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    The Fitness Movement: Training | Programming | Competing

    The Fitness Movement is a informative series on all things training for the Sport of Fitness. No fluff, no BS, just practical ways to help you improve your CrossFit performance. We’ll deep dive on topics such as Mastering Movements (Double Unders, Overhead Squats, Muscle-Ups), Program Design (Assessment, Creating a Training Year and Training Cycles), Improving Strength (Weightlifting and Gymnastics) and Endurance (Bike, Row, Run, SkiErg, etc.) and anything else that can help coaches and athletes get an edge over their competition. I hope that as a result of this podcast, you can better movement quality and ultimately improve your efficiency and capacity in all types of workouts and WODs, regardless if your goal is completing the Open Rx, competing in the Games or packing on some functional muscle mass. Join me every Tuesday and let’s take our fitness and training knowledge to the next level.

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    Episodes (145)

    Best Way to Cue Athletes to Better Performance [Ep.137]

    Best Way to Cue Athletes to Better Performance [Ep.137]

    Learn what makes a cue effective as part of athlete feedback, how to use internal vs. external cues as a coach, and the cues our coaches use in common CrossFit movements. 

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    Run Development for CrossFit Athletes [Ep.136]

    Run Development for CrossFit Athletes [Ep.136]

    Stop always running tired in MetCons & start building real run capacity with these training protocols.

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    The Most Important CrossFit Open Reminder [Ep.135]

    The Most Important CrossFit Open Reminder [Ep.135]

    Learn how to optimize the start of your competitive season, whether you’re a CrossFit Open bubble athlete or a Quarterfinals shoo-in.

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    The Best Training Program for HYROX [Ep.134]

    The Best Training Program for HYROX [Ep.134]

    I walk through how I coached my athlete to crush her first HYROX event, while improving her running and staying healthy.

    HYROX Prep Program: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/hyrox-prep-program/
    (use code "tfm20" for $20 off)

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    CrossFit Semifinals Bubble Athlete Limiter Cycle // Programming TV [Ep.133]

    CrossFit Semifinals Bubble Athlete Limiter Cycle // Programming TV [Ep.133]

    I walk through programming a full week for one of my female CrossFit athletes in an off-season, limiter training phase.

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    "Iron Cross" | sHSPU, Deadlifts & Jump Rope Crossovers

    "Iron Cross" | sHSPU, Deadlifts & Jump Rope Crossovers

    “Iron Cross”
    AMRAP 12:00
    3, 6, 9, 12…
    -Strict HSPU
    -Deadlifts 275/185lb
    *30 crossovers after each round

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    Beyond Program Design: Benefits of Coaching [Ep.132]

    Beyond Program Design: Benefits of Coaching [Ep.132]

    Coaching isn’t just about individualized programming, it’s about leveraging a thought partner in planning your athletic career, working on your mindset, and refining technique through feedback.

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    The Fittest Experience 2024: Events & Programming Discussion [Ep.131]

    The Fittest Experience 2024: Events & Programming Discussion [Ep.131]

    Sam Hagen & Ben Wise sit down to debrief their athlete experience at TFX.

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    "Kardashian" | AirBike, Sandbag Squats & Handstand Walks

    "Kardashian" | AirBike, Sandbag Squats & Handstand Walks

    "Kardashian"
    AMRAP 10:00
    -90/70 Calorie AirBike 
    -50 Sandbag Squats* 150/100lb
    -Max Handstand Walk**
    *sandbag may be held however
    **every 5ft = 1 rep
    **scale to Wall Walks

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    Olympic Weightlifting & Row Capacity: Concurrent Training [Ep.130]

    Olympic Weightlifting & Row Capacity: Concurrent Training [Ep.130]

    Learn how I balance a CrossFit athlete’s training to improve their Oly lifting maxes and row conditioning.

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    Powerlifting & Endurance Trail Running: Concurrent Training [Ep.129]

    Powerlifting & Endurance Trail Running: Concurrent Training [Ep.129]

    Learn how I balance an athlete’s training to improve their lifting maxes while doing ultra running.

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    "Ring of Fire" | Toes-to-Ring, Box Jump Overs & Heavy Thrusters

    "Ring of Fire" | Toes-to-Ring, Box Jump Overs & Heavy Thrusters

    "Ring of Fire"
    4 Rounds for Time
    -15 Toes to Rings
    -12 Box Jump Over 24/20"
    -9 Thrusters 135/95lb

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    Optimizing Tension in Concurrent Training [Ep.128]

    Optimizing Tension in Concurrent Training [Ep.128]

    Maximizing your performance in CrossFit and other mixed modal events requires excellent tension management.  Learn how to manipulate yours now.

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PmXw3ppyVWw?si=UEEaBkMPfkN8Zn4A

    Related Resources: 
    • Concurrent Training Guide: https://www.zoarfitness.com/post/concurrent/
    • Developing Strength & The Aerobic System Together: https://www.zoarfitness.com/post/developing-strength-the-aerobic-system-together/
    • Shift State [Ep.008]: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/008/
    • Optimizing Your Body for Fitness Performance [Ep.012]: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/012/
    • The Benefits & Costs of Hypertrophy [Ep.047]: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/047/
    • How Temperature, Thermoregulation, Heat & Cold Impact Performance [Ep.059]: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/059/

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    Competition Simulation Example // TFX Programming 2024 [Ep.127]

    Competition Simulation Example // TFX Programming 2024 [Ep.127]

    I use a real series of mock events to walk through my process for programming a CrossFit simulation for The Fittest Experience.

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    Programming a CrossFit Competition Simulation // Do’s & Don'ts [Ep.126]

    Programming a CrossFit Competition Simulation // Do’s & Don'ts [Ep.126]

    I walk through my 5 step process for creating simulations (mock comps) for the individual design athletes I coach.

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    "Not Nate" | A Strict Ring Muscle-Up Workout

    "Not Nate" | A Strict Ring Muscle-Up Workout

    "Not Nate"
    AMRAP 20:00
    -2 Strict Ring Muscle-Up
    -4 Wall Facing HSPU
    -7 Russian KB Swings 70/53lb

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    What I Look For In a Future CrossFit Games Athlete [Ep.125]

    What I Look For In a Future CrossFit Games Athlete [Ep.125]

    Learn what physical traits I keep an eye out for as a coach when looking for the next champion in the Sport of CrossFit.

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    Gymnastics vs. Weightlifting Tests | Maximizing Bodyweight Performances [Ep.124]

    Gymnastics vs. Weightlifting Tests | Maximizing Bodyweight Performances [Ep.124]

    Learn how to warm-up to maximize your performance on gymnastics based AMRAPs and similar bodyweight tests.

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