Join Nick and James Love every week, as they try to uncover the habits and behaviors needed to live the life you want, whether that's through fitness, training, nutrition, or lifestyle. They don't claim to be experts, but welcome you to join them as they discuss their own experiences and seek out t…
In this episode, we discuss why you should not always be dieting and the potential downfalls of doing so. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Catherine Young, for getting her first bar muscle up! Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the upcoming strength cycle at the gym, the new format, and how to approach the coming weeks. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Joe Treu, for crushing his first couple weeks at the gym. Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss a list of reasons for why someone may not be making progress on a specific movement or in general, as well as strategies to address these mistakes. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Grant Nelson, as he celebrates his one year CrossFitversary! Enjoy!
In this episode we discuss the 9 Power Principles found in the Blue Zones around the world, otherwise known as populations that seem to live longer than average. We also give a shout out to CFMC member Cori Squires for her consistency and hard work at the gym! Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the Chrono Diet and its possible benefits. We also give a shout out to our mom, Niki Love, for taking a big step in her fitness journey this past weekend. Show her some love in the comments and enjoy the episode!
In this episode, we discuss the 10 Principles of Nutrition, as defined by E.C. Synkowski. We also give a shout out to our new gym member, Theo Love! Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss how you can’t have it all at the same time when it comes to fitness and nutrition and how to navigate competing demands when it comes to fitness and nutrition. We also give a shout out to CFMC members, James and Lisa Penas, for all of the hard work they […]
In this episode, we discuss 3 keys to making progress in the gym. They include: Maintaining set standards of movement, focusing on execution of movements, and managing fatigue. We also give a shout out to all CFMC members who participated in “Murph” on Memorial Day. Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the re-opening of the gym, the restrictions currently in place, and our steps going forward. Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the first two episodes of the Michael Jordan documentary, The Last Dance, as well as what it took him to reach that level of greatness. We also check in with the current Corona Virus situation, and the plans for the upcoming CrossFit Games. Enjoy!
In this episode, we give some advice on what to do on those days when you just don’t feel like working out. We also give our thoughts on what the best TV franchise of all time. Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss how to make the most of our current imperfect situation when it comes to fitness and nutrition. We give strategies to help hold yourself accountable, create structure, and aid in waning motivation. Enjoy!
In this episode, we take it upon ourselves to assign Marvel characters to our gym members. I guess this is what happens when we’re under quarantine for two weeks… Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the situation with COVID-19 and how to stay on track while being stuck in isolation. We also give a shout out to all CFMC members who are still getting after it with our at-home workouts. Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss 5 ways to make Crossfit more sustainable and some things we have learned from our time running CrossFit Miles City. We also give a shout out to CFMC members, Shawn Quinlan for staying hard and Tyler Chapman for bench pressing 315 lbs for three reps. Enjoy!
In this episode, we drop 10 nuggets of wisdom on a variety of topics ranging from creating tension in your gymnastics movements to how your sleeping position may be affecting you. We also give a shout out to CFMC members, Keely Perkins for getting her first banded bar muscle up, and Abbie Larson for getting […]
In this episode, we discuss what we deem the Fitness Hierarchy of Needs and each level of the pyramid that comprises it. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Victor Kenitzer, for his hard work and great attitude that he brings to the gym. Finally, we discuss looking for solutions to problems versus […]
In this episode, we discuss the victim mentality and how to avoid it. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Currey Brown, for taking third place at State Wrestling! Finally, we discuss the impact that small changes can have over time and the convenience of the Walmart grocery pick-up. Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the idea of picking the low hanging fruit when it comes to weight loss, as well as how your approach may progress as you reach different levels of leanness. We also give a shout out to our mom and CFMC member, Niki Love, for her recent weight loss progress and […]
In this episode, we discuss the importance of rest/lower intensity in life, as inspired by the work : rest in interval training. We give our thoughts and provide examples on how this philosophy can be applied in other areas of life. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Stephanie Solberg, for all of […]
In this episode, we discuss some common mistakes we see in dieting and how to avoid them. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Krissy Yerger, for getting her first strict pull-ups! Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the different components of Total Daily Energy Expenditure and how they can be manipulated for weight loss, as well as the Tennessee Titans, the Jillian Michaels and Lizzo beef, Ethan Suplee losing 200 pounds, and more. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Kyle Larson for hitting a […]
In this episode, we discuss a range of topics including: getting back on track after the New Year, Ben Bergeron’s Tedx talk, reasons why we overeat, and more. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Lance Robbins, for hitting a PR on his snatch! Enjoy!
In this episode, we talk about a number of topics including: the new Star Wars movie, steroids in Hollywood, the importance of moving through a full range of motion and more. We also give a shout out to CFMC members, Theresa Williams and Anthony McCann for both hitting PR’s on their cleans! Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss how to be more intentional with your movements, and get the most bang for your buck. We also give a shout out to CMFC member, Chad Sievers, for the great attitude and work ethic he has brought to the gym since joining. Finally, we discuss the importance of building lat […]
In this episode, we discuss self-talk and provide 5 strategies you can use to improve your own self-talk. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Anna Tiffany for making the Committed Club for the first time! Finally, we discuss eating around the holidays, and the story you tell yourself after a bad night’s […]
In this episode, we discuss the principles that make up any successful diet and how many popular diets follow these principles through different means. We also give a shout out to CFMC members, Misty Larson for getting her first rope climb and Britney Grutkowski for getting her first legless rope climb! Finally, we give some […]
In this episode, we discuss what goes into learning a new skill and how to approach such an endeavor. We also give a shout out and wish the best of luck to Brette and Jason Berry as they move on to their next adventure. Finally, we discuss Disney Plus and the importance of 80% Thursdays. […]
In this episode, we discuss how to train through an injury and how to avoid them in the future. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Echo Gaskill for getting her first bar muscle up! We also discuss what we are doing to “dial it in” now that the Open has ended. Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss strategies to avoid losing muscle while losing weight. We also give a shout out to the CFMC members who competed this past weekend in Bozeman, and to Jenna Janshen for achieving a long-time goal! Finally, we discuss getting rid of Halloween candy the next day and breaking up extended periods […]
In this episode, we discuss the importance of self compassion on your fitness journey and how its lack thereof can lead to less optimal results. We also give a shout out to new CFMC member, Garret Mostowski, for his consistency and great attitude during his first couple weeks at the gym! Enjoy!
In this episode, we give 6 lessons we’ve learned from the 6 years we have been running CrossFit Miles City. We also give a shout out to CFMC members, Grant Nelson and Anna Tiffany, for their consistency and great attitudes in their first few weeks at the gym! Finally, we discuss the importance of being […]
In this episode, we break down our plans for the upcoming CrossFit Open at the gym and discuss the different options for participating. We also give a shout out to CFMC members, Misty and Abbie Larson for crushing their first month at the gym! We also give a shout out to Jake Larson for scoring […]
in this episode, we give our thoughts on the age old question, “When does it get easier?” as it regards to fitness. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Brette Barry, for getting her first banded bar muscle up. Finally, we discuss getting off of caffeine and the importance of being aware of […]
In this episode, we discuss muscle hypertrophy and how it is achieved. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Jake Hilderman, for crushing it in class after his return to the gym. We also do a little check in on the 800 gram Challenge taking place at the gym. Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss how to get the most out of your strength progressions in the gym, as well as provide an example of how a sample progression could look. We also give a shout out to all the CFMC ladies who threw down at the Festival Games this past weekend! Finally, we discuss […]
In this episode, we give some of our favorite strategies for reaching 800 grams of fruits and vegetables in a day. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Ashlee Janitell, for recent progress with ring muscle ups and stringing four reps in a row! Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss how to avoid overeating at night and on the weekend. We discuss how to approach this problem mentally and also give some tangible strategies you can use. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Trevor Tait, who was back in town for a visit this week. Everyone at […]
In this episode, we break down the 800 gram Challenge, because we will be hosting the challenge at the gym in a few weeks! We discuss what it is, how it works, as well as some do’s and don’ts. We also give a shout out to CFMC OG, Cord Berg, as he recommits to his […]
In this episode, we discuss 5 steps you can take to get back on track when you find yourself overcome with frustration, as provided by our emotional shepherd, Justin Sua. We also give a shoutout to CFMC members, Madison Love for doing Helen as prescribed for the first time, and Deb Lohman for holding her […]
In this episode, we discuss tangible things you can do to maintain healthy hormone levels. We also give a shoutout to CFMC members, Theresa Williams and Wendy Warren for getting their first banded bar muscle up, and wish a happy 50th birthday to our dear mother, Niki Love. We also give our thoughts on the […]
In this episode, we recap our experience at the CrossFit Billings Summer Crush and discuss what to do following the competition, as well as how you might approach the next one. We also give a shout out to CFMC members, John Aye, for crushing it in his first couple weeks back at the gym, and […]
In this episode, we discuss four strategies to use when you feel like giving up, supplied by our spiritual shepherd, Justin Sua. We also give a shoutout to all of the CFMC members who competed in the Summer Crush Competition last weekend and thank everyone who came out to show their support. What an amazing […]
In this episode, we discuss how to approach the upcoming Summer Crush competition on July 20th. We walk through each event, providing strategies and helpful tips, and give some general guidelines for approaching competition day. We also gave a shout out to CFMC member, Bridger Doeden for his 5:07 mile time and Britney Grutkowski for […]
In this episode, we discuss how you can master the cardio machines: rower, air bike, ski erg, and air runner. We discuss proper setup and mechanics, as well as considerations in pacing and building in gears. We also give a shout out to CFMC member and our dear sister, Madison Love, for getting her first […]
In this episode, we discuss the three things that drive human motivation at the point of high performance, as discussed in Daniel Pink’s book, Drive. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, Wacey Stuart, as he and his family embark on a new adventure. We also discuss intuitive eating and the importance of […]
In this episode, we do a deep dive on energy systems and how they relate to your workouts in the gym. We also give a shout out to all the CFMC members who hit PR’s on their lifts this week! We also discuss a different approach to cutting calories and the pros and cons of […]
In this episode, we discuss Nick’s takeaways from a recent CrossFit Gymnastics seminar that he attended and different ways we will incorporate these things into our classes. We also give a shout out to CFMC member, McKayla Kurtz for getting her first strict pull-up! Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the cost of getting lean including what it takes to get to various stages of leanness and the benefits and tradeoffs involved. We also give a shoutout to CFMC member, Theresa Williams, for getting her first rope climb! Enjoy!
In this episode, we talk about the importance of introducing suffering into your life and choosing the suffering you want versus that which you don’t. We also give a shout out to CFMC Member, Todd Brown, for all the hard work he’s put in since joining and the great progress he’s been making. Enjoy!
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