How Fatherhood Changed our Fitness Goals and Habits | Tune Up Ep.6
Release Date: 06/16/2026
Week 5 Coaches Call | 10k training cycle
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0:00 Welcome + Intro 2:54 Can HYROX Replace Your Endurance Run? 5:55 Knee Pain During Easy Runs 8:25 The Mental Side of Longer Runs 11:42 Halfway Through the 10K Training Cycle 13:35 Running Technique + Running Economy 17:29 Better Running Posture 20:20 Forward Lean + Using Gravity 22:00 Pose Running + Running Technique Drills 25:00 Rib Cage, Hip Position + Arm Movement 29:45 Cadence: Quick + Light Steps 30:53 Foot Position + Avoiding Overstriding 33:45 The Barefoot Running Cue 36:15 Midfoot Strike + The “Figure 4” Position 39:42 Breathing Should Match Your Effort 42:03 Easy vs Moderate vs...
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Nice to have v. Need to Have Home Gym Edition | Tune Up Ep.12
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00:00 Intro and the “gear” theme 01:26 Why dumbbells are the #1 home gym buy 02:40 How to choose a dumbbell weight, our standard and why it matters 05:45 A simple test for the right dumbbell load 8:35 Why dumbbells are so effective and how they differ from a barbell 10:40 The "worst" dumbbell movements 14:15 What equipment aka "gear" to buy next 16:04 Boxes vs. pull-up bars 18:00 Types of boxes and what to avoid 23:10 Pull-up bar options and what to consider 26:45 TRX and inverted row alternatives 28:30 Cardio equipment and when to buy it 34:20 Sandbags, barbells, sleds, and other fun gear...
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Back to School | The Tune Up Ep.11
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Back-to-school season does not have to derail your fitness. This episode, Pat, Chelsie, Molly , are joined by our Pregnancy and Postpartum coach Kate Johnson to talk about staying consistent through changing schedules, sports, and family life. They share simple strategies for workouts, nutrition, and mindset that work in this busy and changing season post summer. Chapters: 00:00 Back to school + family schedule changes 02:02 Summer v. school bedtime routines 05:34 Youth sports, late nights, and staying active 8:32 Overcoming being the parent who works out during practice 11:15 Adjustable...
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The Smart Way to Add Running Without Losing Your Strength | Tune Up Ep.10
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Want to level up your endurance—without sacrificing your strength or feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck? In this episode of The Tune Up, Pat Barber teams up with endurance veterans Molly Vollmer and Danny Soul to decode the art of balanced, sustainable endurance training that fits into your busy life. You’ll discover how endurance isn’t just running miles—it's mastering all energy systems, blending modalities like rowing, biking, and running to build a resilient engine for life. Molly shares insights from her shift from a runner to a powerhouse in CrossFit and how she’s...
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Customizing your workout | Tune Up Ep.9
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Chapters: 0:29 - Why Street Parking Says "Customization" 04:34 - Is Scaling Just Self-Imposed Pressure? 7:40 - The Problem with “Doing the Workout on the Board” 12:30 - Goal/Stimulus 17:54 - Pat's definition of "scaling" 19:47 - How to Customize 20:20 - Loading Is Usually the First Adjustment, intensity and volume, having the most success 28:00 - When should I customize and some practical examples (burpees) 33:14 - How SHIFT Helps You Customize 35:50 - Pat’s Process for Hitting the Goal 40:30 - Trial, Error, and Learning Your Body 42:24 - Customize to Preserve Intensity 44:36 - Don’t...
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What balanced nutrition looks like for us | The Tune Up Ep.8
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In this episode, the coaches share practical insights on maintaining balanced eating habits amidst busy lifestyles, emphasizing simplicity, self-awareness, and flexibility. We explore strategies for meal planning, the importance of whole foods, and managing social pressures around treats and alcohol. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: revisiting the nutrition conversation 01:45 - Molly’s current nutrition approach and her daily structure 04:20 - How to remember to eat lunch 06:57 - Tracking your food and why it helps 10:17 - Chelsie’s simple meal strategy at 7 months postpartum 14:00 - Nutrition...
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The Surprising Power of Simplicity in Summer Fitness | Tune Up Ep.7
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Discover the common mistakes that sabotage summer fitness: giving up entirely, overcomplicating workouts, or rigidly sticking to seasons of “cutting back.” You'll learn shifts like creating digital or analog workout folders, embracing short, flexible routines, and using everyday moments — like coffee breaks or beach walks — to stay active. We also cover how to avoid the trap of obsessing over summer bodies, instead cultivating a lifestyle rooted in consistency and joy. Drop the pressure and make this summer your easiest, most memorable season yet. Hit play now and start rethinking...
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How Fatherhood Changed our Fitness Goals and Habits | Tune Up Ep.6
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What if "dad life" is really about being the best version of yourself to show up for your kids? In this Father’s Day special, Pat, Chris, and Danny reveal how fatherhood reshapes their approach to fitness, resilience, and purpose. They share raw truths: how age and experience deepen your strength both physically and emotionally, how fatherhood is a catalyst for training smarter, not harder, and why real fitness is about longevity and capacity—so you can keep up with life's adventures. That training isn’t just for the gym but a foundation for being present and disciplined. Whether...
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Nutrition mistakes, breakthroughs, and the shift toward fueling | Tune Up Ep.5
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In this episode, Pat, Alex, Chelsie, and Molly share their personal journeys through nutrition, exploring foundational beliefs, mistakes, and evolving perspectives. They discuss the complexities of food choices, emotional ties to eating, and practical strategies for sustainable nutrition habits. Chapters: 0:00 - 1:04: Disclaimer on show content 1:05 - 3:04: Welcome and this week's topic 3:05 - 6:04: Microwave Pizzas, Pop-Tarts, Vegetarian school and growing up as Pat Barber 6:05 - 8:24: CrossFit OG Brendan Gilliam, understanding fats and the first awakening 8:25 - 8:51: Impact of CrossFit on...
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The fitness content you see v. the fitness content you need
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Introduction - 0:00 Can of worms and choosing Positivity - 0:24 Defining a Good Influencer & Attributes of Better Influencers - 1:36 The Basics of Health and Wellness - 7:07 Sleep and Stress Management - 10:45 EC's take on clickbait nutrition and how social media works - 13:20 Heat-mapping on social media - 18:00 Salt, Sugar, Fat and Cultural influences - 20:10 Influencer Recommendations - 24:38 Influencer 2 - 28:44 Influencer 3 - 30:37 Influencer 4 - 33:20 Influencer 5 - 39:56 Influencer 6 - 41:41 Influencer 7 - 42:59 Influencer 8 - 43:57 Final Thoughts - 46:00 Recommended Influencers: EC...
info_outlineWhat if "dad life" is really about being the best version of yourself to show up for your kids? In this Father’s Day special, Pat, Chris, and Danny reveal how fatherhood reshapes their approach to fitness, resilience, and purpose.
They share raw truths: how age and experience deepen your strength both physically and emotionally, how fatherhood is a catalyst for training smarter, not harder, and why real fitness is about longevity and capacity—so you can keep up with life's adventures. That training isn’t just for the gym but a foundation for being present and disciplined.
Whether you’re a new dad, seasoned pro, or someone searching for deeper purpose in your workouts, this episode is packed with insights to reframe your motivation and set meaningful habits.
Chapters
0:00 - 1:47: Introduction and Father's Day Special
1:48 - 5:24: Fatherhood Credentials: Danny Soul
5:25 - 8:45: Fatherhood Credentials: Chris Guardado
8:56 - 9:47: Fatherhood Credentials: Pat Barber
9:48 - 13:15: Peak Fitness and Training Maturity
13:16 - 19:34: Definition of fitness, understanding training as an individual, and raw fitness
19:35 - 21:23: Training maturity and freedom in simplicity
21:24 - 24:59: The spectrum of fitness, curating a fitness experience, and the toughest part with OGs
25:00 - 33:00: Balancing Family and Fitness
33:01 - 38:19: Volume/intensity, making fitness a priority, and working out with kids
38:20 - 40:15: Training as a lifestyle and the importance of consistency
40:16 - 47:57: Advice for New Fathers
47:58 - 51:47: Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
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