serves a purpose. Follow the old adage, "If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It!"

I have worked in the Fire Service for 14+ years, and never was I on one foot performing any task that my job required. If you are looking to be functional and not full of it, try any old school bodyweight movement that will engage your Core and cause proprioception in your stabilizer mucles. Such as a simple Walking Lunge or a Box Jump. These exercises don't require any fancy equipment and Bodyweight Movements are amazing for building incredible strength, explosiveness and flexibility!

Don't believe me, then check these videos out!

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Inspiration?!.

2009-10-29T21:17:00.000-07:00

I have a question for all of you... Yes, YOU!

Where do you find your inspiration?

So, why do I ask...? I want to know what makes you tick, what gets you out of bed, what reasoning you have for doing what you do everyday?

Please, take a moment and really think about these questions. I understand most people will say their family, etc. But I don't think that really is your final answer!

How can I say this? Simple, I know you love your family, but...what's in it for you?

You see, there are two ways to work-out, first is Physically and second there is Spiritually.

We all know the Physical aspect right, get in a great work-out, even if it's only 15 minutes and you feel so much better! But, the Spiritual work-out is much different. You and I both know, that in order to work-out your Soul, it takes little to no physical work at all.

For example, you see a homeless person not bothering anyone, and you feel in your soul to give a little assistance (financial, food, interaction)... How do you feel? As good or better than you do after a physical work-out? Probably. The Spiritual work-out can occur once an hour or once a month, it doesn't matter. It usually feels Great, right?

That's what I'm looking for, what inspires you? I know this isn't your typical post from me, but it really is from me!

I've been blessed by people that I've come in contact with to view them as my Guardian Angels, a.k.a. Mentors. These people have touched my Soul, and have created in me some amazing things I didn't think I could accomplish on my own.

When I sought out to open my own Gym, I sat around one evening with my wife and told her I wasn't sure what I was suppose to be doing in life. Now granted, we were financially stable at the time, living in a dream home and driving nice vehicles...but, I wasn't happy with the direction in which my life was headed. I couldn't imagine staying at my current job for another 26+ years until I could "retire".

So later on that week, I began searching out a few avenues that I would consider changing careers into. Thru my curiosity on the internet, I saw this amazing video of a young man doing a simple Box Jump. Now, you may say, what's a box jump or why are you impressed by a person jumping onto a platform from a static position? Well, it wasn't an ordinary height...it was a static jump onto three boxes, stacked up to a whopping 54 inches!

It impresses the hell out of me, to this day! I couldn't stop watching it, I was so taken by the power and focus it took to complete this task. Right then, I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life! I ran upstairs, woke my wife up, and proceeded to convince her to come down stairs and watch this video. After showing her, I told her this is what I want to do. I want to help athletes and regular gym goers, realize their potential thru training properly (not exactly how I said it to her, hahaha).

I loved working out, I loved showing people proper form and technique, and I felt it in my Soul that it was what I was suppose to be doing!

So now you know a little piece of my story...what is your passion, what is your motivation, better yet what Inspires YOU!!!

P.S. here is a link to an Interview performed by a mentor and friend of mine, Zach Even-Esh with Mike Guadango (the guy performing the 54" box Jump)! Check it out, and watch the videos and really absorb what Zach and Mike G. discuss. Thank You.

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Question..?

2009-10-27T23:34:00.000-07:00

I have been reading a lot lately about trainers and their clientel... What I find very interesting, is how so many people differ on how young to start a youth athlete. What is the right age to start weight training?

I think there are a lot of factors that go into this equation... Ready?!.

Here goes my two cents...
First, who are your target clients and can you sustain your business with them?

Second, if you are targetting youth athletes, how young are you looking to train?

Third, do you have a specific routine you follow for this type of athlete?

Fourth, do you plan on training these specific clients at certain times only?

Fifth, what atmosphere are you trying to create at Your Facility?

Let me expand. If your target is youths, then what ages are you considering? 7, 8, 9 yrs. old? What can you do with them? Speed Work, Agility, Plyos? Do you have a specific business plan and marketing plan to target this group of kids?

Some parents are very gungho about making their child the next A-Rod or Mia Hamm, but are they realistic? Can you reach their goals on a limited schedule?
They would rather pay you a fee to better there childs abilities, then take there chances on natural selection. So, can you come thru with these expectations?
Come on we've all seen some Coaches only play their child at pivotal positions on a team, not because their child is the best but because it's their child.

What qualifies you to train a 7 year old, on the exercises you are putting them thru? Will these exercises actually make them better? I'm not sure what to do with a 7 year old, let alone do I even want to try.

Having a gym full of 7-9 year olds, won't draw in any true Athletes to your gym. Trust me on this one! I definitely don't want my MMA guys training in the same gym with a 3rd grader. I'm not sure, but I would bet most parents wouldn't either.

I've seen gyms in my area try and cater to everyone in the family, not like a corporate gym. They try and section off the gym in order to have the whole family train at once in different areas. I have yet to see it work?

Can and should kids train with weights and other objects? Sure, is it neccessary? Don't think so. Will it make a big difference in how they play their sport? Maybe?

I personally don't accept any youths under 13 years old, occassionally I will accept a 12 year old. But they need to be very coordinated and show a level of maturity that will add to the atmosphere of the group training.
Don't get me wrong, I love training youth athletes! There are an amazing group of kids that roll thru our doors, and they are making tremendous gains in their strength and athleticism, which is carrying over in to their respected sports.
I choose not to take very young athletes, Why? Because it doesn't serve two purposes... First, they won't add to the Intensity of the gym and how much can an 8 year old do in my facility besides agility drills? Second, they may deter some Serious athletes from joining my gym. I do not run a day care service, I want to train athletes that want to train hard and fast.

Usually my clients have a Goal in mind, when they walk in to our facility. Whatever it may be, that is what we train for and towards. A child that is still learning how to tie their shoes is not to going to add to our atmosphere. If you are still reading this, you probably have a good grasp on your client base and who you like and don't like training.
Find your niche, and go 100% towards it...don't focus on the money.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Stay Positive...

2009-10-23T23:59:00.000-07:00

At times not everything seems bright, I believe we all are experiecing new moments of not so great times...
BUT, what if, life was perfect, at all times? What if, we never went without? What if, we had no tests of our will and determination?

Life would suck!

There is a clear separation of those that will, and those that will just complain about those that will.
If everything was perfect there would be no sports, no competition, no voting, no fatty's, no problems and no worries. How freakin' boring would that be?

Life is totally about the tough times, and how tough you become and keep going! If life was perfect, we wouldn't be blogging our opinions, or sharing our triumphs with each other...

For me, I am tired of being sick and tired! We can totally change our outlook on what we are going thru and what we do about it.

I have definitely had a few gut checks this week alone...
Fortunately I am blessed to be able to drop off my kids at school every morning, and I cherish those moments.. But, I definitely was getting way to comfortable. I left out my aggressive nature and just let life keep happening to me. It's time to turn up the fire under my butt and to get going on growing my business so that I may be around for my family all the time!
I am very thankful to have a few Guardian Angels on my side. Do YOU?
Seriously? Are there people in your life that push you forward, or do you surround yourself with energy wasters & time suckers?

Life is what you make of it...so what are you making?
What Legacy are you leaving behind?
What mark are you leaving on this Beautiful Earth?

Carpe Diem!!!

Get STRONG!

They Just Keep Coming...

2009-10-21T00:07:00.000-07:00

When times are good they are really good...

I was very fortunate yesterday to be interviewed on video by a local Gym Owner / Coach... He busted out an amazing video that left me speechless, check it out here www.AuthenticSTG.blogspot.com

If you don't have a Facebook login, please do so urgently so you may view the link.

Also, another great day at the gym with our clients and soon to be new clients. Tomorrow two of our clients have an early week Football game, so I will be able to go cheer them on to Victory, and train two new clients...Life is GREAT.

Get STRONG!!!

Lovin' Life

2009-10-19T23:19:00.000-07:00

Just had a great weekend with the family...! Also, we were fortunate enough to be invited down to the O.C. to check out Chad Smith and Company's new Gym, www.JuggernautTrainingSystems.com Beautiful place, with a great Staff!

This week has already started out with a BANG! We unwrapped our new Atlas Stone today, it turned out pretty good (not bad for my first try). I was also honored by a local Gym owner / Coach, Tony Falaro of Authentic Strength Training. He asked me if it would be ok to do a Video Interview for his Blog...of course I said yes, I am blessed to be able to Pay It Forward! I will post the link as soon as I get it, I am very excited to see the finished product.
As a gift to Tony and his Gym, I donated our new Atlas Stone to them, plus I pulled out the video camera as Tony was able to lift it for the very first time...pretty soon he will be tearing the stones up.

Can't wait for tomorrow, clients rolling thru the gym to get jacked and get in crazy shape! Check out this video from last week...

Like I said, Lovin' Life...!

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Almost over...

2009-10-15T00:56:00.000-07:00

With this year quickly coming to an end, there is light at the end of the tunnel...

There is a new year on the horizon, 2010! Right now is the time not to shutdown or hold back and wait...the time is perfect right now to slingshot yourself forward into the new year. Procrastinating will only leave you where you stand currently, without a bright future. Move quickly to the next endeavour, push forward. The ones that create, won't be left to react.

Check out this video about FAILURE...leave a comment and tell me what message you get from this.

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Connect with us...

2009-10-11T21:59:00.000-07:00

You can come down for a free workout if you live in the area, or we can give a you a tour of our facility to see if it is a fit for both of us. We only want Serious, Committed and like minded individuals and groups that want to take their skillset to the next level. If this is you, then call or come down so we can move forward quickly. Don't procrastinate any longer, Get STRONG!!!

951 346-6900

Strong_101@Yahoo.com

12335 Doherty St. Riverside, CA 92503

Possible...?

2009-10-08T01:54:00.000-07:00

Anything is possible, if you keep an open mind, positive thoughts and keep moving forward! Get STRONG...!

Check these before and after videos, it's Amazing!

From this...

To this...

Nothing is Impossible!

Right on Track...

2009-10-06T00:11:00.000-07:00

Hey guys and gals, we are moving quickly out here in the I.E. If you are interested in working out at Strong 101 Gym, shoot me an e-mail at Strong_101@yahoo.com or call us up at 951 346-6900.

Here is video #5 of 31, let me know your thoughts and if you have any requests please feel free to put it in the comment section below.

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Day 4

2009-10-03T21:43:00.000-07:00

Life is amazing on so many levels...
The gym is picking up steam and I am very grateful for our new and old clients who trust us with their training!

Video #4 is up and it's pretty Bad A$$ if you ask me, check it out and leave a comment / rating and also Subscribe to our YouTube channel if you haven't already.

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New Website...

2009-10-03T05:06:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, our new site is coming very soon...click on over to www.Strong101Gym.com to get info for our new location! It's a landing page for now until the website is complete.

Also, you can check out all our videos from the past year at our YouTube page by clicking HERE.

Here is video #3 of my 31 day challenge... This is our most senior client, he is 58 years young and he is killin' it!

Post a comment or a request of what you would like featured or blogged.
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31 Day Challenge

2009-10-01T21:53:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone....
Sorry for the long delay, but we are back and ready to kick A$$!

I am starting this month off with a 31 day straight video porting challenge to myself... Why you may ask? Why not, Challenging yourself can create growth, which is what I am after. You're either Growing or You are Dying!

So I will post the first two vids up here and everyday here on out. Please make any comments or suggestions, and please post anything that may interest you or something we did in a video you would like to see more of...! Thank You in advance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrf_-bikC68
This first one is a fairly high Box (Tire) Jump... You can see we don't have boxes so we improvise, which is perfect if you are starting your own Garage / Warehouse Gym on a budget. Tires are FREE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hlcvH3I52k
This video shows a few of our younger studs using a Yoke... It is an amazing tool to target your core in every plane, and also to pack on the muscle on these kids.

P.S. Like I said earlier, please please leave some feedback or comments of what you would like to see and I will definitely get it up for you.

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Part 3...

2009-04-15T10:36:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest video of our trip to SC. I really think after Coach "C" retires he should be a motivational speaker... He is amazing to listen to. Check it out, and stay tuned for two more episodes.

Get STRONG!

Part 2 of USC Trip

2009-04-01T21:22:00.000-07:00

Here is the second video with Coach "C" at USC.
Fight ON!

Get Strong!

Amazing trip to USC!

2009-03-25T10:47:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, I am going to post some videos of our trip to USC this coming week. Here is the first of a series, that we took while Coach Carlisle gave our athletes some much needed knowledge. It was such a humbling and blessed time to have a few minutes of Coach C's time... We were very fortunate to have one of the greatest Strength & Conditioning Coaches share with us his life experience and training philosophy.

Enjoy!

Get STRONG!!!

Strongman update...

2009-03-23T21:02:00.000-07:00

We had a great time down in Huntington Beach, CA watching our clients/friends compete in So.Cal's Strongman comp. Here are the links and the video to go with what was taking place...
If you want to get in on the training hit us up at www.Strong101.com
(951) 346-6900.

www.EastWestStrength.com

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Part Two

2009-03-12T11:44:00.000-07:00

Here is the second part of a three part series of USC posts. Yes, University of Southern California TROJANS! One of my trainers put together a video to show a little of what goes on down in So.Cal.

We will be headed back there in two weeks for another Training session before spring ball starts... Coach Carlisle and staff are great leaders, they have this program on point at all times. If you look closely you will see a graduate in some of the clips. I will tell you who it is at the bottom...

If you guessed Sean Cody of the Detroit Lions, your right.

As Coach Carlisle says, FIGHT ON!

Get Strong!

Seminar was a HIT!

2009-03-07T08:48:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to thank all in attendance, and everyone that helped make our first of many Seminars a success!

Here is a video clip, one of our attendees from Nor. Cal. put together... Great job Doug and AJ, you guys rocked it! You can also visit they're website @ www.RiseAboveStrength.com

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Riverside, CA...

2009-02-28T10:21:00.000-08:00

If your in or near the Inland Empire, you have to get to Strong 101!
We have the best gym in the I.E. hands down. Our training programs and circuits are featured in Muscle & Fitness Magazine(Feb. 09) and all over YouTube.

We train Police Officers, Firefighters, Military personnel, Athletes (Football, Baseball, Wrestling, etc.) and everyone in between...! Check out our webpage at www.Strong101.com and our YouTube site

Here is a little sample of what happens at our place...

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Try this one...

2009-02-26T10:18:00.000-08:00

Here is yesterday's work-out for you...
Wednesday's and Friday's are usually a circuit or full body training day. Here is what we call "200 Bells", you can adjust the weights according to your strength and always try to go with a moderate to heavy weight in order to push your training to the next level.

"200 Bells"
20 Double KB Swings
1 min Jump Rope
20 Single (Left)KB Swings
.2 mile Run
20 Single (Right)KB Swings
1 min Jump Rope
20 Double KB Cleans
.2 mile Run
20 Single (Left)KB Clean & Press
1 min Jump Rope
20 Single (Right)KB Clean & Press
.2 mile Run
20 Single (Left) KB High Pull
1 min Jump Rope
20 Single (Right)KB High Pull
.2 mile Run
20 Single (Left)KB Snatch
1 min Jump Rope
20 Single (Right)KB Snatch
.2 mile Run

as you can see, there is a total of 200 KB movements, 5 min. of Jumping Rope and 1 mile of running... Try this work-out and let me know what weight(s) and total time it took to complete this one.
Here's the video for this work-out...

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The "C" word...

2009-02-25T08:51:00.000-08:00

We last blogged about the truth about whole eggs vs. egg whites...
So now on to the topic that coincides with eggs, "cholesterol"!
I know it's hard enough to spell without trying to determine what it actually does to you. So here is the second part of the story from Mike Geary C.N.S.

Enjoy and also post your comments or questions.

The Hidden Truth About "Reducing Your Cholesterol"

You may be surprised at the REAL causes of heart disease -- and it's NOT saturated fat or cholesterol

We all know that heart disease is one of the leading killers of people around the world, particularly highest in countries such as the US and Australia.

However, did you know that there are several medical studies worldwide that clearly show that higher cholesterol levels in the body actually increases longevity instead of decreasing it? Yes, you heard that right! People with high cholesterol have been statistically shown to live longer and healthier than people with low cholesterol in several studies. There are multiple references for this phenomenon in Shane Ellison's controversial book, The Hidden Truth about Cholesterol Lowering Drugs, Dr. Uffe Ravnskov's (MD, PhD) book entitled The Cholesterol Myths, as well as Sally Fallon and Mary Enig's book, Nourishing Traditions.

So why in the world are the pharmaceutical and medical industry pushing for practically everyone on the planet to "lower their cholesterol"? Well, the first, and more innocent answer, is flawed medical studies from decades ago that have been accepted as fact and never fully analyzed for their validity. Another answer is that this practice of recommending that half of the damn planet takes a cholesterol lowering medication (currently, statins), regardless of whether they truly have any real risk for heart disease, creates insane multi-squillion dollar profits for the drug companies!

As a perfectly absurd example of how doctors have been wrongly influenced by the drug companies... a couple years ago, I was a perfectly healthy 28 yr old, in great shape, exercising daily, eating a balanced healthy diet full of antioxidants and quality nutrition, no smoking, and with no real risk factors for heart disease, and just because my cholesterol level has been consistently measured over 200 for my entire life, my doctor recommended I consider using a cholesterol lowering statin drug.

Consider how outlandish this scenario is! The drug companies have hypnotized doctors into prescribing unnecessary prescription drugs to healthy young people with perfectly normal cholesterol levels that just happen to be over this arbitrary number of 200 that they've come up with. Luckily, I refused to be a guinea pig and fork over my hard earned duckets for potentially dangerous drugs, and decided to start researching this whole cholesterol and heart disease connection myself. Consider also that my father, who is now 60 years old, has had cholesterol levels slightly over 200 his entire life also (just like me), yet he is perfectly healthy at his ripe age of 60.

High Cholesterol is NOT the Villain!

As time goes on and scientists continue to learn more about heart disease, it has become quite clear over the recent years that inflammation within the body (NOT cholesterol levels) is what causes plaque build up in the arteries and eventual heart disease. Inflammation can be caused by many personal factors such as stress, smoking, viruses, consumption of refined and/or hydrogenated fats (man-made trans fats), an imbalance of omega-6 polyunsaturated fats to omega-3 polyunsaturated fats in the diet, excess refined sugars in the diet, etc.

Here's a quick and dirty of how it works in general. Cholesterol is a healing substance within the body (among many other important functions), and responds to arterial inflammation by getting deposited in combination with other substances, forming "plaque" as a healing agent on the artery lining.

Levels of inflammation in your body can be measured with what's called a CRP test (c-reactive protein). The accuracy of this test still has room for improvement, as it can vary depending on the time of day and other factors, but it is a much better indication of heart disease risk than a cholesterol test (which is practically useless for determining heart disease risk).

Another more important test than cholesterol levels for heart disease risk is a test for serum homocysteine levels. The next time your doctor wants you to get blood cholesterol tests, request CRP and homocysteine tests instead. He/she should be well aware of the validity of these tests if they are up to date.

Basically, if you have significant internal inflammation, this plaque will be deposited as a healing agent regardless of whether you have high or low cholesterol. On the other hand, if you don't have inflammation, high cholesterol levels just keep circulating without getting deposited on the artery linings. Therefore, it is more important to control inflammation rather than trying to lower your cholesterol.

Lowering your cholesterol doesn't attack the root of the problem (what is actually causing the inflammation in you). Lowering your cholesterol does nothing except to make the drug companies rich, and possibly leave you with a whole assortment of possible negative side-effects.

The good news is that preventing heart disease is about living a healthy lifestyle, not about throwing down a drug pill everyday. Controlling your inflammation to prevent heart disease is as easy as reducing the stress in your life (try deep breathing exercises, Qigong, yoga, etc.), maintaining a healthy weight, eating a high-antioxidant, highly nutritious unprocessed diet (as recommended in my Truth about Six Pack Abs program), and avoiding smoking and other causes of heavy free radical production in the body.

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Client Question?

2009-02-23T17:06:00.000-08:00

I was talking with one of my clients today (58 year old male), and we started talking about his diet. I asked him how much he was eating and he replied with his amount of protein intake and such. It was fine until he mentioned his normal breakfast of egg whites! Arrggghhhhh! So on came the discussion of the whole egg vs. the egg white...

I am posting an article by Mike Geary who is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. I have been reading his articles for over a year and I can honestly say I trust every word he prints. Please read with an open mind, because tomorrow we will go over the "C" word...

"Whole Eggs, including the yolk (not just egg whites) - Most people know that eggs are one of the highest quality sources of protein. However, most people don't know that the egg yolks are the healthiest part of the egg... that's where almost all of the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants (such as lutein) are found in eggs.

Egg Yolks contain more than 90% of the calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, thiamin, B6, folate, and B12, and panthothenic acid of the egg. In addition, the yolks contain ALL of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K in the egg, as well as ALL of the essential fatty acids. Also, the protein of whole eggs is more bio-available than egg whites alone due to a more balanced amino acid profile that the yolks help to build.

Just make sure to choose free-range organic eggs instead of normal grocery store eggs. Similar to the grass-fed beef scenerio, the nutrient content of the eggs and the balance between healthy omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids (in excess) is controlled by the diet of the chickens.

Chickens that are allowed to roam free outside and eat a more natural diet will give you healthier, more nutrient-rich eggs with a healthier fat balance compared with your typical grocery store eggs (that came from chickens fed nothing but soy and corn and crowded inside "egg factories" all day long)".

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Beautiful Day...

2009-02-19T20:23:00.001-08:00

Today one of my Trainers and our intern had a field trip to one of the nation's top colleges... USC!

We where very blessed to be accepted to take a tour of their facility and observe some training sessions with some off-season Football players.

What an amazing program run by Coach Carlisle and Staff. They where very generous and kind to us, and had an open door policy with their training methods and Q&A. We will definitely be headed back there in the near future!

As Coach Carlisle puts it best, FIGHT ON!!!

Get Strong!!!

Gaining Muscle...?

2009-02-18T11:34:00.000-08:00

I've recently heard from a lot of guys that weight train regularly..."How come I can't gain any weight?" I think the question should be, "What are you eating, how much and how hard are you training?"

I know I may get a lot of negative feedback, but... what you eat and how much is a very important role in many so called 'Hard Gainers' woes. You see, your diet is the most important key in YOU gaining the right kind of weight (muscle). Because anyone can gain weight, but if muscle is what you want... then you must prep your body for the lean muscle gains.

Take me for instance, I graduated high school at 5'11" @ 160 lbs. I know, I was a beast! Hahaha... Well not exactly, I ran Track and Wrestled a little but I had a hard time keeping weight on because of my cardio and diet. I've since changed my ways, and I'm 6'1" @ 215 lbs. You see I too was a 'Hard Gainer' until I figured out what I was lacking.

Now, I own my own gym and I train athletes and the general public on how to pack on the muscle and change their physiques... If you want to know more, you can either attend our Seminar this weekend or visit us in Riverside, CA @ Strong 101 Gym.

Here are the links, http://SynergyStrengthSeminar.com http://Strong101.com

Training Day...

2009-02-14T10:30:00.003-08:00

Usually I take weekend's off to rest and heal up any nagging injuries, but some day's you just feel like doing a little extra.

So today I'm going to do grip work. I'm going to start out with a little Rolling Thunder, then progress to plate pinch holds and finally some rice work.

Check out some of the vids below, and even add some comments of what you do for grip training...

Have a great weekend, Get Strong!

Walk the Line...

2009-02-11T19:54:00.000-08:00

I recently rewatched this movie, and what stood out the most to me is this scene...

I asked myself this question, "What Song would I sing...?"

I know I can be more, do more and have more! So I'm prepared to give my all to win! I started this gym on my last dollar on a quest to change peoples lives and bodies. I don't do this for the glory or anything else, I do it because I want to help others WIN! In their lives, in their health, in their careers...whatever it may be. Get out there and make a difference!!!

What question(s) do you ask yourself? Even more importantly, what do you answer?

Get Strong!!!

Training...

2009-02-09T18:52:00.000-08:00

I was asked to give some of our training tips out, so here we go with our daily work-out post.

Usually Monday's are Leg work-out days, Tuesday is Chest and Back, Wednesday is Circuit or a type of full body day, Thursday is Kettlebells or Shoulders and Arms, Friday is another Circuit or Odd Object day... Weekends are off to rest.

That was a mouthful of typing... So I'll fill you in on what we did today and I will try and log in every day to keep you updated on our daily work-outs.

Legs: Usual warm-up of Jumping Rope for 4-5 min. Band warm-up of every muscle group, then stretching out (I will post our Lower Body Warm-Up/Stretch video).

Kettlebells in the rack position, then Squats w/ glutes touching a heavy bag laying on the ground, rep doesn't count if you don't touch...then we progress up in weight each set w/ reps ranging from 8-10.

Single Leg RDL on a 6" raised block...w/ a Kettlebell. We always start with the weak side first, so if you're a Right handed person, you will use your Left first on all uni-lateral movements.

We finished with a Farmer Walk, carrying our 225 lb. tire up and back 100'. We have a long driveway in the rear of our Gym, so we use the tires alot outside. It's not heavy but the grip challenge is very taxing for 200'...

So, there you have today's workout, give it a try and let me know what you think.
You can contact me @ Strong-101@att.net.

Take care, and Get Strong!

Blessed...!

2009-02-05T21:11:00.000-08:00

I write this blog, to those that care enough to push others towards greatness...

I don't need to mention names or call out people, I believe they know who they are and what they mean to me. I feel I am surrounded by Love and I hope that they know I appreciate the support and help I receive daily! I know I am not alone...

Check out this video from one of my mentors... he has some powerful statements in this one! Please post a comment and let me know what you think?

Underground Strength Show # 102: Winning vs. Losing, What's the Price? from zach even - esh on Vimeo.

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Time is running out...

2009-01-29T09:35:00.000-08:00

There is only three days left to get in on the savings for our Seminar going on this February 21st... You can save fifty bucks if you register before the 1st of Feb.

Once again here is the site link, check out the website and sign-up ASAP!
www.SynergyStrengthSeminar.com

Don't procrastinate, if you're an action taker and want to grow your business then this is the place for you. If you're a Trainer and you want to take your clients to the next level, then get here. If you're a Coach and you want to get your athletes Bigger, Stronger and Faster, we will show you how...

Get Strong!

The Enemy...

2009-01-20T20:31:00.000-08:00

In my opinion nothing is more powerful or crippling than.....

Procrastination!

Yup, this lack of action can be the difference between you living the life you want or staying right where you are currently at.
The difference between being to scared to live your dreams out, or working that Just Over Broke place you dread everyday going to.

Make a choice right now to change what you are doing, and start doing what you love to do!

If it's becoming a Fireman, Doctor, Teacher or whatever...just go do it. Do what you love, not what ou have to do. If you love what you do, you will never work another day in your life!

If your dream is to train others and get amazing results, then get your butt over to our gym this Feb. 21st for an amazing seminar. We are hosting our first seminar here in So. Cal. at Strong 101 gym in Riverside. Here is the link, http://www.SynergyStrengthSeminar.com Check it out and see if it's a fit for you? No fence riders, or undetermined people need apply.

We want serious action takers only!!! If that's you then get to signing up ASAP...

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Amazing Visionary...

2009-01-17T13:28:00.001-08:00

I received a blog notice from Dax Moy, he is an amazing Entreprenuer. He has a great system to teach you how to accomplish goals and create the life that you want, also he is a Personal Trainer / Mentor. Please invest in yourself and search out Dax on the internet.

So back to my main topic, he sent an e-mail saying he had this great video to show us... boy was it great! Please check this out and tell me what you think?

See, I told you it was amazing! Don't be out worked, ever. Go after what you want and don't stop until you have it... (Dreams) hint, hint...

Get Strong.

Get Here Quick!

2009-01-15T20:22:00.000-08:00

Once again our Seminar is going to be the best place to learn what we do, and how we do it!

Sign-up as fast as possible, so you don't miss the information and training tips that we will be sharing. Plus, we are allowing everyone that attends to come out the night before and get a work-out in... and after the Seminar we will go out to eat nearby, and answer any and all questions.

Here is a little compilation video I put together...
Check it out, and Get Strong!

http://www.SynergyStrengthSeminar.com

http://Strong101.com