Tag / cedar park strength coach
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Interview Request – Fitness, Motivation, Nutrition, Bodybuilding
I received an interview request from Jett Murdock several years ago on topics such as fitness, motivation, nutrition, bodybuilding and more. Jett posted the interview on his website for his readers. Below…
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Weight Training During the High School Baseball Season
As a high school baseball player, your time is limited. Between school, practice, and games, squeezing in a strength training session might seem impossible. However, if you want to maintain power, speed,…
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My Second Meeting With Lou Ferrigno
In late October 2012, I had my second meeting with Lou Ferrigno. I picked him up at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Austin, Texas around 4 pm on a warm afternoon. …
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What’s It Like To Eat With Lou Ferrigno?
In 1978 I saw the largest, most intimidating “creature” my 14-year-old eyes had ever encountered. That big green muscle-bound “creature” was, of course, Lou Ferrigno in the TV classic, “The Incredible Hulk”.…
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The Most Expensive Personal Trainer in the World: Is It Worth It?
Let’s talk about value. Specifically, the value of hiring the *best* in the business. Several years back, my friend Joe Vitale and I had the privilege of spending an afternoon at Tim…
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Fall In Love With The Process
“Fall in love with the process, and the results will follow.” This powerful message, quoted from actor Bradley Whitford, applies to more than just creative pursuits or professional ambitions—it’s a mantra that…
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Help! Mom Is Concerned That Son Is Gaining The “Wrong” Kind Of Weight!
I received a great question from one of my athlete’s Moms recently and wanted to share it with you. Question: “My son told me he weighed yesterday and was at 230lbs. I’m…
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How To Train Post Season High School Football Players
If your high school football player has just spent months grinding out those football practices, meetings, bus rides, football games, and sporadic workouts it’s time to rest. I suggest taking the Holidays…
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We Were Right All Along (Guest Post by Kelly Hitchcock)
“If I have seen further than most, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.” …
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How To Eat During High School Football Season
Your goal is to out-eat and out-sleep your competition. Your alarm goes off. It’s a school day. Ugh. You’ve got to get up, take a shower, get dressed, eat, get your schoolwork,…
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Spring / Summer Schedule 2024
Spring Break has come and gone. It’s that time of year when I start getting inquiries about Strength and Performance training for high school athletes and what the schedule will look like…
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Discipline
You can’t learn discipline from reading books or watching videos. There’s certainly a place for books and inspiring videos but DESIRE to achieve something requires discipline. How bad do you want it? …
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Zero Limits Living Ep. 76 Special Guest Interview: Scott York
Dr. Joe is joined by Bestselling Author and Fitness Expert and former Mr. Texas, Mr. Denton, Austin’s Fittest Man Over 50, Scott York. Scott grew up in Austin, Texas is married, and…
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The Faster You Take Action the More Success You Are Likely to Have (Interview With Scott York)
Scott York escaped from his corporate job 20 years ago and has been helping athletes become bigger, faster, and stronger out of his garage gym ever since. His goal is to educate…
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If You Measure It, You Can Improve It (And Other Strength Training Thoughts)
If You Measure It, You Can Improve It – Peter Drucker “When you think about this quote, it should immediately become apparent how true it is. Because, if you can’t measure something,…
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1% Better Each Day
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” Alabama head football coach, Nick Saban, calls it the process. Author James Clear calls…
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Simple Exercise Routine For Little League Baseball Players
As little league baseball begins to ramp up, I’m often asked about strength training and when is the best time to start for young baseball players. My stock answer is Spring…
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The Story of Steve Reeves Garage Wall Workout – The Holy Grail of Bodybuilding
Steve Reeves is generally regarded as the greatest bodybuilder who ever lived. He was born in Montana in 1926. His father died in a farming accident when Steve was very small. Steve’s…
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When The Going Gets Tough…
If you compete at a high level, you will win at a high level. If not, you will be exposed at the highest levels. Upward and onward.
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Take A Peek At This High School Athlete’s Strength And Performance Results!
We just finished our 2020 Summer strength and performance training at Scott York Fitness. School has started. College athletes have gone off to start their fall semester, some of the high school…
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SYCO 2 (Scott York Combine) RESULTS!
Last year Keegan won our inaugural SYCO (Scott York Combine) event. That blog post is here. Keegan dominated in the bench press, squat, 10 yd dash, 100 yd dash, and more. No…
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Toughest Leg Workout Ever With Kelly Hitchcock
I’m a glutton for punishment. I especially love training legs. No, I’m not talking about running, walking, skipping, or jumping. I’m talking about getting underneath heavy iron in the gym. Heavy enough…
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Virtual Meeting With The University Of Texas Head Strength Coach
No matter how much you know about Strength Training, you can always learn more. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to participate in a virtual Zoom meeting with The University Of Texas…
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Virtual Strength Workout #4 – Ethan and Wyatt
April 8, 2020 I’m proud of these guys! They love to workout, improve themselves mentally and physically. They are not looking for the easy way out. We are holding each other accountable…
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Stay Focused – High School Football Virtual Workout
Hours turn into days, days into weeks. At this point, we may as well realize that life has changed a lot. You are being tested. It’s important to stay focused. Stick to…
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Don’t Wait, Innovate! Virtual Strength Training During Coronavirus – April 2, 2020
I think one of the worst things that you can do in times of crisis is NOTHING. If you want to excel in life, in business, in coaching, in fitness, in strength…
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5 Off Season Training Tips For High School Football Players
Championships are won in the off-season. Whether it’s bodybuilding, diving or high school football. If you’re reading this, I assume you are a high school football player, the parent of a…
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Scott York Fitness 2020 Garage Gym Tour
Subscribe for more at http:///www.youtube.com/user/scottyorkfitness It’s been 7 years since I last did a video of my garage gym. What’s lasted the test of time? What have I added? Who has been…
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Strength And Performance In High School Athletics
I saw a news story recently about a high school football player in Louisiana who was breaking all kinds of school records in football. He’s a 5’6″ 198lb running back named Joshua…
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Offseason Strength and Conditioning For High School Athletes
Here’s a snapshot of one of my offseason workouts with a couple of high school athletes. In this video, we have a 17 yr old football player and a 15 yr old…
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Leg Training With High School Football Players
Variety is the spice of life. And so it is with strength training for high school football players. Once basic strength has been achieved – push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and presses, I start…
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Take The Time To Train Your Mind
Paraphrasing key points… There’s 24 hours a day where you’re alone in your brain. If you can’t control your own brain, it’s going to be tough. Keep going until you figure it…
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Use Bodybuilding To Become A Better Athlete
I’m a big believer in building a strong, balanced body for my athletes. Athletes who want to be strong, balanced and stay injury-free should treat all muscle groups equally and train…
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Scott York Fitness Combine (SYCO)
I’ve been wanting to put on an athletic event for a long time. When we moved out to this area around 12 years ago, I fell in love with the hills and…
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Summer Schedule 2019
Takeaways include: – Looking to do an 8:30am-10am, 10am-11: 30am and a late afternoon time slot during the week and a 9:00am and maybe a 4:00pm on Saturdays. Closed on Fri/Sun…
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You And I Are Fruit Trees Along With Evander Holyfield. What Happens Next Is Up To You.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Meaning: a child usually has a similar character or similar qualities to his or her parents. Kids are influenced by those who they spend…
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