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Performance debt builds while you are still succeeding. Learn how hidden costs erode your clarity, recovery, relationships, and future capacity. Performance Debt: Why Success Can Hide the Warning Signs The most dangerous stage of burnout is not when you can no longer perform. It is when you are still performing well enough to believe nothing is wrong. You are still working. Still training. Still handling problems. People continue to depend on you because you have given them every reason to believe you can carry the weight. But something has changed. Decisions require more effort. Your patience is thinner. Training feels mechanical rather than energizing. You are physically present with the people who matter, but part of you is somewhere else—recovering from the day or preparing for the next demand. Nothing has collapsed, so you tell yourself you are fine. That is how performance debt remains hidden. What Is Performance Debt? Performance debt is the accumulated cost of repeatedly sacrificing recovery, alignment, emotional regulation, and sustainable habits to maintain short-term performance. Put more simply, it is what builds when you keep borrowing from your future capacity to perform today. One difficult week does not necessarily create the problem. There will always be seasons that require longer hours, harder training, greater responsibility, and a willingness to push beyond what feels comfortable. Human performance depends partly on our capacity to rise when the moment demands it. The debt begins when the exception becomes the operating model. You stop recovering fully because there is always another deadline. You ignore physical warning signs because the workout still gets completed. You suppress frustration because other people need you to remain composed. You continue carrying responsibilities that should have been shared, changed, or released. Each decision appears reasonable by itself. Collectively, they begin consuming the capacity required to sustain the life you have built. Why Success Conceals the Cost Visible output is a lagging indicator. It tells you what you produced, but it does not reveal what producing it required. You can meet the deadline while losing strategic clarity. You can complete the workout while recovering more slowly. You can take care of everyone around you while becoming increasingly disconnected from yourself. This is especially dangerous for capable men because competence creates room for compensation. Your intelligence helps you solve problems even when your focus is deteriorating. Discipline allows you to override fatigue. Responsibility gives you an honorable reason to continue. Emotional control helps you conceal the pressure from everyone around you. The very qualities that helped you succeed can become the qualities that hide your performance debt. Other people may even reinforce the pattern. They praise your dependability, admire your work ethic, and continue bringing you problems because you always find a way to handle them. They benefit from your output without seeing its private cost. Eventually, “I am the man who handles it” becomes more than a statement of capability. It becomes a role you are afraid to question. The Interest Payments Begin Before Burnout Performance debt rarely announces itself through one dramatic event. It collects interest through small changes you can easily rationalize. Mentally, decisions take longer and your strategic range begins to narrow. You remain capable of solving immediate problems, but it becomes harder to step back, consider alternatives, or see beyond the next demand. Emotionally, irritability increases while your emotional range flattens. You may believe you are remaining controlled, but the people closest to you experience that control as distance, impatience, or withdrawal. Physically, sleep provides less restoration. Soreness lingers. Your nervous system stays activated even when the external demand has ended. You continue training, but the session becomes another obligation rather than a practice that builds strength and restores connection. Relationally, conversations start feeling like additional demands. The people you care about receive your presence in fragments and whatever energy remains after work, responsibility, and internal pressure have taken their share. None of these signals proves that you are failing. They reveal that maintaining your current level of performance is becoming more expensive. (function(d,s,id) { var js; var fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "https://forms.aweber.com/form/30/1374258830.js"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, "script", "aweber-wjs-1506684634")); Performance Debt Is Not the Same as Burnout Performance debt and burnout are related, but they are not interchangeable. Performance debt is the accumulating liability. Burnout is one possible consequence when that liability can no longer be hidden, carried, or serviced. The debt begins much earlier—often while a man is still succeeding and receiving praise for how well he is handling everything. This distinction matters because it creates an opportunity for earlier recognition. You do not need to diagnose every difficult month as burnout. You also do not need to wait until you are exhausted, disengaged, or unable to function before admitting that your way of operating has become unsustainable. Performance debt accumulates before performance visibly declines. Recognizing it early allows you to protect capacity instead of waiting until you must rebuild after a breakdown. What Physical Training Reveals About Sustainable Performance Physical training makes this principle difficult to deny. A demanding CrossFit session, a heavy strength cycle, or a steep mountain climb creates stress. When that stress is followed by adequate recovery, the body adapts. Muscle is rebuilt, movement becomes more efficient, and your capacity increases. But repeated overload without sufficient recovery produces a different result. Movement begins to compensate. Technique deteriorates. Soreness remains longer. The body finds ways to complete the work, but those compensations quietly increase the risk of injury. You may still finish the workout. That does not mean the training is producing the intended adaptation. The same thing happens mentally and emotionally. You compensate for reduced clarity by working longer. You compensate for exhaustion with caffeine, urgency, and adrenaline. You compensate for emotional disconnection by becoming more controlled and task-oriented. For a while, the compensation works. Eventually, it becomes another source of strain. The body does not interpret relentless pressure as character. It responds according to stress, capacity, recovery, and adaptation. Your mind, emotional system, and relationships are not exempt from that equation. Strength creates growth when paired with recovery. Without recovery, strength begins consuming itself. When Your Best Qualities Become Expensive Discipline is not the enemy. Responsibility is not the enemy. Resilience and emotional control are not the enemy. The problem is what happens when these strengths operate without discernment. Discipline without recovery becomes self-neglect. Responsibility without boundaries becomes overfunctioning. Emotional control without connection becomes withdrawal. Resilience without discernment becomes the ability to tolerate conditions that should have been confronted or changed. A strength is valuable because it serves a meaningful purpose. When it is used automatically—regardless of context, cost, or consequence—it stops being a conscious strength and becomes an identity-driven pattern. You may recognize this during training. There are days when pushing through discomfort builds confidence and capacity. There are other days when pushing through is simply an unwillingness to admit that your body needs a different response. The movement may look identical from the outside. The internal truth is completely different. The same discernment must be applied to the rest of your life. Carrying more is not always evidence that you are becoming stronger. Sometimes it is evidence that you have not permitted yourself to put anything down. Recovery Alone Will Not Eliminate the Debt A weekend away may reduce immediate strain. A lighter training week may help your body recover. A vacation may create enough distance for you to breathe again. Those things matter, but temporary recovery does not automatically change the pattern that created the debt. If your identity still depends on being needed, you will return and begin carrying everything again. If you believe rest must be earned, recovery will remain the first thing sacrificed when pressure rises. If your worth is tied to output, any reduction in activity will feel like weakness rather than intelligent performance management. You do not eliminate financial debt by making one payment while continuing the same spending pattern. Performance debt works the same way. Recovery must be accompanied by a change in how performance is produced. That may require clearer boundaries, different priorities, more honest communication, better physical recovery, or the willingness to question goals that no longer align with the man you are becoming. The objective is not temporary relief. It is a more sustainable operating model. Audit the Cost Beneath Your Results Begin with the question most high performers already ask: What results am I producing? Answer it honestly and factually. Look at your work, training, responsibilities, relationships, and commitments. Acknowledge what is functioning without minimizing your accomplishments. Then ask the question that is usually ignored: What is it costing me to produce these results? Look beyond time and effort. Consider the mental, emotional, physical, and relational costs. Where are the interest payments appearing first? What feels heavier, slower, flatter, or more reactive than it did six months ago? Finally, ask: Is my current way of operating sustainable? Do not base your answer on whether you can survive another week. You probably can. Ask whether the same model can support your health, performance, relationships, and sense of purpose for the next year. There is also a fourth question, and it may be the most revealing: What have I already noticed but continued to override? Performance debt loses much of its power when the cost becomes visible and specific. You can no longer call the pattern strength once you clearly see how it is consuming the very capacity that strength is supposed to protect. Sustainable Performance Requires Integrated Strength The answer is not to become less ambitious, less disciplined, or less capable. It is to stop using your capability in a way that steadily destroys your capacity. Sustainable human performance requires pressure and recovery, discipline and discernment, responsibility and boundaries, control and connection. These qualities are not opposites. They are complementary forces that keep strength from becoming fragmented. Imagine carrying the same important responsibilities without the constant internal friction. Imagine training hard while knowing when intensity builds capacity and when it merely feeds an outdated identity. Imagine being present with the people who matter without feeling that their needs are another demand you must manage. That is not reduced performance. It is performance built on a stronger foundation. Your ability to keep going is not proof that your current way of operating is sustainable. The deeper measure is whether your physical strength, mental clarity, emotional resilience, relationships, and sense of purpose remain available while you pursue what matters. Your future capacity is not an unlimited line of credit. The work is not simply to keep performing. It is to become the man who can sustain what matters without consuming himself to do it. Rebuild the Capacity Beneath Your Performance If you recognize the hidden cost beneath your results, the Resilient Man Framework will help you examine the structure supporting your performance. It is built around four interconnected areas—physical strength, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and meaningful purpose—so you can identify where performance debt is accumulating and begin creating strength that remains available when pressure rises. Frequently Asked Questions What is performance debt in simple terms? Performance debt is the hidden cost that accumulates when you repeatedly sacrifice recovery, clarity, emotional regulation, relationships, or alignment to maintain immediate results. It is similar to borrowing money: you receive something useful today but create an obligation that must eventually be repaid. The difference is that the repayment may appear as mental fatigue, slower physical recovery, irritability, reduced focus, or burnout. One intense period does not automatically create debt. The problem develops when borrowing from future capacity becomes your normal way of performing. How is performance debt different from burnout? Performance debt begins while you are still functioning and may still be performing successfully. Burnout is one possible later consequence when the accumulated cost becomes too large to hide or manage. A person carrying debt may continue meeting deadlines, training, leading, and fulfilling responsibilities, although doing so requires increasing effort. Someone experiencing burnout may show more visible exhaustion, detachment, cynicism, or reduced effectiveness. The distinction matters because recognizing the accumulating cost early creates an opportunity to adjust before a significant decline or breakdown occurs. What are the early warning signs of performance debt? Early signs include needing more effort to produce the same result, slower decisions, fragmented focus, lingering physical soreness, reduced patience, emotional withdrawal, and difficulty being present in relationships. You may also notice that training feels mechanical, sleep restores less energy, or time away provides only temporary relief. None of these signs alone confirms a serious problem. The meaningful pattern is a rising internal cost combined with continued external performance. When several areas begin deteriorating while output remains intact, your operating model deserves an honest examination. Can discipline contribute to performance debt? Discipline can contribute when it is used to override every physical, emotional, or relational signal instead of helping you respond intelligently. Healthy discipline supports consistent action, recovery, and meaningful priorities. Misaligned discipline treats rest as weakness, ignores declining capacity, and demands continued output regardless of the cost. The issue is not discipline itself but discipline without discernment. A demanding workout can develop resilience when the body is prepared for it. The same workout can deepen exhaustion when it is performed only to prove that you never back down. Can rest eliminate accumulated performance debt? Rest can reduce immediate strain, but it may not correct the pattern responsible for the debt. A vacation, deload week, or quiet weekend can restore some energy. However, if you return to unclear boundaries, excessive responsibility, emotional suppression, or an identity built entirely around achievement, the same debt will begin accumulating again. Sustainable recovery requires both restoration and recalibration. You must restore neglected capacity while changing how you produce results. Otherwise, rest becomes a temporary payment made against a liability that continues growing. How can I begin reducing performance debt? Start by identifying what your current results are costing you mentally, physically, emotionally, and relationally. Notice where the interest appears first and which warning signs you have been overriding because you can still function. Next, distinguish temporary demands from recurring patterns. Reducing the debt may involve better recovery, clearer boundaries, fewer unnecessary commitments, honest conversations, or changing goals that no longer fit. The purpose is not to withdraw from challenge. It is to create an integrated way of performing that builds capacity instead of continually borrowing from it.

In this episode the guys sit down with IFBB pro bodybuilder and science-driven performance coach Ben Pakulski for a wide-ranging conversation on peptides, performance, identity and the hard lessons of a 20-year bodybuilding career. Ben breaks down the peptide landscape — why he's optimistic about the science but deeply cautious about sourcing (90%+ of research peptides come from China with no quality guarantees), the most exciting peptides he's currently working with including SS-31 for mitochondrial repair, and myostatin inhibition and where the science actually stands. They also cover Ben's origin story — going from 160 pounds at 17 to 240 by 19 purely naturally, getting cut from a baseball team at 12 and how that shaped everything, the culture of his Toronto gym and what hard training actually looks like, the Arnold Classic story where he competed sick all night with vomiting and diarrhea and still got second. Ben shares how bodybuilding was never his identity — just something he did — and why leaving the sport felt like relief rather than loss. They also dig into GLP-1 use, the looming frailty epidemic, genetic testing for coaching, why the guys fixed their training plateaus through gut health and hormone optimization, and why Ben thinks the hard work of getting fit is the actual prize — not the physique.   MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Two days left on this offer. Four day split, male and female versions, workout videos and live coaching with Cole.   SPONSORS Ketone IQ: https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP 30% off subscription orders plus a free gift with your second shipment. Also available at Target stores nationwide.   GUEST LINKS Ben Pakulski: https://www.benpakulski.com Ben's Podcast — Muscle Intelligence: available on all major platforms Instagram: @bpakfitness   LINKS Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - The peptide landscape — incredible potential, serious sourcing risk 5:14 - SS-31 for mitochondrial repair and why Ben's dad is on 10mg three times a week 9:04 - Mots-C vs SS-31 — why people respond differently and what might explain it 10:17 - Myostatin inhibition — what the science actually says about building muscle without training 13:32 - Gene therapy for myostatin in Mexico and what Ben's friends actually reported 15:28 - Why putting on muscle through shortcuts doesn't build confidence — only the process does 17:54 - Why physical stress and psychological stress are disconnected in modern life — and why that matters 22:05 - Getting cut from a baseball team at 12 and how that shaped everything 24:06 - The four master skills Ben teaches his kids — body, finances, communication, emotions 25:51 - How Ben transitioned out of pro bodybuilding without an identity crisis 28:58 - Going from 160 to 230 pounds naturally at 17 — the real story 33:01 - Getting a Muscle Tech contract at 19 by just walking around a show 38:03 - Training culture at Gold's Venice vs his Toronto gym — what hard work actually looks like 43:36 - Why headphones in the gym killed community — and why CrossFit understood something bodybuilding missed 48:24 - The Arnold Classic sick story — vomiting all night, competing anyway, getting second 55:28 - First steroid cycle at 19 and what it actually did 1:02:43 - How Ben's business pivoted through Covid and why coaching replaced digital programs 1:06:32 - Warrior and monk — how Ben learned to wield intensity as a tool rather than let it control him 1:13:06 - GLP-1 use in bodybuilding, the looming frailty epidemic and the gut motility problem 1:23:07 - Genetic testing for coaching — seeing constraints before clients hit them 1:31:05 - Sal's gut health and testosterone story — 15 pounds of muscle from a parasite cleanse

In this compilation episode, I'm bringing together insights from four experts to explore pelvic floor health during pregnancy and postpartum. Pelvic floor physical therapist Julie Wiebe, DPT shares a broader perspective on how the pelvic floor works as part of the entire movement system and why pressure management matters for athletes, both male and female, at every stage of life. Dr. Alexis Morgan and Dr. Christina Prevett discuss what current research says about CrossFit, exercise, and pelvic floor function during pregnancy, helping separate evidence from common misconceptions. Lisa Kozian Ryan offers practical guidance on training during pregnancy, recovering postpartum, and healing diastasis recti while building strength and confidence along the way. Together, these conversations provide evidence-based education and empowering strategies to help women stay active, resilient, and informed throughout pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and beyond. Related Episodes: Ep 83 - Pelvic Floor Health for Athletes: Dr. Julie Wiebe Ep. 285 - What the research says about CrossFit + pregnancy: Dr. Alexis Morgan + Dr. Christina Prevett Ep 82 - Training During Pregnancy and Healing Diastasis Recti: Lisa Kozian Ryan If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

There's a method behind the madness of CrossFit programming, and this article lays out the theoretical template that shows how CrossFit gets from philosophy to the actual workout. Todd Occhiuto and Kristin Bowen break down the rotation of the three modalities (metabolic conditioning, gymnastics, and weightlifting), the training cycles behind it, and why this template is a tool for applying variance rather than a rigid prescription to follow.--▶️ Watch the full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDJlFCSlzXko--

This is episode 1,000 of The Health Revival Show, and it's not a victory lap — it's the five things Liz Roman (@thepoopqueen) and Becca Chilczenkowski (@thehormonequeen) got wrong about gut health, hormones and weight resistance across six years of practice. Inside: why five days a week of CrossFit plus Whole30 plus a calorie deficit made women worse, why no single diet is the answer, why nothing real gets fixed in six weeks regardless of who's promising it, and why the information you've already read isn't the thing standing between you and feeling better. *** CONNECT:

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Xenom is the new competition format following in the footsteps of CrossFit. The question is whether Xenom will become the biggest competitor to Hyrox, CrossFit, or HybridX. What is Xenom's strength? And what does another fitness competition bring to the table? The first Xenom competition recently took place in Frisco, just outside Dallas.

A good leader is one who anchors and supports their team under pressure—and nowhere are the stakes higher than in the military. Don Faul spent five years as an officer in an elite unit in the Marine Corps. He then went on to become one of the most important operational leaders at Facebook, where he built and ran global teams during the company's most intense years of growth before he left to lead Google and CrossFit. In this episode, Molly and Don reflect on how Don's time in the military shaped his approach to leadership, and unpack the lessons he absorbed as a young officer learning to lead under intense pressure. Don also emphasises the importance of humility and service as a leader, shares what he learned working under General Mattis, and recounts the strategies and philosophies he carried with him in his transition from military to civilian leadership. Featured guestFollow Don Faul on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at https://www.crossfit.com/Connect with the teamFollow Molly on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at glueclub.com/Subscribe to Molly's Substack LessonWatch WorkLife videos on YouTube at TEDPodsFollow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTokFor the full text transcript, visit https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How much responsibility do we actually carry for where our teenagers end up — and how much is simply out of our hands?In this episode, we dig into a powerful listener question from David about parental influence, the six factors that shape teenagers, and the three things fathers can genuinely control: modeling, connection, and agency.We explore why control and influence are two very different tools, why unconditional love may be the single most important input a parent can offer, and why the real enemy isn't bad peers or broken environments — it's an ego that's never learned it's safe to struggle.

Intro. Scaling for a separated shoulder. Fitness for Life vs Chasing the Leaderboard Who Sticks with CrossFit & Who Quits? Fond memories from the CrossFit Games. Landmine Options for Bad Shoulders. What if Eggs did NOT exist? Forwards & Backwards Rolls to Support Is there a Right & Wrong way to log results? Max Reps on Heavy Lifts Help! I have Old, Broken Shoulders!

Live from San Jose California we are recapping the final day of Masters and looking ahead to the weekend.

What do you do when the person who loves you most says something that makes you feel shame — even when they don't mean it that way?In this episode, we answer a question from Chase Club member Ashton, who's 31 weeks pregnant and navigating the emotional complexity of a husband who keeps checking in on her workouts.We explore the gap between what someone actually says and the story we tell ourselves about it, why seasons of life demand fundamentally different things from us, and how to communicate your real needs clearly and without judgment.

Bob and Randy caught up with returning guest Jason David of Gym Force, a platform that helps independent gyms with member acquisition, retention, and upselling — solving problems Jason ran into as a former CrossFit gym owner. The conversation covered how AI has accelerated his build, the realities of startup funding versus traditional business valuations, and lessons learned from years of testing and tough feedback. They also touched on the differences between Detroit’s startup scene and the IT community, plus the role community plays in gyms, martial arts, and entrepreneurship alike. 

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What if the biggest obstacle to getting healthier isn't a lack of discipline—but too much bad advice? In this preview episode of Travis Makes Friends, Travis sits down with Tony from Trainbloom to break down some of the internet's biggest fitness myths and explain why sustainable habits beat trendy diets every time. The conversation starts with Travis sharing his own decade-long health journey, from gaining nearly 60 pounds after college to trying everything from keto and CrossFit to Insanity and 75 Hard. After years of chasing quick fixes, he discovered that long-term success came from focusing on consistency instead of extremes. Tony tackles hot-button topics like seed oils, calorie deficits, and calorie tracking, separating evidence-based nutrition from viral health claims. He explains why real-world outcomes matter more than theoretical mechanisms and why many people unknowingly eat more calories than they think—even when they're trying to lose weight. The two also dive into Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and why exercise burns far fewer calories than most people assume. Instead, Tony argues that everyday movement—walking, standing, and staying active outside the gym—often has a much bigger impact on long-term weight loss than punishing workouts. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting fitness advice or wondered what actually works, this preview offers a practical, science-backed perspective on building healthy habits that last.  Hit play to hear why mastering the fundamentals may be the smartest fitness strategy of all. Check out the full episode HERE. A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go tohttps://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to run an in-gym event that brings in new members and keeps them around? Download our step-by-step Intramural Open guide. Are the CrossFit Games dead? And should gym owners even care?In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper joins CEO John Franklin to discuss the state of the Games, as it heads into its 20th year.Chris has been on both sides of this conversation. He worked for CrossFit HQ, recently interviewed the brand's new CEO Bruce Edwards, and made the decision to reaffiliate his own gym.He walks through how the Games shifted from a small community meetup into an expensive, sponsor-driven spectacle, and why that shift disconnected it from the everyday members who make up most affiliate gyms.John puts Chris through a four-question report card on whether the Games still market the brand, measure real fitness, bring new people into CrossFit and keep members in affiliates longer.Chris' answers point to one consistent theme: Gyms don't need to wait on HQ to fix this.The pair dig into what's actually working elsewhere, including HYROX, Spartan Race and Street Parking meetups.They explain how gym owners can borrow those ideas to build their own intramural events, using the same repeatable workouts each year so members can track real progress and feel proud of what they've accomplished.Tune in to hear Chris's take on where the Games went wrong, and how any affiliate can create that same “peak moment” feeling for members without needing CrossFit HQ to get it right first.LinksIntramural Open GuideGym Owners UnitedBook a Call0:00 - Are the CrossFit Games still helping gym owners?0:51 - What the CrossFit Games were originally built for3:11 - When the Games stopped helping affiliates7:21 - What gym members are actually looking for10:20 - How the Open lost its original purpose14:42 - Chris Cooper grades the CrossFit Games20:25 - What Chris would change at CrossFit HQ25:12 - Why fitness festivals outperform competitions29:09 - How to reinvent the CrossFit Open for your gym34:23 - Why Chris re-affiliated with CrossFit

This week, I'm getting really deep and personal. I'm sharing my entire journey with fitness and my body over the last 10+ years — the story behind my most popular blog post ever.From dreaming of the WNBA in my fifth grade yearbook, to the ACL tears that shattered my athlete identity, to bodybuilding extremes (chewing and spitting food, tilapia and asparagus for weeks), powerlifting, CrossFit, secret binge eating, and the burnout that led me to close my business and step away from the gym for two whole years.And then — the healing. How I detangled my worth from my appearance, made peace with food, and rebuilt my relationship with movement from a place of love instead of punishment.If you've ever tied your self-worth to how your body looks or performs, this episode is for you.In this episode:Why my athlete identity was both my superpower and my prisonThe disordered eating patterns I didn't recognize because they were "normal" in fitness cultureHow under-eating fueled my binge eating cycle (even as a dietitian!)The two-year reset that changed everythingWhat true food and body freedom actually looks like 4-Day mind-body reset designed to change your relationship with food:Click Here for Our Food Freedom ResetAre you ready to heal your relationship with your body and soul? Click Here to Learn More About Our Signature ProgramOur Links:Follow us on Instagram!Like us on Facebook! 

Emilie Schario grew up in New Jersey, outside of Newark, and attended college in the state. Currently, she lives in Columbus, Georgia, outside of Atlanta. She mentions she got into technology so she could easily follow her husband's career geographically, and has much success in the industry. Outside of tech, she is married with 3 boys (all 5 and under)... so there is a lot of wrestling in her household. She admits she is often quoted staying she does three things in her life - work, parenting, and if she is lucky, attends CrossFit 3 times a week. In fact, she finds a great sense of community in that world, and brings her kids with her to cheer her on.A year and a half ago, Emilie's current venture was started, to build the open source orchestrator (or "harness") for AI coding agents. Through some shuffle in the early team, Emilie joined and started in building the fastest AI coding app on the market.This is the creation story of Kilo.SponsorsUnblockedTECH DomainsMezmoBraingrid.aiLinkshttps://kilo.ai/https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilieschario/Our Sponsors:* Check out Cash App and use my code CASHAPP10 for a great deal: https://cash.app* Check out Plaud AI and use my code CODESTORY for a great deal: https://plaud.aiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Presenting Sponsor Thirdzy!  https://thirdzy.com/JAZZYPromotion Code for 15% off: JAZZYSupport Carolyne with the purchase of your CrossFit Games Tickets, Use Code cfgprevost10 at checkoutEveryday we take a break from the busy work day to catch our breath, hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about Flo off to a bad start at the CrossFit Games, Should we even hold the CrossFit Games, Do you pack Early or late and so much more.

-Someone on Reddit asked the question, “Is Intensity a Lie?”-They said that it seems Intensity is the defining characteristic of what makes CrossFit truly CrossFit.-They also said it seems that CrossFitters care more about intensity than other things like movement quality.-Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Palm Harbor Local, Donnie sits down with Cavan Valance, founder of MPF Collective, for a real conversation about burnout, identity, and what it actually looks like to rebuild with intention. Cavan opens up about closing a successful fitness business, the year he took off to reset, and how he and his fiancée built something new from that clarity.What You'll Learn:Why Cavan closed a thriving business at its peak — and what led up to itHow to separate your identity from your performanceA simple framework (aware, aligned, organized, implemented) for handling setbacks without overreactingHow Cavan uses AI daily to save time without losing authenticityWhy physical health is the foundation for everything elseAbout Cavan: Cavan Valance is the founder of MPF Collective (Mental, Physical, Financial), a mentorship and coaching community for founders and entrepreneurs. Before that, he built and closed Hidden Summit, a fitness and wellness coaching business, after five years running CrossFit gyms in New York City.Connect with Cavan: Instagram @CavanTV | mpfcollective.comGet more episodes and join the newsletter at palmharborlocal.com.If you enjoyed this one, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor. Work with me + FREE Resources Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer ConsultationWould you like help selling your house in Palm Harbor? - Seller Marketing ConsultationDownload our free buyer's guide today - Buyer's Guide

Twenty tactics. Five factors. One episode worth pulling back from the archives.In this replay, we walk through the four highest-leverage actions you can take in each of the five key areas of life — Move, Sleep, Eat, Think, and Connect — and unpack the why behind each one.Drift is the enemy of excellence, and this episode is one of the sharpest tools we've built to fight it. You'll leave with a concrete checklist of daily behaviors designed to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

We kick off this loaded episode celebrating National Fortune Cookie Day by cracking open a few fortunes before dropping an announcement: we are officially heading to New York City as credentialed media for the USATF National Championships on Randall's Island! Expect plenty of athlete interviews and uncut unhinged content. Erin gives a 12 week pull up program progress report. We stack up our week 12 numbers against day one, revealing insane gains. We also vent about the discouraging social media comments claiming a pull up takes years, and recap our contrasting weekend social lives, including surviving a next door neighbor's party in "hard pants". Next up, we dive into a heavy dose of local shore chaos for "Erin's Tea Time". The controversial LBI mega house was somehow approved. The zero parking situation boiled over when contractors blocked a driveway, prompting two police cars to show up, much to the delight of our ticket obsessed seven year old. Meanwhile, Dan took on the local beach badge checkers after they called the cops on surfers, pulling out the official rule book to prove that anyone can legally "traverse" the sand to get to the water without a badge.We then put on our Esquire hats for a massive journalism and law segment, starting with a fascinating soccer history discovery: why players walk out holding hands with children. Speaking of soccer, we look at the concessions data out of Philadelphia's stadium, where 410,000 fans crushed 290,000 beers and 55,000 hot dogs, and we applaud FIFA's partnership with the nonprofit Musically Fed to donate leftover food instead of tossing it in a dumpster. We then shift to some wild court cases, covering the Troy Turkey Trot race director charged with grand larceny for stealing $114,000, the class-action lawsuit against United and Delta over "windowless" window seats, a ridiculous trademark battle between a sneaker company and Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' new 1587 Prime steakhouse, and a petty cookbook author coming after a creator over a cake pop recipe. To wrap things up, we compare two totally different fitness movements: an incredibly cool, Rolling Stone approved underground calisthenics street league in New York City featuring a brutal 100 burpee and 65 pound dumbbell squat face off, versus a lame, corporate, $15 million backed CrossFit rival called Xenon that uses AI photos. Finally, we close out the episode with a health rant about the Cyclospora parasite outbreak causing weeks of explosive diarrhea across the country. Finally in our No Bad No Sad segment we talk about a kid getting advice from professional NFL players regarding his football stances.

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Presenting Sponsor Thirdzy!  https://thirdzy.com/JAZZYPromotion Code for 15% off: JAZZYEvery Sunday night Carolyne Prevost, Jamie Latimer and Scott Switzer break down the world of CrossFit and other fitness competitions.  Tonight we talk about The Games are 2 days away for Master's and 3 days away for the Open Division.  We break down the newly released information, Look at some new policies and procedures associated with the new global broadcasting partner. plus so much more!

Presenting Sponsor Thirdzy!  https://thirdzy.com/JAZZYPromotion Code for 15% off: JAZZYSupport Carolyne with the purchase of your CrossFit Games Tickets, Use Code cfgprevost10 at checkoutEveryday we take a break from the busy work day to catch our breath, hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about The Monster Master's Comp and the move to a Master's World Fitness Championship. Pickles what are the best kind, is a fig newton a cookie or a cake? and when did you last use a potato gun?

Host Russell Thackeray welcomes Duncan Starr-Boltt, a Cambridge-based Brit who lives in Crete most of the year, and explores his journey from mechanical engineering into personal training, coaching, and running a CrossFit gym. Duncan describes intense fitness challenges (including a wall-ball world record of 452) and how proving fitness shaped his identity, later easing once he felt he'd proven it to himself. After becoming stressed running the gym, he found Western approaches ineffective and turned to Eastern ideas, emphasising “you are not the mind,” cultivating the observer through meditation and mindfulness, and focusing on feeling okay internally. He discusses the tension between goals and contentment, advocating goals for clarity without unhealthy drive, and shares his father's Maslow-inspired visualisation process that iteratively achieves goals to uncover deeper purpose. He also mentions his fictional book, "Seeking Sukha," about lasting happiness and peace, and how to find him online.00:00 Introductions00:37 From Engineer to Fitness Coach01:55 Gym Stress and Eastern Practices02:50 Forrest Gump Fitness Identity03:33 Chasing World Records06:06 Did Proving It Matter07:09 The Goal Behind Goals08:38 Goal Setting vs Discontentment11:08 Driven Energy and Satisfaction11:53 Why We Choose Unsatisfied12:48 Why We Tolerate Abuse13:38 Eastern Wisdom vs Western Fixes14:45 You Are Not The Mind17:08 Observer Mindfulness and Goals17:50 Purpose Beyond the Cave19:15 Vision Triangle Goal Process23:21 Identity and Future Self24:40 Seeking Sukha Book Story26:26 Audiobook Recording Realities26:53 Where to Find Duncan27:24 Final Reflections and GoodbyeYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

Mathew Fraser is the 5X Fittest Man on Earth: the most successful and dominant CrossFit athlete in history, a 5-time CrossFit Games Champion (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) and the only 6 time individual podium finisher. Prior to his CrossFit career, Fraser was also the 2009 Junior National Champion Weightlifter and son of Olympic athletes. Mat's journey to success is characterized by adversity, including fighting his way back to fitness after breaking his back in a training accident aged 19. Mat now shares his fitness secrets and insights across social media to a following of 2.4 million avid fans and Instagram followers. Today's episode is part of the 'best of' podcast series and first aired 21ST March 2022 Shownotes: Brian's Business Mentorship: https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching Brian's Mastermind The Circle: https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind

We open up the back half of our gym survey results and explain the real tradeoffs behind schedule changes, facility upgrades, and member requests. We stay candid about what we can fix quickly, what takes time, and what we will not do, while keeping the focus on safety, fairness, and the long-term gym experience. • reflecting on why transparency creates better conversations • balancing a class-based CrossFit schedule with real member routines • weighing Sunday open gym requests against staffing and demand • revisiting late night class options and why attendance matters • debating more open gym time versus the benefits of classes • breaking down facility feedback on parking, layout, and organization • explaining the air conditioning situation, costs, and realistic timelines • committing to equipment fixes like more small plates and better storage • setting expectations for barbell and pull-up bar etiquette • calling for shared responsibility on bathroom cleanliness • clarifying what social media should showcase and how we handle privacy • discussing Outlast and Bison synergy while keeping memberships fair • explaining why security cameras exist and where we draw the line Be on the lookout for next week's episode.

The CrossFit take on nutrition is contrarian by design: what most people think is healthy eating is exactly what's making them sick. Todd Occhiuto is joined by Brentie Kincaid (CF-L4, Seminar Staff Flowmaster, and owner of CrossFit Mafia) to break down hyperinsulinism, the "deadly quartet," and the simple prescription the whole lecture builds to: meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, no sugar.--▶️ Watch the full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDJlFCSlzXko

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!A sudden shoulder pop during a heavy lift can mess with your head fast. We sit down with Dr. Coleman to map out what a smart, trainer-friendly response actually looks like when you or your client has acute shoulder pain and still wants to train safely.We talk about where a coach's scope begins and ends, why “never train anyone with pain” is unrealistic in the real world, and how to separate DOMS from true tissue irritation. Dr. Coleman shares a simple decision-making framework built around time and trend lines: how symptoms should change from day 0 to day 7, what it means when progress stalls at 10 to 14 days, and why a three-week plateau is often your referral point. We also dig into practical red flags, and why the shoulder can feel more ambiguous than a clearly swollen ankle or Achilles.On the training side, we get specific about movement selection. You'll hear how to use “target tissue” to decide whether an exercise is helping or just poking the bruise, when isometrics can be a better move than more reps, and which pressing positions tend to flare anterior shoulder or biceps tendon irritation. We also tackle the stretching debate, breaking down mobilize versus stabilize so you can make better calls instead of following trends.If you coach strength training, CrossFit, or general fitness, this is a clear, usable playbook. Subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with the shoulder issue you want us to cover next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Mike has been a member of Linchpin for 7 years. He is an L3 trainer who believes that CF is not just a training methodology, but rather a way of life. He has been instrumental in bringing CrossFit into the Italian military. This is his story.

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with professional event rider Booli Selmayr to talk about the grief that first sent her out for a run, the injury that nearly ended everything, and why she believes "treating yourself like an athlete" is the missing piece for riders at every level.Meet the Guest: Booli Selmayr Booli Selmayr is a professional event rider and trainer based at Fox Race Farm in Millbrook, New York, where she runs Fox Valley Sport Horses, now celebrating its 10-year anniversary. She came up through Pony Club and fox hunting before completing her first CCI5* at 34, aboard her longtime partner Millfield Lancando at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. She has since built a reputation for pairing serious horsemanship with serious athletic training as a runner, CrossFit athlete, and creator of the "Ride the Pace" cross-country clinic.In This Episode, Sinead and Booli Discuss:Why losing her best friend to cancer, and later another close friend, first sent her out for a run, and how that grew into a full lifestyleWhy treating yourself like an athlete, whether that means tracking your food or fueling properly for competition, matters just as much as time in the tackHer "against, on, and with the horse" framework for rider balance, and why real strength, not just being light, makes horses safer and more secureBuilding Fox Valley Sport Horses from a mostly fox-hunting string into a full eventing program over 10 years, and the confidence it took to bet on herselfEpisode SponsorConnaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance.Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options.Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide Created by equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher, the Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide app helps horse owners recognize the signs of a true emergency, know when to call the vet, and understand what to do while help is on the way.Download from the App Store or Google Play at EquineEmergencyApp.comIn Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQRide iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches.Members also get:Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning communityStart your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com

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Dr. Kevin Christie interviews Dr. Beau Beard about building a successful chiropractic practice in Birmingham, Alabama, and establishing himself as a trusted community expert since opening in 2014. Dr. Beard shares how a limited marketing budget led him to focus on grassroots community engagement—working races, joining running clubs, connecting with athletes, and using a “working interview” approach at events—while his wife built relationships through CrossFit. He discusses the demanding early years of practice growth, the importance of consistent community involvement, and how refining proven marketing systems has helped scale the business and support associates. The conversation also explores Dr. Beard's content creation journey, as well as his educational work. Looking ahead, he shares his vision of transforming the clinic into a teaching and mentorship hub for chiropractors and healthcare professionals.

Joel Cochran has spent 17 years in the fitness industry, grew a CrossFit gym from 50 to 200 members, and has coached hundreds of Affiliate Owners through burnout, imposter syndrome, and the patterns quietly running their business from the background. In this episode, he breaks down the exact cost of survival mode and the framework he uses to get owners out of it.---Learn more about Proclivity:https://www.proclivity.co/---Take the free Affiliate Blueprint Assessment

Everyone has financial regrets. In this episode, Erik and Dr. Matt tackle the emotional weight people carry from past financial decisions — debt, overspending, failed investments, divorce, financial scams, and seasons of instability. The real danger, they explain, isn't the mistake itself; it's allowing the mistake to become an identity. Dr. Matt introduces the difference between guilt and shame: “I made a bad decision” versus “I am bad with money.” Together, they explore how language, self-perception, and emotional patterns influence future behavior. Erik shares examples of clients who rebuilt their financial lives after major setbacks, proving that financial mistakes can become chapters of growth rather than permanent labels. The episode is ultimately about hope, ownership, and reclaiming the belief that your financial story is still being written. Episode Highlights: Dr. Matt discusses the range of financial mistakes he sees in his practice, including overspending and secret debt kept from a spouse. (03:11) Dr. Matt shares the costly timeshare he and his wife bought while on their honeymoon in Mexico. (04:38) A language strategy for separating personal identity from a past financial mistake. (07:52) Dr. Matt mentions that reframing a mistake as "a chapter, not the whole story" is a simple but powerful shift. (10:54) Erik shares an analogy about his CrossFit coach calling him an athlete and how that language shaped his choices. (12:01) Erik concludes that a past financial mistake doesn't determine your future and that it's never too late to build wealth. (14:19) Key Quotes: “There is a difference between a bad decision and feeling some regret about that decision versus shame over that decision.” - Dr. Matt Morris, LMFT “You want to start separating yourself from the problem. And the first way to do that is linguistically, using your language.” - Dr. Matt Morris, LMFT “If you make a small plan and you strategize on small wins and you celebrate those small wins as you go, that reinforces this idea that, hey, I can do this. I can overcome this, that that is a chapter. The story is still being written.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ Resources Mentioned: Dr. Matt Morris, LMFT Dr. Matt Morris & Associates Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors

Man, this one’s special. Doug Champion is back on the show for round two, and honestly, this is exactly why I love doing this podcast — you meet someone, you have a great conversation, and a year later you’re picking right back up like no time passed at all. If you don’t know Doug, he’s the guy behind Champion Living, building the first real athlete development system for rodeo — fitness, nutrition, mental training, the whole thing — because for way too long rodeo has been behind the curve compared to sports like motocross when it comes to taking care of its athletes. His brother Richie Champion is a legend in bareback riding, nine-time NFR qualifier, and Doug just watched him ride his last horses ever at the Calgary Stampede. That story alone is worth the price of admission — chills, dude. But this conversation goes so much deeper than rodeo. We get into the real stuff: what it actually costs to build a business that’s bigger than you, the guilt of missing time with your kids while you’re out chasing elk or building something for your family’s future, losing a dog that raised you into adulthood, and the discipline it takes to stop lying to yourself about why things keep going sideways. We also get into hunting — my brutal 2024 season, tracking a bull nine miles after he got up and walked off, Doug’s buddy Travis and the giant mule deer that got away (and then didn’t), and why I’m changing my whole approach this year to actually see more animals instead of just walking more miles. This is one of those episodes where we start talking about rodeo and end up talking about life. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get after it. Sponsors onX Hunt Big shoutout to onX for this episode. They just rolled out a new Share feature inside the Go Track section of the app — think old-school Garmin Rino “see your buddy on the map” tech, but done right for 2024. You and your hunting partner can now share your live location with each other right in the app (works when you’re in service, so keep that in mind). It’s a small feature but a genuinely useful one if you hunt with a crew. Check it out at onxmaps.com and use code TRO for a discount on your membership. Bridger Watch This one’s personal — I’ve been building this thing for a long time and I’m proud of what it’s become. Bridger Watch is a smartwatch built specifically for hunters. It does everything a normal smartwatch does (health tracking, fitness, texts) but the mapping is where it separates itself — best-in-class offline maps on a wearable, and a direct integration with onX so you can send waypoints, tracks, and markups straight to your watch. Park your truck, drop a waypoint in onX, send it to your wrist — now if your phone dies or you lose it, you’ve still got your way back. It’s not trying to replace your phone maps, it’s the backup you didn’t know you needed. Go check it out at bridgerwatch.com Timestamps 00:00 – Sponsors: onX Hunt’s new Share feature & Bridger Watch’s smartwatch/onX integration 03:30 – Welcome back, Doug! Catching up a year later 05:00 – Doug’s all-in on hunting now — the struggle of finding time to scout with a growing business 10:00 – Burnout, growing a “lifestyle business” into a real company, and redefining what leveling up looks like 14:00 – The guilt of stepping away from the kids, and why the newborn years might actually be easier 18:00 – The 40th birthday Baldy lap story — missing fireworks, and what your kids actually see when you chase big goals 21:00 – What’s driving the business boom — investing in mentorship and the Alex Hormozi workshop 24:00 – Richie Champion’s final rodeo at the Calgary Stampede — the 90-point ride, the old horse, and an ending you couldn’t script 30:00 – Losing a 16-year-old dog, leaning into faith, and the journaling/affirmation practice that changed everything 36:00 – Business wins piling up — the Hooey collab, PBR partnership talks, and the new Montana State rodeo development program 39:00 – Why rodeo culture is behind other sports on fitness (and the motocross parallel) 44:00 – What actually separates great athletes at 22 — fearlessness, trainability, and coming to terms with risk 47:00 – Doug’s comeback from a broken back — seven years off, CrossFit, and the best ride of his life 50:00 – Cody’s rough 2024 season — a release malfunction, and tracking a bull nine miles after a bad shot 53:00 – 2024 plans: Utah spike hunt, general tags, Travis’s giant mule deer story, and using LandTrust to find new ground 56:00 – Closing thoughts on staying present, choosing positivity, and where to find the Champion Living x Hooey collab Three Key Takeaways Discipline beats intensity, every time. Both Doug and Cody hammer the same point from two totally different worlds (rodeo and elk hunting): the guys who succeed aren’t the ones grinding 80 hours a week or hiking 20 miles a day — they’re the ones being methodical, controlling what they can control, and getting a little better every single day. Effort without direction just burns you out. Presence is a practice, not a personality trait. Doug’s shift toward journaling, writing daily affirmations, and consciously catching negative thought patterns didn’t happen overnight — it took months before he noticed a real shift. The takeaway: rewiring how you show up for your business, your family, and yourself is trainable, even if it feels slow and unglamorous at first. The guilt of chasing your goals doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. Whether it’s missing a birthday for a training run or being gone during hunting season, both guys wrestle with feeling like they’re stealing time from their families. But as Doug’s own kid showed him — sometimes what looks like absence to you looks like inspiration to them.

-Jeff wants to know how he can convince his friends & family to work out with him.-He has lots of people in his life that are battling health issues & he would like to get them on a better path.-The problem is that everyone thinks CrossFit is too hard & crazy.-Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

What if the thing overwhelming your kids isn't screens — it's a culture of too much?In this episode, Patrick sits down with Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting, to explore why children today are exhibiting what used to be considered trauma responses, and what parents can actually do about it.We explore the five causes of childhood overwhelm, why the antidote starts with the parents — not the kids — and how defining "enoughness" for yourself is the most powerful act of social activism a parent can make.

Presenting Sponsor Thirdzy!  https://thirdzy.com/JAZZYPromotion Code for 15% off: JAZZYEvery Sunday night Carolyne Prevost, Jamie Latimer and Scott Switzer break down the world of CrossFit and other fitness competitions.  Tonight we talk about is Rich Froning getting soft? Does CrossFit care about the community or just the money they send them, the Master's release 3 events, and Carolyne is in a qualifying position for the WFP Tour Stop 2

In this episode the guys break down exactly how to be able to do pull ups in 30 days — covering the daily low intensity practice method, why you need to drop all other back work, why eating more and sleeping consistently will accelerate your results, and how to set up your test day for maximum performance. They also discuss whether chemical sunscreens are actually causing more cancer than they prevent, a large UK Biobank study showing frequent sunscreen users had up to 292% higher melanoma rates, why Crisp Power protein pretzels are outperforming traditional protein snacks on satiety, and the guys' Father's Day stories — Sal's son giving him a blank trophy, Adam's perfect day including coffee in bed and a drive with Katrina, and Justin getting a violent massage from a big Chinese dude at the mall. Then they answer questions from Instagram on doing CrossFit and strength training simultaneously, progressive overload after 63, building a chest with chronic shoulder pain, and getting hired as an inexperienced new personal trainer.   MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole.   SPONSORS   Paleo Valley (grass-fed fermented meat sticks): https://paleovalley.com/mindpump 15% off automatically applied at checkout, no code needed.   Crisp Power (protein pretzels): https://www.crisppower.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for 10% off. Up to 28g protein per bag, zero added sugar.   Seed Daily Synbiotic: https://seed.com/mindpump Code: 25MINDPUMP for 25% off your first month.   LINKS   Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   0:00 - Intro 1:43 - How to do pull ups in 30 days — the exact method 4:53 - Step 1: Practice daily at low intensity — why this beats training them hard 13:33 - Step 2: Avoid all other back work for 30 days 15:30 - Step 3: Eat more — why a deficit kills this protocol 16:08 - Step 4: Sleep consistently every night 16:48 - Step 5: Set up your test day — take 4 to 5 days off first 25:17 - Chemical sunscreen study — 292% higher melanoma risk in frequent users 43:10 - Father's Day stories — trophies, cheese shops, massages and minivans 52:23 - Crisp Power on set — why Adam eats them almost every day 56:07 - Q&A: CrossFit 4 to 5 times a week plus a MAPS program — will it work? 1:01:53 - Q&A: Is there a limit to progressive overload training at 63? 1:04:33 - Q&A: How to build a chest when both shoulders have chronic pain 1:09:06 - Q&A: How to get hired as a new inexperienced personal trainer at Mind Pump  

Is the label "high performer" quietly holding you back from becoming one?In this episode, Patrick unpacks four lessons from the 21-day High Performance Challenge — and makes the case that high performance isn't a status reserved for athletes and CEOs. It's a set of actions anyone can adopt.From Tony Robbins' "musts vs. shoulds" to Kobe Bryant's marathon gym session, we connect high performance to the core belief that true excellence is something we pursue for others, not for ourselves.❤️‍

In this episode, OG Barbell Shrugged crew member Alex Maclin joins Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash, and Dr. Mike Lane to talk nutrition for jiu-jitsu, combat sports, and high-performance training. Alex shares his evolution from overweight beginner to Olympic weightlifter, nutrition coach, and four-stripe brown belt, explaining how his personal nutrition shifted from fat loss to strength, aesthetics, and now athletic performance and recovery. The crew breaks down practical fueling strategies for grapplers, including why total calories come first, why carbohydrates are king for high-intensity scrambles, and how protein, hydration, sodium, and nutrient timing all affect recovery and performance. Alex explains how to eat before training, what to use during longer or hotter sessions, why tournament-day nutrition must account for adrenaline and digestion, and how caffeine can help or hurt depending on arousal. Whether you train jiu-jitsu, CrossFit, weightlifting, or just want to perform better, this episode gives you a simple framework for eating like an athlete. Links: Doug Larson on InstagramCoach Travis Mash on Instagram

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