Podcasts about opex fitness

Jim Crowell is one of the guys in our industry I trust the most. His experience in the finance industry combined with his tenure within fitness has made him a very popular choice for brands to turn to when they need advice. He's been on the podcast before as the CEO of OPEX Fitness, where he grew their license model to 80+ and again when he started The SageHouse with his co-founder (Jason Crowe), as they made strategic investments and advisement into various fitness companies. Now they have launched their own brick & mortar brand (Proof3) utilizing proprietary technology to bring the concept of longevity into the world of group fitness.

In this episode, Carl Hardwick, CEO of OPEX Fitness, shares his journey from an athlete and soldier to leading a fitness education and technology company. Carl highlights the importance of foundational fitness principles, the evolution of the coaching industry, and the critical role of relationships with clients. He discusses the creation and impact of CoachRx, a platform designed to streamline program design and enhance coach-client interactions. Carl also introduces RX Bot, an AI-driven coaching assistant that saves time and improves client outcomes, while emphasizing the need for simple, intentional fitness practices. https://podcastcollective.io/ https://www.opexfit.com/

We catch up with our friend Amy Hosking who is back at Semifinals for a second year in a row taking her shot at a CrossFit Games Spot.

Carl Hardwick is the CEO of OPEX Fitness, where movement becomes a way of life. With a remarkable background as a three-time All-Conference college football player and a former U.S. Army medic, Carl has dedicated his career to helping others discover their optimal fitness journeys. Having transitioned from the gridiron and battlefields, Carl's unwavering commitment now extends to empowering individuals to thrive in all aspects of life. Equipped with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology, Carl furthered his expertise by learning from renowned strength coach Charles Poliquin. He obtained certifications such as PICP and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Carl's journey took an intriguing turn when he served as the head of the Army fitness program for his battalion, introducing him to OPEX Founder James FitzGerald. Impressed by the individual program design approach of OPEX, Carl pursued his education by completing CCP (Certified Coach Program). He subsequently opened multiple OPEX-licensed gyms, showcasing his commitment to providing personalized fitness experiences. Today, as the CEO of OPEX Fitness, Carl continues to lead the charge in shaping the future of the industry. His remarkable journey, combined with his dedication to individualized coaching, sets a new standard for empowering others to unleash their full potential.

A lot of modern culture is centered around the notion of authenticity or being authentic. But what does it meant to be authentic?In Part 2 of the Authenticity series, James and Robby build on their discussion from Part 1 and attempt to answer the following questions regarding authenticity and its relationship with fitness. What is authenticity? What does it mean to be to be true to oneself?How do autonomy and authenticity relate to one another? What is authentic fitness?How can fitness play a role in helping us get in touch with our authentic selves?What are the best ways to approach inauthenticity in the health and fitness space? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.About the Hosts:James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

A lot of modern culture is centered around the notion of authenticity or being authentic. But what does it meant to be authentic?In this episode James and Robby attempt to answer the following questions regarding authenticity and its relationship with fitness. What is authenticity? What does it mean to be to be true to oneself?How do autonomy and authenticity relate to one another? What is authentic fitness?How can fitness play a role in helping us get in touch with our authentic selves?What are the best ways to approach inauthenticity in the health and fitness space? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.About the Hosts:James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

Does modern technology help us in our quest to get fit and healthy? Or is technology a distraction from time-honored principles of eating healthy, moving your body, getting enough sleep, etc.? In a continuation of our discussion from Technology and Fitness Part 1 we ask and try to answer the following questions -Has technology had an overall positive or overall negative influence on the practice of fitness? -How do we educate people that just because a device spits out a particular number (for example, total calories burned) that may be completely inaccurate and untrustworthy? -What are the privacy implications of gigantic tech corporations knowing everything about our sleep patterns, heart rate, stress level, eating habits, fitness practices, etc.? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.About the Hosts:James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

Does modern technology help us in our quest to get fit and healthy?Or is technology a distraction from time-honored principles of eating healthy, moving your body, getting enough sleep, etc.?In this episode we explore technology's connection with fitness by asking questions like:-What role will artificial intelligence play in health and fitness in the coming years?-Are fitness devices like smartwatches and bands helpful in our quest for fitness and health?-What are the implications of gigantic tech companies collecting all our health data and having access to our private information?-Does more technology mean more progress?-Very often we think "yes", but when it comes to health and fitness the answer may be the opposite. Is fitness "fitness" anymore if it's done in the metaverse or virtual realm?The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large.It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.About the Hosts:James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.comRobby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

How can we know the right thing for us to do and yet fail to do it?For example pretty much everyone knows it's better to: -exercise rather than not exercise-eat healthy food vs eating processed food-not smoke vs. smokeAnd yet there are literally millions of people who don't exercise, eat junk food, and smoke. How is this possible? This is the central discussion of this episode. It's an extremely relevant question today for the health and fitness industry but the question goes all the way back to Plato and Aristotle and the idea of "akrasia" or weakness of will. Plato and Aristotle wondered why it is that someone can know the right, rational, or better thing for them to do to lead a happy life and yet fail to do it. The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.About the Hosts:James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.comRobby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

In this episode, we discuss the following questions about subjectivity and its connection with fitness-What is subjectivity?-What is the connection between subjectivity and our lived human experience?-What's the importance of subjectivity, things like emotions, beliefs, opinions, feelings, in fitness?-Can our subjective experience of how we feel override objective data in fitness? For example if your fitness tracker says your recovery is poor (objective), but you're feeling great (subjective), which one should you listen to?-With the explosion of fitness devices, trackers, and data are we losing our connection to our own human subjectivity and intuition?The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.About the Hosts:James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.comRobby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

Jim was a Big Ten tennis player for Penn State where he double majored in Finance & Economics. He's been a coach in some capacity since he was 14 years old. Jim traded commodities for an energy trading hedge fund, owned/sold multiple gyms, and was the CEO of OPEX Fitness where he learned a lot about coaching education, facility licensing, remote coaching, etc. now, Jim is the managing member of The SageHouse where they invest in and consult with Fitness and Wellness Companies.thesagehouse.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-crowell/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesagehouse/

In this episode, we discuss the following questions about objectivity and its connection with fitness-What is objectivity?-Why is the connection between science and objectivity?-How does objectivity in fitness help us determine what's real and what's fake?-Should there be objective standards within fitness (for example reaching for a 2x bodyweight deadlift)?-How can objectivity play a role in driving fitness policy and education for children?The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.About the Hosts:James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.comRobby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

In this episode, we discuss the following questions about business ethics and its connection with fitness -What are ethics and how does they relate to the practice of fitness? -Why are ethics important in business? -What are ethical and unethical practices within the business of fitness? -How can we balance the need of a fitness business for recurring profit with the idea that a fitness individual shouldn't need a coach long-term? -In terms of licensure, who should be allowed to be a fitness coach and who should not? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

In this episode, we discuss the following questions about simplicity and its connection with fitness -What is simplicity? -Why is simplicity important in our lives? -What is the importance of simplicity when it comes to our health and fitness practices? -Have corporations made fitness, health, and nutrition needlessly complex in an effort to get us to pay for their services? -If we boiled done fitness and nutrition to their most simple elements what would that look like?The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

In this episode, we discuss the following questions. -Is the way we exercise today ultimately folly/absurd?-What is folly/absurdity?-Which activities that we engage in in life have meaning vs. the ones that are absurd/folly?-Is fitness just a means to an end to a meaningful life?-What's the connection between absurdity, folly, existentialism, and nihilism? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of meaning and its connection with fitness. In this episode, we discuss the following questions. -What is meaning? -What is the meaning of life and how have philosophers tried to answer this question?-Where does fitness sit in the hierarchy or meaning of your life?-Is fitness just a means to an end to a meaningful life? -How can a fitness coach help a fitness client learn more about what they consider meaningful in their lives? -The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of tradition and its connection with fitness.In this episode, we discuss the following questions.-What is tradition?-What are the benefits and drawbacks of following traditions?-What's the connection between philosophy and tradition?-Should one adopt a certain fitness practice because that's what's been done traditionally (e.g., walking and lifting rocks)?-What is the significance of different traditions within fitness (e.g., running, powerlifting, gymnastics, etc.)?-How should we view the tradition, within fitness today, of setting a New Year's resolution each year?The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.comRobby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

This weeks guest is James Fitzgerald, known by many within the CrossFit world as OPT, the founder of OPEX Fitness. James was the very first person to win the CrossFit Games back in 2007, and he has built quite a business since then. OPEX has an impressive string of affiliates throughout the world, and has been a source of fitness and programming excellence ever since. On this episode we speak with James about not only his history, but also about where he sees his business going in the future. He spoke quite extensively about his view surrounding fitness, where the industry falls short, and why he feels that the concepts of wellness and vitality are where his focus and pursuits are directed at this point. This was a very interesting discussion, you're not going to want to miss it. Start the OPEX Coaching Certificate Program: https://www.opexfit.com/ccp-level-1/ Watch or listen to James' new podcast, the Live a Larger Life show: https://www.youtube.com/c/OPEXFitness/ Subscribe to LearnRx for your daily dose of fitness education: https://learnrx.app/ Explore the ultimate coaching software, CoachRx: https://www.coachrx.app/ •••• 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.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of progress and its connection with fitness.In this episode, we discuss the following questions.-What is progress?-Is progress always good?-Do certain activities that humans engage in involve progress while others do not?-Can there be any true progress in fitness?-Are all the attempts at progress in fitness ultimately folly?The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts:James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.comRobby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of geography and its connection with fitness. In this episode, we discuss the following questions. -Why do different cultures and geographies have different fitness practices? -Which fitness practices are common to all geographies? -Do the differences or commonalities among geographical fitness practices have any bearing on what fitness practices we should adopt today? -Are there any fitness practices that are objectively better (or worse) than others or is just different strokes for different folks? -Are the differences in fitness practices in different geographies interesting, but ultimately trivial? Or do they have a deeper significance? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of evolution and his connection with fitness. In this episode, we discuss the following questions. -What are the basics of evolution?-What deep philosophical questions does the theory of evolution raise for who we are as human beings?-How closely should our fitness practices mirror our evolutionary fitness practices? -How does physical fitness influence key evolutionary concepts like survival and reproduction? -What role does the "evolutionary mismatch" theory have on how we discuss human health? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby are joined by special guest OPEX CCP Coach Brandon Wilton.This is the final episode in our series on disagreements in fitness. In this final episode of the discussion we discuss the following questions. -What role does disagreement play in the fitness profession? Does it help move the profession forward or does it hold things back? -What role does social media play in amplifying or resolving disagreement in fitness? -What are the proper forums for disagreement in the fitness realm? Podcasts? Facebook comments? In-Person? -To what extent can/should coaches disagree with their clients and how should that disagreement be framed within the coach/client relationship.The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach. You can connect with him on Instagram at the handle @cfsbnutrition.

Jim Crowell is the Founder of JWC Advisory Group (now called SageHouse Advisors), former Founder and Investor at Boost Capital, and former CEO of Opex Fitness. Currently, he co-founded and Managing Member of The Sagehouse, they are the first company to work with fitness and wellness startups as both investors and consultants to build long-term foundations for sustainable success. Links: https://www.thesagehouse.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-crowell/  https://www.facebook.com/jameswcrowell/  https://www.instagram.com/crowelljim/  INSIDETRACKER - Gift cards and clothes are impersonal and expected… so why not get your loved ones a gift that is truly special and unique to them. This Black Friday, save $200 on InsideTracker's Ultimate Plan—the most comprehensive way to get personalized insight into their body's wellbeing. Claim this offer HERE. ​ THE FITTECH CLUB - Brought to you by my good friends at the FitTech Summit, Europe's leading conference devoted to fitness and health technology, The FitTech Club is a unique offering entering North America. For those in fitness & health technology, the FitTech Club brings thought leaders together to inspire them: by making the right contacts at the right time and giving insights to the industry's most relevant and current trends. Equal parts accelerator, mastermind, investor group, and consultancy, I urge you to learn more HERE

Follow our podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/Rate & Review on SPOTIFY & APPLE PODCASTS! He has mastered the consistency & rhythm of physical expression. James FitzGerald was the first-ever men's champion at the CrossFit Games back in 2007, and since then he's built a reputation as one of the fitness industry's most thoughtful and prolific coaches.The long term concept of his philosophy is to have people learn so that they never have to see you the fitness coach ever again. A controversial and very polarizing statement that you don't often hear in Fitness these days.As the Founder of OPEX Fitness, James has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession. The OPEX Coaching Certificate Program (CCP) reflects his 25 plus years of coaching expertise and is set apart by providing comprehensive coaching theory as well as practical application of its principles.He has revolutionized personalized fitness through education both digitally and in person.It is an absolute honor to have James FitzGerald open Season 2 with Episode 21. Some of the concepts & ideas we discuss will be hard for all of us to hear. It was hard for me, but I am really proud of this episode and this conversation. Change isn't easy as a FIT PRO and James will challenge everything you think you know about Fitness.I have never wanted to invite people on the podcast who will just agree with me. I invited James to come on because his ideas allow me to think about the work we do as Fit Pros differently. I hope you will listen and share your feedback with me on instagram! DMs are always open.Connect with OPEX Fitness here:https://www.opexfit.com/https://www.instagram.com/opexfitness/

We want to welcome James Fitzgerald to the Co-Movement Gym Podcast. James' fitness journey began while playing competitive soccer in his teens. During his collegiate years, James spent a great deal of time training, studying, and researching fitness. After years in the trenches, James built a thriving coaching business and launched Optimum Performance Training (OPT) in 1999. James became widely known as “OPT”. His astute commentary around fitness and training led him to create the “Big Dawgs Blog” in 2005. The Big Dawgs Blog was a haven for coaches and athletes who loved investigating fitness and it gained huge momentum around the world because of James' educational training methodologies. James stepped further into the public spotlight through the personal application of his methodologies as he was crowned The Fittest Man on Earth, winning the inaugural Crossfit games in 2007.Looking to spread his knowledge and create a system around his methodologies, James began coaching athletes remotely and spearheading the individual design programming movement. James believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime.Through the rapid growth of OPT and the Big Dawgs Blog, James realized that he needed to share his coaching methodologies on a larger scale. In 2009 in freezing cold Calgary, James kicked off the first live Coaching Certificate Program Courses. In 2011 James moved to sunny Scottsdale, Arizona to build the next phase of OPT, and OPEX Fitness was born. James continues to teach his methodologies through the various courses offered by OPEX Fitness along with keeping a watchful eye on the reincarnation of the Big Dawgs, an athlete specific remote coaching resource.James Fitzgerald Links:https://www.opexfit.com/Instagram: OPEXfitnessSponsors: NativePath:Follow the link below to see all of NativePath's Pure Grass-Fed, Organic, Clean Supplements and use the CoMo15 code at checkout for 15% off!https://www.nativepath.com/Lombardi Chiropractic:https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! Suttmeier Law Firm:http://suttmeierlaw.com/Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast for a FREE Initial Consultation!Redmond:redmond.lifeOur team at Co-Movement Gym has used Redmond's Real Sea Salt, Seasonings, Re-Lyte Electrolyte drink and other products for years! This is a U.S. company whose products are simple, clean and taste great. Support them by using the link above or entering the code CoMo15 at checkout and you will receive 10% OFF your order!Reach out to us at info@co-movement.com or visit our website co-movement.com and learn more on how we can assist you in achieving your maximum health and fitness potential!Check out our Online Private Coaching at www.co-movement.com/onlinecoachingCheck out our main website www.co-movement.comCheck out our Video Podcast Clip on our YouTube Channel Co-Movement

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby are joined by special guest Brandon Wilton. The topic of the podcast on this episode is disagreements within fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -Do fitness coaches have an obligation to disagree with other fitness coaches and call out bad ideas? -If we disagree with someone in the fitness realm what is the most appropriate way to disagree with one another? -Does how we disagree with one another depend on who is disagreeing with whom? (Coach to Coach, Coach to Client) What are the ways in which disagreement in fitness can be beneficial or detrimental? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach. You can connect with him on Instagram at the handle @cfsbnutrition.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of experience and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: What is disagreement and why is it important?How can we respectfully disagree with those who we think are just as rational as us?What role does disagreement play in the fitness world?What should we practically do if we disagree with others in the fitness world?What's the best forum for disagreeing with others in fitness? Social Media? In-Person? Long-Form Zoom Call? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach. You can connect with him on Instagram at the handle @cfsbnutrition.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of experience and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is experience? -Does everything we know ultimately come from experience? -How central are experiences to the fitness journey of an individual? -What kinds of fitness experiences should a fitness coach have in order to properly educate and coach a fitness client? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach. You can connect with him on Instagram at the handle @cfsbnutrition.

If you follow foodies or fitness influencers on Instagram, you've probably experienced some overwhelm… so how do you reduce that and stop complicating your meals to simplify your diet see serious success?  In this podcast, Cody teaches you the mindset and actual strategies behind accomplishing just that! Then dives into his top 3 exercise for shoulder, back, quad, and glute development! And finally, finishes with some cardio talk (what kind, when to do it, and how much to do). —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE. —- Timestamps: 1:05 - What would you say to someone who is feeling overwhelmed by food and all the recipes etc being shared on social media? (Which in turn is making planning their meals twice as hard) ... What 'back to basic' principles/advice would you give? 12:15 - Would love to hear your 3 FAVORITE exercises to grow/build your: Shoulders, back, quads and glutes. 27:15 - How much cardio (low or high intensity) should I be doing if I want to lose fat/inches? —- Extra Content For You:  How We Coach: Client Case Study Article Top 4 Podcast Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- Social Links: Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog
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This podcast is going to teach you A LOT about achieving your ideal physique! First we dive into exactly how you should be going about cardio for fat loss; whether to utilize more lifting or cardio, how to adjust your NEAT, HIIT vs. LISS, and more… Then we talk shop about the latest program inside the tailored trainer app, The Everyday Athlete, and Cody dives deep into exactly what the program looks like, how to build the physique of an athlete, and the specific scientific methods used inside the programming itself.  Lastly we touch on teaching someone the fundamentals of a macro tracking based diet for fat loss! —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE. —- Timestamps: 6:00 - If I'm training 5 days a week (Female Physique), am I supposed to add 1 or 2 conditioning days in for cardio? I have a desk job so I barely get 5,000 steps in but I feel exhausted to do any more than 5 days of lifting. My goal is to build muscle but I also have some body fat to lose. Do you recommend lifting less & adding cardio or focusing on getting more steps in? 17:45 - When is the everyday athlete coming out on the Tailored Trainer App? 29:05 - How do you teach someone to weigh and measure their food when they first start coaching? And do they measure what they are currently eating for a period of time before you set their macros? —- Extra Content For You:  How We Coach: Client Case Study Article Top 4 Podcast Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- Social Links: Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog
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The entire TCM team got together in Arizona about a month ago and during the retreat, created a set list of core values. It has since become our code of ethics; a list of principles we LIVE by, essentially. But as we reflected on the trip and on these principles... We realized that these are some of the foundational keys to our success AND this list is exactly what separates us from the rest of the coaching industry. We recorded a podcast on this list of core values because we believe that if you have a relentless commitment to living by them, you will not only produce MORE success and BETTER results... it will significantly increase your fulfillment in life. Here's the list: Expect to earn everything; handouts do not exist. Thou shall endure the relentless pursuit and focus on the process more than the outcome itself; this is an infinite game. You shall “Move The Dirt”... Show up, every-single-day, and make progress - be that an inch or a mile. Expectations shall be exceeded; every action, interaction, and transaction made will be over-delivered. Honor yourself; be unapologetically yourself. Honor those you serve; be real, be honest, be transparent. Details matter; how you do one thing, is how you do everything. Whether people are watching or you're in the shadows, give your all to everything you do (big or small). Thou shalt not be negative. Stay positive, be enthusiastic, and bring energy into every day and every situation. Be selfish, but only to continue being selfless. One cannot become a go giver, without giving to thyself first. One cannot deeply connect, without connecting with thyself first. Invest in you, so you can invest in them. You shall live life at your highest potential. You breathe rare air and are a rare breed. Show it, by living each day congruently with that. —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE. —- Extra Content For You:  How We Coach: Client Case Study Article Top 4 Podcast Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- Social Links: Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog
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Another jam packed Q&A! This time, diving into fat loss for the vast majority of the show. We spend a decent amount of time discussing losing belly fat and whether or not your strategies need to change in order to lose the last little bit of weight you have left to lose AND if methods change when talking specifically about the fat on your stomach. Then we discuss breaking through fat loss plateaus and what dietary changes need to change in order to do so (if any - because at times, it's not the diet... it's the client). And last but not least, we chat about some of the programming in the tailored trainer, how to customize it, and future plans for the app! —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE. —- Timestamps: 0:45 - I am a fitness nutritionist- I've worked with a lot of folks one on one....many thanks to your podcasts! I have been working with a lady however, and am stumped. She is 48, 280#, works out 4-5 days a week strength training, logs and tracks her food- she is doing all the work. We have done baseline for a full 4 week reset, and dropped calories for 4-5 weeks. No change- not on the scale, measurements, photos, nothing. She also did nutrition with another local nutritionist, and had no luck with her either. We are trying again- but am I missing something? She should easily be able to let go of some lbs being overweight like she is- but she is holding on to it all for dear life. Any suggestions on other avenues to try? 13:00 - I know that everyone wants to know how to get rid of belly fat! But, what is a practical way to go about it? I had a baby a year and a half ago and have been progressively overloading in the gym and have gone through multiple nutritional periodization with maintenance and cuts since that time! All of that is going well, and I feel stronger, but my midsection still looks like I had a baby a year ago! Thoughts on how to address that. Thanks! 24:30 - If I'd really like to do a 4-day program in your training app, but I can only train for 3 days. Can I do it like this? Week 1: day 1, 2, 3 Week 2: day 4, 1,2 etc —- Extra Content For You:  How We Coach: Client Case Study Article Top 4 Podcast Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- Social Links: Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog
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The concept of human variation in the ability to respond to exercise training was proposed almost 30 years ago. In a series of standardized and carefully monitored exercise training experiments conducted with groups of sedentary young men and women, 18–30 years of age, it was shown that there were large interindividual differences in the response to training, i.e., trainability. Let's begin with an example: Height, which is important for sports like basketball and volleyball, is estimated to be 80% heritable. This means that if you don't have tall parents you probably won't be an elite level athlete in those two sports. This data set also found that  genetic factors explained 59% of variation in body mass index and 50-60% in the strength measures. The main problem is that we don't know which genes are responsible for changing performance. In research, most of the genetic studies have focused on aerobic endurance, specifically using VO2max, which measures the maximal amount of oxygen you can utilize during an exercise test. The heritability of VO2max is about 50%. Muscle strength and power heritability is somewhere between 30-80% depending on the type of exercise. The most comprehensive data on the individual differences in trainability come from the HERITAGE Family Study, in which 742 healthy but sedentary subjects followed a highly standardized, well-controlled, laboratory-based endurance-training programme for 20 weeks. The authors found that after adjustment for age, sex, baseline maximal oxygen uptake and baseline body mass and composition the heritability of the maximal oxygen uptake response to 20 weeks of standardized exercise training reached 47%. That's not very much. In science, we often use animals to do experiments. Several selection experiments have confirmed the concept that there is a substantial genetic component to the trainability of exercise performance traits. For instance, in one study on selection for high and low responses to treadmill training in rats, the mean running distance increase of the founder population was 222 meters (Troxell et al. 2003). Pairs of lowest and of highest responders to training were mated, and their offspring were later exposed to the same treadmill training programme. Offspring from the low line did not differ in trainability from the founders, while those from the high line improved their running distance by more than 60% over the low line. These results also revealed that the narrow heritability of running performance trainability reached 43% in rodents. Moving back to humans, two of the most studied genes are angiotensin converting enzyme I (ACE I/D) and alpha-actinin 3 (ACTN3). The ACE I/D polymorphism was the first genetic factor to be associated with human performance. The ACE gene codes for angiotensin-1 converting enzyme, part of the renin-angiotensin system responsible for controlling blood pressure by regulating body fluid levels. The I allele, which represents an insertion of 287 bp, is associated with lower serum and tissue ACE activity and improved performance in endurance sports. The deleted form of the variant (D allele) is associated with higher circulating and tissue ACE activity and enhanced performance at sports short bursts of power. The literature on the ACE allele is somewhat controversial, with a recent meta-analysis indicating that here was no statistically significant association between ACE I allele and endurance sport events, but measuring sport performance is difficult. ACTN3 is a protein that helps muscles contract powerfully at high speeds. It has a polymorphism that leads to a premature stop codon (X) rather than an arginine (R) at position 577. The R allele is generally considered to be advantageous in power-oriented events, as the RR genotype is overrepresented in elite power athletes while the XX genotype is associated with lower sprinting ability and muscle strength. The idea is that in people who are lacking this protein, their muscles won't work as well and that will prevent them from reaching the upper echelon of power performance. The association of the ACTN3 R577X variation with performance is the strongest such association to date. Genotype frequencies have not only been repeatedly linked to athlete status and performance phenotypes, but experimental animal models also support the detrimental effect of α-actinin-3 deficiency on muscle performance. https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/physiolgenomics.00109.2015 —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE. —- Extra Content For You:  How We Coach: Client Case Study Article Top 4 Podcast Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- Social Links: Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog
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We have 3 really solid questions to cover in today's podcast! We discuss reverse dieting, but more specifically what to do with NEAT and cardio during that reverse. Often people don't even pay attention to it, but it plays a major role in fat loss AND metabolic adaptation, therefore adjustments need to be made and monitored for absolute success. Then we dive into Neurotype training and dieting, which is a method of creating someone's training program and diet plan based on their personality type. Is this worth focusing on? Or is it just a made up method without scientific backing? Lastly, we discuss something that was on a recent research review - concurrent training. Cody explains exactly how to split up your training in order to prioritize multiple goals (i.e. endurance and strength or hypertrophy), simultaneously. —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE. —- Timestamps: 2:30 - I went through a cut, reverse and now at maintenance all throughout my average steps/day were around 16k, if I lower them now, will it cause fat/weight gain if I keep my calories the same? 15:30 - There are very different opinions on this, and I am curious on what you think. When it comes to running and weightlifting - how much is too much running if the primary goal is to build muscle? (But still maintain a decent cardiovascular capacity)Its not as easy as "Just eat more" if you are running 70-100km a week.. It comes down to recovery, the ability to adapt to the weightlifting, hormones, and the mixed signals the body receives. 25:55 - What are you thoughts on training based on someone's personality type? —- Extra Content For You:  How We Coach: Client Case Study Article Top 4 Podcast Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- Social Links: Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog
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Annie Miller is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Online Coach who has a long background inside the Fitness Industry. She's been an athlete, she's been a strength coach, she's studied at the collegiate level - working with top level athletes, and she's come out the other end to build her own business, while also teaching others how to build theirs, organically, as well. The thing I love about Annie, which you'll see come out a lot in this podcast, is her emphasis on Mastering The Basics and Simplifying the process of strength training / program design. We dive deep into the details here and discuss how results truly happen, how to keep it simple but still be successful, programming effective workouts, being a female entrepreneur in the fitness space, and how to stay authentic in a world of so much inauthenticity. You'll enjoy this one. Follow Annie on instagram @anniemiller.co —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE. —- Timestamps: 5:00 - Who is Annie Miller? 12:15 - Annies philosophy to coaching 16:15 - How to explain the simplicity of training 18:20 - Balancing training and life for clients 19:30 - Experienced vs Evidence based 28:25 - Thoughts On Body Positivity 34:25 - Most Common Problems In Lifting Weights With Women 41:30 - Annies Training Programming Course 49:00 - Business Coaching 56:20 - Legit Business Owner vs Influencer 1:01:05 - Where you can find Annie and all of her content.   —- Extra Content For You:  How We Coach: Client Case Study Article Top 4 Podcast Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- Social Links: Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog
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Another Q&A that's FULL of applicable information! Today we dive into improving your sleep and how to determine what your Oura ring is actually telling you, when to make changes to your macros vs. when the changes needed are within your training plan, when a very-high protein diet might come in handy, and finally - what changes when we're trying to lose 80-100lbs or more of weight, compared to someone simply losing 10-30lbs. —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE. —- Timestamps: 0:40 - thoughts on very high protein diets for certain kind of people? meaning 3g+/kg - athletes? bodybuilders? chronic illness etc 6:00- My Oura ring consistently shows my heart rate goes up when I sleep the first couple hours & suggests it could be that I'm eating before bed and forcing my digestion to get to work instead of resting while I snooze. The question I have is should I actually be worried about this from a recovery standpoint? I'm getting >7 hrs of actual time asleep and my other Oura Ring sleep measures are great (except it thinks I fall asleep too fast, I say it's just jealous of my sleep-on-command skills). Do you have any tips or thoughts on resting heart rate stabilization during sleep? My pattern is generally downhill not the hammock they say is ideal. 11:50 - How do you know whether it's macro or training changes you need to make when you feel like you are spinning your wheels? ... And are there common tweeks you tend to make to someone's macro split who has hypothyroidism? 15:50 -  I just listened to your latest podcast with Alan. My question, can you cover what you would do for people with over 100 pounds to lose? Most of your content falls in the 20-40 pound range. Are there any differences to how you would approach these cases? And any studies that back up if we should give “different” nutrition advice? Thanks for all you do. —- Extra Content For You:  How We Coach: Client Case Study Article Top 4 Podcast Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- Social Links: Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog
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Concurrent training may compromise strength, power, and/or hypertrophic adaptations, which is commonly referred to as the interference effect. Some results indicated that there might be a decrease in adaptation to resistance training when it is combined with an aerobic training program. It seems that resistance training enhances aerobic training, but not vice versa (Hickson 1980; Hakkinen et al., 1993; Kraemer et al., 2005). The first meta-analysis on concurrent training in 2012 found that concurrent training limited (by about ~20%) the amount of strength, power, and hypertrophy that could occur compared to strength training alone. A few years later some different scientists looked at a very similar data set, and what they found was that when you compared concurrent to strength training, the farther you separated the endurance component from the strength component, the better. There's actually a nice dose-response up to about 24 hours of separation between training types. Endurance exercise primarily increases the number of mitochondria (aka mitochondrial biogenesis). Resistance training mainly increases the size of the muscle. These are somewhat competing pathways. Endurance training stimulates molecular pathways such as PGC-1, CaMK, calcineurin, AMPK, and MAPK which underly the cellular processes that promote mitochondrial biogenesis and angiogenesis, which lead to an increase in endurance capacity. AMPK is a key energy sensor of the cells and is an inhibitor of the AKT-mTOR pathway. Even though the animal studies have been impressive at showing that AMPK can directly inhibit mTORC1 activity and muscle growth, acute studies in humans are not definitive. Plus, most studies have examined acute molecular responses up to 4 h post-exercise, whereas mTORC1 signaling persists for up to 24 h post-exercise while AMPK is active for a much shorter period (~3h). There was a more recent meta-analysis in 2018 that found HIIT and RT does not negatively impact hypertrophy or upper body strength, but does have a possible negative effect on lower body strength. However, the negative effect can be ameliorated by incorporating running based HIIT and increasing time between exercise modes. Finally, the newest meta-analysis found that concurrent aerobic and strength training did not interfere with the development of maximal strength and muscle hypertrophy compared with strength training alone. Yet, the development of explosive strength was reduced by concurrent training. The subgroup analysis was only significant within the explosive strength measurements, indicating that there was a detrimental effect of doing concurrent training within the same session, but if separated by 3 hours the effect disappeared. —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE. —- Extra Content For You:  How We Coach: Client Case Study Article Top 4 Podcast Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- Social Links: Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog
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Thyroid dysfunction is extremely common in today's world. In fact, 1 in 8 women will deal with a thyroid condition in their lifetime; mind you, that's what we know based on those who come forward for help. So it could be greater. So what kind of diet makes the most sense for someone struggling with this? Well, that's the first topic in today's podcast! Then we dive into a listener's question regarding a situation they're in with an injury and how they can still train, while avoiding making it worse (but also when to just rest instead). Last but not least, we finish up with a discussion around the Female Physique program inside the Tailored Trainer App - how to progress beyond that, when that's the right program for you, how many times you can repeat the same plan, and more… —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE. — Timestamps: 4:30 - you guys have done wonders for me after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's) Brandon specifically can't thank you enough for helping me make weight for my bare knuckle debut. A person at my gym asked me questions, and I wanted to know what your thoughts where. she has graves disease, and has had thyroid eradicated takes (Armor) thyroid meds but currently keeps cals around 1200, would you suggest a refeed/or slowly creeping calories up so she can get by with more calories. 14:10 - Fell on ice, on my tailbone and there's some pain. I can still walk, but feel it when deadlifting/squatting. Do you have any alternate exercise/movement pattern recommendations to maintain my strength and muscle mass while I recover? 19:30 - I did from the TCM app the Female Physique 1 and will finish 2 on 2/12. What program do you suggest I do after? I have about 25lbs to loose. Thank you for the feedback. —- Extra Content For You:  How We Coach: Client Case Study Article Top 4 Podcast Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- Social Links: Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog
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Welcome to The Herd FIT Podcast @herdfitpodcast with Coaches David Syvertsen @davesy85 and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic. This podcast is aimed at helping anyone and everyone looking to enhance their healthy lifestyle through fitness, nutrition, and most importantly, MINDSET.⁠Is CrossFit individualized? This controversy continues to rage in the fitness community as James Fitzgerald, founder of OPEX Fitness, recently spoke on several podcasts stating that CrossFit is NOT individualized (and how OPEX is). This has been disputed by many within the CrossFit community, particularly Dave Castro. We provide our take what "customized" programming means, and how athletes may (or may not) benefit from group versus individual classes and coaching.(and remember, sign up for the CrossFit Open! 22.1 starts February 24!)You can find more information at our website, HerdFitUSA.com. Like and subscribe wherever you watch or listen to our podcast!@crossfit @crossfitgames #crossfit #fitness #sports #exercise #health #movement #crossfitcoach #agoq #clean #fitness #ItAllStartsHere #CrossFitOpen #CrossFit #CrossFitCommunity @CrossFitAffiliates

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of instinct and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is instinct? -Do we have a fitness instinct?-What types of fitness do we know (and not know) how to do instinctively?-Should we just follow our instincts when it comes to fitness or can our instincts be wrong?-What implications do our fitness instincts have for our current fitness practices today The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach. You can connect with him on Instagram at the handle @cfsbnutrition.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the responsibility and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is responsibility? -What is the relationship between what we are capable of as humans and what we are responsible for? -What responsibility, if any, do we have as humans for cultivating our health and fitness? -Are we abdicating our own personal responsibility for our own health and fitness by hiring a fitness coach? -Do we have a responsibility to help others be fit and healthy? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client's fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, and an OPEX CCP Coach. You can connect with him on Instagram at the handle @cfsbnutrition.

On this episode, the guys interview James FitzGerald, founder of OPEX Fitness (@opexfitness) and the inaugural winner of the CrossFit Games in 2007.  James gives his insight on multiple topics including, individualization vs. scaling, training for performance vs. training for longevity, long term athletic development and more.  Enjoy the episode! Brought to you by Vertex PT Specialists One patient, per doctor of physical therapy, guaranteed. The best physical therapy ever!Vertex Performance Training Look good, feel good, live a better life.Body Tempering A new method of strength preparation.Blazepod Get 15% off your next order with the discount code: 978521792A1 MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get $175 off your individual subscription!HECOstix Use the code BETTERFASTER at checkout to get 10% off your next order.Support the show (http://paypal.me/betterfasterpod)

Happy Wednesday! This past week, Josh (@joshjeffery5) was able to sit down with an old friend, Carl Hardwick (@hardwickcarl), who is now the CEO of OPEX Fitness (opexfitness). You've heard the guys mention OPEX countless times over the years and how influential their coaching education has been in Josh's journey. We first met Carl almost a decade ago when he was here in Columbia while serving in the military and as a successful athlete, coach and business owner, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. In this discussion, they chat about Carl's background, his new role at OPEX, the structure of their Coaching Certificate Program, basic lifestyle guidelines and how to begin implementing these in your coaching or clinical practice and their brand new coaching education platform Learn Rx. Enjoy the episode!@vertexpt@vertexstrength@betterfasterpodcast Brought to you by Vertex PT Specialists One patient, per doctor of physical therapy, guaranteed. The best physical therapy ever!Vertex Performance Training Look good, feel good, live a better life.Body Tempering A new method of strength preparation.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBlazepod Get 15% off your next order with the discount code: 978521792A1 MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get $175 off your individual subscription!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (http://paypal.me/betterfasterpod)

On today's Co-Movement Gym Podcast we have Mizar Fuentes Ortega. Mizar is the owner of OPEX Montreal, a personal training gym that works with numerous clients of all backgrounds. As a former gymnast and gymnastics coach, Mizar found himself looking for another physical challenge. That's when he found CrossFit in 2009. He quickly realized this was something he wanted to pursue, both as an athlete and as a coach. With the mentorship of James FitzGerald (Founder of OPEX Fitness), he qualified for the CrossFit Regionals multiple years in a row.  Seeking to understand more, he joined the OPEX Coaches Certification program. He became a coach for individuals who are committed to long-term progress and who are not just looking for a quick fix, because he enjoys having a positive impact on people's lives and he knows that everyone has the potential to be a stronger, healthier version of themselves.As a coach, Mizar believes in starting with the basics. He encourages his clients to set goals and to understand their “why”, answering questions such as Why are they training? And Why is this important to them? Mizar is quoted saying, the common excuse of “I don't have time” no longer exists. It's more like “It's not a priority at the moment”.Support Mizar/OPEX Montreal:Email: info@opexmontreal.caWebsite: https://www.opexmontreal.ca/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/opexmtlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/opexmontreal/Sponsors:   NativePath:Follow the link below to see all of NativePath's Pure Grass-Fed, Organic, Clean Supplements and use the CoMo15 code at checkout for 15% off! https://www.nativepath.com/ Lombardi Chiropractic: https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/ Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays!  Suttmeier Law Firm: http://suttmeierlaw.com/ Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast for a FREE Initial Consultation! Reach out to us at info@co-movement.com or visit our website co-movement.com and learn more on how we can assist you in achieving your maximum health and fitness potential! Help us spread these fitness truths to as many people as possible by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! There is a lot of fitness information out there and we want everyone to know what really works! The information we provide in this podcast series has helped thousands of clients here in Upstate NY, and we hope to help you achieve your fitness goals too! Check out our Online Private Coaching at www.co-movement.com/onlinecoaching Check out our main website www.co-movement.com Check out our Video Podcast Clip on our YouTube Channel Co-Movement

OPEX Founder and industry-leading educator, James FitzGerald, has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession. OPEX Coaching Education and Gyms Licensing Programs provide coaches with the tools needed to professionalize their passion. The OPEX Coaching Certificate Program (CCP) reflects his 25 plus years of coaching expertise and is set apart by providing comprehensive coaching theory as well as the practical application of its principles. OPEX continues to educate thousands of coaches around the world each year through a dynamic digital platform and live courses. In early 2019, James achieved another career milestone with the release of Mixed Modal, a groundbreaking course designed to educate coaches on the long-term development of competitive functional fitness athletes. To learn more about James and OPEX Fitness visit opexfit.com and opexgyms.com. Social Handles: @jfitxopex @opexfitness @opexgyms ardentfit.com @ardent_fit

OPEX Founder and industry-leading educator, James FitzGerald, has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession. OPEX Coaching Education and Gyms Licensing Programs provide coaches with the tools needed to professionalize their passion. The OPEX Coaching Certificate Program (CCP) reflects his 25 plus years of coaching expertise and is set apart by providing comprehensive coaching theory as well as the practical application of its principles. OPEX continues to educate thousands of coaches around the world each year through a dynamic digital platform and live courses. In early 2019, James achieved another career milestone with the release of Mixed Modal, a groundbreaking course designed to educate coaches on the long-term development of competitive functional fitness athletes. To learn more about James and OPEX Fitness visit opexfit.com and opexgyms.com. Social Handles: @jfitzopex @opexfitness @opexgym

On the eleventh episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, founder of OPEX Fitness and Big Dawgs, James FitzGerald, talks about CrossFit: the history of the sport, how the sport is changing and where he sees it going for athletes and coaches. Follow guest James FitzGerald @jfitzopex Follow us on IG @bigdawgsathlete Follow host Mike Lee @coachm_lee www.thebigdawgs.com www.opexfit.com marketing@thebigdawgs.com

The Long Game James Fitzgerald is the Founder of OPEX and The International Center For Fitness. When not coaching, he's a full time husband, father and fitness athlete. He was crowned the “Fittest on Earth” when he won the CrossFit Games in 2007. His 20+ years of experience and service as a strength coach/technician, tireless practice on refining energy system work, nutritional and lifestyle balancing techniques and training of other coaches has made OPEX a sought after method of bringing fitness to a Higher Order. We talk about enjoying the process when the goal is down the road, his philosophy for coaching, and what the winner of the 2007 CrossFit Games does to be better than yesterday.

Jim Crowell of OPEX Fitness joins us to discuss the ins and outs of what processes, strategies, and tools are needed to build your own online personal training program. -- Read the show: https://www.loudrumor.com/the-gsd-show/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSDshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSD_Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsd_show/

In this episode, Jim - the Director of Operations at OPEX Fitness - walks us through exactly how him and his team were able to grow a group of global fitness coaches who help clients reach new heights with their renowned education and training programs, all while prospering and charging for this service. -- Read the show: https://www.loudrumor.com/the-gsd-show/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSDshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSD_Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsd_show/