Podcasts about using crossfit

This week, Bonnie is joined by Allison Brager, U.S. Army neurobiologist, sleep expert, CrossFit athlete, aspiring astronaut, and Deputy Chief Science Officer for the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center to talk about how to optimize human performance in combat. Allison dives into the importance of leveraging science and technology to push human limits in both athletic and military environments and why fatigue management policies should be prioritized in the DoD. Tune in to this engaging discussion on the future of individualized training in special forces. TIMESTAMPS: (1:30) Allison's journey from academia to the Army (4:59) Why stress exposure is key to performance (7:31) Using CrossFit for military recruitment (10:45) Implementing fatigue management policies for Army fleet truck drivers (12:23) Is sleep a sign of weakness? (18:37) Why we need individualized training programs & how genetics are at play (22:14) The secret to maximizing our combat power (32:48) Humans over hardware LINKS: Follow Allison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-brager-80a58210/ Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/

In this episode  Angie's story of incredible transformation and physical alignment  Recovering from illness, hospitalizations, and the lifestyle of being 500 lbs  Using CrossFit as her medicine for physical, mental, and emotional deconditioning  Recovering from loneliness  How she found God through fitness and grounding into her body  Her journey of self-love and standing firm in her unique beauty regardless of society's beauty standards  Connect with Angie  Instagram @waterdragonangie About Vanessa Soul: As an Emotional Healer & Purpose Coach, Vanessa shares her intention to host conversations that will support, spiritual awakenings, consciousness shifts, building new infrastructure for a brand new earth, and having the tough conversations to foster collaboration for the future.  Connect with Vanessa on Socials: The Sacred Soul Website ⁠⁠⁠https://sacredsoulenergetics.com/ ⁠⁠⁠Follow Vanessa on  Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sacred__soul____/ ⁠⁠⁠Follow Vanessa on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.piva.9/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Vanessa on Threads ⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@sacred__soul____⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Vanessa Live: ⁠⁠ Book a Discovery Call ⁠⁠ for the 3-Month Healing & Expansion Program  Join the SOUL PURPOSE POWERHOUSE COMMUNITY - LAUNCHING JANUARY 2024 - Sign up today!!! NEW PODCAST SCHEDULE: New Episode with guest interviews every TUESDAY.  BONUS solo episodes with Vanessa every Saturday. 

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Are you looking to change your lifestyle and incorporate exercise into your daily routine, while building strength and improving your cardiovascular health? Have you pictured yourself surrounded by a community of active, positive people working together to support and encourage each other in their personal health journeys?    This week's Ikala Podcast episode, Joewel Pascual will interview Shelly Evans. Shelly is a former competitive gymnast, after being introduced to the sport at the age of 4 and started a collegiate gymnastics career at SJSU in 1996, which was short-lived, due to injury. She received a B.S. in Kinesiology, while she coached competitive gymnastics full time. She got married in 2001 and later changed my career path and completed my B.S. in electrical engineering in 2005. She had my first daughter in 2006 and left full-time coaching, entering the corporate world, as a hardware engineer, working for a startup solar company. They will touch on such topics as: What is CrossFit? What brought her to CrossFit? How she suddenly became comfortable with using a barbell in her exercise routine How she enhance her strength and flexibility in order to become an Athlete she wants to be No matter how old you are, you do not have to get weaker with age. Strength training can help you stay vital, strong, and independent throughout your life. How CrossFit Improves your Mental Health    P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here Additional Resources: Reach out to me: Website: www.ikalastrong.com JOIN THE OHANA OVER ON OUR INSTAGRAM HERE!

The boys discuss the 2022 CrossFit Open predictions for workout #2 then talk about how to use CrossFit to develop real life skills that could help you in an emergency situation.

CrossFit Faru's co-founder, Wesley Gold is the Law Enforcement Officer for the Grumeti Reserve and manages 100+ anti-poaching scouts on the ground in Tanzania and oversees the efforts to reduce poaching in the area. Kristen Chandler shares what the anti-poaching scouts go through in a day, how dangerous their job is and how CrossFit is preparing the scouts to be more prepared doing their jobs. The next big push is to get an L1 done out to the Serengeti so that the scouts can get the qualification and that will give them consistency. https://africanccf.org/donate/tanzania/ In the comments please stipulate: CrossFit Faru One can donate any amount and it all helps.

Healthcare practitioners, cancer advocates and a cancer survivor discuss the applications of CrossFit for individuals diagnosed with cancer.  They share their personal connection to cancer, the impact of exercise on cancer prevention and treatment, and ideas on how we can build a bridge between fitness providers and healthcare to better support cancer survivors.  The panel was part of a series of conversations hosted by CrossFit Health at the 2021 CrossFit Games.   You can connect with the featured panelists via Instagram: Julie Foucher, MD - Family Physician @juliefoucher Fran Whitfeld -  Trainer with Stage IV Breast Cancer @franwhitfield Allison Betof Warner, MD - Exercise Oncologist @jockmeetsnerd Zionna Hanson - Barbells for Boobs Founder @zionna Scott Britton - Battle Cancer Founder @battle.cancer Related Episodes: Ep 209 - Taking the Fear Out of Cancer: Fran Whitfield Ep 203 - Using CrossFit to Battle Cancer with Scott Britton   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

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.⁠Our next episode is a discussion about using CrossFit to train for other sports. Many of us play other sports, whether it's basketball, tennis, or even hiking and running. Whether you are a high-level high school or college superstar or a 50 year old weekend warrior, how can you use CrossFit to make you a better athlete?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.⁠---⁠@crossfit #crossfit #fitness #sports #exercise #health #movement #crossfitcoach #agoq #crossfitgames #crossfitgames #clean #fitness #crossfit

Dr Sam Rhee is an expert in Strength training, specifically Crossfit. I pick his brain on tips & tricks to improve our cycling. Check out Sam's podcast https://www.herdfitusa.com/ Support this podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Join us in Girona www.roadmancycling.com/girona All the bits & bobs I recommend are here www.roadmanresources.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast/message

Dr Sam Rhee is an expert in Strength training, specifically Crossfit. I pick his brain on tips & tricks to improve our cycling. Check out Sam's podcast https://www.herdfitusa.com/ Support this podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh Join us in Girona www.roadmancycling.com/girona All the bits & bobs I recommend are here www.roadmanresources.com

Fran Whitfield is a London based personal trainer who, at age 25, learned she has breast cancer that had metastasized to her brain and was given a prognosis of 2 years to live.  Unwilling to settle for such a grim diagnosis, Fran sought the help of a care team who was willing to fight the disease with her.  She credits her hedge of fitness with helping her recover quickly from brain surgery, and her current fitness routine with protecting her mental and physical health as she manages the side effects of chemotherapy.  Throughout her treatment, Fran has candidly documented her experiences to help spread awareness to other young people.  She hopes that by sharing her journey she can reduce the fear of the unknown that so many people experience as they battle cancer.   I first heard Fran's story on a panel discussion at the CrossFit Games, and I was immediately struck by her resilience in the face of such a scary diagnosis.  Her mental fortitude as she advocates for herself and keeps her focus on the variables within her control is nothing short of remarkable.   You can connect with Fran via Instagram @franwhitfield Related Episodes: Ep 127 - Fighting Breast Cancer with Barbells: Barbells for Boobs Founder Zionna Hanson   Ep 203 - Scott Britton on Using CrossFit to Battle Cancer   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

The endorphins produced by exercise are great for your mind. But few programs allow you to build mental resilience and confidence the way that we do at CrossFit Southpaw. Look behind the scenes at the programs we use at Southpaw, the effect that they have on our members, and how we would suggest you go about setting goals. The answer may shock you. Hear from Lori McCain who recently moved to the Minnesota suburbs and was looking for a fitness program to help her grow physically - and mentally. She provides a unique insight about how CrossFit Southpaw has helped her reclaim the vigor she has for life. Please leave us a review if you enjoy our show! Follow Southpaw on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crossfit.southpaw Follow Southpaw on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossfit.southpaw/ Learn more about memberships and programs at: https://www.crossfitsouthpaw.com

Scott Britton is the founder of Battle Cancer, a non-profit that uses functional fitness events to raise funds for cancer charities, as well as provides free training programs to help cancer survivors thrive post-treatment.   Originally a small, personal fundraising initiative, Scott quickly recognized that when it came to creating a big impact, there is strength in numbers.  He recruited others and worked hard to grow Battle Cancer into a huge movement that has raised over $1.4 million and hosted events across Europe and in the US.     Most recently, Battle Cancer has formed an official partnership with CrossFit and sits poised to become an even bigger global phenomenon as it leverages the CrossFit community to create powerful bonds and relationships that support cancer survivors.   In this episode, Scott shares how he became so passionate about the fight against cancer, the benefits of using movement as medicine, and his dream of developing a network of fitness professionals and affiliates who are trained to support those affected by this pervasive disease.   You can connect with Scott and Battle Cancer via their website and Instagram @battle.cancer Related Episodes: Ep 65 - Rory McKernan: CrossFit Games Update Show Host Ep 127 - Fighting Breast Cancer with Barbells: Barbells for Boobs Founder Zionna Hanson If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

Seemingly healthy and in his late thirties, Robert Oh was shocked when routine blood work showed that he was prediabetic.     He was at a healthy weight, did CrossFit 3-4 times per week, ate mostly healthy foods, and worked as a military family physician.  He had no family history and no risk factors, and he had no intentions of starting the metformin recommended by his colleagues.   The more he researched, the more Dr. Oh began to believe that a statin medication he had been taking for 10 years contributed to his insulin resistance.   Instead of adding another pill to his daily routine, Dr. Oh decided to drop the statin and experiment with his nutrition.  He ultimately adopted a Paleo/low carb diet and saw dramatic improvements in the way he felt, his waist circumference, and his blood markers.   Not only did this approach help Dr. Oh reverse his prediabetes, the changes inspired him to pursue a fellowship in Sports Medicine so that he could help others like himself- in the military and unknowingly having insulin resistance- heal through lifestyle medicine as well. You can connect with Rob via Twitter @RobertOhMD   Related Episodes: Ep 16 - Pete Katz and Dr. Isaacson on Using CrossFit and Paleo to Overcome Chronic Disease Ep 93 - Debunking Nutrition Myths with Gary Taubes   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

Today I talk with Dr. Frankie Bashan, renowned relationship coach and dating expert. Dr. Frankie Bashan (or, just Dr. Frankie) is the founder of Little Gay Book, the most successful exclusively lesbian (and bisexual women) matchmaking agency in the United States. I wanted to interview Dr. Frankie Bashan because of her authenticity, her dignity, and her courage to serve her community. She leads by example. If I am reincarnated as a lesbian, I hope to be exactly like Dr. Frankie Bashan. Dr. Frankie launched “Little Gay Book” and quickly became the premiere lesbian matchmaking service in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, San Diego, Hawaii, Denver (and growing).She is now expanding the cities she serves AND her client base. In addition to her traditional, Lesbian and bi-women client base, she is now helping everyone, regardless of sexual identity or orientation, find heart-centered-connection. She is an optimist who believes that everyone deserves to love and be loved. We talked about:Using Crossfit to feel centered [02:54]How and where it all started for Dr. Frankie [05:00]Finding and following your intuition [13:16]Queer Hero’s Journey [19:31]What gay men and lesbians have in common (if anything) [24:39]Investing in yourself & your family [32:00]GerleMen resident lesbian: Lesley’s questions [40:30]Advice on navigating relationship with your ex [51:45]More about Dr. Frankie:Dr. Frankie's official website Dr. Frankie's InstagramDr. Frankie on Facebook or Little Gay Book on FacebookDr. Frankie's YouTubeGet connected!Subscribe to my newsletter and blog on our website.Email me directly at mike@gerlemen.com.Or join the conversation on Facebook.And, for your viewing pleasure, find us on YouTube.

You've seen him scream and punch the air like a smaller, less-green version of the Hulk. You've watched him pay the man, roar at the sky and kiss some babies. He's Josh Bridges: former Navy SEAL, six-time CrossFit Games athlete and one of the most popular characters in Games history.But behind the muscles and handlebar mustache is a big heart and even bigger work ethic. Here, he speaks with Sean Woodland about his military career, his unyielding drive to win and memorable moments from the CrossFit Games.Josh also talks about what it's like raising two young sons and what's in store for the future (competition and coffee).Links: josh-bridges.comGood Dudes CoffeeBook a Free Call with a Certified Two-Brain Mentor Contact:Instagram: @bridgesj3Timeline:1:03 – Playing all the sports.2:25 – Becoming a Navy SEAL.4:14 – Lessons learned from wrestling.5:22 – Using CrossFit to go from beers and pizza rolls to BUD/S-ready.7:08 – Visions of competition.9:11 – Josh’s first CrossFit Games: “I wanted to win everything.”10:23 – Finishing second in 2011 and watching from the sidelines in 2012.13:07 – Reflecting on Regionals in California.16:44 – Returning to the Games in 2013.19:48 – Going head to head with Rich Froning.21:49 – Lessons learned from failing to qualify in 2015.24:23 – Are Josh’s competition days over?25:44 – Raising young athletes.27:23 – Developing mental toughness.30:20 – Roasting coffee beans in Iraq.32:58 – The future of Good Dudes Coffee.34:45 – Reflecting on a career of competition.

Two-Brain Radio: From $260 in Ads to $5,000 in Front-End Sales With Rachael O'DonnellIn September 2017, Rachael O'Donnell took the leap: She quit her job as a clinical social worker and closed her private practice to open Grit and Grace CrossFit in Gorham, Maine. Her social-work experience added tremendous value to what she had to offer as a coach, employer and leader, but she lacked the business skills she needed for her business to truly thrive. She was also uncomfortable with sales and marketing.After joining the Two-Brain family, Rachael learned how to offload low-value tasks so she could focus on the business—and she gained a new perspective on marketing: It's just helping people who need it.Links:https://fortimedesign.com/https://gritandgracecrossfit.com/Contact:https://gritandgracecrossfit.com/Instagram: @gritandgracecrossfitTimeline:3:35 – Using CrossFit to quit smoking.4:25 – From clinical social work to coaching CrossFit.6:13 – How Rachael’s social-work background helps her as a coach and leader.7:49 – Why “Grit and Grace”?8:51 – Turning to Two-Brain after working 90-plus-hour weeks.12:13 – The first payoff: getting time back and getting closer to Perfect Day.14:52 – On hiring coaches.18:28 – When evaluating new or potential staff, watch what they do, not what they say.20:13 – Grit and Grace core values.22:11 – Implementing core values into if-then scenario practice.25:23 – Turning $260 in ad spend into $5,000 in front-end revenue.26:53 – Leads are just people who need help.28:24 – Overcoming discomfort with the sales process.30:55 – The key to success: knowing when you need help.

Two-Brain Radio: Getting Through Tough Times Using CrossFit With Carleen Mathews On this episode of Two-Brain Radio, Sean Woodland talks with four-time CrossFit Games athlete Carleen Mathews. She took second overall in the 35-39-year-old division at the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games following a three-year career as an individual Games athlete.Carleen shares her experience being addicted to drugs and alcohol and how CrossFit helped her transform her life after she got sober, ultimately leading to her career as a competitive CrossFit athlete.She and Sean talk about what it was like to become a Games athlete, her first Masters experience in 2019 and her plans for the future. Carleen also talks about what she is currently doing to help people who are dealing with addiction and how friends and family can help them, too.Links:http://crossfitsainthelens.com/https://www.amazon.com/Founder-Farmer-Tinker-Thief-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B07QH85HSXContact:Instagram: @teamcarleenTimeline:1:10 – The CrossFit Games Masters experience.1:52 – Training for the Masters competition and coming out with a silver medal.4:13 – Why go Masters? 6:41 – Falling into the world of addiction. 7:43 – The turning point.9:43 – How Carleen got sober. 12:32 – Insight on addiction.13:41 – How online dating led her to CrossFit.17:07 – CrossFit: a healthier addiction. 19:22 – Becoming a competitor.22:07 – Carleen’s debut CrossFit Games: A lesson in discomfort.25:13 – Injury and burnout.26:46 – Why competing at the Games level doesn’t necessarily indicate peak health.28:39 – Second place is cool, but the real reward is showing people they can change.29:11 – Setting an example and helping other addicts through CrossFit.34:30 – What the future holds.36:07 – Lessons from the journey: “It’s OK to be uncomfortable.”

One day you might look up to find yourself on a path of self-destruction. Everywhere you turn, you are met with another disappointed face from a friend or family member. You don’t want to hurt them but you don’t know how to stop. The allure of the temporary escape of our traumas override any logical reasoning. It is not until we reach our darkest moment, where we are faced with the decision to either keep doing what we’ve always done until we’ve lost ourselves completely, or to open our heart, turn within, and find the strength inside to take the first step forward. From ages 23 to 25, Brittany Parsons burned through $30,000 on alcohol and drugs. Her home that she bought was on the verge of foreclosure. She started to lose healthy relationships with friends and family, including her sister. By age 27, Brittany was told that her liver is dying. She was told she has a 60% chance of surviving if she continues down the path she is on. She went home, and picked up another bottle. Her friends tried to have an intervention. Her family tried to convince her to go to rehab, to no avail. Brittany couldn’t see herself sitting in an AA meeting, being part of a community she didn’t believe in at the time. She didn’t believe she had a problem. Finally, one night, she decided to go to the bar one last time. She called her dad drunk, and said, “I think this is my last drink”. In this podcast, you will hear how Brittany Parsons, certified CrossFit trainer and Breakthrough Life Coach rewrote her story. How she went from having nothing, and not believing that she deserved to have anything, to having everything her heart wanted. It took hard work, dedication, and courage. Now, she is a vision of strength for so many others trying to rewrite their own stories. For full show notes and links to resources, click here: https://loveintently.com/blog/crossfit-sobriety-life-coach-brittany-parsons If you're interested in working with Brittany, take the Rewrite Your Story quiz: https://rewriteyourstory.vip/0 Brittany's website: https://brittanyparsonscoaching.com/ Email Brittany: information@brittanyparsonscoaching.com Follow: @she_speaks_bravely_atx Follow: @love.intently Follow: @sophkwok

Two-Brain Radio With Sean Woodland, Episode 10: Scott ThorntonOn today’s episode, Sean speaks with former NHL player and current CrossFit coach Scott Thornton.Scott spent 18 years in the NHL after being drafted third overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1989 Entry Draft. He played nearly 1,000 regular-season games during his career, spending time with the Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings.Scott talks about his career in the NHL, how his lifelong love of fitness led him to CrossFit and how he completed an Ironman without having run for more than 90 minutes prior to the race. You'll also hear about some of his favorite coaching moments from the NHL as well why he's passionate about helping everyday people get fit.Links:https://indestri.com/coaches/scott-thornton/ Contact:Instagram: @thorty27Timeline:2:56 – The pressures and expectations of being a high draft pick.7:05 – Highlights of Scott’s 18-year NHL career.8:15 – Playing alongside his younger cousin, Joe Thornton.9:57 – How Scott trained while in the NHL.12:10 – Why he decided to do an Ironman. 13:52 – Using CrossFit for Ironman training. 16:35 – Finding a new passion after hockey: Movement.18:42 – Attending the CrossFit Level 1 Seminar and starting a gym in his garage.21:40 – The garage gym: going from “hobby job” to business.23:17 – Spreading the word with “old-school” marketing.25:04 – The key to the gym’s longevity: Community.27:06 – How Scott’s NHL experience helped him become a great coach by teaching him communication. 30:08 – The most rewarding aspects of coaching CrossFit.32:05 – What Scott’s training looks like now as a master.36:37 – Always learning: Scott’s goals for the future.

We’ve all heard the stories about the physical and mental stress people put themselves through during CrossFit workouts (not to mention the injuries). So, is it really possible to benefit from this demanding kind of training?Paul discusses a far more rational approach to CrossFit with Dale Walker - physiotherapist, lecturer at the University of Salford, co-founder of Bulletproofbodies UK in Manchester, and a former soldier in the Royal Marines.Read more about Dale’s approach to CrossFit by downloading his free ebook, Don’t Get Cross, Get Fit.Show NotesDale grew up in a home of British soldiers and chose to serve his country as a physiotherapist (physical therapist in the U.S.) and healer. (3:43)Some of the worst physiotherapists/physical therapists are found in the U.S. and U.K. (5:00)The British Army moving toward more functional movement. (17:09)Complaining is our first impulse toward creativity, if we take the opportunity. (24:57)Do you “empty the bone” before working with your clients? (35:50)Imagine your brain as a muscle that needs to relax during rest periods. (47:16)Learning how to relax and feel through a connection to the right brain hemisphere can save a soldier’s life. (50:23)Paul’s father was much tougher and more brutal than anyone he ever encountered in the military. (1:00:36)A former Navy Seal and CHEK Practitioner trained LeBron James as a conditioning coach for several years. (1:05:29)“Every time I went to a CrossFit gym, 95 percent of the people there weren’t close to being ready for the kinds of exercises they were doing.” (1:09:36)The four-stage Bulletproof Body System approach to CrossFit. (1:16:25)How many reps of corrective exercise does it take for a client to rehab a faulty motor program? 3,500-5,000! (1:26:12)People get in trouble when they push their bodies past the threshold of normal motor performance near the end of a set and begin inducing microtraumas or impingement syndromes. (1:30:55)The body experiences sub-thresholds of pain. (1:35:11)The symptoms of adrenal fatigue. (1:46:06)Using CrossFit for stress relief is like trying to put out a fire with fire. (1:49:45)The durability and adaptability of women may soon help them dominate many endurance sports. (2:05:15)The brains of women are far better wired for multitasking and doing very skillful things like being air traffic controllers. (2:11:45)ResourcesNeurofibromatosisThe work of Karel and Berta BobathBill Pearl’s Keys to the Inner UniverseLife is Movement: The Physical Reconstruction and Regeneration of the People by Eugen Sandow3100: Run and Become

We all have our sport. Whatever our sport may be, how do you use CrossFit to be better at that sport or prepare for a team tryout or selection course? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew931/support

I love every conversation I have with Jason and I was especially lucky to have recorded perhaps my favorite conversation with him thus far. We dive into a ton of topics, but the theme of the conversation is really about self improvement. As CrossFit coaches, both Jason and I see CrossFit as an important avenue towards self improvement. In this podcast we breakdown how we use CrossFit specifically at Old City as a method to move ourselves towards health by focusing on fitness, nutrition, stress management and sleep. The first 80% is fairly tactical, filled with ideas and approaches to move yourself in a healthier direction. The final 15 minutes is me and Jason pontificating the hero’s journey and what that means for our lives and how we want to live. I really hope you enjoy: [0:00] Jason’s life as a beer sales rep for Port City and a fitness enthusiast and coach. [7:30] Jason and Sean talk about their approach to nutrition and eating healthy, and give a lot of practical guidance to eat for weight loss, strength gain, and health. [53:00] Approaches to make improvements on your health, by focusing on your weaknesses as opportunities for growth. [58:00] Stress management - a little background on stress and what to do to reduce stress to live life in better balance. [1:16:20] Sean and Jason chat technology and offer some ideas on how to reduce it’s power on our stress. [1:33:25] The podcast ends. SIKE! [1:33:35] Jason and Sean talk about the Hero’s Journey and things get deep. Hopefully the theoretical thoughts we explore come across as informed and thoughtful :)

Episode 19 - Overcoming Your Past w/Roisin Knapp Dave and Turbo talk about etiquette when cleaning up after class. Roisin Knapp actually started as a Wappingers member years ago and ended up taking a break. She is now a Poughkeepsie member and is all-in. Roisin shares one of the most heartbreaking stories we've ever been told. How Roisin rids herself of people who play the victim card. Using CrossFit to her advantage. How the workouts are nothing compared to what people have been through and experienced. We tackle some questions from Facebook.

For those of you who don't know, our afternoon is losing a dear friend and an amazing #oldcityzen. Liam McLaughlin is leaving us for the brighter pastures of Dallas, TX. Before taking off, I wanted to pick Liam's brain a bit about his mental approach to athletics and try to figure out what drives him to such high performance standards day in and day out. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I did as a participant. Here's an outline for those of you who want to skip around a bit: [0:00] - Liam McLaughlin intro and Background + a little LeBron talk [5:23] - The power of that “Winning Moment” + stories from Sean and Liam’s first winning moments. [13:31] - Turning negative events into a positive mindset. “A positive attitude defeats all obstacles.” + how powerful your mind [21:23] - Establishing a positive mental mindset for workouts + Liam and Sean give tips for getting your head into a positive framework for training day-in and day-out. [24:15] - Liam’s sports background + Dealing with disappointment in athletics and using the lessons of failure to fuel self-improvement. [36:35] - Using sports/athletic pursuits to learn about yourself through failure. [39:40] - Sean and Liam discuss their first devastating losses in sport + lessons learned through those losses. [48:50] - The best (and worst) prize for winning in professional sports: trophy vs. medals + the Green Jacket and the Triple Crown Trophy [52:42] - What motivates you today? Winning vs. Not Losing? Is the desire to win a positive virtue? [55:38] - How to embrace the “SUCK.” Sean and Liam talk about tips for convincing your mind to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. + Stories of how to apply these ideas. [1:03:24] - Flow - finding the flow through exercise and sport + tactics for getting into a focused mindset (flow) at the gym. [1:08:00] - Finding the motivation to get into the gym. + Sean’s concept of “Show up, Don’t Try” & Liam’s idea of setting micro-goals. [1:13:20] - Morning rituals - making the bed & the power of a cold shower. + the idea of *not* thinking, just do. [1:15:10] - Using CrossFit or anything hard to learn about (and improve!) yourself.

In his 20’s Pete Katz was an active, healthy guy – he competed in triathlons, was a vegetarian, and at one point even ran a health food store. A knee injury, a demanding job, and family life eventually took over … Continued The post 16 – Pete Katz and his physician on using CrossFit and Paleo to overcome chronic disease appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete.

Memorial Hill OG Miles Metschke rocks the show with tons of great insight into making the most of every WOD.