Podcast appearances and mentions of kari pearce

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Kari Pearce—4-Time Fittest American Female, seven-time CrossFit Games athlete, lifelong competitor, and soon-to-be mom! We dive deep into her journey through pregnancy, training adaptations, and the mental shifts required as an elite athlete navigating a brand-new chapter of life.   What You'll Learn in This Episode:   How Kari transitioned from elite-level training to pregnancy fitness The mindset shifts required to adapt training goals Why down-regulating tension (instead of adding more) is key for female athletes The impact of fertility challenges on her perspective of health and fitness How she's preparing for postpartum recovery and future training goals The importance of self-compassion and embracing change as an athlete  

We catch up with dear friend of the show Justin Cotler.  We catch up with him, his family, the Underdogs Camp and what his impressions were of the DB Documentary.

Join Joyce & Heidi Jones, founder of Summit Squad, for a casual conversation perfect for a walk. Heidi shares the mission of the non-profit organization, Summit Squad, and how she and three women set out to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Joyce and Heidi discuss the importance of perseverance to get you through inevitable roadblocks in life, and that every situation provides a learning experience. Be not only inspired, but also empowered to strive for your goals as you learn that the journey is not about the outcome, but the journey itself.About HeidiHeidi founded Summit Squad on the heels of successfully running all female workout meetups in NYC that featured guest speakers like Reshma Saujani of Girls Who Code, Jen Widerstrom from The Biggest Loser and some of the top CrossFit champions and athletes like Kari Pearce and Lauren Fisher.Connect with HeidiWebsite: https://www.summitsquad.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_summit_squad/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainingwithheidi/

The Crew gets together to discuss the upcoming offseason and what it could look like?  We talk belching on mute (Hopefully) Smelling bad after a hike.  Change Plate Tricks, Kari Pearce and Mitch McClune got married, Spencer Panchik Got married and what if someone threw a lot of money behind an alternate CrossFit League/Championship? Plus as always, you the viewers have a say in which direction the show goes, see you all there.

Justin is the head coach and founder of, Underdog Athletics. He is one of the most successful coaches in the competitive functional fitness world. In addition to coaching multiple teams and individuals to the CrossFit Games, including 3rd place finished Kari Pearce, Justin has won 2 championships in the GRID League, and is the Coach for the National Functional Fitness League. One of the things that sets Justin apart is how passionate he is about connecting with his athletes. This is not "just a business relationship", as he puts it, and Justin fully recognizes that his style of coaching doesn't fit for everyone. But for those that it does, the success is undeniable. Justin's IG: @justincotler Underdog Athletics IG: @underdogathletics •••• This episode is SPONSORED by: https://victorygrips.com/ Victory grips are the standard in hand protection plus they just launched their new Gym Affiliate Program.  As affiliate owners, they understand the demands of gym owners. Their goal is to keep their Gym Referral Program process as simple as possible.  You'll receive educational content, early access to upcoming releases and exclusive discounts for your members plus receive a percentage of the net sales.

Today, we have the pleasure of sitting down with one of our favorites, Kari Pearce. Kari is a former CrossFit Games athlete, finishing as high as 3rd at the Games. Kari recently retired from competition, join us as we dive into Kari's post-competition journey, how she's adapting to a new chapter in her life, and her valuable insights for younger athletes entering the world of CrossFit. Kari's IG: @karipearcecrossfit Kari's FB: Kari Pearce CrossFit Games Athlete ••••• This episode is brought to you by Sisu Sauna. Sauna and contrast therapy offers a natural and holistic approach to wellness, providing numerous benefits that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Heat from the sauna helps relax muscles and improves blood circulation, aiding in the recovery of strained or fatigued muscles. It can also help reduce muscle soreness after intense physical activity. Sisu Saunas are made in the USA, using the highest quality wood and steel products, plus their new Huum heaters are the best on the market. If you are interested in trying contrast therapy we cannot recommend these saunas highly enough. use code “powermonkey” for 5% off.

Mitch is one of the most solid dudes in the sport. After being told he wasn't good enough to join a team, he decided to just qualify for Semis as an individual and squash that thought.  We talk what that chip on his shoulder did for him, how his adventures are fun with his soon to be wife, Kari Pearce and the amazing Mexican Food he had after Wodapalooza, even though they weren't Fajitas.

We catch up with our dear friend Bethany Flores (Shadburne) to see how the comeback is going, how the wedding went and how married life is treating her, how it's going with her new training partner Hayley Murrillo.  The majority of the time we talk about mindset with a body that has broken down, how God plays a factor in her thought process and how its okay to feel both Frustrated and at Peace at the same time.Get your supplements and energy drinks at c4energy.com and use code Clydesdale to get at least 20% off your order.  The code does not work with subscribe and save options; make sure you use the one time purchase.Join Wild Health and get 20% off your membership by clicking here: www.wildhealth.com/clydesdale or using code CLYDESDALE20 at wildhealth.com

After an amazing Quarterfinals performance, Alex is looking to be a serious contender for a top 10 spot at the 2023 NoBull CrossFit Games. We talk coaching with Justin, we talk mentorship with Kari, and how God has put so many peole in Alex's life to allow her to be successful.  We discuss her attitude about her successes and what that means in the grand scheme of things as well as so much more.

Guys the title says it all, I don't even have words to explain what I was feeling whilst talking to Arielle during this episode. All I can say: I was getting goose bumps all the time whilst listening to her stories and her cross fit journey. This is what I am talking about - that hang around with people who can never make you small or leave you behind, Arielle is form the same team as Kari Pearce who was the fittest woman in the country for the 4 times, and now Arielle has achieved the title of fittest mom in America for 2021 and 2022. I hope you guys enjoy this episode.   Follow Amar: instagram.com/grewal_theking/  instagram.com/thefitfactking/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sit down and talk with the Greatest American Female CrossFItter Ever! We talk her engagement, Wedding Plans, Getting back on the Comp Floor, is she coming back to do Team? and of course the importance of a strong Core from Power Abs.

Kari Pearce, Arielle Loewen and Alex Gazan are teaming up to compete at TYR Wodapalooza in January and they join Wex to talk about their expectations for the coming year as well as what they would like to see for events. In this episode we have a guest appearance by Stella and we discuss how this team came into being. We have a lot of fun talking about their unique journeys and what makes them the competitors they are. They are three of the most competitive athletes you will see on the competition floor but off the floor they are the absolute most humble and nicest women you will ever meet. Hence we came up with the name on the show to represent them at WZA. Be on the lookout for new Wex Appeal Podcast merch coming soon from our good friends at SherpaWerks. Follow them on IG @sherpawerks to know exactly when the new shirts are going to drop. Also mentioned on the show are Brushed By Chan (IG @brushedbychan1) and PhatAsh Bakes (IG @phatashbakes) talking about amazing shoe collars and epic cookies. Both are small businesses that I think you should check out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the 120th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Weightlifting Coach and Founder of New York Weightlifting Academy, Danny Casey, will talk about mastery in weightlifting, the problem with rushing, what dictates success, micro-goals of the day, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Introducing our special guest Weightlifting Coach and Founder of New York Weightlifting Academy, Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(1:55) Shout out to Eddie McGuire @eddiemacisback(2:30) Shout out to Kari Pearce @karipearcecrossfit(3:50) Strength Mastery Challenge(5:40) Mastery in weightlifting(6:50) Danny's clientele(6:55) Experience according to Danny(7:00) “Just being subjected to something and doing something doesn't necessarily mean you're experienced.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(9:05) The common bad habits among Danny's clientele(9:30) Fundamentals of weightlifting(10:40) “How you move is more important than what you move.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(11:05) The problem with rushing(11:30) Danny's analogy for rushing during weightlifting(13:50) Gift of Injury by Stuart McGill and Brian Carrollhttps://www.amazon.com/Injury-Stuart-McGill-Brian-Carroll/dp/0973501863 (14:15) The mindset behind “keep pushing”(16:20) About Danny's one physically gifted client(19:00) About the Greek weightlifting team in the 90s(19:10) Shout out to Pyrros Dimas(19:15) Shout out to Kakhi Kakhiashvili(20:55) Effect of personality for weightlifting(22:15) Shout out to Bill Esch @kettlebellwarrior(22:20) Shout out to Denis Vasilev @denisvasilevkbsport(22:50) “You don't need to be somebody else.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(23:25) What dictates success?(24:10) Self regulation(25:00) “Learn how you are feeling, don't get greedy.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(25:45) Shout out to Chris Abbott Linkedin: Chris Abbott(26:20) About intuition(26:20) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(26:25) Iron Cardio by Brett Jones @brettjonessfghttps://strongandfit.com/products/iron-cardio-by-brett-jones?gclid=CjwKCAiA68ebBhB-EiwALVC-Nn5DrC62QO3SDIG4ApNZ5zNbTnagTxltL1ZY6164QOJCYU7ngGGrRhoCqMkQAvD_BwE (27:50) The martial arts analogy(31:40) Position, consistency, and control(32:05) “If you don't have control, you don't have anything.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(34:00) Shout out to Jerzy Gregorek(35:25) Shout out to Eric D'Agati @ericdagati(36:40) Shout out to Carrie Campbell @eliminateyourlimits(37:40) Online weightlifters' influence(39:15) Why everyone should compete(42:45) “You can't teach experience, you have to live it.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(43:00) Weightlifting competition, January(44:20) What does Danny do on the competition day?(47:50) Micro-goals of the day(49:55) Where to find Danny Casey? @ny_weightlifting_academyhttp://nyweightliftingacademy.com/ 

We met Elena during the 2022 Semi-Finals and catch up with her now that she has made the move to Vegas, to join the Underdogs Team! We talk about why this was her choice, what was it about Justin and Keifer? Who drove with her and who stayed in Vegas with her to keep her company. We talk goals for 2023 and beyond. This girl is a Rock Star and you need to get to know her.

We catch up with this couple who is living their best life now retired from their original jobs and finding joy in each other and the best fajitas in America. We talk to Kari about the moment she knew she Podiumed in 2020, How she Met Bethany and couldn't believe the Selflessness, her Amazing Mary finish, and her relationship with Justin Cotler. We also talk to Mitch about is energy on the floor, what is the pressure of having a super fit girlfriend, and his plans to go team in 2023. Then together we get the story of how they met, the coach athlete dynamic the two have, where are the best fajitas and why does Mitch always lift Kari up for their pictures.

Kari is back to talk about the Games in the Aromas, retirement, finding her feet in training and a potential comeback in 2023.

Lisa joined by Kari Pearce, a six times CrossFit Games athlete and three time Fittest American Female. She is currently the 3rd fittest woman on earth and has been in the top 10 the last five years. Kari represented the United States of America two years in a row (2016-2017) at the CrossFit Invitational. During the last five years, Kari has competed in CrossFit all around the world including Dubai, France, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Florida, Ohio, Minnesota, New York, California, and Wisconsin. She also travels to teach athletes the gymnastics side of CrossFit. Having her extensive background, she enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. She began her athletic career as a gymnast at the age of 3 and did it for 18 years. Kari was on the Varsity Gymnastics team at the University of Michigan where her team won 4 Big Ten Championships. She earned her degree in Movement Science from the School of Kinesiology and was three time Academic All Big Ten. In addition to being a full time athlete, she has developed PowerAbs, which is a core program thousands of people are doing. It incorporates many of the things she learned in her 18 years of gymnastics and through her education to get people stronger and better looking midsections. She was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan and moved to New York City in 2013, which is where she currently resides.6 Times CrossFit Games Athlete 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 Fittest American WomanTop 10 Fittest in the World 5 Years in a row Currently 3th Fittest Woman on Earth 2 Time Crossfit Invitational Team Member for USAWon “Most Improved” at the CrossFit Games in 2016Holds the New York State bench press record at 240lbFounder of PowerAbs Movement Science Degree from the University of Michigan Member of the University of Michigan Women's Varsity Gymnastics Team Three Time Academic All Big TenZBiotics Pre-Alcohol ProbioticBreaks down the byproduct of alcohol responsible for rough mornings after drinking.Brand

LifeBlood: We talked about how to get healthy, and stay healthy, the importance of core strength, why it's so important to have a plan for your fitness and diet, and the value of consistency, with Kari Pearce, Fittest Woman in America, and creator of PowerAbs and PHIIT.  Listen to learn why it's important to find what works for you! You can learn more about Kari at PowerAbs.Shop, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood

We sit down and talk with one of our favorites, Bethany Shadburne. We talk the crazy year she had starting with not being able to compete at the Games last year to coming back and competing at Wodapalooza where she took second, only to be restricted from competing in this years season with a back injury. Then we talk wedding and what that means for her future. We talk about the faith that carries her through all the ups and downs.

Doug is joined by 6x CrossFit Games athlete and creator of PowerAbs and PHIIT, Kari Pearce. Kari shares her story of getting into fitness and all the different modalities she explored before settling in on CrossFit. She talks about what it takes to be successful and why she enjoys competition so much. Kari explains her motivation to create PowerAbs and PHIIT as well as her brand new program, 21Strong. She shares her heart for serving others and helping people gain the confidence and joy they deserve.

Doug is joined by 6x CrossFit Games athlete and creator of PowerAbs and PHIIT, Kari Pearce. Kari shares her story of getting into fitness and all the different modalities she explored before settling in on CrossFit. She talks about what it takes to be successful and why she enjoys competition so much. Kari explains her motivation to create PowerAbs and PHIIT as well as her brand new program, 21Strong. She shares her heart for serving others and helping people gain the confidence and joy they deserve.

When I first saw Kari's Instagram post I knew that she must be a really good athlete. I was surprised when I found out that she had won 4 national championships in gymnastics when she was young, when she competed in crossfire games, and again 4 times champion for being the fittest woman in the country. It is a bigger achievement than we can realise. It's not easy to become fit, especially for 4 years, and Kari has done it 4 times. It all comes down to consistency and commitment to yourself and many pushing yourself to be that person. When you listen to this episode you will feel the energy in her voice, body and soul, and how passionate she is at what she does. I hope you enjoy the episode.    Follow Kari: https://www.instagram.com/karipearcecrossfit/ Follow Amar: https://www.instagram.com/grewal_theking/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 79th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Weightlifting Coach and the Founder of New York Weightlifting Academy, Danny Casey, will talk about Danny's origin story, his weightlifting background, his way of training, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover: (0:55) Introducing our special guest, Weightlifting Coach and the Founder of New York Weightlifting Academy, Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(1:15) Shout out to Eddie McGuire @eddiemacisback(1:50) Shout out to Greg Everett @catalystathletics(2:35) Danny's origin story(2:45) Studying to become a Social Studies Teacher(3:00) The experience of going to weight rooms(3:25) Brazilian jiu-jitsu(3:50) Olympics lifts(4:15) Finding a coach(4:30) Participating in competitions(4:30) Training with other people (4:55) Starting the personal training journey(5:40) What brought Danny towards the Olympics lifting?(6:30) The music analogy(6:55) The steps of mastery(7:45) The different approaches to jiu-jitsu and weight lifting(8:45) “You have to go slow before you can go fast.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(9:50) Shout out to Eric D'Agati @ericdagati(10:35) Unrecognized steps to health and fitness(11:00) Unreasonable goals(11:40) “Just because the number value on the bar didn't move, does it mean the quality of what you're doing didn't improve?” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(12:25) Not understanding the process(12:45) The deadlift example(13:25) The sport of positions and angles(14:15) “Patience is everything.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(14:40) Danny's pre-covid training vs. now(15:20) Does Danny ask his client to journal?(16:15) Books by Joe Mills Linkedin: Joe Mills(16:55) Shout out to Brian Grasso(17:50) Danny's current training approach(19:00) “If I want to actually get better at my press, I don't need to work on my press at all. I need to work on my clean, the steps beforehand.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(19:15) Clean and jerk in weightlifting(19:25) Danny's call with his coach(19:40) Does everyone have jerk and clean?(20:05) Shout out to Kari Pearce @karipearcecrossfit(21:00) “If you want to get better, you want to move forward, you have to work where you're limited.” Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(21:05) Working with Kari @karipearcecrossfit(22:45) Danny's experience in working with clients(23:40) Kari's limitations and strength @karipearcecrossfit(24:55) The evolution of Danny's perspective(25:40) The spinning wheel analogy(26:45) Training the mindset(27:15) “You can read someone by how they lift.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(27:55) Shout out to Dmitry Klokov @klokovd(29:25) Shout out to Fabio Zonin @x_fab_69(30:10) Everybody should compete!(30:30) “Focus is trainable.” - Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(31:30) Mike's certification program(32:00) Nervousness during competition(33:55) Benefits of competing(35:25) “It's building a skill, not just going into a workout.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(33:50) The debate that Danny often gets into(36:45) How does Danny train himself?(38:05) Reading about Soviets(38:15) Self-regulation(38:35) Importance of self-regulation(40:25) Shout out to Antonio Squillante @antonio_squillantecscs(41:10) Why does Danny encourage everyone to compete?(42:30) The benefits of nervous energy(46:45) Where to find Danny Casey? @ny_weightlifting_academy @danny_caseyYoutube: NY Weightlifting Academy

Adrian and Alison Scudds sit down to talk about her journey to become a CrossFit Games athlete for the first time on the individual side. She has been to the Games on a team in 2019 and has several close calls from 7th place to 9th place at regionals/ Semi Finals. Ali has been lead by renowned coaches from across the competitive space with Nick Fowler at Brute Strength to now Justin Colter with Underdog Athletics. She nows lives in Las Vegas and trains with the likes of Matt Dlugos, Bethany Shadburne, Danielle Brandon, Kari Pearce and many more. Ali describes the environment as exactly what she's been hoping for and thinks it will be the catalyst to success this year. Ironically enough, success for her may be different than you imagine, take a listen and find out what will define her journey when it is said and done!

Today Adrian sits down to interview CrossFit Games hopeful Matt Dlugos of Underdog Athletics. Matt shares his athletic background, when Crossfit became more than just training for him, his move to Las Vegas to join the likes of Bethany Shadburne, Ali Scudds, Danielle Brandon, Tola Morakinyo, and Kari Pearce. Matt is preparing to throwdown at the Granite Games in just a few weeks and is hopeful to battle for a podium spot against athletes like Brent Fikowski, Chandler Smith and more. We experienced some audio issues amidst the interview from Matt's end and have a touch of static. We are aware and have presented the best product we can for this interview.

Mitch Talks About being the fittest Teacher and Military athlete of 2021, how sanctionals allowed him to travel the world, converting to civilian life, moving to Las Vegas to train with Underdogs and be closer to his significant other the one and only Kari Pearce.

In the 71st Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Army Neuroscientist, Sleep Specialist, Division I Collegiate Athlete, and a 2x CrossFit Games Athlete, Dr. Allison Brager, will talk about the “YOUNGSTOWN BOYS” documentary, the power of discipline, bioenergetics, energy expenditure and Energy conservation, and Dr. Allison's Sleep StrategyJoin us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(0:55) Introducing our special guest, Army Neuroscientist, Sleep Specialist, Division I Collegiate Athlete, and a 2x CrossFit Games Athlete, Dr. Allison Brager @docjockzzz(1:15) Dr. Allison's background as an athlete, a soldier, and a scientist(1:20) Meathead by Dr. Allison Brager @docjockzzz(1:20) Dr. Allison The Sleep Strategy(1:35) Dr. Allison's origin story(2:00) ESPN 30 for 30 “YOUNGSTOWN BOYS” documentary(2:10) Shout out to coach Jim Tressel Youngstown, Ohio(3:00) The power of discipline(3:15) “You establish community and stay out of trouble through sports” - Dr. Allison Brager @docjockzzz(3:30) Dr. Allison's uncle was a professional boxer(3:50) Who created the power bands?(4:35) “Athletics drove my success” - Dr. Allison Brager @docjockzzz(4:40) Dr. Allison was the first in her family to go to college(5:20) “I always knew mindset was everything” - Dr. Allison Brager @docjockzzz(6:50) Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman @danmillmanpw(7:00) “Focus on the now” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(7:35) The mindset side of strength and athletics(8:20) The level of efficiency in the brain of an elite athlete(9:40) 99.9% of the time, the reaction time of an elite is superior(9:54) The importance of routines and repetition(10:17) Bioenergetics is based on Basic energy expenditure and Energy conservation(10:54) Conservation of energy for survival(13:05) Why does the body take so long to overcome its natural conditions?(14:10) Ed Coan @eddycoan the famous powerlifter(17:01) The army decided to use CrossFit as a recruiting mechanism(17:03) One of the biggest things the army struggles with is skeletal muscle injuries.(18:15) The military services compete in Olympic sports at the Olympic Training Center.(18:43) The Nike contract(19:03) Shout out to Kari Pearce @karipearcecrossfit(19:46) The Holistic Health and Fitness program(23:47) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline and Strongfirst @strongfirst(25:29) Dr. Allison took sleep classes her sophomore year(26:47) Nobel prize nomination(27:14) Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker(29:53) As soon as we hit REM sleep, we go into a complete anabolic state(31:18) What is the genetic component of sleep?(31:31) Series of genes that determine sleep adjustment(32:10) The gen DEC2, the short sleep chain(32:26) Shout out to Elon Musk(33:48) Genetic trade-offs and caffeine(34:14) Bioenergetics(34:20) ATP and adenosine drive sleep(36:19) Currently, sleep is reduced between 1 hour and 1 hour and a half(36:42) Blood tests to see where our ATP and adenine are(37:19) Anaerobic profile, growth hormone testosterone.(38:32) App called Peak Alert(39:46) Dr. William C. Dement (45:13) Shout out to Matthew Walker(46:27) Minimize night the exposure to TVs, and phones, and even dim the lights in your house. (46.33) Matthew Walker, dim light melatonin onset.(48:05) “The lower your core body temperature, the more your brain is going to be programmed to be in a more restorative state of sleep” - Dr. Allison Brager @docjockzzz(50:02) About Philips Respironics (50:25) Meathead by Dr. Allison Brager @docjockzzz50:30 Where to contact Dr. Allison Brager @docjockzzz 

Danielle was named one of the most Athletic CrossFitters in the sport we talk about was this a blessing or a curse, We talk about the epiphany she had after finishing the 2021 CrossFit Games that God had a plan for her, and she changed a lot about what she was doing away from the gym. We also talk R.A.A.D., Karaoke, Dogs and Semifinals. We interviewed Danielle 18 months ago and again today. There is a noticable differenne in her overall and that is scary. Look out CrossFit World, Danielle is coming.

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Kari Pearce is a 4-time Fittest American Female, rated the 3rd fittest woman on earth, was a competitive CrossFit competitor, and owner of businesses which help people become more active. In this episode, we talk about: How when you are positive, it triggers your brain in different ways. The power of giving your soul to something. Why you must be coachable.   @karipearcecrossfit

In the 59th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest 6 Times CrossFit Games Athlete, creator of PowerAbs and PHIIT, Kari Pearce will talk about Kari's origin story of going into gymnastics, getting into the University of Michigan, becoming Big 10 champion, competing in CrossFit and finishing 3rd in her last event, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will discover: (1:00) Introducing our special guest, 6 times CrossFit games Athlete Kari Pearce @karipearcecrossfit(1:45) The defining moment in Kari's life(2:50) Kari's origin story(3:05) Doing gymnastics for 18 years(3:10) About Kari's parents(4:40) Going to University(5:45) Degree in Movement Science(5:55) Getting into Strength and Conditioning(6:10) First internship at the gym(6:50) Gymnastics experience at the University of Michigan(8:55) Importance of strength for gymnastics(9:10) “Gymnastics is a sport of perfection.” - Kari Pearce @karipearcecrossfit(9:55) Athletic endeavors before CrossFit(10:15) Multiple injuries(10:50) Physique competition(13:00) Boring outfit(13:50) Moving to Newyork city(14:15) Working out for fun(14:20) Powerlifting competition(15:10) Getting approached by a CrossFit coach(15:45) Why didn't Kari want to do gymnastics again?(16:15) Getting an email(16:45) Starting CrossFit(17:10) Kari's thoughts about Powerlifting(18:10) Kari's initial CrossFit goals(19:30) Perfect background for CrossFit(20:35) Qualifying for the Regionals(23:35) Winning multiple workouts(23:55) The final workout(24:10) 3rd at the Regionals(24:45) Evolution of Kari's training(25:00) Going to CrossFit games(27:40) The mindset component(28:20) The Chaos workout(29:30) “Understanding and knowing your rate of perceived exertion and your cadence must be just as important as just building the strength up.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(30:10) “A lot of the factors between winning and losing might just not be the brute strength or just the endurance.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(30:20) “You have to know how fast you can go, but be able to sustain it” - Kari Pearce @karipearcecrossfit(31:35) Benefits of having a coach(33:40) Visualization(34:50) Scouting the defense(35:25) Losing the competitive drive( Getting on the Podium(36:30) Kari's last memory(38:15) About Kari's different programs(38:40) About PHIIT(40:20) Retirement(40:30) Focusing on business(41:40) Benefits of PHIIT(44:30) Just 10 minutes!(45:40) Where to follow PHIIT?(47:15) Where to find Kari Pearce? @karipearcecrossfitwww.powerabs.shop 

In this week's episode of Healthspan Academy, I chatted with 7x Elite CrossFit Games Competitor Kari Pearce. Kari talked about her athletic background and the transition to CrossFit. We chatted about her CrossFit games experience, including her training, diet, recovery, and mindset approach. We also chatted about her post-CrossFit career and her initiatives for helping her clientele find better health and function.  For many years, Kari Pearce has been considered one of the best CrossFit athletes on Earth. She began her athletic career 18 years as a gymnast at the age of 3. She competed for the Michigan Varsity Gymnastics team from 2008 to 2011 where her team won 4 Big Ten Championships. After earning a bachelor's degree in Movement Science at the University of Michigan, she continued to fuel her competitive nature and began exploring CrossFit. Kari competed at the CrossFit Games 7 times, including 5 top 10 finishes. Her top finish was 3rd fittest in the world in 2020. Kari was also crowned as America's Fittest Woman four times in 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020.  As a former CrossFit Games Athlete, Kari inspires and encourages her followers by sharing personal experiences in one of the most physically demanding industries. In addition to being an athlete, she has developed her own training program and personal training company called PowerAbs program where she teaches thousands of people how to build a strong core. She is also a nutrition expert and has a strong focus on mental performance. You can find more about Kari at karipearce.com and on Instagram @karipearcecrossfit. *** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self-education and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.

The wonderful Kari Pearce joins Coach Tom today to discuss what it truly means to fully commit to being the best version of you you possibly can be. Kari not only exemplifies this as an athlete, but a businesswoman too. Kari is all in on her potential as a human. Expect to learn how you can go all in on your potential too. Alongside this, we'll also discuss how to deal with bad luck (withdrawing from the CrossFit Games in 21 and being medically withdrawn prior), how Kari changes her mindset for different events, how she keeps training fun, and the book she recommends to everyone. Make sure you subscribe to Limitless Athlete wherever you get your podcasts.

Scott has a facinating conversation with Cooper that spans everything from studying at Oxford where he played Lacrosse and got to hang out in the Harry Potter Castle to owning a mobile Donut business that required some shenannigans, tp working with some of the best and brightest stars in the CrossFit Space. Just an amazing comversation with so much more

In this week's episode of Healthspan Academy, I chatted with Justin Cotler, who coaches a range of high level athletes, including CrossFit Games Athletes Bethany Shadburne, Danielle Brandon, and podium finisher Kari Pearce. Justin and I talked about programming, health, and injury prevention. He outlined how he helps maximize his athletes' short-term and long-term performance.  Justin Cotler is the Founder, Head Coach, and Head Programmer of Underdogs Athletics and is currently the USAFF (United States Functional Fitness) National Team Head Coach. He is also the owner of CrossFit Dynamix in Queens, New York which has been thriving for more than a decade. He has coached multiple CrossFit Games teams and individuals over the last 10 years. He was also the head coach of the 2x NPGL champion DC Brawlers and was the 2014 Grid League Coach of the Year.  You can learn more about Justin and his coaching services at Underdogs Athletics.  *** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self-education and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.

Kari Pearce was crowned America's Fittest Woman® four times (2016, 2018-20). She competed in the CrossFit Open seven times and only finished outside the worldwide top 20 once — her debut in 2015 when she ranked 108th. In her seven trips made to CrossFit's grandest stage, she finished in the top 10 five times, including two fifth-place finishes in 2016 and 2019 and a sixth-place finish in 2018. She had to withdraw from the 2021 Games due to testing positive for COVID-19. Athlete Stories is brought to you by: WODProof app FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE with this link: https://fitvlptt.onelink.me/cNS1/57de81b9 Xendurance: https://xendurance.com/ use code ZELOS15 for 15% OFF!

Kari is a six times CrossFit Games athlete and three time Fittest American Female. She is currently the 3rd fittest woman on earth and has been in the top 10 the last five years. Kari represented the United States of America two years in a row (2016-2017) at the CrossFit Invitational. During the last five years, Kari has competed in CrossFit all around the world including Dubai, France, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Florida, Ohio, Minnesota, New York, California, and Wisconsin. She also travels to teach athletes the gymnastics side of CrossFit. Having her extensive background, she enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. She began her athletic career as a gymnast at the age of 3 and did it for 18 years. Kari was on the Varsity Gymnastics team at the University of Michigan where her team won 4 Big Ten Championships. She earned her degree in Movement Science from the School of Kinesiology and was three time Academic All Big Ten. In addition to being a full time athlete, she has developed PowerAbs, which is a core program thousands of people are doing. It incorporates many of the things she learned in her 18 years of gymnastics and through her education to get people stronger and better looking midsections. She was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. View the Episode-https://youtu.be/J9rDJd_bP3M http://www.karipearce.com/ #KariPearce #WhoKnewInTheMoment? #CrossFit #CrossFitKariPearce #PowerAbs

Kari Pearce the 7x CrossFit Games qualifier and 4x Fittest American Woman on Earth sits down with Wex to talk about life after retiring from individual CrossFit competition and focusing on life after competition. She talks about her influence and impact on showing women that strong is pretty and that it's ok to be strong. They also talk about the future and her business opportunities with Power Abs and her new PHITT Program to get strong at home. Follow her on Instagram: @karipearcecrossfit www.karipearce.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wexappeal/support

Scott and Charlie meet Underdogs Athlete Matt Dlugos. We talk about what it was like to grow up in Morgantown, West Virginia, his amazing dog, and how he found CrossFit. Matt is 6'4" and how that plays a role in competitions, plus his reaction to the PFAA recommending a better standardization of Bar and Ring Height. We talk about his experience meeting the Underdogs Crew for the first time, why he chose to join Justin Cotler from both an athlete and coach perspective, what his future goals are, and things that he has witnessed being a part of this team that will make your jaws drop.

-SHOWER PHONE: Who does this? Abby does this.-IRONMAN: Florida Man is alive and well.  Nick completes his first (?) full tri.-Kari Pearce shits the bed and then rolls around in it.-LOTO: Ranked 3rd most dangerous body of water on planet Earth. -UNANSWERABLE Q's:How close are you to the life you imagined you'd have as a child/teen?-Overrated/Underrated: Game Night, Thanksgiving, Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Prime Day, Winter Apparel.

-A story about a Roomba I almost killed, and then a coyote that may have almost killed me.-10 pages a day update, it's not happening, yet.-Is programming running a disservice to your members? No, it's just that some "fitness" coaches wear blinders.-Kari Pearce bows out. Let's blame Ricky Garard.-Owners/Coaches not attending comps their athletes are participating in, YOU SUCK.-Unanswerable Q's: Who is your OG?-Overrated/Underrated: Music videos, Highlight reels, Field trips, Flag football.

Today our bi-weekly top 5 functional fitness news stories include headlines from the International Functional Fitness Federation, drama in the CrossFit world, and TONS of obstacle racing events. Listen in and get caught up on all things functional fitness in under 15 minutes. 5 - IF3 adds 50th member    4 - ???   3 - Ricky Garard is back (3rd at 2017 CFG). After serving a four-year suspension for a positive drug test, Garard can officially compete after October 3. First confirmed athlete for Dubai Crossfit Championship   2 - HYROX debut in the UK   1 - ???   Best of the Rest Hybrid HYROX  World Champion Lauren Weeks will NOT be competing in HYROX LA, but they still have stud athletes competing this weekend including:   Eric Hinman Sarah Wilhelmi Justin Travers Jeremiah Mahan Al-chamaa, Joshua Kent, Ryan Quezada, Victor Schwartz, Cole Hawley, Alyssa   DEKA STRONG will have events in - Plano, Green Bay, Bloomington, Canton, Wilbraham   Crossfitters Dubai CrossFit Championship confirms - Ricky Garrard, Laura Horvath, Guilherme Malheiros, Samantha Briggs    Mayhem Desert Heat confirms- Roman Khrennikov, Adrian Mundwiler, Guilherme Malheiros   Rogue Invitational confirms - Kari Pearce, Samantha Briggs   OCR Savage Race will be in Georgia this weekend   The OCRWC are happening this weekend and will debut a new obstacle named "Ricochet."   Please consider leaving a review or sending us feedback! If you're enjoying the podcast please share with a friend.   TheFunctionalTimes.com @TheFunctionalTimes **We would love your feedback on our new format. DM us on IG or email us at TheFunctionalTimes @ Gmail . Com

-100 Mile Ruck March on 9/11: Prep, route, expectation. Prayers up.-CrossFit Games payouts.-Philosophy problems: The Box, MK Ultra, and the Stanford Prison Experiment.-NEW SEGMENTS:1. r/CrossFit, the latest and greatest from the official CF subreddit. Each week we'll discuss one post. This week it's the dumbest f***ing workout I've ever seen programmed.2. Unanswerable Questions, inspired by The Ringer's Rewatchables pod, I'll ask Nick a question the answer to which he cannot know (nobody knows), yet he must repsond. This week, "Does Katrin do better or worse with Kari Pearce in the field?", "Dave Castro retires. Who takes over programming the Games?", and "Prime D. Rose or Prime Russ Westbrook?"-Overrated/Underrated: Movie snacks, college degrees, meal prep services, military service.

Just ahead of some of his athletes competing at the West Coast Classic this weekend, we catch up with one of the most dynamic coaches in CrossFit. Justin Cotler... Owner of Dynamix Fitness NYC (formerly CrossFit Dynamix). He is also currently the USAFF (United States Functional Fitness) National Team Head Coach. Justin has coached multiple CrossFit Games teams and individuals over the last 10 years, including Podium finisher Kari Pearce. He was also the head coach of the 2x NPGL champion DC Brawlers, and was the 2014 NPGL Coach of the Year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigredexpress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigredexpress/support

Today's guest is Professional CrossFit Athlete Kari Pearce. Kari has competed at the CrossFit games 6 years in a row now and most recently claimed 3rd place at the 2020 Games. It was the fourth time Kari has been the strongest American Woman in the field and it was the first time there was an American Woman on the podium since 2014. In this episode, Kari and Matt discussed how people have been competing in CrossFit in 2020, what Kari's pre and post-workout routine looks like, and what Kari's favorite and least favorite events have been. The two also talked about Kari's recent podium appearance and her personal business, Power Abs. Find Kari:InstagramWebsiteYoutubeTwitterFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

“I think that's part of why I love competing, is being side-by-side with people, having the spectators cheer you on and scream you on, and just being in the environment- it's just so much energy.  You push yourself and you don't think as much about the pain as when you're doing a workout by yourself. But I'm thankful that there was… because CrossFit ended up sending judges, it was nice that we had a judge, and the gym that we were at had some of their members come and spectate, and my coach- it was really cool also having my coach right there next to me, which is different than any other sort of competition.  So, it kind of felt like a competition but also didn't. Like I said, just because of those factors, but I did my best to keep it the same as a competition setting because, I bet similar to you being an athlete and growing up in gymnastics, just that competition mentality- nothing is like it, and you just bring yourself a little bit higher up than in training.” - Kari Pearce In just 6 years, Kari Pearce has built one of the most impressive resumes in the sport of CrossFit.  A 6-time CrossFit Games competitor, she has been a consistent performer, never finishing outside the top 10 since her rookie season in 2015.  She has also earned the title of fittest American female three times and has represented Team USA at the CrossFit Invitational in 2016 in Canada and in 2017 in Australia. Kari is among the top 5 Fittest Women on Earth who are about to take on Stage 2 of the 2020 CrossFit Games. Kari has a background in gymnastics and competed for the University of Michigan where where her team won 4 Big Ten Championships. There she also earned her degree in Movement Science from the School of Kinesiology and was three time Academic All Big Ten. In addition to being a full time athlete, Kari has used her experience with gymnastics, CrossFit, and coaching to develop PowerAbs, which is a core program done by thousands of people around the world. In this episode we caught up just a couple weeks before Stage 2 of the 2020 CrossFit Games to talk about some of our shared experiences growing up doing gymnastics in Michigan, her collegiate gymnastics career, how she found CrossFit, some defining moments in her Games career thus far, and how she has approached all the twists and turns of this unprecedented season. In this episode we discuss: Kari's background doing gymnastics in Michigan Why she decided to pursue collegiate gymnastics instead of Olympic gymnastics Her insights into how the culture of gymnastics can improve to protect young athletes Lessons in nutrition and recovery that, in hindsight, Kari thinks would have benefitted her as a young gymnast How Kari got into CrossFit High points and struggles within her career so far Kari's approach to dealing with injuries and finding the right mindset to allow them to heal Her experience and approach to the 2020 training season Making the move to Las Vegas Her reflections on Stage 1 of the 2020 CrossFit Games Her approach to training as she prepares for Stage 2 Why Kari feels her coaches and training environment are important to her success as an athlete Her daily routine The Power Abs program Three things Kari does on a regular basis that have the biggest positive impact on her health One thing she thinks could have a big impact on her health, but she has a hard time implementing What a healthy life looks like to Kari You can follow Kari on her website,  Instagram, YouTube,  Facebook and Twitter. Links: University of Michigan gymnastics Gedderts's Twistars Ryan Elrod Rapid Reboot RP Strength Related episodes: Ep 36a & 36b - Dominique Moceanu on Gymnastics, Healing and Health Ep 130 - Kristi O'Connell on Training for Joy and Balance Ep 145 - 2019 Third Fittest Woman Jamie (Greene) Simmonds If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating. I'd love to hear your feedback in the comments below and on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every other Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns. This post was originally published on October 17, 2020.

As phase two of the 2020 CrossFit games approaches, we've narrowed the field down to the final five male and female athletes. Over the next few weeks, I'll dive into some background for each athlete as well as what programming they might hope to see when they arrive in Aromas, CA for the second phase of competition. Today we talk about Jeffrey Adler and Kari Pearce.

In this episode I sit down with Kari Pearce, the fittest woman in the USA to discuss training for the 2020 CrossFit Games, overcoming adversity and how having a iron will has fueled her to become one of the toughest competitors in sports..Kari began gymnastics at the age of 3 and found herself competing at the early age of 5. Since then Kari has not stopped for a minute. She competed in gymnastics all through college and competed in a host of other arenas from power-lifting, to physique competitions. She has fought through injuries and adversity on her journey. She has done and accomplished so much, but one thing she has yet to do is stop moving forward. She has a winners mindset and the competitive spirit in her blood which she attributes to her parents who met in a gym and remain fit to this day..Kari eventually found her love for CrossFit and has never turned back. She first competed in the CrossFit games back in 2014 and took the sport by storm, since then she has continued to dominate, being crowned the fittest woman in the USA 3 times and currently ranking as the 5th fittest woman in the world..Outside of sports, Kari is an entrepreneur and her PowerAbs program has been getting rave reviews! One thing is for certain, if Kari does anything, she does it all the way!.Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the 2020 CrossFit Games where Kari is set to take center stage. You can find her on all of the links listed below:Website: http://www.karipearce.com/Instgram: @karipearcecrossfitFaceBook: @KariPearceCrossFitGamesAthletePowerAbs: https://www.pearcepointers.com/

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On today's episode of The Art of Fitness, Steve talks with 2016 CrossFit Games 5th place finisher Kari Pearce. They discuss the various sports she has excelled in, the meaning of focus, and the difference between team and individual competition. Kari then answers the questionnaire revealing some instances in her life that may have shaped her competitive nature. For further details, info, and resources, join The Art of Fitness email list at www.theartoffitnesspodcast.com