The Art of Coaching

Listener Questions answered: 1. What does the programming look like for Block 6? 2. How do you express high power output? 3. Movement compensation & what it means Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions & Banter 00:02:50 - Upcoming Events (Nutrition Workshop, Marc Z Farewell) + Flying Cars (What?!) 00:08:45 - What does the programming look like for Block 6? 00:33:40 - How do you express high power output? 00:49:00 - Movement compensation & what it means

Listener Questions: 1. Why do my wrists hurt when I front squat? 2. How quickly can a person lose muscle? 3. Why does 70% of my 1RM feel way harder than 100% of my 1RM? 4. What is the difference between absolute strength & muscular endurance? Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introduction & Banter 00:03:05 - Upcoming Events (StrongFit Clinic, Nutrition Clinic) 00:05:55 - Listener Question Overview 00:07:20 - Why do my wrists hurt when I front squat? 00:17:30 - How quickly can a person lose muscle? 00:38:45 - Why does 70% of my 1RM feel way harder than 100% of my 1RM? 00:46:20 - What is the difference between absolute strength & muscular endurance?

Listener Questions: 1. What should I focus on to recover from a tough Memorial Day workout? 2. What do you think of the 75 Hard Challenge? Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Technical Difficulty Announcement 00:01:20 - Introductions, Banter, & Workout Discussion 00:07:35 - Announcement Recaps & Upcoming Events (StrongFit Clinic) 00:18:15 - What should I focus on to recover from a tough Memorial Day workout? 00:36:45 - What do you think of the 75 Hard Challenge?

Listener Questions: 1. How much do coaches look out for signs of exhaustion? What do they look out for? 2. A quick rundown on Block 5's programming 3. Where do Overhead Squats fit into what we do? Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions, Banter, & Where We've Been 00:06:00 - Upcoming Events (Memorial Day Festivities, StrongFit Clinic) 00:12:30 - How much do coaches look out for signs of exhaustion? What do they look out for? 00:32:00 - A quick rundown on Block 5's programming 00:41:00 - Where do Overhead Squats fit into what we do?

This episode is all about the nervous system and it's relationship to exercise. We cover the CNS, sympathetic & parasympathetic nervous systems, and briefly talk about the difference between overreaching and overtraining. Chapter Markers: 00:00:38 - Technical Difficulty Warning 00:01:11 - Introductions & Banter 00:04:49 - Upcoming Events (C&J Clinic, Memorial Day Festivities) 00:06:55 - What is the CNS? What does it do? 00:10:08 - What does it do during/for exercise? 00:13:45 - How long does it take the CNS to recharge? 00:23:45 - How does CFG's programming take all of this into account? 00:41:45 - A discussion on overloading the CNS 00:46:00 - What is the difference between overreaching & overtraining? What are symptoms of each and how can you use this information? 00:56:00 - The Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

Listener Questions answered: 1. How much stronger can you expect to be after following a structured program for X amount of time? 2. How do you teach someone to express a certain physical attribute that they currently cannot? Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions & Banter 00:02:30 - Upcoming Events (C&J Clinic, Memorial Day festivities) 00:07:53 - How much stronger can you expect to be after following a structured program for X amount of time? 00:43:08 - How do you teach someone to express a certain physical attribute that they currently cannot?

Listener Questions answered: 1. What is a “normal/healthy” body fat percentage? 2. Heart rate talk: What is HRR? How does it apply to me? How does it relate to Max HR? What are heart rate zones? 3. What does the next block of training look like? Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions, Banter, & Benchmark Talks 00:09:20 - Upcoming Events (Gymnastics Clinic, C&J Clinic, Memorial Day Workout & Schedule) 00:13:50 - What is a “normal/healthy” body fat percentage? 00:41:10 - Heart rate reserve talk 01:00:45 - What does the next block of training look like?

Listener Questions: 1. Are there any goals that you would not be interested in helping someone achieve? 2. Are there any goals that you feel ill-equipped to help someone achieve? 3. Are there times when you'd recommend someone NOT workout? Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions, Banter, & Pizza 00:11:45 - Upcoming Events (Gymnastics Clinic, C&J Clinic)...and more pizza... 00:15:00 - Are there any goals that you would not be interested in helping someone achieve? 00:37:40 - Are there any goals that you feel ill-equipped to help someone achieve? 00:48:50 - Are there times when you'd recommend someone NOT workout?

Josh & Marc review the final week of the 2021 Open, the 2021 Open as a whole, and then define what Josh believes to be "the biggest challenge that people face." Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introduction, banter, & reflecting one year after the COVID shutdown 00:08:55 - Upcoming Events (Gymnastics Clinic) 00:10:05 - 21.3/.4 Review // What did you think of the 2021 Open, as a whole? 00:35:10 - Some live stream technical issues 00:36:45 - What is the biggest challenge that people face? What can they do about it?

Josh & Marc recap 21.2, predict 21.3, and then cover a slew of topics/questions that are female related! Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions & Banter 00:05:15 - Upcoming Events (Fitness & Philanthropy; Gymnastics Clinic) 00:06:40 - 21.2 Review 00:12:50 - 21.3 Predictions 00:19:10 - Female topics begin! Acknowledging the imbalance of time & support for females to prioritize exercise 00:34:05 - The differences between high level athletes of opposite genders // A discussion on women's cycles & physical activity 00:46:40 - Approaching "The Jump Rope Issue" 00:59:50 - Does protein intake matter based on if you're a man or a woman? What if you are 40+ years old?

Josh & Marc recap 21.1, predict what 21.2 might be, talk about Daylight Savings Time, and fulfill a listener request by talking about females & different aspects of health and wellness! Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions & Banter 00:03:10 - Upcoming Events (Fitness & Philanthropy; Gymnastics Clinic) + Podcast Layout 00:06:15 - 21.1 Recap & Review 00:25:37 - 21.2 Predictions 00:31:50 - Daylight Savings Time 00:37:23 - Marc's Whoop data from 21.1 00:43:20 - Toilet paper dos and don'ts 00:45:42 - A discussion on women and their physiological relationship with different aspects of health & wellness

In this episode, Josh & Marc share their predictions for Open Workout 21.1. Then they recap what CFG's second block of training was about and give an in-depth look at the HOW and WHY of Block 3! Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions & Banter 00:02:50 - Upcoming Events; The Open (Fitness & Philanthropy), Gymnastics Clinic 00:05:40 - Today's episode's layout 00:07:08 - Josh's review of his new shoes 00:14:50 - Open Workout 21.1 predictions 00:27:55 - A review of the last block of training // The HOW & WHY of Block 3 (with a sneak peek of the whole week!)

If you love talking programming, you're going to love this episode. Josh & Marc share what they've learned through our block-style programming and segue into the importance of a coach & client relationship. Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions & Banter 00:02:30 - Upcoming Events 00:06:30 - What have you learned through the last few weeks of block programming? 00:48:15 - What makes the coach & client relationship so special? How do coaches & clients create this relationship?

Can goals change? What is a coach's role when it comes to that change? What is max physical potential and how does it fit into what we do at CFG every day? Find out on episode 67 of The Art of Coaching! Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions, Banter, & Running Intervals 00:07:50 - Upcoming Events; Snatch Clinic, Fitness & Philanthropy (The Open), & Gymnastics Clinic 00:16:00 - Can goals change? What is a coach's role in that change? 00:44:00 - Max Physical Potential - What is it, how does it fit in to what we do daily?

The title says it all! Strap in and get ready for this episode where Josh & Marc drop some bombs about sustainable training, how well CFG's members have been doing it, music during exercise, and how YOU can prepare for the Open. Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions & Banter 00:04:20 - What has impressed Josh recently? 00:11:50 - Upcoming Events 00:13:05 - Does music make a difference during exercise? 00:31:40 - How do I prepare for The Open?

Listener Questions answered: 1. Why do we normalize poor behaviors? 2. Are CrossFit & HIIT the same thing? 3. What to do about ripped hands? Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions & Banter 00:05:30 - Upcoming Events 00:07:38 - Why do we normalize poor behaviors? 00:23:50 - Are CrossFit & HIIT the same thing? 00:38:25 - What to do about ripped hands?

Listener Questions answered today: 1. Is Jay an athlete? 2. How do I improve at high skill gymnastics movements? 3. Which is harder: "this" or "that"? Chapter Markers: 00:00:40 - Introductions, banter, and our new block of programming 00:05:25 - Recapping the 5k Trail Run! 00:07:51 - Upcoming Events 00:08:50 - Ambidexterity, Table Manners, and Mexican Food 00:12:10 - Is Jay an athlete? 00:40:05 - How do I improve at high skill gymnastics movements like pull-ups & toes-to-bar? 00:52:50 - What is harder, completing [this] movement or completing [that] movement?

Listener Questions answered: 1. Should exercise be used to manage stress? 2. How would you alter someone's training plan to adjust for [GOAL]? 3. Who is an athlete? Chapter Markers: 00:00:42 - Introductions & Banter 00:08:55 - Current Events 00:11:35 - Should exercise be used to manage stress? 00:33:50 - How would you alter someone's training plan to adjust for [GOAL]? 00:56:00 - A conversation about periodization // Who is an athlete?

After some funny banter, Josh & Marc explain how world-class coaches should progress clients through their programs, what they think about during their workouts, and how consistency & self-awareness play a role in exercise. Chapter Markers: 00:00:44 - Introduction & Banter 00:11:15 - Current Events 00:15:15 - How does progression work in program design? How we use "sets, rep, tempo, rest, and load" to progress clients through their program. 00:39:00 - Hook Grip Banter 00:40:40 - What are you thinking about mid-workout? 00:51:24 - A Talk About Consistency & Self-Awareness

The bulk of this episode is spent answering the question "How much sugar should I consume?" Marc & Josh also touch on diet soda, the nuances of coaching the individual in nutrition, and how movements improve other movements. Chapter Markers: 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:04:10 - Current Events 00:09:50 - Josh's story, Matthew McConaughey, and Jordan Peterson 00:17:32 - Marc's recap of his trip 00:21:20 - The Art of Coaching's “Year In Review” 00:26:10 - Listener Questions begin. How much sugar should I consume? 00:48:18 - Commentary on diet soda and coaching the individual… 01:02:55 - How do seemingly unrelated movements help influence and improve each other?

Listener Questions answered: 1. The Open - Are we doing it? 2. I have a knee injury & I'm struggling…what should I do? 3. Is novelty necessary to make exercise “fun”? Chapter Markers: 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:05:55 - Current Events 00:09:17 - The Open - Are we doing it? 00:23:10 - Josh will be coaching a class?! What?! 00:25:59 - I have a knee injury & I'm struggling…what should I do? 00:37:46 - How to figure out what your goals are; what questions to ask, who to talk to, and what to think about 00:54:15 - Is novelty necessary to make exercise “fun”?

Josh & Marc recap the year 2020 as they prepare for what's to come in 2021! As the title says, this episode covers resolutions, goals, and reflections. Chapter Markers: 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:04:48 - Current Events 00:11:05 - Resolutions & Reading 00:21:49 - A Question for Our Listeners... 00:24:00 - Josh's 2020 Reflections and 2021 Plans 00:35:45 - Marc's 2020 Reflections and 2021 Plans 00:39:13 - What has Marc noticed as we've consistently done more interval training? 00:52:28 - Where does the extreme interest and intrigue for programming come from? // Time, goals, and their relationship

In this Christmas Special episode of The Art of Coaching, Josh & Marc discuss all things Christmas; movies, music, and traditions! Tune in for this fun episode. Chapter Markers: 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:02:50 - Current Events 00:06:45 - Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? 00:11:20 - CHRISTMAS RAPID FIRE FUN! 00:20:34 - Christmas lists, eggnog, & cheese... 00:28:35 - Josh & Marc's top family friendly Christmas movies 00:35:50 - Josh & Marc's Christmas traditions 00:46:40 - Christmas lights?! If so, where? 00:55:28 - Christmas music: best & worst songs?

Tons & tons of stuff covered today, including coffee, New Years resolutions, advice for the injured, a lesson in stress, and how you progress from long, sustainable work to high intensity work. Chapter Markers: 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:05:20 - Current Events 00:08:45 - Is drinking coffee before coming in to work out a bad thing? 00:24:25 - What are your previous, and current, New Years resolutions? 00:30:15 - I'm dealing with a serious injury, what advice do you have for me? 00:41:35 - What is stress? How do you identify it? What's the difference between good & bad stress? How can you set up "roadblocks" to help manage stress? What are some health problems brought on by stress? 01:06:45 - I want to complete high intensity work. How will I ever get there if I'm always doing long, sustainable work? (Branching off of last week's discussion...)

Listener Questions answered: 1. Can we do more recovery stretching? 2. Who determines the music played in the gym? How can we request different songs? 3. What is the benefit of doing long, sustainable work? How often should you do it? 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:02:25 - Josh's COOL New T-Shirt! 00:04:45 - Current & Upcoming Events00:07:25 - Some thoughts on Nutrition Coaching... 00:18:00 - Listener Questions begin. Can we do more stretching for recovery? 00:31:34 - Who determines the music for the gym? How can we request different songs? 00:50:25 - What is the benefit of doing long, sustainable work? How much should we be doing it? 00:59:40 - Josh jumps on a grenade. You're going to want to hear this last bit of the show...

In this fun-filled episode, Josh & Marc go over all of our current/upcoming events before going over this week's listener questions: 1. How were your Thanksgivings? 2. How does temperature affect our workouts? 3. What about altitude? Chapter Markers: 00:00:55 - Introduction & Banter 00:05:50 - Current/Upcoming Events 00:11:20 - CFG's 9-Year Anniversary Talk & Stories! 00:28:50 - Listener Questions begin. How did your Thanksgivings go? 00:40:25 - Movie discussion! 00:48:45 - How does temperature affect our workouts? What is better: working out in the heat or the cold? 00:58:00 - What about altitude/elevation? 01:07:45 - New coach shirts - what do they mean? Another exciting announcement…?

Exciting discussion about Thanksgiving before answering questions: 1. Best post-Thanksgiving movement protocol? 2. Advice for those that gain weight during the holidays? 3. How do I stay on track during the holidays? 4. Best aspect of recovery? 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:02:20 - Current Events 00:06:20 - All of the places where you can find our podcast! 00:09:20 - Thanksgiving Talk - What are we thankful for? 00:13:40 - Thanksgiving Talk - What dishes can be LEFT OUT of Thanksgiving dinner?! 00:22:30 - Thanksgiving Talk - Favorite Thanksgiving food?! 00:28:15 - Listener Questions begin. What is the best thing to do the day after you've completely stuffed yourself with food? 00:30:55 - What advice do you have for those who gain weight during the holidays and are forced to lose it come January 1? 00:45:35 - What's the best way to stay on track with a fitness routine during the chaos that is the holidays? How can I stay active if access to a gym is not available? 00:52:42 - What is the most important aspect of recovery?

Listener questions answered: 1. What are your "Death Row" workouts? 2. Why do we program days with the same movements in close proximity to each other? 3. Why would we program "resistance only" days? 4. What are your home gym essentials? Chapter Markers: 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:04:00 - Upcoming Events 00:09:25 - Listener Questions begin. What is your "Death Row" workout? 00:17:55 - How do we program workouts with the same (or similar) movement patterns on a day-to-day basis? Using our programming as an example. 00:32:20 - What are the benefits of a day where all we do is lift weights? 00:48:15 - If you were to build a garage gym from scratch, what would you purchase with $500 00:55:35 - $1500? 00:58:55 - $3000? 01:03:45 - Responding to live questions & comments

Listener questions answered: 1. Why does Marc exercise? 2. How do I stay on track and not lose focus on my goals? 3. What are the hosts morning routines? Chapter Markers: 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:03:25 - Current Events - Veterans Day Talk 00:08:25 - Our Veterans Day Workout 00:10:10 - Current Events - Our Thanksgiving Week schedule // Why we cancel class 00:13:45 - Politics talk…whaaaat?! Marc's recap and biggest takeaways from the book he just read 00:24:00 - Why does Marc exercise? Goals, equating self-worth to reaching those goals, etc. 00:34:20 - How can I stay on track with & stay focused on my goals? What happens if my goals change over time? 00:52:05 - What are the hosts specific morning routines?!

Listener questions answered, with Coach Ed joining us on the final one: 1. What's the best way to prevent injury? 2. Is soreness a good thing? 3. What are some mistakes you've made as a coach? Chapter Markers: 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:04:35 - What's up with Marc's voice? 00:05:20 - Who is in our live audience today? 00:09:48 - Current events - Election talk?! 00:11:08 - Kanye Talk, Rap & Hip-Hop Discussion 00:20:15 - Back to the current events! Friendsgiving updates, tire pick-up, and NEW CFG SHIRTS!! 00:24:23 - Listener questions begin. What is the best way to prevent injury? 00:33:28 - When can one start doing “XYZ” in a high intensity workout? 00:40:30 - How your goals (and coaching) play a role in the fun, flashy movements 00:43:55 - Is soreness a good thing? 00:55:15 - What mistakes have you made as a coach? Josh's answer. 01:07:50 - Marc's answer. 01:13:35 - Coach Ed's answer!

Listener Questions/Topics discussed: 1. Adherence & evaluating the efficacy of a program 2. When should you, and who should, do max effort lifts? 3. When to rest...how sore is too sore? 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:05:45 - Event Recaps 00:10:00 - Upcoming Events 00:14:30 - New CFG apparel?! 00:16:25 - Listener Questions begin. How is adherence to a program tied to evaluating the efficacy of said program? 00:30:05 - How is adherence to a program tied to evaluating the effectiveness of said program? 00:35:15 - When is it appropriate to do max effort lifts? Who is it appropriate, and not appropriate, for? 00:49:25 - When should you rest? How sore is “too sore”? Is there a threshold for pushing soreness while still being able to make gains?

Listener questions answered: 1. What is a "good workout"? 2. Training through injury - why? 3. Are health markers useful? 4. Who should a beacon of health be? Blog post discussed: https://coachingforglory.com/injured-this-is-why-you-must-continue-to-train/ Chapter Markers: 00:00:54 - Introductions & Banter 00:02:40 - Upcoming Events 00:09:15 - Friendsgiving at Tabrez's House 00:09:55 - Sportsball Talk 00:13:50 - Listener Questions begin. What makes a workout a “good workout”? 00:14:55 - Marc's response 00:18:20 - Josh's response 00:21:45 - Challenging the listeners: tell us what YOUR “good workout” is! 00:23:40 - Why is it important to continue to train through an injury? Why not just stop working out? 00:26:15 - Pain, Acute vs. Chronic injury, and Cross-education 00:36:25 - Talking to your coach about pain & injury 00:39:15 - Heart rate variability: tracking & improving it - is it important? 00:49:45 - Realtime comparison of HRV using Whoop data 00:51:35 - The hard truth about fitness tracking watches 00:56:08 - Beacons of Health - Who are they? Who should they be?

Listener questions answered in this episode: 1. How long does it take for a movement to become muscle memory? 2. What is the reasoning behind programming similar movement patterns on back to back days? 3. If you are not feeling 100% healthy and fit, what is the best thing to do? Chapter Markers: 00:00:55 - Surprise visit from Rob Rivera (Strict Press Media)! 00:04:20 - Upcoming Events 00:09:40 - Marc got a book! 00:10:15 - How long does it take for a movement to become muscle memory? 00:12:25 - Perfect Practice Makes Permanent (pt. 1) 00:16:25 - Perfect Practice Makes Permanent (pt. 2) 00:17:25 - The role of intensity and your GOALS in movement efficiency 00:23:10 - How is movement efficiency relatable to other aspects of life? 00:29:35 - What is the reasoning behind programming similar movement patterns on back-to-back days? The necessary programming considerations. 00:42:45 - The role volume plays in back-to-back workouts...and where coaching plays a part 00:51:15 - If you are not feeling 100% healthy and fit, what is the best thing to do? 00:59:20 - Why you shouldn't get bummed out when you have some abnormal aches & pains

Josh tells us about the most recent book he's finished, "Love Your Enemies". Afterwards, Josh & Marc answer a listener question about last episode's conversation before diving into the role that genetics play in sport AND life. 00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter 00:04:00 - Events Recap 00:08:30 - Upcoming Events 00:15:00 - Where'd Josh go? What did he learn about himself? 00:24:15 - "Love Your Enemies" - Josh's most recent book finish & his takeaways 00:41:00 - Regarding client autonomy: what if an autonomous client just loves being a part of a community/group? 01:00:20 - Why Josh doesn't post on social media 01:04:15 - What role do genetics play in achieving [INSERT GOAL HERE]? Sport goals? Life goals? 01:05:50 - How your choices affect your genetic "dimmer switch"

This week's episode covers the importance and "how" behind stretching before diving into deeper topics such as the "best program" for your specific goals as well as client autonomy. 00:02:00 - Recapping Past Events 00:06:30 - Talking About the Two-Brain Summit - Our Takeaways 00:17:03 - Upcoming Events 00:20:25 - Stretching - What, when, how, and why?! 00:29:40 - How do you know what to program for each individual member 00:37:15 - Long, sustainable progress with example: 1RM Deadlift 00:41:35 - The beginnings of our client autonomy conversation 00:48:25 - Client Autonomy - Should we strive to achieve it? 00:59:45 - What if someone doesn't want to achieve autonomy in their health & wellness journey? 01:06:15 - What is BEST program for [INSERT GOAL HERE]?!

The title covers it all! Links talked about and chapter markers found below. Leaderboard blog: https://coachingforglory.com/the-wodify-leaderboard/ The Thief of Joy: https://coachingforglory.com/the-thief-of-joy/ Squashing the Stigma Behind Scaling (Podcast Episode): CFG030: Squashing the Stigma Behind Scaling Chapter Markers: 00:01:30 - Marc's Behavior Change 00:09:50 - Upcoming Events 00:11:55 - Why not let everyone join in on everything that is fun right now 00:17:40 - What is the best way to drop the last 40 lbs of my weight loss journey? 00:25:55 - Pre-Workout Drinks - Should I take one? Why or why not? 00:36:30 - "Rx" - What is it? Does it matter? 00:39:00 - Josh Lays Down The Law 00:47:05 - Training vs. Testing 00:58:30 - How does Josh manage so much change & growth at CFG? What difficulties are there? 01:06:55 - Decision making made easy through CFG's Core Values

In today's episode, Josh and Marc answered several listener questions, with the bulk of the episode being the coaches' top 3 client qualities. Josh also looked further into 2020 and revealed a few more things the team at CFG is working on.

This episode covers a variety of topics, touching on Marc & Josh's opinions on their training shoes, their opinions/guidance on intermittent fasting, and how the SEMM model can help improve your life!

Josh & Marc cover a slew of topics today from the introduction of the new CFG app, the role a coach plays in a client's life, and much more! 00:02:45 - Upcoming Events 00:07:20 - Are there any advantages to working out in the evening? What about double sessions? 00:17:30 - The CFG App! 00:20:50 - New books! What're they about? 00:25:30 - The Role of a Coach 00:34:25 - How do you get better at being a "world-class coach"? How it's applicable to our CFG Coaching Plan 00:39:30 - Marc's Whoop Coming In & His Thoughts 00:42:45 - Modifying Workouts & Movements Based on Limitations 00:54:55 - What goes into programming group class workouts? 01:02:05 - Coaching, Consistency, & Coaching Consistency 01:04:50 - Some notes about what's coming up 01:05:20 - What is Josh's number 1 complaint?

Josh Martin hops on the pod to tell us what he's been up to during the COVID-19 pandemic, how life's going, and what he's got planned for CFG! Grab some popcorn and enjoy, this is a great one! 00:03:10 - How are Josh and his family doing? 00:09:25 - What has Josh been up to? How's business? 00:17:08 - How does it feel to be back in the gym? 00:26:25 - Whoop & Behavior Change 00:36:09 - What's Josh reading? 00:48:10 - Why does Josh read so dang much? 00:52:45 - How often is Josh going to be on the show? 00:56:00 - Going forward, what will these podcasts entail? What can be expected going forward? 01:00:50 - What's on the horizon for CFG? 01:07:20 - Opening the floor for questions // Why we love podcasting

Coach Mark James hops on the pod to talk about the overall importance as well as the finer details of our Memorial/Independence Day workout!

With CFG being weeks into a remote coaching platform, Marc Z discusses five of his top reasons why this COVID-19 crisis is actually making you a better athlete.

Edgardo "Ed" Fabregas hops on the pod to discuss his background, how & when he drank the CrossFit Kool-Aid, and his own personal journey back to exercise from a devastating injury. This was a really fun one, so sit down, relax, and listen!

Why do we kip? What's the purpose? Why devote half an hour of skill work to it? What benefit does it bring us? How will it help me reach my goals? All of your answers are in this episode!

This is NOT episode #35...this is episode #36!!! Sorry everyone and enjoy the show! In this episode, Marc returns to a subject covered almost 3 years ago and weighs in on it after gaining 3 years of experience.

Rob Rivera (@strictpressmedia) hops on the pod to talk about his introduction to CrossFit, his transition into weightlifting, and his love for photography and the opportunities it's provided.

Starting a new fitness routine, or even getting back into one, can be overwhelming. What should one focus on when getting into that routine? This podcast has the answer.

We all know that sleep is important...but do we know how? Or why? If you don't, this episode has some of the answers for you!

This one is for all of the programming geeks...Marc gives a brief overview of the last programming cycle, this week's deload programming, the next programming cycle, and the how & why behind it ALL!

Do you have questions about how often you should be working out? They will be answered here! This episode covers important principles regarding how often you, personally, should be doing CrossFit-style workouts.

How often do you scale a workout? How do you view scaling? Should you be doing more of it, or less? In this episode, Marc opens up his brain and discusses his thoughts & beliefs behind scaling and why it's important to reach your goals.