It has been an exhausting week here in Pittsburgh, and I say that in reference to the past seven days here in the city. Having just returned from the first ever Serenity and Strength Retreat in Asheville, NC, I spent the majority of my week reviewing the very notes I had taken on part of […]
The Bridge of Strength and Endurance: Beta Test 2
Back in May, I launched a program that was titled “The Bridge of Strength and Endurance”. At the time, I had just completed two big fitness events back to back. Event number one was my Strong First Level 2 Kettlebell Certification, and the second event was the X-Man obstacle race in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Both […]
Attack of the Kettlebell Snatch! Training for Ultimate Conditoning
The kettlebell snatch is arguably one of the most demanding lifts you can do for sheer conditioning and endurance. As a dual level 2 certified kettlebell instructor with Dragon Door and Strong First, I can tell you that I have tested and re tested and tested some more of the usual 100 rep 5 minute […]
Become Stronger Than You Know!
There is a saying in our lifting community, and that saying is this: “Strength has a greater purpose.” I believe the very purpose strength serves is to empower people to become stronger than they ever thought possible. Even more, I believe that becoming strong and refining our current strengths leads to success in every area […]
Got 15 Minutes? Quick Training for Busy Bees!
I have a timely blog post for you today, as I find myself writing this in a coffee shop with multiple errands on my schedule and tons of work to get done today. I can relate with you on this, those of you reading this that feel too pressed for time to find the time […]
Heavy Kettlebell Swings: How to Gain Serious Power In Minimal Time
It is worth noting that after completing my own sets of heavy kettlebell swings this week, instagram had alerted me to the fact that “Strong Ass Life” was a trending hashtag when I went to post my footage. With all the heavy kettlebell swings we are getting into here today, I can think of no […]
Get Your Kettlebells To GO!- Workout Anywhere, Anytime, With Anyone
I am gearing up for another few weeks of travel here. First stop, Mansfield Ohio for a Strongfirst Seminar. Soon after that, I am off to Asheville North Carolina for one of the most (if not THE MOST) important business meetings of my life. When I gear up for all my epic road trips, […]
The Heavy 1 Arm Swing For Effortless Snatches: Training Tips for Snatching Mastery
One of my private clients here in the Burgh is training for here level 1 RKC. On her first evaluation with me, we tested the 5 minute snatch test per the testing standards. When you train for a kettlebell certification, one of the testing standards is to do 100 reps of snatches at specific weight […]
Powerful Pressing- Seminar Info, The Pittsburgh Launch, and How You Can Share Super Human Strength In Your Community
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Greater City of Pittsburgh, and all yinz people of the internet, With the success of my military press program “Powerful Pressing”, I have received a plethora of inquires regarding when my official seminars would come to life. Today, I ahve some exciting news for you all regarding that very launch. […]
Habit Based Coaching- Assessment, Reassessment, and Making Your Dreams a Reality
Another personal milestone was hit over the weekend. I am officially Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified. I decided to study under this company after having gone through 1 year of coaching with Precision Nutrition as a coaching client. During this year of my life, I assessed, reassessed, and established habits that would not only change […]