The Adira Podcast - Every 3/4 weeks Nick and Ethan talk about Adira, CrossFit and generally chat about fitness. Hosted by Neil. We have the occasional guest join us also. Enjoy and if you have any questions or would like a subject covered in future pods please get in contact. Adira is a CrossFit Affiliate located near Attleborough in Norfolk, UK
Neil talks to coach Nick about how his training has changed since becoming a Dad, how he manages his work/life balance and keeps motivated. As always let us know if you have any subjects you would like us to cover for future episodes or any guests you would like to hear from. Also make sure you subscribe to keep up to date when the latest episode gets released. Neil, Nick & Ethan
Neil and Ethan have an off the cuff chat about their recent CrossFit Open experiences. We also talk about some upcoming events at Adira.
The last of the Open workouts, this episode I have a chat with Adira members Jonny Paim, Lou Taylor, Claire Blyth and Ed English before and after they take on the challenge of the final CrossFit open 24.3. Thanks for listening and if you have any suggestions for the next podcast please get in touch.
This episode I have a chat with Adira members Lucy Hempsall and Jamie Rush before and after they take on the challenge of the CrossFit open 24.2. I also grabbed a chat after with Leanne Whitman after she blitzed 24.2
This episode I have a quick informal chat with Adira members Fliss Hall and Stephen Cole before they take on the challenge of the CrossFit open 24.1. Then after they finished the workout and how they feel it went. I also have a chat with coach James Clarke after he gave 24.1 a go. Sorry about the sound levels between each section, like 24.1 I'll try harder next time.
Nick and Neil are joined this week by another special guest Aaron Manio aka AJ. Aaron is a registered associate nutritionist and Dietetics student at the UEA, as well as an awesome weightlifter with the UEA and all round nice guy. We talk about personal records during all forms of training both in Weightlifting and CrossFit.
Ethan and Neil are joined for this episode by ex-semi professional football turned average CrossFit superstar Alex Mcintosh. We talk about getting back into the box after Christmas. We learn three things we didn't know about Alex, as well as how he got into CrossFit. Ethan also tells us what is planned for the year ahead with regards to events and competitions for 2024 at Adira Enjoy and if you have anything you would like us to cover in future episodes please get in contact.
Recorded separately with Ethan and Rae going first and Nick and James in the second half. - Worst Present - Best Present - Favourite Christmas Movie - Favourite Christmas Song MERRY CHRISTMAS From us all at the Adira Podcast. More excited things planned for 2024.
Ethan and Neil are joined by Adira Coach Rae for the latest episode of the Adira Podcast. We talk about the power of self talk and acquiring skills in CrossFit. How we get to train, not have to train. (It's quite a relaxed podcast honest!)
We talk off the cuff about keeping up Momentum in training, we also get to know more about Coach James Clarke and 3 things we didn't know about him. The defibrillator is getting closer to its target. There is also a mention about the upcoming Adira 2023 Christmas Party.
Ethan and I talk about the Winter training lull and how to start 2024 on a high. We challenge you to come to a minimum three sessions a week right up to the new year - that's only 21 (which is Neil's lucky number) so get in the box and work hard. Don't fall into the Winter Training trap. Neil has some facts about defibrillators after a well supported and successful Sports day, which raised money towards getting one fitted outside the box. ADIRA's CHRISTMAS PARTY is on 2nd December so get your tickets.
Neil & Nick are joined by coach Rae Goodacre. We chat and share our thoughts and experiences with Social Media, both good and bad. We also learn a bit more about Rae and find out three things we didn't know about her.
Ethan and Neil talk about getting the most from your time at the box and getting the best out of yourself whilst training. Motivation and how to keep positive, as well as tips to help accomplish your goals. Cooling down after a workout. We also hear about the new merchandise which is looking to be the best yet (the quality of the new merch is something else!!!). Also more about the upcoming sports day and how we want every member to get involved. Enjoy
On the back of Neil's first weightlifting session in months, Nick talks about the Adira Weightlifting Club. Novembers upcoming in-house competition and sport in general, with a brief chat about the recent Women's World Cup. Also three things we didn't know about Adira member Gemma Thrower.
Ethan, Nick and I talk about the recent Adira weekend of competitions, New coaches at the box (Rae & James). Facebook questions, training with an injury, training whilst on holiday (FOMO) and I cobble together a gripping CrossFit game for Nick v Ethan. New opening sequence kindly created by Angie Sharpe.
This episode Nick and I are joined by Adira member Tracey Drake. We get to know Tracey (not too much though). We talk about the importance of setting goals. Nick encourages us ALL to check in with a coach to set these goals. Why strength training should always remain a constant and priority. We also chat about aesthetics. Sorry this podcast is not as clear as we would wish, but it was lashing it down at the gym when we recorded this episode.
Ethan & Neil talk about the new Hybrid classes, the upcoming charity day in July and the masters competition. Plus I have added a listeners question. We would love some feedback and something to talk about in future episodes.
Nick and I talk about the recent feedback received from members, new things to look out for in the box, how Nick got on in his recent weightlifting competition. Also Lou & Hon have an important burning question.
Ethan and Neil for todays episode is all about…..yep you guessed being consistent. We also share some stats with you from the previous 9 episodes with regards to our total listens and where they come from (I do realise that I said one country wasn't featured, then I they suddenly appeared). There is also our first ever Podcast competition for some lucky listeners, so stay tuned until the end. Please subscribe to our podcast to be notified when the next episode drops
Nick and Neil have a talk about what to do leading up to a comp. Training routines and life outside the gym.
Neil and Ethan talk about our experiences with the Open 2023, Goal setting and the up coming Adira competition. Also what is that haircut all about???
We have all the coaches in for this podcast. We talk about the CrossFit open and why you should get involved; our collective experiences from previous years and what to expect from the Open at Adira. We find out about Shannon's coaching career and not three but four things we didn't know about her. Also Ethan talks about the programming leading up to the Open. If you have any questions or things you would like us to cover in future episodes please let us know.
Nick, Ethan and I talk about the importance of warming up properly (especially as it so bloody cold), getting active over Christmas but also enjoying yourself guilt free. The opening hours. What's happening to the open/weight lifting area and a general chat.
Just Nick and Neil talking about the upcoming Winter 2022 Throwdown, who's it for and why you should get involved? The new open area and rig. What to look out for in the future at Adira. We talk briefly about the Christmas party on the 10th December at Wymondham Rugby Club. Plus Christmas has come early for the podcast as we have a new flashy microphone
We talk about the exciting new training block coming up and how unprepared Ethan actually is when it comes to the podcast. We fire a few questions to Rochelle and find out about her favourite film, music and why she hates burp…….ees so much. What's our favourite workout tunes???¿¿¿ also exclusive information to members about some new equipment coming to the box soon.
The difficult 2nd podcast. This one is about workouts, RX or scaled and the purpose of scaling. Also a question from a listener “what drives Nick & Ethan”. Also some sneaky bits about the upcoming competition/throwdown on July 30th. Please let any of us know if you have any questions or subjects that you would like us to cover for future pods. Thanks for listening
Our first ever podcast - a bit about Nick and Ethan. What CrossFit Adira is all about, how it started and how your favourite box could of been know as something else. Please let any of us know if you have any questions or subjects that you would like us to cover for future pods. Thanks for listening