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The Kaizen Principle

Constant, Continual Improvement

by Nate Miyaki | November 28, 2013June 13, 2022
November 21
Alpha Life

Don't Be the Strongest Weakling

Being the strongest guy at Planet Fitness is like being the leanest kid at fat camp. If you want to push your limits, surround yourself with people who are ahead of you in the game.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Chris Shugart November 21
November 12
Alpha Life

Find Your Fight

What are you fighting for? Why do you do this? Answer that question and all this training and diet stuff will get easier and more rewarding.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Nate Miyaki November 12
October 29
Alpha Life

Back to the Roots of Training

Keep it simple, but keep it hardcore. No gimmicks and no fluff. Clear out the clutter with these 12 principles, then get your butt into the squat rack.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Powerlifting & Strength, Strong Words
Jim Wendler October 29
October 22
Alpha Life

Embrace the Suck

If you never find yourself in the suck, then you aren't trying hard enough to accomplish anything. Every worthwhile goal is found on the other side of the suck. And there's only one way to reach it: get mad, dig deep, and fight.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Chris Shugart October 22
October 12
Alpha Life

A Way of Life

The gym isn't an escape from life's problems, but a way of solving them. A strong body makes for a strong person. Challenge yourself, test yourself, and grow.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Dave Tate October 12
October 5
Alpha Life

A Letter to Young Jim Wendler

This hardcore advice about training and life for young Jim Wendler might just be the same advice you need to hear right now. So listen up, get fired up, and get to work!
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Powerlifting & Strength, Strong Words
Jim Wendler October 5
October 1
Alpha Life

Pick It Up and Bleed

The barbell has things to teach you. Painful, but very rewarding things.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Chris Shugart October 1
August 30
Alpha Life

Are You Tough?

The first step to achieving your goal is to stop acting like a self-entitled sissy and get tough. This will put things into perspective for you.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Chris Shugart August 30
August 13
Alpha Life

Pain Don't Hurt

The mind quits before the body does. You're capable of much more than you think.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Craig Weller August 13
August 5
Alpha Life

The Harsh Secret to Success

To be elite in any sport, you must be willing to make sacrifices, work hard, and be unbalanced.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Dave Tate August 5
August 2
Alpha Life

Avoid the Enablers

The world is full of enablers that make you feel good about yourself while ultimately turning you into a sucky human being. Avoid these people like the plague.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Jim Wendler August 2
August 1
Alpha Life

The Effort Factor

is is a piece of the puzzle that most people think they have, but really don't. It's true in the gym and it's true in the rest of your life.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Christian Thibaudeau August 1
March 23
Alpha Life

The Confidence Switch

How to develop hardcore confidence, in the gym and out.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Matt Kroc March 23
September 27
Alpha Life

The Step Construct

Building your body ain't just physical - you gotta' use some gray matter, and we're not talking about your underwear. Here's a simple mental technique to help you achieve your goals while simultaneously showing up those loser bastards who dared to piss on your ambitions.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Chris Shugart September 27
July 25
Alpha Life

Blood on the Barbell: A Newbie's Story

The biker put him through a workout that was decidedly unscientific, but it taught Darren a lesson about lifting. Hope you've got some equipment in the room because you're going to want to hit the weights right after you read this.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Darren Ellis July 25
May 15
Alpha Life

The Everlasting Bond

Here's one of the most important benefits of training that many people overlook.
Opinion, Our Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Jason Ferrugia May 15
September 20
Alpha Life

Goals and Toilet Seats

On our way to Montana for the National Weight Pentathlon, my wife Tiffini and I pulled over for a break. It's a beautiful drive, but I drink a lot of coffee and I'm 49, so we have to pull over for a lot of "breaks."
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Dan John September 20
Alpha Life

The Journey To Excellence

This week, one of the great mentors in my life died. He was Coach Ralph Maughan of Utah State, and he taught me one great lesson.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Dan John July 25
March 2
Alpha Life

The Secrets to Body Transformation

Losing fat and building muscle takes more than just training and dieting. Here’s what you need to know.
Bodybuilding, Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
John Berardi, PhD March 2
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