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The Fit As Buck podcast aims to bring a real world approach to fitness.‬ ‪Drop the jargon, quick fixes, and shortcuts. Hard training, good eating, and finding life balance. ‬

Greg Buck


    • Mar 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 50 EPISODES


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    April Programming Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 23:55


    Coach Greg talks wrapping The Open, future goals meetings, and what to expect in class or on your own going into April 2022.

    Dissecting the 2022 CrossFit Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 29:13


    Coach Greg sits down and shares his thoughts on the 2022 CrossFit Open.Has CrossFit strayed from their own methodology?Will we continue to see these trends into this "new era" of The Open?Tune in and find out.

    Open 22.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 18:17


    Coach Greg breaks down Open Workout #3!It's going to be a fun one! Let's hit it hard and finish strong!

    CrossFit Open 22.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 11:33


    Coach Greg breaks down 22.2 with some tips / strategies.This one is going to hurt.

    Open 22.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 20:23


    Coach Greg's talks about this weeks Open WOD and our FNL plans.If you have any more questions reach out to him directly!

    The Open @ ARIOCH

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 28:53


    Coach Greg goes over the ins and outs of THE OPEN and how we run in here at CrossFit Arioch.He gets a little jazzed this time of year - so be warned! At the end of the day The Open is OUR event, let's strap in and have some fun!Mark those FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS dates! 2/253/43/11

    Super Bowl Eats and Nutrition Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 24:53


    Coach Greg unpacks his go to foods and strategies to not overeat and feel like a total POS after your Super Bowl Sunday.@BuckBuiltCoach on all platforms!

    February Programming Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 21:07


    Let's take a look at the class programming at CrossFit Arioch and the plan for Buck Built athletes going into February.THE OPEN IS HERE. Mark your calendar and get those reps in!

    The CrossFit Open 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 35:08


    In this episode Coach Greg dives into some CrossFit Open history, thing to expect during The Open, and movements to watch for!At the end of the day whether you're looking to push your limit and compete or just come out and have a good time we are looking forward to having you at FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! Mark you calendars:February 25thMarch 4thMarch 11th

    Guest Appearance on The Baby Making Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 52:53


    In this episode, Coach Greg does a guest appearance on The Baby Making Podcast. We talk about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making adjustments to your plan for fitness and nutrition.

    January Programming Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 26:21


    In this episode Coach Greg dives into both the programming focus for CrossFit Arioch's classes the coming month as well as what's in store for Buck Built individual athletes. Strength cycles, overhead squats and more!

    CrossFit (Eric Roza) Fires THE Dave Castro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 21:14


    Hot takes served daily.Welcome to the BuckBuilt Podcast relaunch, previously The Fit As Buck Podcast.While this wasn't the first episode I had planned on releasing maybe it is fitting. The man behind the CrossFit Games for the last 15 years has been fired...  Here are my thoughts.Hate him or love him - he will be missed.

    Murph Weekend Catch Up aka the Where Are They Now Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 52:06


    This week coach Greg and Colin catch up with coach Stef, Jess, Kate, and Nicole to see how they have been keeping active and on top of maintaining their fitness goals.

    SISU - The Mikko Salo documentary commentary episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 66:21


    What is up Buck Herd?! This week Greg, Colin, and Sampson sit down and provide commentary over the film SISU - The Mikko Salo documentary! This movie can be found on YouTube and feel free to line up with the episode to watch along with the Fit as Buck crew! Get ready for insight, laughs, and get some motivation to stay fit and active during these times!

    Fit as Buck reviews Fittest in Dubai

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 60:25


    We are back and ready to entertain the herd the best way we can: audio commentary for Fittest in Dubai! Feel free to watch the movie along with us once Greg says start and enjoy the hillarity only Greg, Colin, and Sampson can bring ya!

    The Covid Sessions week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 21:25


    Can't stop, ,won't stop giving you the content you want each and every week! Coach Greg picks up the ball and rushes into our hearts with updating the community on the Covid-19 and situation here in Illinois. Stay tuned in the following weeks for special episodes and content to help get you through this tough time.

    Ep 33- Recovery for Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 22:34


    What is just as important as smashing PRs and chasing gains? Its what you do afterwards: recovery. This week the coaches dive in to recovery and explore different avenues to help your body recover after that grueling WOD. Covering therapies, stretching, and also keeping your budget in mind as well. Like, listen, share, rate, and help grow the herd!

    Ep 32 - Does a Body Good (supplements)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 27:11


    This week find out the good stuff to put in your belly to help you grow up big and strong! Greg and Colin cover supplements from basics to more advanced and what will help you recover and stay on track to smash those PRs!

    Ep 31 - Dubai CrossFit Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 22:31


    Join the coaches this week as they review and discuss the Dubai CrossFit Championship! Hear Colin and Greg give their insights and thoughts on what could be coming for the next Championship, what it could include, the payouts, the pyro, and how the workouts could pan out.

    Ep 30 - March Programming Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 13:31


    Hey everyone and welcome back to Buckest Podcast on the net! This week, Coach Greg flies solo and goes into depths on what is coming up for the month of March programming wise. Download, like, comment, subscribe, and share the love!

    Ep 29 - The New Auxiliary Gym

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 20:08


    Join the coaches this week as the discuss the new auxiliary gym at CrossFit Arioch. What is inside it, how can you get access to it, and hows the lighting for those important post WOD selfies (PS it is magnificent). Before you ask, yes it still needs an official name so please find us on social media and tell us what you think the new gym should be called!

    Ep 28 - Founder and CEO of Xplore Nutrition Sam Karoll

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 32:39


    Sam drops by this week to have a in-depth chat with Greg about health and fitness.

    Ep 27 - Super Bowl Bods, Super Dedication

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 20:51


    Now that the dust has settled over the controversy of the decade, the Coaches this week brush off the Shakira/J Lo debate and bring some facts to the table, Listen as we bring up extreme results require extreme dedication, the practiced skills of will power and self control, and most importantly, being rich helps but by no means is it a underlying factor of fitness goals. ,

    Ep 26 - Lawyer Up with the NSCA Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 25:05


    Que the law TV show intro music, and listen as the coaches dive head first into the NSCA case. The ins, the outs, the collusion, the conspiracy, Just like Colin's back squat, this episode will be highly debated.

    Ep 25 - Reconstructing Old Man Sampson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 0:30


    This week Greg welcomes in producer and Buck Built athlete Andrew Sampson! Listen in as they go over his recent shoulder surgery, diet, listening to your body (and your coach hint hint), dealing with being put on the shelf for some much needed recovery, and how to start the slow path to coming back from an injury.

    Ep 24 - TGIF (The Grind Includes Friday)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 0:30


    This week the coaches challenge you to ditch the mentality of never miss a Monday, and instead roll out the never miss a Friday. Greg and Colin dive into why Friday is the far more important day of the week to make sure you are in the gym clanging and banging and throw out some date to help show the way. Spread the word, share the love, join the herd, thank you Fit as Buck Fam!

    Ep 23 - Programming for 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 0:30


    Coach Greg sits down and dives into the details of programming for the 2020 year. Giving you an inside look at the insanity and brilliance it takes to program a CrossFit gyms workouts and schedule.

    Ep 22 - New Coach Jessie Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 28:59


    Coach Greg welcomes to the podcast Jessie Smith! Hear them go over becoming a new coach and also the new Lazy Macros Challenge about to start at the gym! Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 21 - Community and Welcoming Newbies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 15:10


    Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Xmas 2019 bonus episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 35:39


    Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 20 - 2020 Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 29:49


    Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 19 - Make Yourself a Priority with Coach Stefanie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 29:00


    Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 18 - Holiday Hangovers AKA All the Stuffing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 12:20


    Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 17 - Transformation Journey with Coach Kate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 33:38


    Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 16 - Essential Life Balance with Nicole Negrete

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 30:55


    Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Legit, in the next month, before end of year, this year, 2019 Follow the team on social media! Special Guest: Nicole Negrete @Inromack Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 15 - Dr. of nutrients Frank Bodnar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 30:14


    Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Special Guest: @DrFrankBodnar and @TheNutrientFix Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 14 - 20.4 Review: Muscle Up Over the Finish

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 38:11


    Well boys and girls, the Open is coming to a close and what better way than with a 20 minute WOD of ring muscle ups, rowing, and wall balls! Join the Coaches this week as they go over the final WOD, strategize, mentally prepare, and break down the best plan of attack. Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler  

    Ep 13 - 20.4 is Pew Pew Pew

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 45:55


    They'reeeeeeeeeeee hereeeeeeeeeeeee, pistols in the Open that is! Join Greg and Colin as they go over strategy and tips on getting the best score you can get this week. Be amazed by Colin's human wiki like abilites on CrossFit knowldege and statistics, take in the tips on cycled reps, maximizing reps, and how to attack this WOD smartly. Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 12 - 20.3 Measure Twice, Kip Once

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 26:14


    Greg and Colin go over 20.3 which is this years repeat workout of 18.4! Download and dial in as they go over their advice and tips on attacking this 9 minute WOD and how to go about this one safely and avoiding injury. Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 11 - 20.2 behoves you

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 20:49


    This week the coaches review Open Workout 20.2. From it being a shit load of reps, keeping it small set focused, try to go unbroken, and reviewing the weekly skill progressions we have noticed so far. "Be deliberate on your transitions" and "if you get flustered, you will get fucked in this one".  Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 10 - Happy 10th and Welcome to the Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 17:16


    Woo woo it's Open season baby! 20.1 just dropped and the coaches are here with the run down and the insight to help you through. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast, pick a plan and stick to it, and just be smart.  Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 9 - Stimulus and You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 27:23


    This week, Greg and Colin go passionate and hard on preserving the stimulus and the importance of it. From new comers, to vets, to anyone who enjoys CrossFit, this is a MUST listen episode. Shoot any questions or feedback to us any time!  Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! (Right now 150+!) Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 8 - Barbell Club Coach Aaron Similton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 35:19


    The coaches welcome Arioch Barbell coach Aaron Similton to the show! Aaron is a USAW certified coach and shares his insights on: lifting rituals, mind/muscle connection, and how to lift longer and stronger. Follow him on Instagram @ aaron_of_cups and arioch_barbell. Any questions feel free to email him at ariochbarbellclub@gmail.com. Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 7 - CrossFit Arioch Open Prep Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 25:27


    Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @crossfitarioch @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Training for Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 32:04


    Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @oldman_sampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 5 You're Invited to the Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 28:25


    Remember for every star rating the coaches will do a burpee with video proof coming soon! Follow the team on social media! Instagram: @Fitasbuckpodcast @buckbuiltcoach @cboesch6 @oldmansampson Facebook: Crossfit Arioch and Buck Built Training Cast: Greg Buck and Colin Boesch Producer: Andrew Sampson Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler

    Ep 4 Point Buck Range pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 29:35


    Catch the coaches on their second part of their Q&A segment. Greg and Colin will go over tips for working a desk job, being hurt vs being injured, and the ever famous deload/reload. Follow us on Itunes, subscribe, and give us a 5 star rating, and for every star the coaches will do a burpee as a thank you to the fans! Music provided by Nehemiah Heckler. "Way Up" also availble on Itunes for purchase. Please follow him on YouTube @ Nehemiah Heckler Music. 

    Ep 3 Don't Do Sh*t Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 31:54


    Listen in this week as the Coaches discuss finding the balance between CrossFit and running. They will also touch on one of the most important aspects of fitness: recovery.  

    Ep 2 Point Buck Range

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 36:37


    Fit As Buck;s first Q and A episode! Pull up a chair and listen to the boys discuss topcs such as recovery, shoes, and sleep. Itunes coming soon for future episodes and backlog. Please follow us on Instagram (FitAsBuckPodcast) and Twitter (FitAsBuck)  Intro and outro song "Way Up" provided by Nehemiah Heckler. Follow him on YouTube, Instagram (nehemiah.heckler), and Twitter (nehemiah.heckler). 

    Ep 1 Hook, Line, and Sinker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 24:18


    The Fit As Buck podcast aims to wade through the BS in fitness and bring a real world approach to the average person looking to get fit. Cut through the jargo, quick fixes, and shortcuts. Let's talk training hard, eating well, and finding a good life balance. Welcome to the herd. 

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