Total Rally Nation

Welcome back to Total Rally Nation; this week, we dive into the courage to take action. As we reach the end of 2021, talk of new year resolutions or ambitions begins to surface, but there's a substantial difference between ambitions and having aspirations. For this episode, we hone in on aspirations and what it looks like when you seek out discomfort and take action to realize your passion.Timestamps:[00:15] The courage to take action[02:22] Taking action before having trust[06:20] The spectrum of comfort and discomfort [10:43] If you don't seek out discomfort it will find you [12:53] Preparedness over-reactivity[16:11] Who do you aspire to be?[18:40] New year ambitions vs aspirations [20:50] Realizing your passion [22:21] Action kills uncertainty and doubt[27:52] Action is more powerful than words[28:42] Knowing when your life is mediocre[30:41] Living a fulfilling life

In this episode, we recap the Nutrition Rally and shed light on the upcoming Movement Rally. We shed light on the thinking behind the assigned tasks and some of the benefits you can expect to experience. We encourage you to realize the capability you already possess to succeed under any circumstances.

In this episode, Dr. Brodie and Coach Tom emphasize the value in thoroughly assessing where an exerciser currently is in terms of movement capability in order to understand what steps one wants to take in which direction in order to enjoy a fitness journey full of Vitality and Purpose.

In this episode, we define Motivation, Discipline, Enthusiasm, Habit, and Behavior. We clarify the relationships between all these ways of being in the world and how they all fit together to drive increasing Vitality.

In this episode, we define Motivation, Discipline, Enthusiasm, Habit, and Behavior. We clarify the relationships between all these ways of being in the world and how they all fit together to drive increasing Vitality.

In this episode of Total Rally Nation, we circle back to the concept of The Flynn Effect. The Flynn Effect refers to an idea where there is an increase in overall population intelligence observed throughout time. Meaning, we are smarter than our ancestors and can expect our descendants to be the same. We get into how the Flynn Effect relates to our shift in thinking and how we can apply that to become a better version of ourselves.Timestamps:[00:10] Trip to Cancun [03:03] Physical transformation program [08:04] Not having all your eggs in one basket[11:44] Being consistent with a process[13:55] Appropriate levels of challenge for where you are at[17:33] Applying something consistently [25:51] The Flynn Effect [28:00] The shift in thinking 

The powerful distinction between self-love and self-acceptance is worlds apart, yet more similar than not. This week on Total Rally Nation, we break down the nuances between having self-love and having self-acceptance. We layout the scenarios in which each version is well received and which should be put on the backburner.Timestamps [00:22] 'Tommy Talk'[02:55] The difference between self-love and self-acceptance [06:00] Tough love [08:30] Love is the most profound care you can give[09:11] Self-love [10:00] Self-acceptance [13:56] Continuous self-development and progression[16:20] Finding ways around an obstacle [20:26] Focus on your new found level of success [23:49] Never surrender [25:20] Allow your kid to fail[28:10] We were all born to win

Welcome back to another episode of Total Rally Nation; today, we get into The Hero's Journey. The Hero's Journey suggests that we all were born with a superpower, so it is up to us to discover it and follow the path we're meant to lead. We share a couple of tricks to harness that power, including journaling, investing in yourself, and breaking bad habits.Timestamps:[02:46] Acting Academy [04:27] Six pillars of vitality curriculum[06:41] Writing and self-reflecting[07:48] Three worlds[09:30] The compound effect of taking action[11:07] The Heroes Journey[13:47] Breaking habits [14:55] Journaling [16:50] Knocked off track by rewards [17:42] Three levels of happiness[18:50] Investing in yourself[23:14] Life is a team sport[26:30] Becoming excellent at your current process[29:40] Building communities

This week on Total Rally Nation, we get into the topic of fear, how to overcome it, and differentiate between born fears and learned fears. Coupled with that is an internalized fear of our own potential along with overall fear of change. In this episode, we dissect what causes abnormal fears and communicate how to be your best self by learning to be responsible for your own best interest!Timestamps:[00:16] Overcoming fear[03:20] Starting with yourself[05:14] Rally survey[09:11] How to overcome fear[11:30] Fear of potential[13:26] Set in your own comfort [16:28] The phase of excellence[21:30] Taking the step to remove the fear[22:22] Born vs learned fears[25:51] Abnormal fears[27:36] Become responsible for your own best interest

This week on Total Rally Nation, we dig deep into identity and ego. A part of the human experience is growing and learning and with that comes evolving and expanding your mind to different opinions. It doesn't mean we always have to agree, but it does mean we owe it to each other to listen to others' perspectives and, at the very least, respect them so that we can all remain united.Timestamps:[00:21] Identity and ego[02:12] Evolving and changing opinions [08:14] Learning from each other [10:00] Remaining united[15:02] Anecdote[18:40] Athletes losing sponsorships, conflicts of interest [23:13] Friedrich Nietzsche[27:18] Who am I and what am I?[29:11] Depending on your own success

This week on Total Rally Nation, we get into the topic of freedom. No matter how small or big, we can all agree that losing our freedom unjustly is not an issue to be taken lightly. This episode discusses the consequences of allowing outside entities to dictate what we put in our bodies and what it means to have freedom and take a stand.Timestamps: [00:16] Appreciating freedom[02:26] What does losing your freedom look like?[05:13] Losing the little things[06:48] The “just” conversation[09:54] It's normal to be afraid [14:51] Snooping and controlling [18:16] Taking action vs accepting action[21:31] The cost of freedom[24:05] Taking a stand[26:37] Authenticity[29:03] Choose to do anything

This week on Total Rally Nation, we get into the topic of freedom. No matter how small or big, we can all agree that losing our freedom unjustly is not an issue to be taken lightly. This episode discusses the consequences of allowing outside entities to dictate what we put in our bodies and what it means to have freedom and take a stand.Timestamps: [00:16] Appreciating freedom[02:26] What does losing your freedom look like?[05:13] Losing the little things[06:48] The “just” conversation[09:54] It's normal to be afraid [14:51] Snooping and controlling [18:16] Taking action vs accepting action[21:31] The cost of freedom[24:05] Taking a stand[26:37] Authenticity[29:03] Choose to do anything

This week on Total Rally Nation, we dive deep into eight-week nutritions, this time focusing on there never being a finish line. There is no limit to becoming your optimal self; as we fulfill on goal, what follows is a 2.0 version. Setting huge goals for yourself, building momentum, and setting up rally points are just a few of the pillars that revolve around never giving up. Nutrition is a lifestyle, and with the right mentality, anyone can get on board! Timestamps: [00:15] There is no finish line[02:22] The superpowers of water[05:38] Learned helplessness[06:40] Building momentum[10:25] Vitality [12:00] Set huge objectives[13:26] Rally points[18:08] Continue to challenge yourself [21:35] Formulate crazy life dreams[23:41] Outro

Welcome back to another installment of Total Rally Nation; in today's show, we will be sharing a new space layout for revamped Northbrook Gym and include a few things on what to expect. We also get into movement and going above and beyond as a standard and nutrition along with the importance of tracking your food intake on a daily basis.Timestamps: [01:08] Northbrook gym[03:55] Movement in action[09:37] Control over the muscles needed to activate[11:26] Do other things in CrossFit[13:37] Daily Herald article, Nate Ackerman “The Fittest Team on Earth”[14:33] The movement pillar[17:48] Exceeding the standard should be the standard[20:40] Tracking food intake is non-negotiable[27:14] Thinkin about the things you're not good at

This week on Total Rally Nation, I am joined by legendary CrossFit athletes Nate and Julie Ackermans. Nate is the CrossFit champion for boys ages 16-17, and Julie is a 2x masters games competitor in the women's division. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the life of a multi-talented athlete. We discuss the drawbacks that come with training from a prepubescent age to plans that are in the work post-high school with an added note of advice for aspiring athletes and parents that have worked for them both as a team. Timestamps:[01:06] Introduction to Nate and Julie Ackerman's[02:50] Favorite and least favorite workout [04:25] Getting started in CrossFit[07:38] How Julie helped Nate progress[11:34] What does it feel like being the most fit in the world?[15:45] Plans post high school[18:00] Scouting in CrossFit[19:33] Advice for aspiring athletes [23:01] Knowing when to rest[26:02] Advice for parents with athletic kids [29:10] Keeping promises you made to yourself

In this episode of Total Rally Nation, we continue to dive deep into the 6 pillars of vitality; this week, we hone in on nutrition. The nutrition challenge comes with its own set of requirements and ultimately habit-forming life changes. The goal is to work towards consistent and sustainable targets that will allow you to form healthy habits. During the process, you will learn about tracking your food, optimizing nutrition, and overall gut health. Timestamps:[00:11] Continuation of 6 pillars of vitality [00:24] Nutrition [03:05] Deerfield two transition [05:31] Purpose of nutrition challenges [07:47] Sustainability to habits [10:01] The 75 hard challenge [11:02] Authenticity and integrity [13:28] Challenges with nutrition [15:41] Tracking what you put in your body [20:56] Optimizing nutrition [23:34] Organizing your nutrition army [26:16] Committing to the challenge [27:00] Gut health [28:11] Removing processed sugars

On this installment of Total Rally Nation, we are excited to welcome April Payne to the show. April is a CrossFit's game competitor, finishing 4th place in the women's 35-39-year-old group. In this episode, April shares with us her experience as a participant along with the training that went into prepping for the games. We also get into her athletic background that began in her early childhood years.Timestamps:[01:16] Background on April[02:00] Overall CrossFit games experience[03:59] Starting CrossFit[06:05] Difference of mindset in people[10:47] Parents supporting dreams[17:01] Struggles that come with competing [20:58] Fulfilling self-promises [26:56] Favorite event of the games[28:08] Least favorite event

Welcome back to another episode of Total Rally Nation. Today, we will get into the second half of The Six Pillars of Vitality, specifically into mindset. Mindset to us refers to how you perceive and react to a situation which ultimately makes it a skill. With mindset, we are going to dive deep and dissect mindset into 12 subcategories to give you a better understanding of the word.   Timestamps:   [00:24] Part 2 of The Six Pillars of Vitality   [05:51] Recap of part 1   [10:17] Mindset   [11:20] Mindset: Part 1 - Stoicism   [13:21] Mindset: Part 2 - Intentionality   [17:00] Mindset: Part 3 - Production Pivot   [20:09] Mindset: Part 4 - Choose your Hard   [23:21] Mindset: Part 5 - Mindfulness   [24:22] Mindset: Part 6 - Discipline   [27:57] Mindset: Part 7 - Micro Goals   [28:49] Mindset: Part 8 - Focusing Responsibly   [30:48] Mindset: Part 9 - Breathe Control

In this episode of Total Rally Nation, we get the opportunity to take a peek behind the curtain on Dr. Brody. He walks us through his life starting from his young adolescent years as a student always looking for more knowledge to consume and going above and beyond his expectations without a concerted effort - it just came naturally to him. We learn about the parents who raised him and helped him blossom to become the welcoming Doctor he is today.   “Do the things in life that bring you more light.”   Timestamps:   [04:01] Physically fit and mentally fit   [08:04] Growing up for Dr. Brody   [13:02] Background on family   [16:46] Interacting and exposing yourself with different personalities   [19:41] 6 and 9 symbol   [20:57] Deciding what to pursue in college   [23:50] Resistance to authority   [25:27] Post medical school   [27:50] Pursuing Chiropractor   [29:51] Sports based chiropractic

In this episode of Total Rally Nation, we discuss the 6 pillars of vitality and break down each category into digestible pieces. We get into nutrition, movement, sleep, mindset, connection, and philosophy and dive deep into the benefits of each one while offering additional instruments that complement each pillar of vitality. “Vitality is a journey that never ends.” Timestamps: [00:14] The 6 pillars of vitality [02:14] Training, Recovery, and Community [05:50] Importance of recovery [08:32] 1 – Nutrition [12:24] 2 – Movement [13:54] 3 – Sleep [15:22] 4 – Mindset [16:24] 5 – Connecting with people in your life [17:26] 6 – Core philosophy, creative energy output, and intellectual pursuit [19:49] Which benefits the community most? [22:34] Implementing discipline [28:01] Removing trash form your diet [29:49] Fallacy of 12-week training

This episode of Total Rally Nation discusses why we think schools need CrossFit in the physical education curriculum. What we know and remember from grade school is that there was never much involvement beyond the movement aspect. There's not much confidence-building in students and definitely not any proper training prior to physical tests days. Our goal is to break down the benefits of CrossFit from both the physical and mental aspects. Timestamps: [02:44] Why do schools needs CrossFit? [03:02] What we know about standard physical education teachers [08:25] Aspects beyond movement [10:00] Confidence [14:12] Trust in self before anyone else [19:26] Physical testing days [26:41] Don't allow divisiveness to divert your attention away from the problem [28:32] Win alone vs winning with help

What is up, Rally Nation?  As always, we are glad to have you back for this week's edition of Total Rally Nation!  We really enjoy doing these RPE member spotlights and this week we are joined by another awesome guest who we reveal on the episode.  He is a box of information and we had the chance to build him up, break him down, then let him speak!  Most members probably aren't familiar the superstar that this guest is, but the OG members certainly will. As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Rally Nation!  Welcome back to the podcast!  This week, we are bringing you another edition of our RPE Member Spotlight.  We will reveal who they are within the episode so please give it a listen!  We dive into who they are, their CrossFit success stories, and getting out of their comfort zones.  You will not want to miss their message and what they have to say in this episode! As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

What is up, Total Rally Nation?  Today, we are featuring our dynamic coaching duo Adam Baillie and Cody Zsioszk!  We get into the nitty gritty details of their personal lives, coaching lives, life stories, childhoods, hopes and dreams, fears, and all of the above!  We hope this episode allows you to get to know them a little bit better and we ask that you support them by being awesome members to them! As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Today, we are featuring OG member of RPE, Sarah Barto!  Sarah is the glue of the 7:15 a.m. class and an original member of Crossfit Deerfield.  When we were wanting to feature our first guest member on the podcast, everyone said we have to talk to Sarah!  This says a lot about who she is and it's one of the many reasons Sarah is our first RPE Member Spotlight on the podcast.  We chat about Sarah's background, getting over the fear of joining a Crossfit gym, and much more! As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Rally Nation, we are back with another episode and we are talking about something we all love and that is recovery!  We break down a list of 10 things you should be doing to pump up your recovery.  Everyone is always trying to be able to RX their workouts, but we want you to start RX'ing your recovery efforts.  The absolute best way to your desired training results is to be fully recovered.  Pay close attention to the list of 10 things we go through today and take notes because these are things you need to hear! As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

This week, we are coming at you with everything you need to know about sleep and how it affects everything with your health.  We hope by the end of this episode and in-depth discussion, you will have some tools to improve all facets of your sleep patterns.  This is a very important topic and we think if taken seriously, it can literally change your life.  Having a lack of understanding of the importance of sleep can lead to poor health, a decrease in exercise performance, weight gain, and a poor immune system.  Please take notes if you can, and we hope you enjoy this one! As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Alcohol has a negative effect on your metabolism, your muscle recovery, and your overall health.  Alcohol will extend your body's recovery time by promoting more dehydration in your body.  On this episode, we take a deep dive into alcohol and how it relates to fitness, recovery, and sleep.  If you wanted to know more about how much alcohol you can consume and still live a fit life, this episode is going to be worth listening to! As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Rally Nation, what is up?  Today, we have three special guests joining us on the podcast!  They are Rally Point Endeavors own teen Cross-fitters Tyler, Nate, and Shauna.  We wanted to bring them on the podcast to highlight them and give them the opportunity to speak on how doing Crossfit as a teenager has been a positive in their lives.  Crossfit training can help build an individuals mental resilience and emotional maturity and that is no different for the youth that comes into our facilities. It was such a joy to have these three wonderful teens come on the podcast to share their stories and experiences!  They have their own teen community within the gym which has been amazing to see and we encourage them to keep doing so! As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Rally Pack, what is up?  On this episode of Total Rally Nation, we are excited to be joined by co-founder of Foodie Fresh Meals, Jess Evans!  Foodie Fresh Meals is the service we use here at Rally Point Endeavors so we wanted to bring Jess on to highlight her and the business that she operates.  We talk about food (who doesn't want to talk about food), family, and fitness. Jess's passion is cooking and preparing meals for others.  She understands that this allows people to spend more time with loved ones and less time stressing about when and what to cook!  Jess understands that people value this type of service and that's what drove her to pursue her passion. Reach out to Jess: Via Instagram: @foodiefreshmeals Via website: https://foodiefreshmeals.com/ As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Welcome back to this week's episode, everyone!  In this episode, Dr. Brodie brings some insight on the three types of depression in today's society.  We want everyone to be able to navigate life in a way where they find their purpose and success in life.  This talk is about observations Dr. Brodie has seen and things he wants for people in the world and our community. Depression can be a debilitating thing in people's lives and affect our ability to function as individuals.  It's ok to recognize if you are dealing with any of these things and there are certain things you can do to alleviate it.

Welcome back, Rally Nation!  On this week's episode, Tango and I are going to dance through the conversation of mentorship which is something that is super important to us.  This topic has so much to do with the environment or the community unity you create for yourself to succeed with the system you've put in place to achieve the goal and purpose you have been eyeballing. Goals are one thing, but it's the system you develop around this goal that is going to take you there.  The community in which you surround yourself with to support that goal is what is going to take you even further. As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Welcome back, everyone!  We are glad to have you back for this week's episode!  We take a deep dive into a fun topic for us and that is something called the dopamine detox.  Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which creates motivation in the brain for various activities such as exercise, talking and TV. It rewards us for behaviors which we find enjoyable and so tells us that they are worth repeating. A lot of us get stuck in our daily routines and have no vision of the future.  This episode is about how we can take a step back, reassess our situations, and how we can achieve clarity by doing this.  We challenge all of you to take what you've heard on this episode, and put it into action! As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Welcome back, Rally Pack!  This week, we are excited to be joined by Dr. Damir Simunac!  Dr. Damir Simunac is a Chiropractic Specialist in Niles, Illinois. He graduated with honors from Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale in 2015. Dr. Damir has more than 5 years of diverse experiences, especially in chiropractic.  Dr. Damir treats back pain, sports injuries, headaches, sciatica, joint pain and more! We dive into gender reveals, what drove him to pursue Chiropractic over other types of medical schools, and how Damir started applying Kinstretch.  Kinstretch is a movement enhancement system that develops maximum body control, flexibility and usable ranges of motion. As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack! Reach out to Dr. Damir: Via Instagram: @drdamirdc

Total Rally Nation, what is going on?  On this week's episode of the podcast, we are going to be diving into our Part 2 of our supplement series talk!  We don't know how long we will do these talks, but for now, we hope you get some key takeaways from our supplement discussions.  We could spend much more time debunking a lot of the crap on supplements that is out there! We also address the changes taking place at our locations in regards to getting everyone back inside the gym.  You could call this the COVID-pokey!  In all seriousness, this is about making everyone feel safe inside the gym.  That is our goal and our mission so please take the time to listen to us on this. Lastly, we answer questions regarding recovery at our locations and the future of our recovery rooms at each location.  Recovery days are  more than just taking off training.  We want you to understand that you can come in and do some type of passive type of recovery work and we get into what this looks like in this episode. As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

On this episode today, we do our absolute best to bring you all some supplement knowledge!  Sometimes, in the world of supplements, people can get a little confused on what to take so we pick three different supplements that would actually be helpful for you and pretty darn affordable. The more you actually understand about your body, the better decisions you will make.  We wanted to bring and share this information with you because doing supplements searches via the internet is not always the best way to find what you need to be taking.  You're going to be sent information by advertisements or promotions.  We try to break it down for you and give you real information without the marketing B.S.  We enjoyed this one and we hope you do as well! As always, we would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

What is going on, Total Rally Nation?  We are coming at you with episode 13 and today is a good one.  We dive into the difficulty one might have when trying to operate on facts and not assumptions.  We all make decisions on a daily basis based off assumptions and what is good for us.  Sometimes, operating like this may not be the best method and we explain what we mean by this on today's episode. We also talk a bit about our perspective on modern fatherhood and what we think might be the best way to navigate being a father during these modern times. As always, thank you to everyone listening!  Share this podcast with a friend, and let them know to leave the podcast a 5-star review!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Welcome back, everyone, to another edition of Total Rally Nation!  We're excited to have you back and if you are a new listener, welcome!  Today, we're talking about breathing and in particular breaking through plateaus and breathing well.  We'll give you some actionable things to do in regards to cool downs, workouts, recovery, and active recovery days.  Breathing is an under served strategy that not enough people pay attention to during their workouts and we wanted to bring some of these things to your attention! As always, thank you to everyone listening!  Share this podcast with a friend, and let them know to leave the podcast a 5-star review!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

What is up, Rally Nation?  We're excited to have you all back for this week's episode!  Today was a fun one as I got to listen to Tango's crazy, futuristic ideas on the future of fitness and in particular, Crossfit.  The digital age is upon us and as much as some of us want to resist, it is time to realize it is time to change with the times. We also dive into what you should be eating post-workout and clear up some myths on the post-workout window.  The post-workout window is not an emergency and there's no hurry to get some nutrition in you right after a workout.  If you're eating properly before your workouts, then you should have several hours of time post-workout to get the right nutrition.  We clear this up on today's episode. As always, thank you to everyone listening!  Share this podcast with a friend, and let them know to leave the podcast a 5-star review!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Shoe talk & Staying Cool in the Box/ [Get to know 2x CF Games Masters competitor and Rally Point Endeavors Director of Recovery Coach Julie "The Fabulous Joolah" Ackermann]/ Back to School: Confusion is now in Session. As always, thank you to everyone listening!  Share this podcast with a friend, and let them know to leave the podcast a 5-star review!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

What is up, Rally Nation?  Today's episode is more of a battle-rap style!  We challenged ourselves to come up with topics before we even really knew what we were going to talk about!  We just started spitting them out!  We recap the amazing M3 fundraiser that took place and some of the wins that came out of this event.  We also go over some of the 'learns' we experienced with this even. When do we know to train with pain or to pull in the reins?  Can movement be therapeutic in a way that helps us gain confidence in our recovery?  We've got you covered on this topic.  Don't be afraid to pull in the reins and also don't be afraid to ask your coaches and your lovely box doc! As always, thank you to everyone listening!  Share this podcast with a friend, and let them know to leave the podcast a 5-star review!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!  

Welcome back, Rally Nation!  Today we are going to do a little chit-chat on thinking of exercise as medicine or a prescription and knowing exactly how to dose that prescription.  Think of it as something I like to call a minimally effective dose. As always, thank you to everyone listening!  Share this podcast with a friend, and let them know to leave the podcast a 5-star review!  Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

Today, we have a very special guest for you and that is Coach Brad Raysby!  We dive into intermittent fasting, coffee, and how he is looking to impact as many people as possible at the gym every single day.  We also discuss why he sees himself as the 'Mission Chief' of the gym and why this is so important to him.  We appreciate you tuning into today's episode with Coach Brad and would love for you to leave us a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes! Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

What is up everyone and welcome back to another edition of Total Rally Nation Podcast!  Today we are excited to have on Coach Alex Carlson where we get into his go-to drink in the morning, how he adds to the member experience at Rally Point Endeavors, and how he had to restart himself in college. We will be conducting our charity event with MyHoodMyBlockMyCity at our Niles location on August 1st and we are asking for all members to show up with their pocket books and support the effort!  We are teaming up with them on their explorers program where they bring underprivileged youth high school kids to different businesses to experience what the community is like.  We want to send this charity home with a big check so please come out and help support this effort! Niles location: 6663 W. Howard Street Niles, IL 60714 Thanks for listening and run with the Pack!

In today's episode, TK and Bravo grapple with the topic of "How To Get Started",  both from a mechanics standpoint as a person interested in joining the Rally Pack and from a motivational standpoint in clearing that first hurdle of procrastination. From the initial flicker of an idea that you should probably be taking better care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally all the way through your first 3 months at the RPE location you've come to know and love with your whole being, the guys walk you through the steps to start realizing a better version of YOU! They also give us the scoop on what Rally Bucks are and how we can use those digital doubloons for a higher purpose. Spread the Rally Bucks love to purchase some health and well being for others or splurge a little on your own fitness wish list. Also amidst the episode 5 party, we discover that Tango can indeed read as the guys share their current reading lists, that Coach Julie loves to blast the music LOUD on Fridays, and that Tango attributes his improved squat mechanics to a period of his life where he wore high heels for better depth. All that and other juicy bits! Listen in and run with the Pack!

In this episode, the guys trade opinions on the continued reshuffling at CrossFit HQ, discuss some cool 3D Naked body comp tech, and just why Rally Point ENDURE or LIFT OFF just might be the perfect start to your fitness journey.Bravo and Tango also attempt to take a huge chunk of confusion out of your nutrition game with 10 extremely sound nutrition principles as given by Optimize ME nutrition maste teacher EC Synkowski. These basic tenets, when followed intelligently, can do some major damage to all the excuses or obstacles that have fogged your mind or frustrated your efforts in the past.Rally Point Endeavors’ vision for its community is further clarified and Tango explains just what he means by the word VITALITY he’s always throwing around.You’ll leave this episode with a clarity you haven’t yet experienced with regard to nutrition, intent, and purpose in taking action.Rally On! ALL IN!

In this episode, Bravo and Tango tame the beast that is nutrition. The guys talk all things random with regard to their nutrition strategies, successes and failures.What does metabolic flexibility mean and why is it so important? What’s InBody and why should I get myself measured?They also discuss the recent acquisition of Crossfit and change at the top in HQ with the announcement of new Crossfit CEO Eric Roza.Listen in on the episode to Tango with Tom so you can find out the guys’ favorite breakfast, what their coffee drinks of choice are, and learn TK’s ability to manipulate InBody’s programming to somehow make it tell him he’s getting fitter each month.Also sprinkled in:- Did You Know in the Box (liver facts and fun)- Famous “Beef Fizz” recipe to try- Tango voices his ultimate Crossfit dream

In this episode, Tango and Bravo sink their teeth into the world of recovery and creating space for yourself to improve each week.They talk about just what RENEW is, why it’s so important to count on your recovery just as heavily as your workouts. They also discuss how to turn injury into opportunity.Listen in and laugh at our random “Did You Know in the Box” points scattered throughout, marvel at TK’s 120% attraction score, and get the scoop on which shoes we love to fitness in (spoiler alert, TK loves em all).

In this episode, we go deeper with Chief Endeavors, Officer/ co-owner/ Coach Tom Kousgaard.  We get to know that man behind the hair, the beard, the shoes, the exuberance.  Where did he begin?  How did he start his fitness journey?  How did he come to co-own three fitness facilities?  What's his vision for Rally Point's future?  Listen in and you'll likely come away with a few insightful nuggets on what makes TK tick.  You'll also get a tip of the iceberg feel for what we hope to do with the platform that is Total Rally Nation.  Really insightful listen, so enjoy!