The Intro with MDV

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. In this week's episode, Lizz & Tyler Mahoney join the show discussing their path to opening their first gym business, CF Liberator. The couple opens up about their philosophy when running a business with your partner, the ups and downs of small business ownership, and how they divide and conquer to get sh*t done! Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

James and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] The day after Christmas[2:42] Speaking of being sick[4:55] I learned how to wash my hands[6:13] Sweating it out in Reebok[7:42] Sick day grocery haul (post-dinner chicken sammy)[10:30] Training protocol when you're under the weather: 365 days of Murph[15:49] Challenge yourself [18:57] You don't have to live in the extremes (FAAFO)[25:17] People are intimidated by CrossFit[30:53] It all starts with the whiteboard brief[38:36] Where should new athletes be standing?[44:58] Keep everyone on a running clock[48:30] You didn't get your spot on the rig? You'll be alright[50:09] James likes the shorties[51:52] Max's favorite pastime[53:45] The most underutilized tool is...[55:20] $100 is the adult $1Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] James & MDV are the same person[1:20] Being "just a coach"[4:15] The skills you've learned through coaching[8:03] Am I really doing important work?[10:24] Importing your skills[12:00] Anyone can cook a big juicy ribeye[15:44] A coach's influence[16:45] But... what about da cash? (wing metaphors)[21:50] These are the good ol days[24:50] The best damn part-time job on earth[30:54] Unlock the fun things[33:10] We digressGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Shuck 'em if you got 'em[1:50] Big CrossFit affiliate news[5:29] The CrossFit community does NOT take change well[8:07] You are running a BUSINESS!!![9:14] NCFIT's journey with CrossFit[11:27] Your membership rates have probably gone up too[13:22] James has his listening ears on[15:33] The "don't grandfather your members in" irony[19:45] Where is this distrust coming from? (look your burpee penalties in the mirror)[22:02] The rom-com-inization of the past[27:30] The vocal minority strike again[28:27] The way has been paved for the new regime[31:11] So... what's to come? [39:23] The (lack of) impact on the coaches and members[45:00] Nobody had an easy start (the grass is always greener[49:50] In conclusion... buy a scratch ticketGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] We ARE the Number 1 fitness podcast and James is the people's champ[2:10] Stop calling it a man bun[3:45] Blaming our ancestors on going lobster mode after 5 air squats[4:06] Hero WOD "Badger"[5:32] Imagine the hottest person you know wearing toe shoes[8:00] It's a trap![9:06] The hardest Hero WOD Max has ever done is...[12:00] New segment: "Grinds Max's Gears"[13:53] Newer segment: "MDV Lubes Your Gears"[16:20] Influencers be influencing[17:50] Stop stressing yourself out! [20:30] Max sunk the Titanic[24:00] Do you do weed?[25:51] We all need a little bit more sunshine[27:39] Having the IT factor[29:50] Stack them habits[34:53] Stop nurturing your strengths[39:14] Journaling = having a journal and writing in it[42:57] Real advice on how to be a better coach[45:55] Having a pre-game ritual[48:27] James coaching in his Oshkosh B'Gosh[49:57] Chick-Fil-A chronicles[55:11] What can YOU control? ... yeah, man[57:35] MAKE YO BED!!! and tie your shoes[1:51] If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands in the chalk bucketGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Seminar flow masters[3:55] Programming Sunday as a make-up day[6:08] Max likes rowing a f*ck ton[7:30] The machine game has leveled up in CrossFit[8:42] Shoutout to C2 customer service[12:04] Plane etiquette [17:55] Dropping in to gyms[18:20] Back extension v. hip extension[27:20] Educating your members on the point of these workouts[29:40] How important is it to do the workouts 'as written'?[34:43] A listener dialed in: coaching question![43:05] The most important thing about feedback[46:13] What REALLY matters as a coach[51:48] You can't overcomplicate feedback[56:00] CrossFit Mafia is 10 years old[57:09] Max predicts the future of the world in 50 years[58:22] Inception is "Go, Dog. Go!"Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Mr. New Haircut[1:52] Things you will never do again[3:16] You look good, you feel good, you coach good [6:34] If I've learned everything from Ted Lasso...[8:40] You can't coach in pajamas[9:43] Little foot wears dinosaur nanos[10:44] Bullshit false senses of decorum[13:30] What should a coach be wearing? (according to MDV)[15:00] ...now according to Max[16:41] You don't want to be pig pen (the body odor conversation)[22:53] Phylis' perfume and patchouli[23:38] Coaching is 50% crop dusting[24:29] You should look like you are putting coaching first (seminar staff expectations)[26:35] There is never a reason to eat during class... IT HAPPENS[27:40] New age pocket sandwich[29:38] MDV did a really cool workout[33:14] A coach needs a high emotional IQ[36:37] Thoughts on the word "functional" and over "scienc-ing" fitness[39:45] Be a beginner in a group setting[41:15] Fun fact about Max and swimming[43:20] Getting frustrated with athletes[47:31] It's incredible how obient a class can be[50:09] There's levels to everything[52:47] Painting 4 portraits at the same time[54:30] Tin foil hat segment[56:07] Frog kip v. butterfly kip pull-ups (Max's mic drop)[1:00:26] Apple is king[1:02:10] 38 ways to cook a steak[1:05:22] Flava flav[1:07:47] What workout is James doing today?[1:10:28] Sexiest, shreddiest, tattiestGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] James' giant peach[2:55] Sniffing markers as a kid (don't try at home)[4:50] Mr. Sketch is suing us [5:32] James recaps the classes he coached this morning and Oppenheimer is on the pod[8:00] Eating a pack of ham with your dog[9:53] CrossFit Mafia should have the best shirts ever[12:28] Core childhood memories from McDonald's[14:38] So, what did James coach today? (he's not kidding)[16:55] Girth of the Rogue Echo Bike[18:18] Exercise improves your mood... Joe vibin'[25:14] Rituals to get your mind right[29:38] The down low on cooking from Chef James[32:40] Sourdough date![37:12] Getting takeout is TOO easy[40:47] The lone survivor main man of fitness[41:31] Road trips with your best friends[45:09] The last CD you ever burned[46:33] Raw dog phone calling back in the day[49:08] Max's named workouts and fun facts (Pukie's Revenge??)[55:00] MDV is pretty much Batman[57:20] Driscoll's seedless blackberriesGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] It's Halloween and MDV is scared![2:35] Trick or treating with the owner of Tootsie Rolls[3:36] Max hands out full size candy and Pokemon cards[5:13] Something happened where nerds got cool (MDV went to an all boys school)[8:33] Max as a kindergarten teacher[9:42] Anime got James through law school[11:18] Are you talking about your work or actually doing it?[13:48] It doesn't matter how much time you spend in the gym[16:00] Rogue Invitational takeaways (James is pissed)[21:28] Speaking of the Chicago Bears[25:54] Max can't arm wrestle[27:24] Power slap competition[30:28] Pukie is programming CrossFit mainsite[33:05] We love a good theme[35:37] Decepticon[37:17] Cherry-picking [44:00] What makes programming fun?[52:00] Knowledge = persepctive[54:17] Making a balanced 7-day workout program[59:14] Max is screaming and has his license to (farmer's) carry[1:08:09] Playing fetch with a lacrosse ball and wholesome dog dad moment[1:12:47] Max's last wordsGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV and James are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] We are short one main man of fitness and CrossFit is OVER[2:47] James is a Google trends nerd[4:30] CrossFit peaked in high school[8:32] Is CrossFit responsible for Olympic Lifting interest?[11:13] Why do you care what type of fitness other people are doing?[15:00] Point out the light... people get hurt doing EVERYTHING[18:17] CrossFit is really safe (open to arguments)[22:26] How intense does your workout need to be?[28:25] Not everybody is going to agree to eat one piece of the fitness pie[34:26] James used to hate working out[38:15] The highest level CrossFitters aren't that far from the lowest level[41:45] 'Should' is the worst concept in human philosophy[45:00] Comparing yourself to your peak fitness level[47:00] So... IS CrossFit over?[52:00] CrossSwift: done, bingo, thank you very muchGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Everybody's fired up this morning[1:34] James started veganism for fish[5:39] Full leaf peeping mode[7:19] You know you're a real New Englander when...[9:05] Tell me you're 5'2" without telling me you're 5'2"[10:26] Some wrinkles in the blindside... ALLEGEDLY[12:05] 90 seconds of naming every sports movie that comes to mind[15:01] James is a Cali boy now and lost two fingers[19:45] Marathon world record in Vans (sub-5:00 mile)[25:10] Adam Klink (it WAS back squat 500 lbs.)[26:05] James is one of the fittest people in the world and his audio is a$$[28:06] Now that MDV's gone... back to the sports movies[29:30] Overprogrammed workouts[39:53] The guest programmers on CrossFit mainsite[42:32] James is allergic to procrastination[45:00] Max would do anything[48:15] People want to know they're getting better[54:32] Comparison is the thief of joy[58:05] MDV gets riDONKulous[59:50] Early 2000's southern hip-hop for the perfect workout[1:02:45] The beauty of the affiliate model[1:03:38] Working out with people you love and challenging yourselves together[1:05:50] The reason Max stopped tracking his workouts[1:08:30] MDV rewatched Breaking Bad, James is listening to Halloween music, and Max recommends a game for children of divorceGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic with Mike Finn for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Mike Finn: OG CFNE member and tatty daddy[1:27] MDV is big into pop culture[3:00] Mike is on tour with Morgan Wallen, MDV likes trucks[15:30] The parallel between coaching and project management on tour[18:29] How do you deal with the pressure of making the show go on? (and back to the trucks)[21:42] By the way, can we get some tickets?[22:35] Doing some stupid shit at CrossFit New England[26:43] #giglife, working out with New Found Glory[27:30] Addicted to the lifestyle and Sergeant Lazer [30:31] Fitness and food on the road[33:49] Something is better than nothing[39:29] Go-to hotel workout: 100 burpees for time[42:15] Cook when the pan's hot (what?)[44:55] That one album you had to hide from your parents[49:50] Zoom workouts over Covid, Finn is Level 4 Certified[51:45] What's your why?[56:25] Professor Finn teaches the next generation of concert and tour professionals[1:00:05] The ultimate question: would you want to take your own class?Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic with David Osorio for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] CrossFit South Brooklyn is celebrating 16 YEARS as a CrossFit Affiliate[2:57] Professional, inclusive, effective, and fun[4:39] MOST people in the gym feel vulnerable[8:52] What characteristics do you look for in a coach?[12:30] Firing coaches at your gym[16:31] The professional aspirations of coaches[27:40] What was David Osorio like 20 years ago?[33:10] CrossFit South Brooklyn doesn't use RX v. Scaled (leaderboards are irrelevant)[40:42] Max has a nonsense question to ask... this better be good[45:19] Let's talk about nutrition[55:01] How do you stay true to your gym's philosophy? (don't be thirsty)[1:02:10] The most important this is putting your members first[1:04:00] Is there a lot of pressure on you as a gym owner to be THE GUY?[1:09:25] Now for the serious topics... Homeward BoundGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDVFollow MaxFollow JamesFollow DavidFollow NCFITNCFIT Programming For Gym OwnersCoach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] "With great power comes great responsibility" - Stuart Little[1:58] Mayhem's unapologetic faith focus[3:35] Chick-Fil-A meal preps on Sundays, do you?[4:20] MDV is a narc snacker[7:13] Greg Glassman accuses CrossFit Athletes for being on PEDs[9:04] MDV did a line... of Double Stuf Oreos[12:56] Speaking of serial killers, podcasts didn't exist in the 16th century[15:02] Max's body is 70% tattoos and James takes things a step too far[16:48] Fan-girling over David Osorio and Adrian Bozman[18:45] James does a backflip live on the pod[21:30] Going under anesthesia to get a tattoo[23:45] Max is working out on vacay at an undisclosed location[25:35] Use code [THEINTRO] at GORUCK for 0% off[29:10] Why are people so scared of high-rep counts?[31:32] Linear progression v. variance[34:52] What is the "CrossFit aesthetic"?[36:45] Bodybuilding v. CrossFit (is accessory work boring?)[42:10] Additional accessory work is all the rage[46:32] crossfit.com invites gym-lebrities to program[49:15] Nothin' to turn your nose up at[51:25] Lifting under duress[54:39] James lifts extremely, extremely heavy weights[55:44] Having favorite equipment at your gym[57:11] Aaron Rodgers' injury (it can happen to anyone)[59:51] Stop playing a game as a warm-up in class!!![1:03:50] We're all in a state of confusionGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDVFollow MaxFollow JamesFollow NCFITNCFIT Programming For Gym OwnersCoach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV and Max are back on the mic with a special guest Seth Page for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] SETH PAGE ON THE POD![2:08] "CrossFit is not a sport, it's a brand"[6:45] Sport is play at it's core[8:04] How well is CrossFit portrayed at the Games?[9:24] Bring back the media team!!![12:40] Peak Strongman[13:45] Fans need consistency[15:25] Is a new Games restructure on the way??[16:21] The fan experience at the Games was EMBARRASSING[18:38] Seth is trying out to take a spot from James or Max[19:10] The tea with the NOBULL jerseys...[22:18] Wildfires in Hawaii[24:35] Did you guys see the Rock and Oprah?[30:24] Roundtable: give your favorite conspiracy[32:37] How has training for the CrossFit Games changed?[39:56] Do you have to play sports before specializing in CrossFit?[41:35] The "CrossFit isn't a sport" debate[50:28] Lebron v. Jordan / Fraser v. Froning[53:51] If you could bring back one OG to compete today... KHALIPA![58:58] The truth behind the training camps[1:02:00] Are Games athletes still getting big-time sponsorships?[1:04:44] MDV spills the tea on Reebok[1:10:10] Seth's coaching style: a coach is not just a class manager[1:15:20] COMEBACK MAX, with the help from Seth[1:23:00] The leaderboard warrior members (you're score doesn't really matter)Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDVFollow MaxFollow SethFollow NCFITNCFIT Programming For Gym OwnersCoach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] The ins and outs of MDV's total hip replacement[8:20] The worst part of the procedure[10:50] Injuries are going to happen, that's life[12:00] Using your hip cap as a sake cup[14:42] Discipline and injuries[18:37] The recovery process... PT isn't required[21:20] What was the final straw to get the surgery?[25:43] Monkey tails and fake glasses[30:04] Benefits of talking to people in similar situations[32:48] James, let's hear the rant[34:32] The only good thing about Facebook[36:46] Max, what have you been up to?[39:20] Top 3 things members notice and bottom 3 things members complain about[43:19] Let's talk about equipment[45:30] Everything's a joke to you, isn't it?[46:32] Annual equipment fees at gyms[50:36] What is the best stationary bike brand?[53:20] Young James gets P90X from the library[54:50] Get with the times and become a robot you loser[55:38] Post-surgery nutrition (NOT Reese's animal crackers)[58:08] "I could have been better" internal dialogue[1:07:00] You're only washed up if you're still trying[1:08:25] The process becomes the outcome... 500 opportunities to get betterGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDVFollow MaxFollow JamesFollow NCFITNCFIT Programming For Gym OwnersCoach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] It's James' BIG DAY!!![8:20] What is the worst feedback you've received as a coach? (MDV's RBF, Max got jokes, and James is disappointing)[16:07] How should members give feedback on coaching? [21:16] The beautiful thing about CrossFit is...[25:08] Are members entitled to ask all the specifics of your gym's programming? [33:10] Slack > email and text[41:45] We still don't know what compliment James got[42:06] No-chalk grips?![45:35] It's "weird" to workout for 2 hours, but binging a show in a weekend is normal[46:53] Corporate slang and tamagotchis[50:32] What jobs could be taken over by robots, AI, or aliens?[56:05] Will you be eating in your car?[57:10] We STILL don't know what James was gonna say[59:14] Messin' around with no caffeineGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDVFollow MaxFollow JamesFollow NCFITNCFIT Programming For Gym OwnersCoach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Buckle in for a CrossFit Games recap![2:26] What if the teams went to pairs?[4:30] The Games would be more fun to watch with less competitors[7:29] Red flags of the CrossFit Games (Max is puckered up)[11:38] Real homies kiss eachother goodnight[13:45] Not that many people actually watch the CrossFit Games... OPINION = FACT[18:20] Does the Games draw people into CrossFit or push them away?[21:30] The Masters should have their own Games sponsored by spray tans and Metamucil[23:47] James' muddah is better at GHD Sit-Ups than him[25:30] Roman grilled his foot on a George Foreman Grill[33:12] Announcing a 5k that's not really a 5k is EMBARRASSING[35:33] The injury thing... should injured athletes have the chance to finish competition?[37:53] Sports have standards, not sure where that leaves CrossFit[44:28] What we solved: all the world's problems and Max hates community[46:31] Jack Harlow Clean & Jerked 396 lbs. wearing Heelys[50:01] The CrossFit Games doesn't accurately represent CrossFit Affiliates[53:50] How many people out there are regularly logging workouts?[59:00] The hobbit feet are back and at the top of the CFNE leaderboard[1:01:00] Named workouts: yay or nay? (reminder: you are KENOUGH)[1:09:48] Chill Hobart in da house with the classic red tee[1:11:08] Show, movie, music, and workout recs[1:15:20] How to stay motivated in a workout without keeping score[1:25:11] Honey badgers and chill James don't give a sh!tGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDVFollow MaxFollow JamesFollow NCFITNCFIT Programming For Gym OwnersCoach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Max's dog put too much salt on the eggs[3:45] The CrossFit Games is starting! [5:42] The history of 'The Alpaca' workout[6:50] 10 attempts to catch a greased pig (this year's events)[9:33] Is it better to be a big athlete in CrossFit? [18:10] The influence that CrossFit has had on functional training is MASSIVE[23:07] Max is off the grid and James has a chip in his head[30:56] The CrossFit community is TOO SOFT... sorry not sorry[35:52] Are any athletes REALLY "just happy to be there"?[42:47] The downside of members comparing themselves to Games athletes ("these guys don't have day jobs")[53:25] There should be power rankings for CrossFit athletes[55:41] Max doesn't want to be a professional UFC fighter[1:01:37] Wait... what was this episode about?[1:02:51] What role, if any, should a gym have in nutrition coaching? [1:05:17] MDV's #1 nutrition rule (it's Chef Boyardee)[1:08:22] Show and movie recsGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDVFollow MaxFollow JamesFollow NCFITNCFIT Programming For Gym OwnersCoach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week's episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Max is the podcast regulator and comic strip connoisseur[3:30] What happens when you disappoint Rich Froning?[5:15] HULK teen athletes and repeat CrossFit Games champs[11:24] James wants a robot chef, MDV drives a stretch Hummer, and Max doesn't wear shoes?[17:40] James has the Nokia brick of feet[20:23] Pimp My Gym! Higher ceilings and turtle kiddie pools[24:00] Pros and cons of a 24-hour access gym[26:06] Why be part of a CrossFit gym if you're not taking class?[36:20] WORKOUT PARALYSIS... apply the James Hobart Rule[39:35] Adventures in mattress shopping (real adult sh!t)[45:37] Coming full circle... doggy doors are the equivalent of the 24-hour gym access[49:12] Mrs. Doubtfire is a Top 10 and James hates summer break[55:05] Don't worry, here's The Office referenceGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDVFollow MaxFollow JamesFollow NCFITNCFIT Programming For Gym OwnersCoach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course