Comment posted on Speaking My Truth by Zach Even – Esh
right on brother, you’re f**in’ killin’ it now!
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Right now I have a mentoring program where I allow a Coach / Trainer to spend an entire day with me or a full weekend, and we cover all my methods, answer all their questions and have them observe and / or join in on some workouts I take my clients through.If someone wanted a weekend get away to train with me for their own personal training I would do the same – the entire weekend would be geared towards their needs.
But, like all my other programs, I would screen the person before acceptance to make sure I don’t have someone coming that I do not want to work with.
In the corporate world, businesses send their employees away for weekend retreats and “growth weekends” – some call it self improvement, whatever you call it, it can be a very powerful time for someone to grow from within as well as on the outside.
My training has a HUGE mental component to it and that’s because I have experienced first hand what a poor psychology can do to your performance, regardless of how “perfect” your training methods are.
Dr. Gene Landrum has a book titles ‘The Superman Syndrome’ which is all about becoming more than what you are.
In essence, you have to stop being what you are to become more than what you are!
I use this on myself and I will teach anyone else who is ready to learn this powerful information!
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Rob, most of our clients tend to train here 2 – 3 x week. I like to give them freedom to train on their own another 2 or 3 x week, this gives them opportunity to test their self motivation, their drive and their commitment to stay on track.We sometimes train in the gym, other times we train in the parking lot, more often than not we move back and forth from the parking lot to the gym.
The parking lot offers us more room to move, which is critical – we don’t just want to be nailed down to lifting weights or performing calisthenics.
before my gym we would use playgrounds and parks, open fields, long flights of stairs and anywhere else we could find.
The schedule of training is always separated, so we never train 2 days in a row, if we have to, that 2nd day is a lighter day revolving around bodyweight, bands and lighter sled training.
for the most part though, the workouts are pretty tough
if we want results, easy just doesn’t cut it!
–z–
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Rob – I’m so busy now that distance training isn’t an option for me anymore. I reccomend people who cna not see me in person to simply become a member at http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com – it’s way cheaper than a phone or monthly e mail consult with me, and to be honest, it offers so much more because the education is always evolving on my site.I am always updating and posting on the forum.
My own knowledge is always evolving as well, so as I learn more, my members learn more. It’s on me to continually learn and I love to give back what I have found to work as well as what doesn’t work!
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I take athletes, average or great, it doesn’t matter their current capabilities, and I transform them into extraordinary and dominant through unique physical and mental training methods, which I like to call “Underground training.”So, naturally, the next question is, ‘What is “Underground Training?”
Underground training is NOT following the rules. Much of my info came through trial and error on myself, and through the years the information gets better and better as I become more educated and more experienced with all my athletes.
Our methods are a mixture of strongman training, powerlifting, gymnastics / calisthenics / natural body movements and we mold them together.
There is a science to this training, and my methods are definitely inspired by the old Eastern Bloc countries.
Of course, the 2nd part would not be explained to someone at the party, ha ha.
One thing is for sure, our training is NOT for everyone. I turn away a lot of people who are not committed to the required efforts and I turn away people who tell me they are lazy and unmotivated. That cancels them out right away, we have no room for lack mentality here.
It sounds harsh, but, as a business owner and a coach, I like to do things my way and I don’t think I should run my business with people who will bring me down and worst of all, bring down my other clients!
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This was something I dabbled in since I was a late teen. I was hevaily involved in bodybuilding and I would always train friends, younger wrestlers that I knew and some family friends.It was nothing serious, but something that I always did for fun.
But, what REALLY got me heated and got me to dive in deep was after I tore my ACL while training in grappling.
I was so fired up after my surgery that I wanted to help other combative athletes avoid all my mistakes. I studied everything I coud get my hands on and still do, especially all materials that is from the old Eastern Bloc countries.
I started training athletes in my Dad’s garage and backyard right after my knee surgery.
I was charging $ 5 an hour and we were using a 300 lb barbell set plus anything in my Dad’s backyard: stones, tree logs, bodyweight and a sledge hammer.
That’s where it all began!
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Holy Crap Rob…
You just laid it all out there my man!
The one lesson that your readers can take from this is that you are an honest man and they can trust that you are speaking from the heart and from truth.
Too many people put on a front to try to please everyone. Big lesson here… You can’t please everyone.
Hey bud… you’ve got a raving fan now. Not because you may use the F word, but because of your passion and ability to get a strong message across and give it the power that it deserves.
Myself, I use the word ‘frickin’ an aweful lot and it’s always when I’m passionate about something and really want to emphasize a point and catch the persons attention.
Thanks for sharing so much of your personal life with us. There are many lessons that we can learn from you and you continue to make a real difference in this world.
Keep it up Rob!
Scott Tousignant, BHK, CFC
http://www.AskTheFitBastard.com/blog
PS Yep my nickname is ‘The Fit Bastard’… I’m sure that will offend a few people… but it certainly inspires many.
Congradulations Coop!
I was amazed and inspired by your message to your readers called, ‘Speaking My Truth.’ We all can learn a big lesson here about what we edit in fear of judgement, personal ridicule, and what we want to appear as to others. Congradulations on what seems to be a breakthrough in your own life and the truth and honesty that you wish to offer to your readers. We can all use a little more honesty in our lives.
I’ve known this amazing man for a few years now and can attest to his kind heart, his loving and honest nature, and his huge arms. I encourage you all to continue to return to this site, use the amazing information contained here, and speak your own truth.
Much love and respect.
JOHN FRASER
http://www.itsgoodtobeme.net
Wow – honesty, cool!
It is on one hand that I can count the number of people I know that are truly honest and speak their truth. Most of us do fear being judged by others, making us like them, etc – whatever our reasoning or excuse.
I say go for it and more power to you and whatever words are necessary to get the message across – use ‘em!
Darlene
WTG Rob ! This time, I agree with you 100%…non…let’s say 200%…Be the Rob we want to know…be the Rob you are…this is the one we want…well…let’s speak for myself…this is the Rob I want to see and read, the Rob that changed my life. Go Bud ! you are wonderful !
Lucie xx
Rob, great letter! People will think what they like no matter what. If they are offended, so be it, if they are inspired, that’s great! It is a choice as you said.
I don’t even know you and I can tell that you are a great guy. Becoming authentic takes a lot of work and courage. It’s called being real…I support you for being who you are… a whole person that may use the F word when he feels appropriate.
AHO!
Fellow Warrior!
I love that you are not going to hesitate to choose the words that best reflect the way you feel to avoid offending others. From what I’ve read, you seem to be a great guy so it is wonderful to get to read more of your thoughts, opinions and knowledge… without watering them down. To me, I feel like it is a step closer to the real you, making it more… honest? And certainly more meaningful. I believe as long as there is no intension to hurt others there is nothing wrong with the way a person expresses themselves.
On a side note, you are quite an inspiration to me and I will be checking back on your site regularly. You are a person well worth looking up to!
Thank you for all your comments. It’s a nice balance to this
Each and every email I send out has an unsubscribe link at the bottom. I invite everyone to take action on their life, their health, their physique. Let no one stand in your way of your dream.. take action. If that means clicking on an unsubscribe link.. then so be it… take charge. It is you who creates your reality. If I inspire you, fantastic.. lets go on an incredible journey of wellness… if I offend you with truth, honesty and what.. 1 word in the past 10 years.. then I am saddened to see you leave. Good luck with your new adventure.. I wish you well and the best of success.
Thank you Marie, Lucie… oui.. Lucie xxoo, Rita, Darlene, John and Scott.
Your thoughts.. one way or the other, I welcome them all
Rob I admire your decision to be true to yourself first and foremost and true and honest with those of us that look to you for inspiration, knowledge, and support! No matter how hard you work in life to do what you want and love to do, there is ALWAYS going to be a nay-sayer out there that will work just as hard to tear you down. Sometimes these people come in the form of strangers replying to your emails and sometimes they come as friends and family.
Strangers you can easily ignore, if you told them it was going to rain 100 dollar bills and all they had to do was put out buckets to catch them in they would find something wrong with the situation. We have to learn to move on and let them live their lives in the condition they choose to do so.
Friends and family seem to make it a little harder to ignore, but it can be done! It’s nice to have their support, acceptance, and approval but I’m realizing more and more I can be happy without it.
Once again you have inspired me! This time to stand up for what I believe and be the person I am.
Thank you Rob for being so willing to share so much of yourself with us. I know we must get a little exhausting sometimes but you have already helped me make very positive changes in my life and for that I will ALWAYS be grateful to you.
By the way, if you haven’t already I suggest you read “The Five People You Meet In Heaven” by Mitch Albom. There is no possible way YOU could ever understand all positive influences you have right now the lives of people you have never met and probably never will meet. Thank you for that!
Wow, what can I say. It’s sad that somebody would get so worked up over one word that they missed the whole message. As for the message in that post, it was strong. I had to do some self examination and kick myself in the ass. My first thought was, “has she looked in a mirror lately? She’s beautiful!” I felt sort of annoyed at first but then I came back to myself. I know I can’t compare her journey to mine. This is about so much more than weight loss. She may have less pounds to lose than I do but she’s still facing the same challenges and frustrations and can still use our support. So, Angela, you have my support and Rob, you have my respect. Thank you for being who you are and sharing it with all of us.
That’s the Coop I know!
The truth is all we have, when we live it every moment a whole new world opens up!
You will attract different people in your life, you will create amazing opportunites and the best part is you will love yourself event more.
A great role model for sure!
That’s why we are the bestest buds we are, Truth Prevails.
Love ya!
Ang
right on brother, you’re f**in’ killin’ it now!
Hi Rob – I too was one of those people that read your reply to “one serious commitment…” and was left feeling kinda “let down”. It’s like when someone builds up, and gets you all excited about a movie, and then when it doesn’t live up, you’re disappointed. I remember feeling kinda sorry that this was the best e-mail you have ever received.
I have just read your response to all the feedback you received “speaking my truth” and the first thing that came to mind was “overkill”. So, perhaps your over-reaction to situations is just who you are.
Good for you for speaking your truth, your mind, and saying whatever you want to say. It’s just too bad that you feel the need to rationalize it in a 35 paragraph, gazzillion word essay filled with religious analogies and explanations as to when and where you swear???
Nobody can say you’re not passionate and I did find the rhetoric entertaining. I enjoy your website.
Lisa
Thanks for the point of view Lisa, I appreciate it.
I had responded to Lucie who at first was not inspired at Ang’s email either. This is how I responded (via email)
and as for your comment about THIS post… Thank You.
Hell yeah! Not being yourself would mean having secrets. It’s a little secret that you occasionally use a four letter word. It’s a little secret that you don’t believe God is a bearded man who lives in the sky. Oh well.
If you don’t have secrets, your secrets cannot be exposed, and you cease to be vulnerable. Let me tell you, it’s a rough path, unless you fully commit to detachment. Once you fully detach from the concern of other’s opinions, you will attract 10 fold the good people in your life.
It’s odd how people like other people who are just themselves, even if they don’t share their views. Like me liking Bobby Knight for being himself, even though I disagree with nearly all of his childish crap. You at least know you’re not getting smoke blown up your ass.
Carry on, brother! BTW, you’re the second person I who has recommended Warrior Camp. I’m going to have to put some serious consideration into that.
OverKill and Over-reaction… hmmm
How about Passion and Passionate? Yep, I’m both. Thanks
and Josh… Thanks brother! Good to see your comment here! I’m on target for 7% bodyfat by Christmas. Never really committed to that goal until about 6 weeks ago. Now I’m all over it!
7% by Christmas, thats my personal promise to myself