STRENGTH MATTERS #1

First and foremost, thank you for being here and taking the time to read this newsletter.

I write these reflections with the intention of sharing knowledge, inspiration, perspective, and purpose. My hope is to offer a deeper understanding into the “why” behind the Inner Force Method — the kind of strength we strive to build from within, a strength that eventually permeates every aspect of our lives.

Strength is not only built through muscles or movement. It is built through awareness, through discipline, through resilience, and through the relationship we create with ourselves. Through this newsletter, I hope to share pieces of that journey with you.

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The Connection With Our Bodies

The body does not always explain itself through logic or arguments. It does not always give reasons the mind can immediately organize, but the body knows.

It knows what feels good.

It knows what feels wrong.

It knows what gentle energy feels like.

It knows the difference between being managed and being welcomed, between being tolerated and being truly received.

The body remembers information the mind sometimes cannot explain.

You may feel softness in your chest in the presence of kindness, or tension from the echo of an old threat. Both experiences are real inside of us, and both deserve our attention.

The body has been honest with us all along, and it deserves honesty and attention in return.

The body stores energy in every corner of itself. Good experiences, difficult experiences, moments of fear, love, stress, achievement — the body translates them and keeps them where it believes they may help us navigate life.

Have you ever felt anxiety in your stomach?

Have you ever felt relief or love radiate through your chest?

Have you ever experienced the rush of adrenaline after accomplishing something meaningful?

The body understands life through these sensations and experiences. That is why working with our body is such an incredible process.

When we train, we strengthen not only muscles, but also connection and understanding. We work with these pathways directly.

Sometimes fear appears when we approach a lift that feels impossible. Perhaps that fear comes from previous experiences, from doubt, or from old beliefs about what is dangerous or beyond our capabilities.

But through practice, patience, and respect, the body begins to understand.

As we develop skill, control, and awareness, the body gradually eases and allows us to move forward. Confidence begins to grow. Healing begins to take place.

We restore capability.

We restore trust.

We restore confidence.

And eventually, what once seemed impossible becomes achievable.

Practice builds confidence. Confidence strengthens the connection between mind and body. And that connection changes the way we move through life.

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Inspiration of the Week

Recently, I read about a chef who had been battling diabetes for many years.

About two years ago, he tore a muscle in his left leg, which eventually led to a severe infection. He spent weeks in the hospital wondering whether he would survive. After three surgeries, he miraculously walked out alive.

That experience became a reawakening.

He began strength training — something he had always told himself he needed to do. He started eating better, creating healthier recipes, and spending more meaningful time with his family.

Since then, he has lost over 20 pounds, improved his blood sugar, and reignited his drive for life.

One quote from him stood out deeply to me:

“In my culture, we believe we must embrace death. How your children tell your story is how you live in eternity.”

That is powerful.

It makes us reflect on how we are living today.

What can you do today to inspire the people you love?

What progress can you create that you can truly be proud of?

What story are you building through your actions?

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Creatine — My Personal Take

The first time I was introduced to creatine was many years ago when I was younger and playing American football.

At the time, it felt like something mysterious — a supplement everyone talked about because it promised strength, speed, and performance.

But back then, creatine was often misunderstood. Many people viewed it negatively. There was fear around it because there was very little public understanding about what it actually did or how it worked.

Over time, however, research continued to grow, and creatine became one of the most studied supplements in sports performance and health.

Today, creatine is widely recognized for its ability to support strength, power output, recovery, and muscle performance. Some research even suggests benefits for cognitive function and healthy aging.

My personal belief is this: supplements should never replace discipline, nutrition, sleep, movement, or consistency. Those are always the foundation.

But when the fundamentals are in place, creatine can be a useful tool to support performance and recovery.

Like training itself, the key is understanding how to use tools responsibly and intentionally — not searching for shortcuts, but supporting long-term growth.

What Is Happening in ABCoaching?

One of the goals of this newsletter is to provide a deeper understanding of what we are doing in training… and more importantly, why we are doing it.

This last month of training was centered around building integrated strength, movement quality, and kettlebell mastery.

The sessions consistently combined mobility work, explosive power, conditioning, and technical skill development, with a strong emphasis on kettlebell swings, cleans, presses, and unilateral movements.

A major focus throughout the month was refining movement patterns before increasing intensity. This meant improving hip hinging, shoulder mobility, rotational control, and full-body coordination before demanding more output from the body.

As the weeks progressed, the training evolved into more athletic and demanding combinations that challenged both strength and precision under fatigue.

Beyond physical progress, this month reinforced the philosophy of training the body as one connected system rather than isolating muscles individually.

Heavy swing ladders, carries, goblet squats, rows, core work, and conditioning circuits helped improve work capacity, stability, and resilience while supporting my broader goal of developing real strength and bodyweight control.

Throughout the process, we stayed attentive to movement quality, making adjustments where needed and prioritizing long-term development over simply chasing numbers or volume.

Till next week…