The BOLTcast

"The World is changed by your example, not by your opinion" - Paulo Coelho

CoachMattBear and Rebecca recap the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge. We talk all things MACC, breakdown each event, and many thank you's to our BOLT family and MACC organizers, judges and staff!

Your movement matters! Your thoughts, ideas, emotions they are all amazing, but don't mean squat unless you SQUATTIN'! If movement is the 1st layer architecture of your brain, you need that strong foundation to fully realize your peak emotional, psychological, and spiritual health. Daniel Wolpert's Ted Talk - The Real Reason for Brains https://youtu.be/7s0CpRfyYp8

Race horse, cart horse, or lead pony, we all have value. No matter what kind of horse you are, or your current location on the fitness journey, the BOLT coaches recognize your value to the STORM! But you gotta do your part too, we can't make you drink the water, we can't do the work for you! Finally, this sometimes get lost in the CrossFit affiliate world or world at large...just because you are fast at fitness or a great athlete does not necessarily make you a value to the STORM! We are ready to guide you, pick you up and Giddy-Up! LETS GOOOO! https://youtu.be/0RnP2LWVxNw

Coach/Athlete Yash Sarada shares his health/fitness journey. From overweight kid, teased about his body into a huge engine, strong young man leading by example at home with family and each day he shows up and works hard at BOLT! Hard work pays off just ask Yash!

Why do we run from Pain? CoachMattBear discusses the recent 24 hour walk and why you should step towards pain. Pain/suffering is perhaps the most important aspect of the human experience. Numb yourself on the hamster wheel of societal abundance or experience pain now and invest in your future self! Don't be a Hamster!!!

CoachMattBear sits down with the 4 BOLT Athletes competing in the CrossFit Quarterfinals. We chat about each Test, the new structure to the CrossFit competitive season, ways we can be better and thoughts on how to tailor your training/mindset to attack your weaknesses. Athletes: Jake Anderson, Helmut Cardenas, Rebecca Fuselier, Anna Goodell

Excuses are thieves! They are stealing from your family, they are stealing you from the life you were meant for! Gather your indignation and tell your excuses to FFFFFF OFF!

This week we sit down with 5am Thunderbird Michael Lowe, better known as Strict Mike. Mike is an independent thinker so I knew he would be a great interview. He tells his 100# weight-loss story and we dive into our thoughts on nutrition, fitness, and habits. If you have knee pain or issues you will definitely want to hear our discussion on Kneesovertoesguy! Finally, we talk the role of physical stress/fitness in supporting mental well being, balancing emotional stress, and making us more robust in every area of our life. We are building a BOLT Health Casino....what do you think all those LED lights are for?!?!?! Mike also took video of The BOLTcast and broke the interview down in chapters. You can watch the YouTube video here https://youtu.be/e7k_OQG5UoQ 00:00​ Matt's intro 03:43​ Why I do crossfit strict: StrictMike and why I skip the kip in CrossFit. 08:00​ How I started my 100 pound weightloss journey. 09:40​ I discovered Gary Taubes 10 years ago. His books changed my life. @crossfit 13:40​ My diet: Carnivore Diet @shawn baker MD 16:30​ Coach Matt's habit formation thesis 19:14​ Obese people are not inherently lazy or undisciplined. 19:55​ My thesis on diet discipline and hormonal responses from different foods. 28:00​ Matt:Top Level CrossFit athletes need some carbs. 30:00​ Endurance athletes better off burning fat and problems with excess gels during runs. 34:30​ One meal a day. Not a slave to eating. 36:40​ Knees Over Toes Guy discussion and Matt's knee rehab story. 44:05​ Matt's solid endorsement for @the kneesovertoesguy. 46:20​ My background as a criminal lawyer. 48:00​ How fitness affect work and reduces stress throughout the day. 50:46​ I disucss mental health problems with criminal lawyers and numerous suicides from extreme depression in the criminal law community. 53:00​ Matt's Health Casino 55:25​ I talked about common misunderstandings about the criminal justice system. 59:18​ My reason why I think Matt is a great CrossFit coach. 1:02:05​ We no rep those who we love.

Holding the standard, telling the truth, what map/directions are you using on your fitness journey? **CoachMattBear gets fired up and uses some colorful language**

In this first ever Group Pod, the squad discusses the upcoming CF Open. - What is the CF Open? - Mindsets, Tips and Tricks to help me be successful - Amazing BOLT Open memories - Thoughts on the current format and future of the Open Fun times and lots of laughs, hangin' in the BOLT Lounge!

Learn about CoachMattBear's obsession with Broccoli and why we should appreciate the simple things. Broccoli, air squats, hollow and arch....don't over spice the underlying goodness of fundamentals, just cook/coach/accomplish them better!

Coach Matt and Coach Rebecca discuss Rebecca's journey through the CrossFit landscape. From high-level gymnast, CF newbie, CF Games Teen athlete, to accomplished coach! What makes a good athlete? Lessons learned as competitor, coach and much more! Serial Killer, Garth Brooks FB video https://youtu.be/OyGG0VMldg0

The First BOLT Pod! Why are we doing this? CoachMattBear Rants & Themes of the Week Coach Interviews - Programming cycles, Coaching tips and tricks Athlete Interviews - Learn more "WHO" about your fellow BOLT athlete! Hug your Hardship We just went through a crazy winter weather season and CoachMattBear chats about what he learned and why we all should get up close and personal to our Hardship!