Podcasts about functional fitness

A major part of the 2023 Games season has been revealed. We now know how the worldwide ranking system will work. Sean and Tommy dive into all the details. With the Open right around the corner, it's time to take a look back at where we have been since 2011. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham from the "Get with the Programming" podcast join the show to talk about the things that stand out to them about the Open and what we as a community need to do to get back to where we were in 2018.

Ben & Stacey sit down with Ashley to discuss how she went from using drugs & being an addict to getting -and staying- clean, opening her own business, and becoming a CrossFit athlete & coach.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/077/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ay298iZyFqUHire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Monster Michael and Rebecca Todd are back in the United States after their trip to Europe. Michael gives us lesson in basic arm wrestling rules and tactics while Rebecca updates us on her injured knee. Plus, why waffles in Amsterdam are so good and things you don't want to happen after a cold plunge.

Paige Powers had one of her best years competing in 2022.  She finished second at the Atlas Games to earn her first career trip to the CrossFit Games as an individual.  Powers would finish 25th in Madison that included a 6th place finish in the Echo Press event.  She talks about her recent victory at Wodapalooza, the effect it had on her confidence, the lessons she learned from her experience at the CrossFit Games and what it's like being part of the CrossFit Mayhem crew.

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The 2023 No Bull CrossFit Games season is starting in Madrid. The host site for the first Open announcement has been revealed. Tommy and Sean give a brief preview of the matchups and tell us why they're excited to get things kicked off. With the beginning of the Open right around the corner, it's time to select the top 10 biggest questions heading into the season.

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Monster Michael Todd takes his quest for 100 gold medals across the Atlantic to Turkey for East vs. West 6.  Sean and Tommy talk to him about his training leading up to the competition, his match against Kydyrgali Ongarbaev and the lessons he learned from his experience in Europe. Plus, Rebecca Todd talks about how her training focus has shifted after suffering a setback in the form of a knee injury.

Welcome back to our series on the 10 principles of joyful movement.  This week we discuss principle 3 - Just say no to punishment.  No Pain, No Gain is the most common “motivation” saying from the fitness industry.   As such, we're conditioned to believe that the only way to get fit is to push ourselves to the brink 5-6 days a week.  But it's not working.  Thinking that exercise has to hurt or that it has to be incredibly difficult is anything BUT motivating.Buying into this mentality might result in some short term gains but usually ends you up injured and exhausted, and inevitably giving up.  In this episode, I'll give you tools you can use to know the difference between challenging yourself and pain and how to achieve steady progress towards your goals without dreading exercise.  What you'll learn by listening:The difference between pushing yourself, and punishing yourselfHow to tell if what you're feeling is a “good hurt” or if you've crossed the line into pain.Tools you can use to change your mindset about movement so that it is fun, challenging, rewarding and SAFE!Feel left behind by fitness? The What Moves Me FUNctional Movement Membership is the place for you!  In this inclusive community, we put the FUN in Functional Movement so that you can feel better in your body without all the “no pain no gain”The “What Moves Me”  - FUN-ctional Movement Membership is all about helping you create the motivation you need to consistently move your body in ways that feel good, so that you can get off the “start-stop cycle” for good and experience all the benefits of a regular movement routine.  Podcast listeners save 10% off the monthly subscription by using the code PODCAST at checkout.About the HostKim Hagle (she/her)  is Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Body Image Coach and founder of Radiant Vitality Wellness. Through mindset and movement coaching she helps women heal their relationship with food and exercise while disconnecting their worth from their weight, so they can feel healthy, happy and confident in the body they have.  New to the Show?  Download our FREE podcast roadmap to find the best episodes to start with on each of our main topics (joyful movement, motivation, body image and intuitive eating).  Ready to take the next step?  Visit our website to learn more about our coaching programs Let's stay in touch! Kim is on Instagram and Facebook @radiantvitalitywellness.  Disclaimer.  The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.  Always consult a health care professional about your unique needs. Support the show

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Whether you're itching to get back into an exercise routine after birth or you think you do because of what is presented on social media and the news, please use caution and listen to this episode! Jen Landry is a Functional Fitness expert who is here to talk about how to ease into a postpartum exercise routine after birth. No matter your fitness level before childbirth, your postpartum workout plan requires special consideration. In fact, it should start while pregnant! We dispel many myths in this episode. Even Kegels are not spared. Listen in now! Important Links: Momergy Essentials - Home | Momergy Essentials Iva Perez - The Momergy Movement Desiree Bonau - Oily Essentials   Follow us on: Facebook Facebook Page Momergy Essentials Facebook Group: Momergy Essentials | The Work-Life Harmony Movement   Instagram@Momergy Essentials Instagram @MomergyMovement Instagram @desiree_oilyessentials Instagram RESOURCES We use Essential Oils to support our family a lot! We use them to keep everyone above the wellness line so we don't have to reach for any meds. And we also use them for emotional support. We've done our research and we always choose the best quality that we can find. So we definitely get all of our essential oils, cleaning and personal care products from Young Living. If you want to get your hands on them as well, use our link to get started. Go to https://www.momergyessentials.com/signup And that way you'll automatically be in our oily essentials community to get expert advice from our metaphysical and clinical aromatherapists. After all, we create harmony by being in the right community!   FEATURED GUEST Jen Landry Jen Landry is a leader in functional fitness specializing in pregnant, postpartum, and everyday women. As a mother of two little girls and two pregnancies that left Jen feeling weak, broken and in need of answers, she discovered the Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Certification. Obtaining this certification changed the way Jen looked at pregnancy and postpartum fitness as well as female health in general. It ignited a fire to help as many women as possible, so they could avoid what Jen experienced. She is the CEO and Owner of Moms Fit Life. Her Mission: to teach moms they can trust their bodies again and rock mom life with confidence!   Website          www.Momsfitlife.com IG         @momsfit_life FB        https://www.facebook.com/groups/308644460818119/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenlfit7 FREEBIE Posture Reset Workout https://www.momsfitlife.com/f/posture-reset-workout

The ideal way to progress an athlete's training is by using their feedback & training readiness to build out their program.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/075/Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Traditional exercise and weight loss programs typically focus on the physical body or aesthetics - using restriction and punishment to try to shrink the body in order to fit into the societal ideal.  We are actually made up of four bodies - the physical body, the mental body, the spiritual body and the emotional body.  And when we ignore the needs of the whole self and spend our efforts on “fixing” the physical body, motivation is a big struggle.You'll never love your body by hating on it. Body acceptance starts by acknowledging that we're more than a body and committing to being respectful to ourselves no matter how we feel about our physical body.In this week's episode we explore all the parts of us that make us whole, and how honouring each body through joyful movement is key to having a good relationship with exercise and a step towards body acceptanceWhat you'll learn by listening: Learn about the 4 bodies that make us whole.  Identify ways that you have disconnected from your body because of diet culture.  Explore ways to re-connect to the physical, emotional, spiritual and mental bodies through respectful movement that honours the whole self.  Understand how the concept of body neutrality can bridge the gap from body hatred and body love.See Also: Episode 2- MotivationEpisode 3 - Reject Diet MentalityMentioned in the show:Feel left behind by fitness? The What Moves Me FUNctional Movement Membership is the place for you!  In this inclusive community, we put the FUN in Functional Movement so that you can feel better in your body without all the “no pain no gain”The “What Moves Me”  - FUN-ctional Movement Membership is all about helping you create the motivation you need to consistently move your body in ways that feel good, so that you can get off the “start-stop cycle” for good and experience all the benefits of a regular movement routine.  Podcast listeners save 10% off the monthly subscription by using the code PODCAST at checkout.About the HostKim Hagle (she/her)  is Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Body Image Coach and founder of Radiant Vitality Wellness. Through mindset and movement coaching she helps women heal their relationship with food and exercise while disconnecting their worth from their weight, so they can feel healthy, happy and confident in the body they have.  New to the Show?  Download our FREE podcast roadmap to find the best episodes to start with on each of our main topics (joyful movement, motivation, body image and intuitive eating).  Ready to take the next step?  Visit our website to learn more about our coaching programs Let's stay in touch! Kim is on Instagram and Facebook @radiantvitalitywellness.  Disclaimer.  The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.  Always consult a health care professional about your unique needs. Support the show

Pat Vellner is an 8-time CrossFit Games competitor, 2020 Rogue Invitational Champion and the 3-time defending Wodapalooza Champion. We talk to him about his experience at the CrossFit Games last year, coming up short in the final event of the 2022 Rogue Invitational, how the team of him, Brent Fikowski and Jeff Adler came together for Wodapalooza and what it would take for him to consider going team for the CrossFit Games.

Guido Trinidad is one of the founders of Wodapalooza and was responsible for programming this year's event. He talks about how Wodapalooza got started, the things he and his team did to grow the event and his programming philosophy.

Monster Michael Todd has earned 23 World titles and 36 National titles in arm wrestling. His wife Rebecca is a 7-time National Women's Arm Wrestling champion. Both are CrossFit fanatics. This year Monster Michael Todd is attempting to win 100 gold medals around the world. Meanwhile, Rebecca will be visiting as many CrossFit gyms as she can as she looks to be able to do every movement as prescribed. We will be joining them on their journeys and checking in with them each week to track their progress. 

Today begins our series exploring the 10 principles of joyful movement.  Principle #1 is all about rejecting the diet mentality.  Even though many women wouldn't identify as dieters, exercise is almost always viewed as a way to earn or burn food or purely as a way to change or control the size and shape of your body.Viewing exercise in this way sets us up for a negative relationship with exercise and leads us to think that exercise isn't “working” if it doesn't result in weight loss, causing us to ignore all the other benefits movement has on our body, mind and spirit.While you might not be ready to give up the desire to lose weight just yet, this episode will teach you how to detach exercise from that desire so that you can enjoy the journey and have fun with exercise.Studies and Resources Cited:  Health at Every Size by Dr. Lindo Baconhttps://christyharrison.com/blog/what-is-diet-culturehttps://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-body-image#:~:text=Approximately%2091%25%20of%20women%20are,to%20be%20a%20certain%20weight.https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/yo-yo-dietingThe 10 Principles of Joyful MovementMentioned in the show:Feel left behind by fitness? The What Moves Me FUNctional Movement Membership is the place for you!  In this inclusive community, we put the FUN in Functional Movement so that you can feel better in your body without all the “no pain no gain”The “What Moves Me”  - FUN-ctional Movement Membership is all about helping you create the motivation you need to consistently move your body in ways that feel good, so that you can get off the “start-stop cycle” for good and experience all the benefits of a regular movement routine.  Podcast listeners save 10% off the monthly subscription by using the code PODCAST at checkout.About the HostKim Hagle (she/her)  is Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Body Image Coach and founder of Radiant Vitality Wellness. Through mindset and movement coaching she helps women heal their relationship with food and exercise while disconnecting their worth from their weight, so they can feel healthy, happy and confident in the body they have.  New to the Show?  Download our FREE podcast roadmap to find the best episodes to start with on each of our main topics (joyful movement, motivation, body image and intuitive eating).  Ready to take the next step?  Visit our website to learn more about our coaching programs Let's stay in touch! Kim is on Instagram and Facebook @radiantvitalitywellness.  Disclaimer.  The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.  Always consult a health care professional about your unique needs. Support the show

In an effort to lose 100lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games, he is sharing his weekly check ins with his coach live on this channel. This week we jump into a new year with a renewed focus to hit the last half of the goal hard. Getting reset and talking about prepping for Wodapalooza.

The final major offseason competition is right around the corner. Wodapalooza is just one week away. Sean and Tommy preview the men's and women's team competitions and tell you who you should be watching in Miami. Plus, Loud and Live's VP of Sport Dyland Malitsky joins the show to talk about what's new this year at Wodapalooza and what fans can expect from the four-day event.

Chris & Ben cover each of the four sessions of our Winter 2023 athlete in details, along with tips on improving your Bar Muscle-Ups, Legless Rope Climbs, GHDs and deficit Handstand Push-Ups.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Hfn3PS55LQHire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

• Chris and Zack jump in to chat about fitness in the outdoors. • Brayden is finally back in the office after several trips. • Brayden and Paul (O2 Podcast) went to Montana to meet with MTNTOUGH to work out and got whooped! • How important should fitness be to the hunter, angler, and avid outdoor hobbyist? • How can not being physically fit affect your performance in the field? • Avoiding those bad decisions, risks, and injuries by staying fit. • Get motivated by setting goals and make your fitness program match your outdoor pursuits.  • The GoWild Team's geographical distribution in Kentuckiana. • Chris is planning to deer hunt in 2023; hear his early thoughts. [UNCENSORED] by GoWild kicks off your week with shameful nonsense, inappropriate convictions, and unfiltered tales from the woods, waters and whatevers. [UNCENSORED] is a behind the scenes look at our adventures, failures, wins, embarrassing moments at trade shows, hilarious tales from the warehouse, and a good rant or three about the most recent tyranny from the Dark Lord of the Sith himself. JOIN GOWILD AND GET $10: http://downloadgowild.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to hand out some awards! Sean and Tommy take a look back on the year that was and choose their top moments, stories, performances and atheltes from 2022. It's the First Annual Talkies - The Fittest Awards Show on Earth!

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  I'm joined on this episode by Mark Limbaga - a StrongFirst Elite trainer who began his journey to the kettlebell many years ago...and has since brought many other Phillipinos into the fold. Hear his story in all its glory exclusively on The Hammer Cast.

How were your holidays and Tia Toomey is pregnant, Cat's Gym is trying Pat Barber's Programming, What did we do for the Holidays, Workouts we are doing, and we are upping our game with new equipment and a live call in show

In this episode, Mike is joined by Dr Sean Pastuch (owner of ActiveLifeRX) and the two discuss what it means to be practically fit and how that differs from functional fitness. Sean also explains how we can do better as an industry when it comes to better preparing our coaches and trainers to serve clients at the highest level. This episode has something for you whether you're a coach, trainer, or just someone who wants to perform better for life.Follow Dr Sean Pastuch on IG: @drseanpastuchThe POP Supplement store is officially here! Choose between Neurotype bundles or individual products that are designed to prime your brain and body for optimal results!CLICK HERE.Our newest sponsor, Cured Nutrition is offering 20% off all of their products! The only exception is their drinks and bundles. Get the best quality CBD products on the market to help with sleep, stress, and overall well-being. Visit - https://www.curednutrition.com/?rfsn=6745101.eee1d3Want 20% off any Organifi product? This is an exclusive offer for Mind Over Macros listeners. Simply go to organifi.com/popfam and save 20% off any of their amazing products like green juice or red juice, both of which Mike uses and mentions in this episode.Click here to take advantage of this offer!------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!To understand the secrets to longterm success and your own individual needs, download the audio version of The Personality Diet.Get your copy here!!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe FREE personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millnerLearn more about POP at www.peakoptimizationperformance.com

Instead of a holiday party, we decided to hold a Podium Picks party.  Four of our Patrons join the show for a special Holiday Movies draft. Just like your office party, this episode has a little bit of everything.  From cheesy Hallmark flicks to timeless classics to modern masterpieces, this episode promises to put smile on your face and get you in the holiday spirit.

Dave Durante is a former American artistic gymnast. He was the 2007 All-Around champion and one of three alternates to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Durante now helps run Power Monkey Fitness and teaches gymnastics to athletes of all levels at his Power Monkey camps. Dave talks about how he got involved in CrossFit, why gymnastics is so important for performance in sports and how close he thinks we are to the ceiling of what CrossFit athletes can do when it comes to gymnastics.

CrossFit surprised everyone with some surprise presents under the tree. The semfinals dates and locations have been announced and we have an equipment list for 2023. Sean and Tommy talk about the things that stood out to them and what kind of impact they will have on the season.  The guys also revisit the top questions they had heading into the offseason.  Which ones have been answered, which ones became more clear and which ones are still lingering?

Welcome to the Type1lifting Podcast Episode 129In this episode I sit down with the Pool Boy Mike Olivas. We talk about his upbringing, how he go involved with CrossFit, and his goals for the future. Help support the channelVenmo@Thomas-lennon-4Link to the type1lifting website store https://type1lifting.comProceeds of the shirts go to the Children's Diabetes FoundationPlease subscribe to my Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Type1LiftingSubscribe for more Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/type1lifting/id1493068726Or listen on Spotify app: https://open.spotify.com/show/1di7ozscKMvQXo0kNn4b6j?si=e9e487aba4c041d2Share this video with a friend:Liberte Lifestyle: https://libertelifestyles.com use promo code TYPE1 Listen next – Tudor Magda https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LbSThpvC77IVG2YO8CM33?si=UbKDdK0VQr227Z-jowI8TgLet's connect online:Instagram – @Type1LiftingTwitter – @Type1LiftingLinkedIn – THOMAS LENNONFacebook - Type1LiftingYoutube - @Type1Lifting Thank you for listening and please leave a review so I can help this podcast grow. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Charlie Pienaar was a D1 Wrestler, Member of Army National Guard, Gym Owner, Health & Physical Education Teacher, and -most recently- winner of the 2022 CrossFit Games Lower Extremity Division.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/074/Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

If there is anyone who knows about making a bold fashion statement, it's Nick Mathew.  The man who is known for donning his signature crop top on the competition floor joins the show for the most stylish edition of Podium Picks we've ever done.  It's ok to have a bad draft, just as long as you look going doing it!

Nick Mathew made his first appearance at the CrossFit Games in August and wound-up finishing 14th overall.  He finished first in two events – the skill speed medley and the sandbag ladder. Mathew also finished 12th at the Rogue Invitational in October.  He talks about what it was like thinking he had missed out on qualifying for the Games only to then be told he was in after another athlete tested positive for PEDs at the Granite Games, what he learned from his experience at the CrossFit Games and how his signature crop top got started.

I was working out with my daughter this morning and we were talking about how I was her age when I started to get serious about strength training. I told her that while I had “worked out” for a few years before turning 16 and getting my license, it mainly consisted of periodically sneaking into the local rec center with some friends and hitting the weight room 5 times in one day. I didn't have a way to be more consistent but that changed when I got my license. After that I got a membership to a small gym about 10 minutes from my house and started to go almost every day. Like everyone else back in the early 90's I was following a bodybuilding routine, which had me training different body parts on different days and sometimes hitting the gym twice a day. I was reading Flex and Muscle & Fitness and following the advice from their pages and I put on some muscle and saw some changes in my body that made me more confident. For a while if you had asked me why I worked out I would have told you that I was a bodybuilder. I worked out to get bigger and change how I looked. And part of the reason was that I didn't know that there was another choice. But then I started to come across magazines like Muscle Media 2000, which exposed the open secret that all the top bodybuilders were on steroids and that you couldn't train like them unless you were too. I changed my approach to fewer days with more intensity - the ultimate example being the months I spent doing the Mike Mentzer One Set To Failure Program - but I still saw myself as a bodybuilder.  But then I started to see articles about this thing called “functional fitness”. People started to point out that a lot of the puffed up bodybuilders you saw in the pages of magazines weren't very strong or athletic (except for Ronnie Coleman, who was every bit as strong as he looked). The term “looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane” started to get thrown around as a way to describe how a lot of people who followed bodybuilder programs came up short in the performance category. It turned out that training to perform well and training to have big muscles were not the same thing. Athletes trained much differently and those training methods started to become more popular. Bodybuilding started to take on a negative meaning and everyone stopped doing curls and started doing Olympic Lifting. And I jumped into this new fad with both feet. To be honest, I was a little disillusioned with bodybuilding. I'm not a naturally big guy and I realized that I was never going to be a mass monster. So training to improve my performance gave me another reason to hit the gym. This was also around the time that I started mountain biking and seeing how Functional Fitness helped my riding inspired me to start MTB Strength Training Systems. I've been a huge advocate for functional fitness and have seen it help a lot of people…but I'm starting to realize that I may have gone too far. Bodybuilding has a valuable role in your strength training toolbox, especially as you get older. The truth is that losing muscle mass is a big part of age-related declines in performance, which means that the more you have and the harder you work to keep it, the longer it takes for that decline to start and it is more of a gradual decline rather than a sharp drop off. Muscle can also serve as natural “armor” for when you hit the ground and act as the catalyst for more strength gains. Considering everything that adding some muscle can do for us it makes sense to spend some time doing it. And who knows more than anyone on the planet about building muscle? That's right, Bodybuilder. So if you want to build and maintain muscle then they have some things to teach us. If you want to learn more about the lessons we can take from Bodybuilders check out the video I shot last week. I've got the show notes below and a link to the live stream replay and the audio file from it as well. You‌ ‌can‌ also ‌find‌ ‌it‌ ‌on‌ ‌‌Itunes‌,‌‌ ‌Podbean‌,‌‌ ‌‌Spotify‌‌ ‌‌and‌ ‌all‌ ‌other‌ ‌major‌ ‌podcasting‌ ‌platforms.‌ ‌ There is a difference between putting on muscle from starting to lift weights and purposefully lifting to gain muscle and there is some value to the latter. You need muscle for natural “armor” and as a way to fight against natural muscle loss. Muscle can also serve as the engine for more strength gains. Nobody knows more about building muscle than bodybuilders. Building muscle tends to focus on lots of volume with moderate to short rest periods. In general, 25+ total reps gets you into the muscle building zone with 30+ reps being optimal. Set X Rep schemes that fall into this muscle building zone - 3 X 10/ 3 X 12-15/ 4 X 8/ 10 X 3/ 5 X 5 You can also use things like drop sets and other methods to create more fatigue through volume. Another thing to use are isolation exercises. Focus on Active Isometric Isolation Exercises where the rest of the body is creating a platform for the single joint to move from. Doing some arm training won't kill your functional gains either. The off season is a great time to spend some time focused on building muscle in the early off season before switching to the strength and power focus we need on the bike. It's probably not the best choice during the heart of the riding season due to the lack of resources for you to build muscle but it's also good to throw in every 2-3 training phases. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater - Functional Training is a great way to train but Bodybuilding still has some things we can gain from as well. Hopefully I've given you a reason to dust off the ol' dumbbell curls and work on adding some muscle this off season. If you need a training program that takes this into account then be sure to check out the Ultimate MTB Workout Program, where the early phases work on fixing your movement while also adding some functional muscle. Let me know if you have any questions about this or anything else related to helping you improve your health and performance.  Until next time… Ride Strong, James Wilson MTB Strength Training Systems

Masters champions were crowned this past weekend in Cookeville, Tennessee. Sean and Tommy recap the top performances and memorable finishes from the Legends Championship and discuss how it might one day have a role in the CrossFit Games season. Khan Porter is calling it a career after 2023.  The guys debate where he ranks when compared to the best male Australian CrossFit athletes of all time.

Pain often leads to restricted movements, changes in posture, and ultimately a more sedentary life. Exercise offers much more pain relief than you might imagine, especially a program that emphasizes functional training. Gunnar Peterson, trainer for professional athletes and stars like Jennifer Lopez and Sylvester Stallone shares how his exercise program can reduce and resist pain.

Pain often leads to restricted movements, changes in posture, and ultimately a more sedentary life. Exercise offers much more pain relief than you might imagine, especially a program that emphasizes functional training. Gunnar Peterson, trainer for professional athletes and stars like Jennifer Lopez and Sylvester Stallone, shares how his exercise program can reduce and resist […]

Pain often leads to restricted movements, changes in posture, and ultimately a more sedentary life. Exercise offers much more pain relief than you might imagine, especially a program that emphasizes functional training. Gunnar Peterson, trainer for professional athletes and stars like Jennifer Lopez and Sylvester Stallone shares how his exercise program can reduce and resist pain.

Pain often leads to restricted movements, changes in posture, and ultimately a more sedentary life. Exercise offers much more pain relief than you might imagine, especially a program that emphasizes functional training. Gunnar Peterson, trainer for professional athletes and stars like Jennifer Lopez and Sylvester Stallone, shares how his exercise program can reduce and resist […]

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  Cows are good for many things: providing fresh milk, turning grass into delicious steaks, jumping over the moon in your favorite children's book, etc. But one thing they certainly AREN'T good for is being “sacred”. Find out which of the strength world's so-called 'sacred cows' need to be unceremoniously slaughtered by tuning in to this episode.

Ben interviews ZOAR Fitness Coach, Chris Hardenberg, on his experience coaching, writing program design, and competing on a CrossFit team.We discuss the best ways to build fitness, align schedules & expectations, improve communication, and ultimately compete at your best.View the Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/073/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z_9aP9zvG1wHire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Five-time CrossFit Games athlete Amanda Barnhart is here for a sweet and savory edition of Podium Picks. The crew drafts their favorite snack foods this week. Take a listen, grab a plate, bowl or bag full of your favorite munchie and help us decide who put together the best list.  

Amanda Barnhart has competed at the CrossFit Games for the last five years. Her best finish is 7th place overall. She did that twice in 2019 and 2020. She talks about her recent decision to switch from CompTrain to HWPO, how she has changed as an athlete during her career, balancing her desire to compete with her desire to start a family and what her goals are for the coming season.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com There are loads of great ways to get stronger and more powerful. Without a doubt, the 2nd best option to effectively increase your strength and power is to arrange your workouts according to DUP — Daily Undulating Periodization. This is simply a way of cycling through the various different rep ranges (3–5/8–12/15–25) to make sure you leave no stone unturned. (And technically speaking, you don't even have to swing the rep ranges that drastically; oftentimes even just a mild change in reps per set can still work wonders) Why is this important? Well, wouldn'tcha know it? I cover *exactly* that topic on this issue of the Hammer Cast. 

The Dubai Fitness Championship proved to be an exciting competition this past weekend with extremely close battles for podium spots on the men's and women's sides. Sean and Tommy talk about who surprised, who stood out and who we need to be watching heading into 2023. Plus, the Legends Championship is set to kick off this week in Cookeville. The guys tell you how to watch and why you need to show up online or in person if you want to see Masters athletes get more coverage.

Josh Pirtle is the man behind the CrossFit comedy and meme account Fluffy Duck on Instagram. He joins the crew for an emoji draft. This episode is sure to earn a red heart, a smiley face or even a rollling on the floor laughing emoji. Only one person can earn the win, so take a listen and help us decide who put together the best group of keyboard characters.