The Strength Academy

There are times in life where you have to make some tough decisions. Taking a proactive approach rather than a reactive one will benefit you in the long run. Don’t let a someone else make your decision for you. Plan and take action...be the eye of your own storm. In this episode we share the exciting (and scary) proactive decision we have made. Change is scary, but we’re ready!! Carolina Fitness Equipment in Charlotte Follow Chris Gulley: @relentless_fitness_cjg  Follow Bare Bones Barbell: @barebonesba

Compete as you train, train as you compete - Episode 41

What do you do when you step up to the bar? Do you stomp your feet? Slap your legs? Yell? Or are you cool, calm and collected? Today we talk about different types of lifters, how we lift and what is wrong with you if you aren’t yelling to the skies before every lift. Hint: if you aren't outwardly aggressive or angry, it doesn't mean you aren't a force to be reckoned with in the platform. You do you, girl. 

What do you do when you step up to the bar? Do you stomp your feet? Slap your legs? Yell? Or are you cool, calm and collected? Today we talk about different types of lifters, how we lift and what is wrong with you if you aren’t yelling to the skies before every lift. Hint: if you aren't outwardly aggressive or angry, it doesn't mean you aren't a force to be reckoned with in the platform. You do you, girl.

Bend But Don't Break: Lifting & Relationships - Episode 40

Opposites attract, right? But what do you do when your significant other isn’t into the fitnasss as much as you are? In this episode we discuss our relationships, what we do to maintain the peace and some amateur advice for navigating relationships and lifting.

Opposites attract, right? But what do you do when your significant other isn’t into the fitnasss as much as you are? In this episode we discuss our relationships, what we do to maintain the peace and some amateur advice for navigating relationships and lifting.

Calm the F*ck Down - Episode 39

So you went away for a week (or two), had little fun in the sun and ate every little treat your heart desired, and now it’s your first day back...how did your little break affect your gainz? Today we discuss what to expect, strategies to get back on track and how to calm the f*ck down. Referenced episodes: https://empoweredbyiron.com/2017/01/23/body-weight-fluctuations-episode-17/  

So you went away for a week (or two), had little fun in the sun and ate every little treat your heart desired, and now it’s your first day back...how did your little break affect your gainz? Today we discuss what to expect, strategies to get back on track and how to calm the f*ck down. Referenced episodes: https://empoweredbyiron.com/2017/01/23/body-weight-fluctuations-episode-17/

Action Expresses Priorities - Episode 38

Do you have goals? - If you said yes, then you are like 99% of the world. - Do you take steps every day trying to achieve those goals? No? Were you busy yesterday? Did your kid have a soccer game? Was the sun too bright that day or was there a chance of rain? - Your goals are not goals until they become a priority. In this episode, we passionately discuss the difference between having goals and having dreams.

Do you have goals? - If you said yes, then you are like 99% of the world. - Do you take steps every day trying to achieve those goals? No? Were you busy yesterday? Did your kid have a soccer game? Was the sun too bright that day or was there a chance of rain? - Your goals are not goals until they become a priority. In this episode, we passionately discuss the difference between having goals and having dreams.

Drug use in weightlifting (ft. Jilly Jaworske) - Episode 37

As weightlifting in the USA grows, so does the incidences of drug use by athletes. In this episode, Jilly Jaworske guest co-hosts and dives into the issue of drug use in weightlifting, resources and her plans for 2017/2018. Straight from Allen, TX, this episode is FIRE. Where you can find Jilly:

• IG: @JillyJaworske
• TSS Barball: @tssbarbell

USAW Drug policy and banned substances.