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[ 🏃🏽‍♂️ ] Adding Strength to CrossFit, Getting Muscle Ups, and Overcoming Rhabdo

Release Date: 07/02/2024

[ 🏃🏽‍♂️ ] Adding Strength to CrossFit, Getting Muscle Ups, and Overcoming Rhabdo

Chasing Excellence

👋 We dive into listener questions about the five factors of health, focusing on the MOVE category. We discuss improving muscle-ups, taking precautions against rhabdomyolysis, optimizing workouts in small CrossFit gyms, and prioritizing strength training as we age. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:00 Question 1: Tips for Chest to Bar Pull-Ups and Muscle-Ups 06:47 Question 2: Dealing with Rhabdo and Rebuilding Confidence 13:52 Thanks to our Sponsors: & 17:41 Question 3: Effective Workouts in Limited Gym Space 21:36 Question 4: CrossFit and Strength Training for Older...

[ 🍽️ ] The 2 Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Diet

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We’re revisiting a past discussion that focused on the basics of simplifying nutrition. We explore the two primary considerations for creating a nutrition plan: understanding personal goals and determining one's eating style. We discuss three essential buckets of nutrition—quality, quantity, and macronutrient balance—and how they align with different health and performance objectives. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:29 Recommendation: Celebrating Your Wins 06:58 Thanks to our sponsors: & 09:32 Starting the Nutrition Conversation 24:20 The Importance of Crunchy Foods...

[ 🏃🏽‍♂️ ] A Masterclass On Training Alone Effectively

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We’re exploring how to train alone effectively by breaking down four key elements: self-discipline, necessary equipment, having a structured plan, and moving with proper technique. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:02 Listener Shoutouts 02:38 Topic Introduction: Training Alone Effectively 04:16 Key 1: Self-Discipline 11:15 Key 2: Necessary Equipment 19:15 Barbells vs. Dumbbells: Finding the Sweet Spot 20:08 Strength Training: Maximizing Variety and Gains 21:59 Conditioning and Consistency: The Key to Success 22:46 Thanks to our Sponsors: & 25:18 Key 3: The Training Plan 32:24 Balancing...

[ 💭 ] How to Focus Less on the Goal & More on the Process

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We’re revisiting a conversation from March 2023 about the ten pillars of trusting the process. These pillars, originally created for elite athletes, are just as applicable to anyone pursuing meaningful goals. We explore each pillar in depth, covering topics like defining success for ourselves, maintaining perspective, maximizing our time, and cultivating curiosity. ❤️ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 OneSkin offers a scientifically proven skincare solution targeting the root causes of aging, improving skin health, and diminishing visible signs of aging with gentle, effective topical...

[ 🎒 ] AMQAP20: Cultivating Grit, Extra Work in the Gym, Healthy Lunches, & More

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We jump into a bunch of listener questions spanning our five factors of health - nutrition, exercise, mindset, connection, and recovery. For long time listeners, this is our updated 2:00 Drill! From debating the risks and benefits of extra skill work after CrossFit classes, to cultivating grit in athletes and children, to practical tips for packing healthy lunches, we aim to provide helpful insights to empower you on your health journey. We also discuss the power of journaling and share some of our favorite techniques to make the habit stick. ❤️ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 Momentous...

[ 💪🏼 ] 20 Game-Changing Tactics to Optimize Your Health

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We’re diving into the practical, actionable steps you can take to optimize your health and performance across our 5 Factors of Health (movement, recovery, nutrition, mindset, and connection). We share our top four tactics for each category, providing you with a comprehensive roadmap to upgrade your daily habits and routines. From combining strength training and cardio to prioritizing sleep and recovery, eating a balanced diet rich in whole foods, cultivating a growth mindset, and nurturing meaningful relationships, we cover it all. ❤️ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 The Defender 110 is...

[ 💪🏼 ] 4 Simple Steps to Sustainable Weight Loss Success

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In this episode, we talk about the findings of , an extensive study that has tracked over 10,000 individuals who have achieved significant and sustained weight loss. We explore four key habits that have emerged as common threads among those who have successfully maintained their weight loss over an extended period. ❤️ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 Experience the ultimate in sleep comfort with Cozy Earth’s luxurious bedding and loungewear that rejuvenates your body, ensuring restful nights wherever your adventures take you. Stay cool and comfortable during your fitness journey with...

[ 🤟🏼 ] Maslow’s Hierarchy, Dating Challenges, & Combining Therapy & CrossFit

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In this episode, we dive into some thought-provoking listener questions about major life decisions, relationships, and mental health. From weighing the importance of family connections versus career opportunities when considering a move, to the challenges of dating in midlife, to the powerful combination of fitness and therapy, we explore these complex topics through the lens of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the latest research on exercise and mental well-being. Join us as we discuss the importance of staying true to your values, putting in the work to achieve your goals, and the...

[ 💭 ] Strategies for More Meaningful Downtime

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In this episode, we dive into a listener question about how to better use our downtime in the evenings when energy and focus are low, especially if we want to avoid mindlessly watching TV and instead do things that move us closer to our goals. We explore strategies for gradually improving habits, making the most of those precious first and last hours of the day, and navigating a world filled with distractions vying for our attention. Join us as we discuss the importance of awareness and intentionality in pursuing a meaningful life. ❤️ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 Support your overall...

[ 🛌 ] 4 Principles for Maximizing Recovery & Performance

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We’re getting into the crucial topic of recovery and discussing four common ways people tend to undermine their own recovery process. We explore the importance of understanding why recovery is necessary, the different types of stress and stimuli that training places on the body, and how the time needed for recovery can be flexible based on our proactive approach. Lastly, we emphasize the interdependence of all five factors - training, nutrition, sleep, mindset, and relationships - in optimizing recovery and ultimately improving performance. ❤️ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 The is an...

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We dive into listener questions about the five factors of health, focusing on the MOVE category.

We discuss improving muscle-ups, taking precautions against rhabdomyolysis, optimizing workouts in small CrossFit gyms, and prioritizing strength training as we age.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:00 Question 1: Tips for Chest to Bar Pull-Ups and Muscle-Ups
06:47 Question 2: Dealing with Rhabdo and Rebuilding Confidence
13:52 Thanks to our Sponsors: Cozy Earth & Bon Charge
17:41 Question 3: Effective Workouts in Limited Gym Space
21:36 Question 4: CrossFit and Strength Training for Older Adults
24:40 Conclusion and Farewell

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We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays.

ABOUT US

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

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