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Sam Dancer shares his journey of using fitness and spiritual growth to heal from the trauma of bullying and life's challenges. Through coaching adaptive athletes and building inclusive programs, he highlights how resilience, community, and personal growth emerge from embracing both body and spirit. -- LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING INSIDE THE KNOWLEDGE PRO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-- FREE WORLD-CLASS COACH EVALUATION https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/world-class-coach-evaluation -- Learn more about Sam's non-profit - https://dancerlove.org/ -- 0:00 - Introduction 1:17 - Welcoming Guests 2:04 - Sam's Early Life and High School Struggles 6:32 - Bullying Experiences 9:20 - Discovering Fitness and Mentorship 12:04 - College Training and Coaching Beginnings 15:07 - Founding a Non-Profit and Inclusive Gym 19:59 - Training Adaptive Athletes 24:01 - Shifting Focus to Community Fitness 27:06 - Meeting His Wife and Personal Growth 36:04 - Marriage, Challenges, and Overcoming Struggles 47:01 - Spiritual Experiences and Visions 52:16 - Becoming a Father 56:00 - Reflections on Coaching and Life Lessons 57:55 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

Alan Fredendall // #LeadershipThursday // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Chief Operating Officer Alan Fredendall discusses the history of non-compete agreements, relevance of non-competes to PTs, and recent law changes banning non-competes. Take a listen to the podcast episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about courses designed to start your own practice, check out our Brick by Brick practice management course or our online physical therapy courses, check out our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION ALAN FREDENDALLHey everybody, Alan here. 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And if you decide to make the switch, don't forget to use the code ICEPT1MO at signup to receive a one-month free grace period on your new Jane account. ALAN FREDENDALL Good morning, everybody. Welcome to the PT on ICE Daily Show. Happy Thursday morning. I hope your day is off to a great start. Good morning. If you're listening on YouTube, Instagram, the podcast, we're happy to have you. My name is Alan. I have the pleasure of serving as our Chief Operating Officer here at Ice and a faculty member in our Fitness, Athlete, and Practice Management Divisions here on Leadership Thursday. We're going to talk about non-compete agreements today. But first things first, Leadership Thursday also means that it is Gut Check Thursday. So, Gut Check Thursday this week will be the Ignite Workout from our friends over at Forging Youth Resilience. FIRE, we team up with them every year. They support kids learning CrossFit, using CrossFit to help themselves with mental health, and other things they have going on in their life. So this year, they are doing the Ignite workout in the month of May for Mental Health Awareness Month. And we're going to do this workout this weekend at the Ice Sampler here in Carson City, Nevada. And so the workout, what is it? It is a two-part workout. It has a conditioning piece and it has a weightlifting piece. So it starts with an 18-minute running clock for the whole workout. So start at 18-minute clock and then work your way through 21, 15, 9. Thrusters at 95 for the guys, 65 for the ladies. Lateral burpees over the bar and then ab mat sit-ups. And then in whatever time you have left in that 18-minute window, you're going to max a complex of a power clean and a hang squat clean which must be performed unbroken. So cycling that power clean back down to the hip and then moving through a hang squat clean for a max load. Now this year at The Sampler we're going to do this in teams of three where three folks each do the workout at the same time. They have a combined time and then they have a combined load on their weight lifting piece. And what we're asking folks to do at the sampler, and we're asking you all to do as well if you hit this workout, is to consider donation to FIRE in whatever amount, one cent, 50 cents, one dollar, for every second you are slower, and every pound you are less on the complex than the team that FIRE has assembled of CrossFit Games athletes. So EZ Muhammad, Noah Olsen, and Sam Dancer have teamed up to represent FIRE. And the challenge to all of us is to try our best to beat them. And so we ask you all to consider donation in the seconds you are slower, pounds you are less on your lift. And then ICE will donate $1 per second and $1 per pound to any team whether you're here at The Sampler this weekend on Sunday or whether you're doing it at home in a team of three, we will donate $1 per second that you are faster and $1 per pound that you are heavier on your complex than that team of CrossFit Games athletes. So a little challenge flag for you all. If that is your team and you are not here at The Sampler, we would love to see a full video posted somewhere, shared with us, and then we'll make a donation on behalf of your team to fire. So that is the Ignite Workout. We're super pumped about that. Today on Leadership Thursday, what are we talking about? We're talking about non-compete agreements. So most of us are somewhat familiar with these. Some of us are unfortunately very familiar with these. We may have a non-compete looming over our head that we're worried about. So my goal today is to talk about the history of non-competes, the purpose of non-competes, and then talk about some recent changes to non-compete agreements that are really in our favor on the employee side of the equation. WHY NON-COMPETES? So first things first, when and why did these begin? These have been around for a while. These are becoming more prevalent in healthcare certainly, but these are primarily designed to limit the ability of somebody to leave a job and take not only their experience, but maybe knowledge of technology or systems to a competing company. So that is why they were created. So you might say, well, that seems like a pretty good reason. But in reality, what happened is that non-competes just became so prevalent that pretty much every person at every job, no matter what they were doing at that position, ended up being asked to sign a non-compete agreement. And what we've seen and what the government has done a lot of research on over the years is, is this good or bad for workers? And is it good or bad for the American economy in general? And what they have found over the years is that it is very bad for the economy. Why? Two reasons. It suppresses wages and it increases worker dissatisfaction. So obviously if you're working at a position and you're asking for a raise and you're not getting a raise, you're asking for a bonus, you're not getting a bonus, you're asking for a promotion, you're not getting a promotion, The answer when you have a non-compete agreement has always been too bad. You can't leave anyways, right? So we have no reason to help you further your career along. And now you can imagine how that part influences worker dissatisfaction of feeling like you are stuck, feeling like you have no mobility in your career, feeling like if you leave you might end up with a lawsuit, you might end up in a really bad position both personally and professionally. And the thing to know about non-competes is they are not in effect everywhere. There are some states that have never allowed them, and there are some states over the past couple years that have begun to ban them, either across the state or for specific workers. So a good example, California and New York, a couple other states have completely banned them. And then a lot of other states, about 25 states in total, have restrictions on who they can be applied to. And they can't be applied to specific professions or people making under a certain amount of money. And the whole idea is we cannot control the ability of people to have upward mobility in their career. That's obviously bad for the individual, but it's also bad overall for the economy. People who make less money, spend less money. People who make less money, pay less taxes. So the government is very interested in seeing what happens when non-competes are in effect and when they're not in effect. Your thoughts on California notwithstanding. California is a great example of what happens when non-competes are not allowed. They have been banned in California for a very long period of time. And you can imagine an area like Silicon Valley where all of our technology is essentially created and invented would simply not exist with non-competes because people would not be able to leave and have upward mobility in their career to join a different software company or something like that if they had non-competes in effect. And because non-competes are banned in California, we see higher than usual income for workers in California. Yes, unfortunately that's offset by cost of living because California has a really nice climate and everybody wants to live there. But that is the reason why wages are higher on average. And thinking about world economies, The United States is number one. We have about 25% of all the world's economic output happening just in our country. But not too far behind is the state of California itself. So if we look at largest economies in the world, United States is number one, China is number two, Japan is number three, Germany is number four, and actually the individual state of California is number five. And part of that is favorable worker laws like having non-competes banned. So that is the history of non-competes. RELEVANCE OF NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS TO PT Why have these never really been appropriate for us as physical therapists and for healthcare workers in general? As physical therapists, we are not really using a lot of proprietary software or technology or systems that we could leave a position and move to a different employer and really have, you know, inside secrets. We can all agree there are really not a lot of inside secrets and technology and stuff like that inside of physical therapy that would offer a competitive advantage. The primary reason employers are upset when PTs leave is that they're now generating revenue for somebody else and not for them anymore. And when we think about what does it take to become a postgraduate professional, especially a healthcare provider, a physician, a physical therapist, a dentist, whatever, it takes a lot of time and it takes a lot of money. And non-competes for healthcare providers have never historically stood up in court anyways to begin with because it is so limiting on our career mobility to say that you cannot work for another physical therapy organization. You cannot create your own physical therapy company for five years within 50 miles of your current employer. All those restrictions that we see in non-compete agreements make it very, very difficult to continue to work. in physical therapy in general, let alone close to where you currently live. Some of them are so restrictive, folks either leave physical therapy entirely, or they have to essentially move very far, potentially out of state, to get around their non-compete agreement. And knowing that they're not held up in court, they're primarily used as a scare tactic of People don't want to be in court. They don't want to be sued. They don't want to potentially lose their license. So even if they've been told, don't worry about that non-compete, they worry about it. In our brick by brick course, our practice management course, this is one of the biggest concerns with people starting the course of, hey, I don't want to start my own business yet. I signed this non-compete for two years, three years, five years. We have met people who are working in fast food, who are waiting tables as physical therapists because they are so scared to leave a position as a physical therapist and work somewhere else. that they decide to just at least temporarily leave physical therapy entirely, which is devastating. That is a significant reduction in the income you could make as a physical therapist if you decide to wait tables or if you decide I have to move out of state to continue to work. And so they have never historically held up in court and they have primarily been used as a scare tactic, especially for physical therapists. NATIONWIDE BAN ON NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS ISSUED APRIL 23rd, 2024 So, the history of non-competes, the relevance of non-competes to physical therapy, what has happened recently as of this week that is a great change. On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission, the FTC, announced that non-competes were banned nationwide. And so they have been watching this issue for a while. They have been doing a lot of research on this issue for a while, and they have decided it's in the best interest of the American people and the American economy to ban non-compete agreements everywhere. So as of that issuing of that rule on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, Any current non-compete, so if you're sitting here right now and you're listening to me talk and you have signed a non-compete, it is invalid. It cannot legally be held up in court ever. And you cannot be asked to sign a non-compete moving forward. There are some exceptions here, but they largely don't apply to us as physical therapists. The one exception is that you can still be asked to sign a non-compete if you're a C-suite level executive who has ownership stake in the company that you work for and you make more than $151,174 a year. So some of you, depending on where you live, you might make more than that. However, unless you're a C-suite level executive who has ownership stake in the company you work for, then still you are exempt from being asked to sign a non-compete. So where do we think this will go? Well, we're not quite sure. Any party, public or private, has 120 days to challenge this rule. In August, it will become permanent, but we have about four months where private companies could sue and say, this is not allowed, you can't tell us what we can do with our employees. Public organizations such as state governments at the state government level can sue, and then other governmental organizations can sue. Because the Federal Trade Commission is an executive branch of the government, or at least an arm of the executive branch, the president also has the power to shut this down. Congress has the power to change this by passing a law about it. And then any individual organization, public or private, can elevate this to the level of the Supreme Court for the judicial branch to weigh in. So all three branches of government have chances, one way or another, to weigh on this issue. and either cement it, certainly if it's drafted into law by Congress, it becomes a much more solid rule, but if we don't see it challenged, then this will become permanent. And we really like this here at ICE. Again, in our brick-by-brick course teaching people to open their own practices and how to manage their own practice, this is a large concern. Over at Onward Physical Therapy, starting new clinics, starting cash-based physical therapy across the country, it's also an issue of people do not want to leave their current position and start their own business for fear of what might happen to them legally. So this was a great rule and that we hope this stays in effect and that nobody challenges it over the next four months. We'll be watching this issue closely because it's near and dear to our heart. SUMMARY As much as we love PT 2.0, we think part of PT 2.0 is also being able to run your practice really well or consider opening your own practice and not being limited by things like non-compete. So we're excited about this here at ICE. We hope you're excited too, especially again, if you're sitting here listening and thinking, oh wow, I have signed one. I've been worried about one. It's cool that it doesn't count anymore. So that's where we stand right now. And then we'll see what happens over the summer, what organizations challenge this, hopefully none, but we'll see how it goes. So non-competes, what's the history of them? Largely used to try to keep a competitive edge in business, but what we see happen is really just obviously very personal negative effects on workers, but also an effect on our economy in general. that they're not really relevant to physical therapists to begin with. They're primarily used as a scare tactic, but the good news leaving today's episode is that as of right now, they're not valid anymore. You can't be asked to sign one. If you had signed one, it's unenforceable and it cannot be legally upheld in court, but we're watching to see what develops over the next couple of months. So, that's PTN Ice for Leadership Thursday. I hope you get a chance to hit that Ignite workout. If you have time over this weekend, grab some friends and go for it. If you're gonna be coming to the Ice Sampler, we're looking forward to seeing you very, very soon. Have a great Thursday, have a great weekend. Bye, everybody. OUTRO Hey, thanks for tuning in to the PT on Ice daily show. If you enjoyed this content, head on over to iTunes and leave us a review, and be sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram at the Institute of Clinical Excellence. 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Matthew Bickel on how he turned his life around, working with Sam Dancer and Chandler Smith and his plans for endurance and doing it for the big guys. Whoop for recovery GOWOD for mobility Built For Athletes for bags Fitr for coaching LSKD for clothing

Scott and Jamie checked in today, talked to some coaches and athletes as they prepare to cover the Age Group Athletes tomorrow on their first day at the Games.

We catch up with our dear friend Jenn Ryan to see how this Wonder Woman qualified for both the Open Division Semifinals and the Age Group Semifinals. We explore how Jenn and Jamie Latimer confided in each other during semifinals, what are Jenn's expectations for the Open Division Semifinals.  How does the Invictus Crew support her? How big will the Green Wave be in Pasadena? and so much more.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

Quarterfinals are officially done. Sean, Tommy and Lauren go over the things that stood out to them in the age group divisions. Meanwhile, CrossFit has released the complete list of penalties and score adjustments for the Individual Quarterfinals. The crew discusses the many reasons why we saw so many penalties and the circumstances around them. Plus, a conversation with the man who currently sits atop the 35-39 Men's Quarterfinals Leaderboard Sam Dancer.

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#CrossFit #CrossFitGames Weightlifter and CrossFit athlete who became one of the strongest competitors in functional fitness. He's best known for his second-place finish at the 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games after famously deadlifting 655 lb.

We sit down with Jenn Ryan the athlete with the infectious Smile, and bubbly personality. Under it all there is a competition best named Jenn "F#$%ing" Ryan who doesn't play, and knows what she is capable of. Hear how she switches between the two and how her experience as an ER nurse gave her the suck it up and keep moving attitude.

On this special Monday release of the Mindset Podcast, Bryce sits down with Shawn Baier. Shawn is the COO of MyHMB with a wide range of knowledge in sports nutrition. Bryce and Shawn discuss the benefits of the muscle health ingredient HMB. Invictus athletes Sam Dancer and Bryce Smith have been working with MyHMB to help reach their fitness and nutrition goals. As a podcast, we are so proud to be working MyHMB and we hope that you are able to benefit from the properties of HMB. MyHMB - Use the link for all website purchases

We have a conversation with the Chief Marketing Officer of NOBULL, Todd Meleney to talk about everything NOBULL is up to, including sponsoring the NFL Combine, partnering with the PGA, this years CrossFit Games, What they have learned, what they do well, the Global supply chain issues, and what are the plans for the future.

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.⁠The NOBULL CrossFit Games 2022 is going live August 3-7, and Dave and Sam discuss the storylines which are most compelling, including the fact that Dave Castro is no longer programming the events, individual athletes such as Danielle Brandon, Patrick Vellner, and the Clash of the Titans with Rich Froning's Mayhem team matching up versus Annie Thorisdottir's Reykjavik team. What storylines resonate with you? Old generation Tia Clair Toomey vs. Next generation Mal O'Brian? Masters superstars such as Sam Dancer and Chyna Cho? We discuss all that and more!You can find more information at our website, HerdFitUSA.com, and make sure to like and subscribe wherever you watch or listen to our podcast.⁠@crossfittraining @crossfit @crossfitgames #crossfit #sports #exercise #health #movement #crossfitcoach #agoq #clean #fitness #ItAllStartsHere #CrossFitOpen #CrossFit #CrossFitCommunity @CrossFitAffiliates #supportyourlocalbox #crossfitaffiliate #personalizedfitness 

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Joshua Broome sits down with CrossFit Games athlete Sam Dancer, who isn't only a sportsman, but also a Christian with a pretty amazing story of how he came to know Jesus."I have a wild story," Dancer said, noting the unique nature of his encounter with God. "The way that the holy spirit is revealed to us and comes to us, it doesn't have to look the same for everyone."Listen to Sam's radical, amazing, and powerful story.FOLLOW JOSH:- Follow Josh on Instagram- Follow Josh on TikTok- Follow Josh on TwitterPlus, download the Edifi app on Apple and Android for the best Christian podcasts.

Wex Appeal hits Wodapalooza 2022 and we get to sit down with Brian Neumann the Chief Marketing Officer for Yerbae. They talk about the BAE Project, the origins of the company and their future in the CrossFit community. They offer a clean energy drink alternative that gives you all the effects without the crash. Brian also talks about what it's like working with athletes like Annie Thorisdottir and Sam Dancer (who even stops by for a cameo). Follow them on Instagram @drinkyerbae and online at www.yerbae.com This episode brought to you by Brushed by Chan. Follow her on Instagram @BrushedbyChan1 to see all of her custom designs and get your very own pair by clicking the link in bio. Mention "Wex Appeal" to get $20 OFF your order. --- 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

In this episode Niki and I discuss the recent clearing the air by Ricky Garard on the CF Games Podcast, the return of CrossFit health, random Games Athlete news and Niki's appearance on the "Girls Gone WOD" Podcast. We also have an episode of interesting voices from the community recorded at the CrossFit Games with Sam Dancer where we discussed his new charity the Dancer Love Foundation. Charities and Shoutouts in this episode: https://forgingyouthresilience.org/ https://www.battlecancer.com/ https://www.dancerlove.org/ https://girlsgonewodpodcast.com/

A few months ago I finally connected to this awesome jacked beast Sam Dancer. Sam is a high level CrossFit athlete and just all round awesome guy. Whenever I think of CrossFit, I can't help but think of paleo

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Whoever said, "don't meet your heroes" was lying. I have been a fan of Sam since I started in the sport of CrossFit in 2013...and today's conversation came far from disappointing. Sam and I dive into:- Following Through & Integrating Spiritual Awakenings- SELF-Induced Psychedelic Experiences - Perspective Shifts & Changing Your Mind- “Starting” Spirituality & Making Religion Personal to You - Fitness Does Not Equal Wellness Nourishment From NatureI can't wait for you to hear today's show! XoxoConnect with LindseyFollow SamListen to Crying Behind Sunglasses

Brooke and Jeanna invite long-time friend Sam Dancer, a big man with a heart of gold, to talk about his new podcast: The Sam Dancer Podcast, his newfound fatherhood, a sandwich-loving midwife, along with a CRAZY story about a pre-pregnancy ayahuasca vision of his baby daughter, and much more! Check out his new podcast on your favorite podcast platform, you won't want to miss it! For more Between the Reps on Insta: @betweenthereps. For more Brooke on Insta: @brookeence.  For more Jeanna on Insta: @jeanna_cianciarulo. Send us emails at: betweenthereps@gmail.com. To watch Between the Reps podcast videos on YouTube: http://bit.ly/BTRPodYouTubeVideo. Sam's Instagram: @samdancing Sam's nonprofit, the Dancer Love Foundation: https://www.dancerlove.org/who-we-are. Go to analuisa.com/REPS, and use our code REPS to get 10% off! Say goodbye to pills and say hello to D+ lotion, visit amphuman.com/reps, and use code reps15 to get 15% off D+ lotion today! Join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health, and go to betterhelp.com/reps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Bryce Smith sits down with legendary CrossFit  competitor Sam Dancer to discuss all things health, fitness, performance, lifestyle, adventure, and love. They discuss unique training methods and strategies used to become one of the strongest athletes the sport of CrossFit has ever seen. Sam recently posted videos of him front squatting 500lbs and back squatting 405lbs for 25 repetitions. They take a trip down memory lane when Sam deadlifted 600lbs after the famous trail run at the Ranch in Aromas, California. They discuss the power of working in versus working out along with Sam and his wife Jenn's journey as new parents. They discuss training philosophies, the conjugate method, and unique breathing techniques to enhance oxygen carrying capacity, and much more. This is an episode you won't want to miss as we peel back the layers on one of the world's most interesting athletes and his journey towards total human optimization. 

Spend an enlightening hour with Jenn and Sam just 10 days before they expect their first child to be born. You'll learn more about the Dancer Foundation, their love story, and all the principles they live by in order to bring a human into this world and spread LOVE! Jenn and Sam describe what makes great parents and which attributes they hope Baby Star inherits from them. Sam and Jenn also describe their plans to spread awareness and education about pre- and post-natal health for baby and moms. We wish nothing but the best for this inspiring family of of 3! UPDATE: Baby Star was born via home birth on Friday, October 16th. Everyone is doing great!

Sam was an individual rookie when he took 32nd at the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games, but he had the reputation of a veteran. After taking 12th at the North Central Regional in 2013, he helped team CrossFit Conjugate to a second-place finish at the 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games, where he famously deadlifted 655 lb. In 2015, he returned to the individual competition with a 10th-place finish at the Central Regional before making his individual Games debut in 2016. Beloved by fans as much for his fun-loving personality as his strength—he often paints his nails for competitions for he anti bully/pro love message—Dancer, a former collegiate football player, owns QTown CrossFit in Quincy, Illinois, with his wife Jennifer Dancer where they have partnered with the Area 11 Special Olympics program to offer training to people with Down syndrome.and other special needs. Sam's wife Jennifer was in the middle of contractions while we recorded this episode. Exclusive to WODcast listeners, Purifly is the leader in disinfecting services to reopen your fitness center safely and confidently. Go to purifly.com/reopenmygym to find out more. Fitness Center Reopen Sign Up — Purifly Disinfection Services Fitness Center DIsinfection Systems: Reopen your fitness center safely with Purifly! Select the right disinfecti... Goodr Sunglasses: If you'd like to support the podcast and treat yourself to a pair of goodrs, head over to www.goodr.com/wodcast FOR 17% OFF YOUR ORDER EAT THE 80: Get delicious prepared meals delivered to your door with Eat The 80's healthy meal plans. Preservative Free, All Natural Protein, Gluten Free, Farm to Table Fresh. Go to eatthe80.com to learn more.

Sam Dancer, one of the top CrossFitters in the world, joins the WHOOP Podcast to discuss the keys to recovery and healing. Sam was one of the first athletes on WHOOP and describes the profound impact it has had on his life, helping him cut out prescription drugs, coffee, and tobacco. He also explains how WHOOP has improved his relationships with others and his relationship with himself. Sam discusses how he found CrossFit during a self-described identity crisis (2:58), competing with a broken leg at the CrossFit games (7:20), discovering WHOOP (8:09), how he stopping taking prescription drugs (10:36), the impact stress has on recovery (15:57), why WHOOP has improved his spiritual life (18:08), love's affect on recovery (21:05), listening, observing, and reacting (21:57), staying present (25:01), the keys to success (27:24), and finding peace and happiness with WHOOP (36:38).Support the show (http://whoop.com)

Sam Dancer: “When we don't pay attention or abandon our body, we allow there to be space for something that doesn't belong, to reside in us.” Sam Dancer, A division one collegiate football athlete and track & field at Western Illinois University, and the owner of QTown Fitness, joins BSP CEO, Alyssa Ritchey, to discuss how he healed his Hashimoto's, and other physical and mental stressors and symptoms he was/is dealing with, plus: Looking healthy has nothing to do with internal health Exercise is not the end all Intuitive Eating Why faith is the antidote to stress Allowing yourself to feel your emotions This episode is Sponsored by Renaissance Periodization (https://renaissanceperiodization.com) use code alyssa10 to save on all their nutrition templates (https://renaissanceperiodization.com/rp-store?selected=diet-templates-menu_store) and their new diet app (https://www.rpdiet.app/home/) . What topics on the podcasts would you like to hear more about? Let me know at: alyssaritchey15@gmail.com

Sam is well known in the CrossFit space as an incredibly strong human. But Sam is as passionate and dedicated to helping people seek out their highest potential and to see the best in any situation. Sam is an impressively positive and compasionate man who is on a mission to spread love.

Fitness isn't just about the heavy weights. It's not about the PR's or the Instagram pics. It's about the real, hard work that happens behind the scenes, when you're NOT in the gym. It's about the food you eat, the water you drink, the sleep you get, and the mental health you maintain.  In this episode, Shelby talks to gym owner and CrossFit Games athlete, Sam Dancer, about how he stays fit!  Follow Sam on social media @samdancing! We want to hear from you! Reach out to Shelby on Instagram @serenity_strong or send her an email at serenitystrong88@gmail.com and tell us what you thought of this episode! If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! The more listeners we have, the more amazing content we can bring to you. :)    Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com. Music credit: They Say by WowaMusik https://soundcloud.com/unminus Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/they-say-unminus Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/E6LCO7SH8kA

Sam Dancer is primarily known for his role in the CrossFit Games. He has been a successful athlete, competing in those games. Additionally, he is just generally known as a great person, working alongside those with disabilities. Here's what's next: Join our free online training community: www.facebook.com/groups/conquertrainingcommunity/ Get 1-week of free online programming for serious athletes: www.conquerathlete.com/programs Become a Conquer Athlete: www.conquerathlete.com 

Sam Dancer: Sam has been a professional athlete in the crossfit space for a number of years.  I have always loved the different vibe he puts out and enjoy the level of weirdness he brings.  Speedos and living with his lovely wife Jenn in there Van.   Sponsors: HVIII Brand Goods: code UMSO saves you 10% at checkout Mark Bell Slingshot: code UMSO saves 15% Onnit.com/mattvincent saves 10% on supplements  Powerdot.com code UMSO saves 15% BarbellApparel.com/umso saves 10% Hybrid Performance Method : code UMSO saves 5% on all subscriptions    

Michael and Marcus talk with NOBULL Athlete, Sam Dancer, about the evolution of their friendship and sponsorship and about how Sam balances fitness and service. (1:23) 2015 East Coast Championship. (6:38) Life in a van. (8:27) Importance of Working Out and Working In.  (11:15) Breathwork (The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick G. McKeown).  (16:31) Continuing education and holistic lifestyle coaching.  (19:57) 2020 CrossFit Games preparation.

The 38th episode of the Kill Cliff Podcast is here! We are joined by Jenn Dancer for this episode. Jenn is a former professional soccer player and CrossFit Games athlete. She played collegiately at the University of Missouri and professionally in the U.S. and Sweden. She has competed both as an individual and on a team at the CrossFit Games, including a second place finish in 2018 with her Invictus team.  Zinno and Dancer talk about Jenn's early life which was filled with multiple sports, her eventual focus on soccer, her collegiate career at Mizzou, getting her chance to play professionally for the Boston Breakers, training for the U.S. National team, the influence that coach Tony DiCicco had on her career, playing overseas in Sweden, meeting her husband Sam Dancer through CrossFit, transitioning to CrossFit, and more.   

2x CrossFit Games athlete and former college football player Sam Dancer joins host Mark Zinno for the twenty-second episode of the Kill The Quit podcast. Sam discusses his early love for art, getting bullied in high school, his college football days at Western Illinois, developing keratoconus making him legally blind, his transformation into a CrossFit athlete, his lovely wife Jennifer, and more. 

Dan Bailey enters the “un-safe” room once again. Sevan and Matt provide 10 suggestions to make today’s guest better, including, “Stop missing the Games.” Notable mentions: Sevan Matossian, Dan Bailey, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, Cara Hipskind, Hayley Matossian, Sam Dancer, Aaron Hoff, Matt Bickel, Nicole Peyton, Jason Khalipa, Miranda Oldroyd, CrossFit Video Contest, Worldwide: Diabetes Video Contest, Mexico: Concurso de video, Brazil: Competição de vídeos, Danny Broflex, Rogue Fitness, Kevin Daigle, RIch Froning, Hilary Froning, Bill Henniger, Caity Matter Henniger, Dave Castro, Scott Panchik.

Noah Ohlsen finished one spot shy of the podium at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games. He talks with the podcast crew about his journey into the Sport of Fitness and experiences as a Games athlete. Notable mentions: Sevan Motassian, Noah Ohlsen, Eric Maciel, Matt Bischel, Joann Leigh, Dave Castro, Brooke Wells, Andrew Gwinn, Brooke Ence, Patrick Vellner, Chris Spealler, Mat Fraser, Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir, Annie Thorisdottir, Sara Sigmundsdottir, Tyson Oldroyd, Emily Abbott, Sam Dancer, Marston Sawyers, Guido Trinidad, Ronnie Teasdale, Ben Smith, Rich Froning, Kenneth Leverich, Hillary Froning, Chuck Carswell, Jenni Orr, CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course.

Aaron Hoff is the owner of CrossFit Poipu and founder of the Keala Foundation. Hoff has been clean and sober for over 20 years. With CrossFit as his vehicle, Hoff is on a mission to deliver a safe and positive space for the youth of Hawaii. Notable mentions: Sevan Matossian, Aaron Hoff, Matt Bickel, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, Sam Dancer, CrossFit Poipu, Rory Zambard, CrossFit Kids, addiction, recovery, Greg Glassman, The Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run, Zach Forrest, CrossFit Kekaha, Keale Victorino, Lilly Thompson, Chris Cooper, Click here to GIVE - Campaign For Kekaha.

Matt Bickel is back on the show, joined by banana-hammock-wearing Sam Dancer. The new housemates discuss training, faith, and their health and fitness goals. Notable mentions: Sevan Matossian, Sam Dancer, Matt Bickel, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, Nick Massie, Ice Age Meals, Paleo Nick, CrossFit Invictus, Cara Hipskind, Eugene Monroe, Dr. Bob Spears, Jennifer Nobis-Dancer, Chris Cooper, Mark Divine, Brooke Wells, Cody Mooney.

Matthew Bickel used to weigh 450 pounds. Now, at 280 pounds, he’s excited to share his CrossFit experience with others struggling to find motivation. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Matthew Bickel, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, Cara Hipskind, Greg Glassman: The World’s Most Vexing Problem, Brooke Wells, gastric bypass surgery, Rich Froning, CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course, Stephen Hipskind, “Gwen,” CrossFit Poipu, Sam Dancer, Jennifer Dancer, Travis Bagent, Chris Hinshaw, CrossFit Specialty Course: Aerobic Capacity, CrossFit Journal Feature: “RossFit,” cannabis, marijuana, Rory Zambard, Eric Botsford, Pat Burke, Jaime Silva, Megan Combies, Aaron Hoff, Bickel Consulting, Rory McKernan, Mat Fraser, Eric Dickerson, O.J. Simpson.

Strength goes much deeper than looks and has a profound impact on our thoughts and feelings of self-worth. - AJ Richards Join us  at the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe as we talk with AJ Richards, CEO of Rush Club Nation. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST 20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE Rush Club is creating "content to motivate" with the first head-to-head competitive fitness event, as they inspire people to exercise and welcome fans to participate and go for the title. AJ shares the stories and journeys of competitors to touch, move, and inspire viewers to action. He believes that when people emotionally connect and see what is possible from these everyday athletes, it will awaken a fire within them to exercise, transform their health, and live life to the fullest.   Links From Today's Show: AJ Richards: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Rush Club Nation Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Vimeo Rush Club Human Performance Center Spartan Race Inc. Obstacle Course Races Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge - NBC.com Spartan Honor Series American Ninja Warrior Landmark Worldwide The Ultimate Fighting Championship CrossFit Joe De Sena Ronda Rousey Dana White Mark Divine - SEALFIT Listen To Episode 145 as AJ Uncovers: How AJ blended the concepts of UFC and functional exercise to create the Rush Club head-to-head fitness competition Why exercise shows us what the body is capable of and improves our thoughts and emotions Why AJ shares the stories of the athletes to help viewers realize they can achieve the same results The 100% volunteer based staff that helps fuel Rush Club's mission Why the myth around strength training making you bulky is finally coming to an end The ways Rush Club is showing the everyday heroes journey to inspire people to exercise How AJ structures his workouts based on weight class and puts people in an environment to "express their fitness" Strategies to create a workout routine that keeps you emotionally engaged Why we have to open the mind to new ways of thinking to reach a higher level How Rush Club is becoming a beacon of inspiration and showing people what is physically possible Why finding our best-self happens in the process and has no real finish line The connection between our physical and emotional intelligence Power Quotes from AJ Richards "A gym is a dead space with no value until a person has a transformation and decides to go in." - AJ Richards "We exist to touch, move and inspire viewers to action." - AJ Richards "The stigma that weightlifting makes women bulky is coming to an end.  We see moms excited to get traps, triceps, and loving the definition." - AJ Richards "Growth won't occur if you're stuck in your own view of the world." - AJ Richards "Most of the marketing and information you receive is not to support the ultimate health of your body, it's to sell products." - AJ Richards "The answer to ending conflict is training. Once somebody is happy with who they are, there is no reason to pick a fight." - AJ Richards About Rush Club Rush Club Competitive Fitness Championship is about creating and telling compelling stories of the human spirit. Stories about heroes who refuse the call to be ordinary and cross the threshold to pursue the call to victory. Stories about how people are tested, how they overcome enemies both inside and out, and about seizing the sword, going into battle, and emerging victorious. Compete In Rush Club RUSH CLUB is a weight class based, Head-to-Head, competitive fitness event. We exist to touch, move and inspire viewers to action. Throw your hat in the ring and submit your qualifier to be featured on the RUSH CLUB stage. Match up in your weight class against an equally matched undercard and win your way into a TITLE match. Take on current champions such as: Vincent Lipsey, Sam Dancer, Shawn Ramirez, Jessica Griffith, Lindy Barber, Jennifer Dancer You think you've got what it takes when the lights are shining on you and the audience is on your heels? There's only one way to find out... PROVE IT Register To Compete In Rush Club   About AJ Richards AJ Richards served in the Utah National Guard and started a few businesses over the years.  AJ is also an entrepreneur and the CEO of Rush Club Nation. He was born in Southern Utah and spent much of his childhood playing with cousins at the family cattle ranch. He dropped out of high school his senior year and joined the military. From the age of 16 until he deployed, AJ went through a new job every three months. In 2005 he deployed with his field artillery unit to Ramadi, Iraq. After returning from Iraq, AJ took a job but found himself miserable selling pest control door-to-door. He was depressed and was soon misdiagnosed by doctors with PTSD. He chose to not take the prescribed antidepressants, he started exercising and discovered CrossFit as a way to enhance his mental and physical wellbeing. AJ opened his own CrossFit gym in 2011, in 2013 he had an idea to do with CrossFit athletes and competition what Dana White did with the UFC. He took CrossFit and made it entertaining and added weight divisions. With only 3 years invested,  AJ is the CEO of Rush Club Nation. He’s been figuring out how to manage Rush Club’s popularity and massive growth while figuring out how to scale nationwide and globally. 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CrossFit Games individual and teams competitor Sam Dancer goes deep with us for 2 hours. We talk about his experiences in powerlifting, bodybuilding and how he crafts his own unique style of program. We also talk nutrition, supplements and off season training.

This week Doug and Chris talk it up with Sam Dancer. Sam is one of the more colorful CrossFit competitors out there and has a personality about as big as his deadlift. Hear Sam’s previous athletic background (yeah, he’s always been strong) and how he got started in CrossFit. His work ethic and approach is […] The post IA44 Sam Dancer appeared first on Icon Athlete.

Join us on this episode where we recap Weekend 1 of the 2017 CrossFit Games Regionals, talk about tearing pecs, Sam Dancer, Liefia Ingalls: Strong Woman documentary, Game of Thrones and more!

0:57 - The 2017 CrossFit Games Open is over: winners, what it means, Sam Dancer’s finish, and more! 17:27 - Armen did the Open + 17.5 analysis 31:28 - Kyle makes a terrible fitness mistake 37:03 - Europe’s Strongest Man 39:55 - Trailers! Valerian and The City of a Thousand Planets, It, Spiderman Homecoming, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League: Snacktime Of Justice 1:01:29 - SO MANY REVIEWSSSSS

1:23 - Hunter McIntyre crushes the Skullbuster 12:24 - Sam Dancer is very strong 21:00 - Wearing comfortable clothes + Armen’s job at lululemon 28:25 - Dicks, butts, and sheer clothes: conversations that only work on this specific podcast + awkward social interactions 37:35 - CrossFit and gyms as a social club/dating pool 41:50 - Westworld timeline theories

The month of May turned in to the month of MEN on the podcast. We aren’t mad about it and we’re keeping the trend going. This week we interview a guy who puts the most interesting man in the world to shame. Founder of The XWOD program, Ryan has worked with nearly every Crossfitter you can think of and he’s BFFs with Sam Dancer.  Need we say more? Ryan holds multiple world records for jumping and is a world renowned coach, and our minds are blown about 100 times in this episode as we learn all the ways that max height box jumps can be translated into the way you think about life and goals. Who knew!   GGW is sponsored by FOURATHLETICS.COM AND QALO.COM Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on itunes!! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! Check out Ryan’s website: thexwod.com www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com  

Oh-EM-GEE you guys. Sam Dancer! We met Sam at the Games this summer and it was love at first sight. Sam is one of those individuals you meet and instantly feel like you’ve known them for years. He cares so deeply about fitness and improving lives, and you’ll hear all about it on this week’s show! We talk about mental game, how Sam screens members for his gym, and mood-changing shellac polish. It’s Sam, would you expect anything less? It’s a one-of-a-kind interview for GGW Podcast, you won’t want to miss this one! Support the podcast by supporting QALO! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!

Join Armen Hammer and Scott McGee as they record live from the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games with Kevin Ogar, Sam Dancer, Lauren Brooks, Katie Hogan, Dani Sidell, Val Voboril, and more!    

Armen Hammer and Kati Breazeal cover their experiences at the 2015 CrossFit Games, the soul crushing prelim workout that has kicked off qualifications for the Crush Games, and Rush Club 005 predictions, including the beat down Sam Dancer will give Dan Pela in the men’s heavyweight division. 

Join Armen Hammer and Scott McGee as they record live from the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games with Kevin Ogar, Sam Dancer, Lauren Brooks, Katie Hogan, Dani Sidell, Val Voboril, and more!

On this episode of Garage Athletes we talk with Sam Dancer of the Sanfransisco Fire and Kati Breazeal from Floelite.

Sam Dancer and his wife Jennifer join Armen and Scott at the Kill Cliff East Coast Champoionships for a classic episode.     

Kevin Ogar, Mark 'Smelly' Bell, Sam Dancer, John Welbourn, Jesse Burdick, Katie Hogan, Lindsey Valenzuela, and Christmas Abbott join Armen Hammer, Eddie Ifft, and Scott McGee at the 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games.