Podcasts about east valley crossfit

This is episode 5 of our Lifting Series. In this episode, August shares tips on how to train for strength, the importance of variation in movements, and what exercises you can do to build your overall strength.  August Schmidt is the President of the Arizona Weightlifting Federation, owner of East Valley CrossFit, and Iron Athlete Clinics where he trains athletes to weightlift properly. 

This is episode 4 of our Lifting Series. In this episode, August shares tips on how to train for power.  August Schmidt is the President of the Arizona Weightlifting Federation, owner of East Valley CrossFit, and Iron Athlete Clinics where he trains athletes to weightlift properly.   

This is episode 3 of our Lifting Series. In this episode, August shares tips on how to train to improve muscle endurance.  August Schmidt is the President of the Arizona Weightlifting Federation, owner of East Valley CrossFit, and Iron Athlete Clinics where he trains athletes to weightlift properly.   

This is episode 2 of our Lifting Series. In this episode, August shares tips on how to train for hypertrophy.  August Schmidt is the President of the Arizona Weightlifting Federation, owner of East Valley CrossFit, and Iron Athlete Clinics where he trains athletes to weightlift properly. 

As you may know by now, we are big believers in strength training for a number of reasons. The #1 question we get asked when it comes to strength training is "What type of training is best?"  We decided to ask one of Phoenix's most respected Strength Coaches, August Schmidt. This episode dives into the basics of strength training and provides an overview of things to consider when determining what program you should be following.   August Schmidt is the President of the Arizona Weightlifting Federation, owner of East Valley CrossFit, and Iron Athlete Clinics where he trains athletes to weightlift properly.   

A story of recovery, competing at the highest level and staying focused on what matters in life.  In this conversation with Sam Lehee, one of the head coaches at East Valley CrossFit, former 3 times team regional competitor, and CrossFit Team Games competitor, we dive into his recovery from drugs and how fitness gave him purpose and direction. We also talk about some of his meditation practices, deep love for family and his giving back to his community. Contact Sam on his Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sammythecoach/ Facebook at: Samuel Brent Lehee. The Fitt Focus podcast is brought to you by Xendurance. Fuel what matters. Go farther, longer, with some of the best sport supplements on the planet not filled with artificial sweeteners and harmful ingredients. Save 10% on your purchase when you use this link. https://shop.teamxnd.com/JamesAllen

The Fitt Focus Podcast proudly presents: "Fitt at 50."  The incredible Bruce Briggs, 2018 CrossFit Games Masters Competitor. The first in a series of interviews with some incredible people doing big things at 50 years young. Connect with Bruce on Instagram at @grokfit and Facebook at Bruce Briggs. This episode is brought to you by Xendurance. Sign up for your free sample pack of Extreme Endurance here bit.ly/fittfocusxndchallenge and take the Xtreme Endurance challenge and see why Xtreme Endurance has some of the best supplements on the planet and... how it helped Bruce reach his goals. Get a work out in or train at the facility East Valley CrossFit, in Chandler AZ. Sign up here to book a tour and get a WOD in.  bit.ly/eastvalleycrossfit Until next time... Peace, love and salmon grease! 

For most small businesses hitting the 10-year mark is a milestone. In today's episode I sit down with August Schmidt, owner at East Valley CrossFit as he shares how he has been able to be successful in a very crowded space of fitness. We get into some of the innovations that separate East Valley from other businesses in the same vein. August also shares how he has managed to take 6 teams to the then coveted CrossFit regionals and a few athletes, to the CrossFit Games. Enjoy and take note. Show Notes For more information on East Valley CrossFit and how you can get started with your journey to a better you in your health and fitness log onto: bit.ly/eastvalleycrossfit. Want to compete with the best competitors in the Southwest? Sign up for the 2019 Desert Cup at the Phoenix Convention Center right here: bit.ly/2019desertcup. Join the Fitt Focus Xendurance challenge to get your free 7-day supply of Xtreme Endurance and see why CrossFit Athletes like Josh Bridges, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet, Mattie Rogers (Olympic weightlifting), Paul Chelimo (middle distance runner), Jennifer Tavernier (American Ninja Warrior) and others use products from Xendurance in their training regimen. To sign up for the challenge go to: bit.ly/fittfocusxndchallenge. Do you need to get your business organized? Are you tired of letting customers slip through the cracks, not following up and losing business to your competitors? Say no more and solve for your disorganization, losing customers from not following up and get more growth from the products at Keap, makers of Infusionsoft. Keap is an all-in-one business management software that allows you to complete your customer lifecycle through capturing new customers, automated, personalized follow-up, upsell and referral based opportunities. Take a look at the product videos here: Keap Grow  Keap PRO   Infusionsoft  If you have questions on which one is right for you, send me an email directly at: james.allen@keap.com and I will help you figure it out and get you started. Mention you heard about Keap on this show and receive 50% off of your first 3 months. Don't forget friends, subscribe and share this podcast with 3 of your friends. Together we can spread the word and help more people bring the fitness of their physical, mental, spiritual, emotional and social economical well-being into focus. Peace, love and salmon grease.

This week we talk to August Schmidt Founder and Owner of East Valley CrossFit and Iron Athlete Clinics  We talk about: Why CrossFit athletes need to start training STRONGMAN immediately The value of continuing education for all athlete levels The origins of East Valley, starting in August’s garage and moving into the CrossFit business model The difference between opening a gym and opening a successful gym Why big box gyms can charge less than specialty gyms and why you get what you pay for. How to program for success in the CrossFit Open How to know what to expect at Regionals and the Games Why people complain that ROGUE equipment is expensive, CLEARY haven’t been lifting long. How the demand for weightlifting programs has changed The key to building a weightlifting team Why you don’t want to be the best lifter in the gym Why gyms change hands and it’s not always because they’re failing The business of a gym and the top things to do and avoid The truth about paleo and it’s relationship to performance And… the difference between health and performance http://www.ironathleteclinics.com/   http://eastvalleycrossfit.com/

We are out of the echo chamber!  This Week we’ve got John Cook, the STRONGMAN coach at East Valley CrossFit We talk about: The Beginnings of the STRONGMAN at East Valley CrossFit and what YOU need to start  Why so many athletes are resistant to training STRONGMAN How John got into the sport by taking a trip to the middle of nowhere Why cherry-picking movements isn’t always bad Adding accessory work to your training and the one piece of equipment YOU NEED in your gym. Why DEADLIFT is still king             How to train for STRONGMAN in a corporate gym

This week the booth is packed! We talk with Analisa Marquez, Seth Darst and Coach August Schmidt fresh off their return from the CrossFit Games. We’ll talk about the cultivation of a games-ready team, the reality of bringing big personalities together, stupid questions by athletes that should know better and ESPN’s coverage of the games. What were the biggest challenges at the games? What does it take to get to Regionals? Who’s afraid of jellyfish? Listen in to find out.   *NOTE: We crammed 5 people into the booth, so there are some audio problems. Sorry we tried our best, but one of the mics were not cooperating.