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Hosted by Jason Ackerman, Best Hour of Their Day is a show dedicated to helping the CrossFit community. We cover all aspects of fitness including coaching, training, competing, starting and growing a business, and everything in between. Regular guests include world-class athletes, some of the best c…

Jason Ackerman


    • Aug 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 893 EPISODES

    4.9 from 304 ratings Listeners of Best Hour of Their Day that love the show mention: fern, ackerman, box owner, crossfit coach, best crossfit podcast, great for coaches, quality assurance, affiliate owners, become a better coach, coaches and athletes, podcast for crossfit, l2, crossfit world, cf, best hour, new coach, crossfitter, better athlete, coaching podcast, gym owner.


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    The Best Hour of Their Day podcast is an invaluable resource for gym owners and coaches in the CrossFit community. The hosts, Jason Ackerman and Jason Fern, provide a wealth of information and insight on a variety of topics related to fitness training and running a successful gym business. This podcast has personally helped me grow as a coach more than any other resource I've come across.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the banter between Ackerman and Fern. Their playful back-and-forth adds a fun and entertaining element to each episode. Moreover, their advice is consistently spot on. They offer practical tips and strategies that can be immediately implemented to improve coaching techniques and enhance the overall experience for members.

    While there are numerous positive aspects to this podcast, one potential downside is the frequent use of curse words. Some listeners may find this excessive or off-putting, especially if they prefer more family-friendly content. However, it's worth noting that Ackerman acknowledges this criticism and has expressed a willingness to reduce the amount of profanity in future episodes.

    In conclusion, The Best Hour of Their Day podcast is an exceptional resource for gym owners and coaches in the CrossFit community. It offers valuable insights, actionable advice, and entertaining discussions that keep listeners engaged. Despite some minor drawbacks like occasional strong language, the overall quality of the content makes this podcast well worth listening to for anyone looking to improve their coaching skills or run a more successful gym business.



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    Latest episodes from Best Hour of Their Day

    Struggling to Grow? Your Retention Is the Problem.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 30:58


    Many gym owners don't know how to calculate member retention or implement effective retention strategies. Fern 7 Jay break down why retention is the key to predictable growth for your gym. You'll learn exactly how to calculate your monthly lead need based on your churn rate so you can grow with clarity and confidence.---

    There Are 5 Ways to Grow Your Gym… Most Owners Only Use 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 19:32


    Jason Fernandez helps CrossFit 770 owner Jason Devore create a clear plan to raise prices and grow monthly revenue without sacrificing member relationships. They break down the math, debunk pricing fears, and reveal five key levers every Affiliate Owner can use to increase revenue and build a sustainable gym.--

    What's the stimulus? Here's how you find it for CrossFit workouts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 63:26


    How long should a workout take? How many reps should you get? When should you scale or push for RX?We're going to teach you how to look at any workout, determine the stimulus, and figure out when to scale athletes.--

    Stop Adding More Programs to Your Gym Do This Instead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 45:58


    CLICK HERE to watch Fern's Games presentation, where he covers the Ansoff Matrix and the $100K loss he learn from it.

    The Gym Owner's Guide to Selling Merch Without the Headache

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 25:19


    How to Program CrossFit Workouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 62:38


    How do you write a CrossFit workout? How do you program a week, month, or year of workouts?Whether you're doing your own programming or following someone else's, this episode is for you.We're going to teach you what every program should have and how to cater it to your athletes and facility.--

    Still Coaching Too Much? Buy Back Time by Building Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 20:00


    Want to Raise Rates Without Losing Members? Do THIS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 46:30


    What is CrossFit's Definition of Fitness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 62:58


    In CrossFit, we're trying to get people fit, but what does that actually mean? We're revisiting CrossFit's definition of fitness why you need to know it to better coach your athletes.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development!--

    Most Gyms Get This WRONG When Training New Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 28:15


    Most Gyms Get This WRONG When Training New Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 27:08


    How to Write Progressions for Gymnastics Movements in Your CrossFit Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 61:59


    You can teach the snatch, but can you teach someone how to handstand walk? In this episode, we're diving into how to teach high-skill gymnastics to everyone from Games athletes to Grandma.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9 AM EST for LIVE Coach Development!--

    Barbell Progressions Beyond the 9 Foundational Movements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 62:10


    Knowing CrossFit's progressions and the Burgener Warm Up isn't enough. In this episode, we're covering how to build progressions for ANY barbell movement.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development!--

    The Ideal CrossFit Class Experience: What Every Coach Should Aim For (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 65:45


    In Part 2, we continue to lay out what the Ideal CrossFit Class Experience looks like. We continue the conversation through coaching the workout and cooldown.If you missed Part 1, check it out HERE. Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development!--

    CrossFit Gym Owner Hot Seat - How to Raise Rates Without Losing Members

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 29:45


    The Ideal CrossFit Class Experience: What Every Coach Should Aim For (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 64:23


    Are you delivering the class experience your members deserve? In Part 1, we break down what Coaches should be striving for with the Whiteboard Brief and Warm Up.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development!--

    7 CrossFit Gyms. One Owner. Here's How He Does It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 38:39


    World-Class Cool-Downs: The Secret to Better Recovery and Retention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 59:08


    The Cool-Down isn't optional — it's a vital part of the coaching experience. In this episode, we'll break down how CrossFit Coaches can use those final minutes of class to improve recovery, build connection, and boost retention.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development!--

    Nutrition, Personal Training, Childcare - What Should CrossFit Gyms Cut or Keep?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 23:50


    What should your CrossFit gym really be offering? In this live 1-on-1 sit down, we help Bob—an actual Affiliate Owner—break down whether programs like nutrition coaching, personal training, and childcare are worth keeping or cutting.If you're struggling with too many services, unclear ROI, or just trying to simplify your gym, this conversation will give you a framework to make smart decisions.

    How to Balance Group Management and Individualized Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 62:41


    Learn how to run a smooth, high-energy CrossFit class while still giving every athlete the individual coaching they need. In this episode, we'll break down how to balance group management with personalized impact—so no one gets overlooked.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development--

    The 4 A's of Feedback Every CrossFit Affiliate Owner Needs to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 24:21


    In part 5 of our leadership series with Saša Mirković, we unpack why feedback is a non-negotiable for elite teams and how to create a culture where it's welcomed. Learn how to implement 360 feedback, apply the 4 A's, and build trust that transforms your CrossFit Affiliate.--

    Fix Your Gym Culture Without Firing Your Team

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 37:37


    In part 4 of our leadership series with Sasha Mirkovich, we dive into how CrossFit gym owners can fix a broken team culture—even if they've let it slide for years. Learn the three shortcuts to rebuilding trust, creating alignment, and leading with purpose.--

    The 5 Levels of Leadership for CrossFit Gym Owners

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 54:03


    In part 3 of our leadership series with Sasha Mirkovich, we break down the 5 Levels of Leadership every CrossFit Affiliate Owner needs to understand to build a strong, aligned team. If you want to scale your impact and create a gym culture that lasts, it starts with developing leaders—not just Coaches.---

    The Cringeworthy Mistakes That Made Ackerman A Better Affiliate Owners

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 31:09


    In part 2 of our leadership series with Sasha Mirkovich, Jason Ackerman rewinds to the early days of Albany CrossFit—sharing the real mistakes, messy growth, and unexpected lessons that shaped a stronger culture. If you're an Affiliate Owner learning as you go, this episode is packed with hard-earned insights and the power of empathy in leadership.--

    Running a CrossFit Gym with Your Spouse (Without Killing Each Other)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 40:02


    In part one of this 5-part leadership series, Sasha and Laura Mirovich share what it's really like to run a business with your spouse—and how they've stayed aligned for over 30 years. From building trust to scheduling “coffee time,” this episode is packed with tactical insights for CrossFit gym owners navigating partnership, parenting, and leadership.--

    Inside Chuck Carswell's Playbook for CrossFit Seminar Success

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 57:37


    The Exact Cues We Use to Coach CrossFit Athletes Every Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 60:52


    Todd and Kristin break down the exact cues they actually use when coaching a real CrossFit class. From verbal to visual to tactile, they'll share what works, why it works, and how to choose the right cue for the fault in front of you—so you can coach with more confidence and impact.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development!--

    Solving This CrossFit Gym Owner's Biggest Pain Point

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 29:24


    Jason Fernandez does a live coaching session with a CrossFit Gym Owner. Watch and learn as he solves the biggest pain point with an affiliate owner in real time. ---

    The 3 Cueing Styles Every CrossFit Coach Needs | Denise Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 61:12


    786. Should You Run a Competition at Your CrossFit Gym?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 56:32


    785. Three Pillars Method for Nutrition w/ EC Synkowski

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 36:10


    The 2-1-2 Method: How to Coach Every CrossFit Athlete in Class

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 64:39


    784. Bringing Doctors and CrossFit Coaches Together | Global Health Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 45:41


    783. If You're Ignoring Data & AI, Your Gym Is Falling Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 51:08


    How to Train Your Coaching Eye to See More Faults

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 62:38


    782. How to Start A Masters Program at Your CrossFit Gym

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 60:44


    781. The Simple Marketing Strategy for Growing Your CrossFit Gym

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 57:20


    BTK 038. What CrossFit Got Right (And What It Missed) | John Welbourn - Power Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 98:23


    Sharpen Your Coaching Eye: The Power of Set-Up and Finish Positions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 61:18


    How to Create a Coaching Staff That Grows Your CrossFit Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 84:16


    BTK. 037 What It Really Takes to Become a Professional CrossFit Coach | Denise Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 85:11


    Are You a Living Demo of the Standard You Set in the Gym? | Katie Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 58:24


    The #1 Growth Strategy for CrossFit Gyms (Hint: It's Not More Leads)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 53:10


    BTK 036. The Best CrossFit Coaches You've Never Met | Ryan Wheeler & Tony Oxley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 29:18


    How to Build Community and Connect with Every CrossFit Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 62:31


    779. The Best Sales Training CrossFit Gym Owners Never Got (Until Now)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 69:01


    BTK 035. Teaching | Criteria of Effective Coaching | Kristin Bowen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 31:55


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