Beyond The Box

In this episode, your favorite coaches discuss The Growth Mindset and Learned Optimism, and why these concepts are important to you. The Growth Mindset is a book and concept created by psychologist Carol Dweck. And Learned Optimism is a book and concept created by psychologist, Martin Seligman. Both of these concepts are connected and important, because they illustrate for us that you can change and grow and become anything you want, and that you aren't limited by your current circumstances or "inherent" traits.

"In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment," writes Dweck. Students who embrace growth mindsets—the belief that they can learn more or become smarter if they work hard and persevere—may learn more, learn it more quickly, and view challenges and failures as opportunities to improve their learning and skills.

Learned optimism is an idea proposed by psychologist Martin Seligman which states that optimism, or a talent for positivity, can be taught and learned by consciously changing negative self-talk into positive self-talk. Another way to think about it is that you can teach yourself to be joyful, grateful and happy. Much research and experience supports the idea that optimism can in fact be learned and practiced.

Your favorite coaches discuss their tips for staying healthy and fit on vacation, while enjoying your vacation and living life to the fullest! We also have tips for our parents out there and how to handle summer break.

Every year on Memorial Day CrossFit gyms from all over the United States (and some others in different countries) come to together to perform the Workout "MURPH".

MURPH is a workout done in honor of the Armed Forces. A way for the thousands of CrossFit gyms and hundreds if not millions of CrossFitters to show their thanks and gratitude to the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation.

It's a fun, slightly painful, and long workout. Here, Lee and Amy discuss how to prep for this day.

In memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y., who was killed in Afghanistan June 28th, 2005.

This workout was one of Mike's favorites and he'd named it "Body Armor". From here on it will be referred to as "Murph" in honor of the focused warrior and great American who wanted nothing more in life than to serve this great country and the beautiful people who make it what it is.

For MURPH gear and donations visit >>>> https://themurphchallenge.com/

Coach Brandon may one of the happiest dudes who walks the Earth. However, it wasn't always a happy go lucky life.

Here, he shares the three key behaviors that have changed his life.

Enjoy

"Some of the greatest memories you ever create, will be in the moments when you leap into the jaws of your greatest fears".

- Coach Brandon

In today's episode. Amy, Brandon, and Lee discuss the books that have had the biggest impact on their lives. Some are current, some are from the past, and some have been read multiple times.

Amy's

1. My Year with Eleanor by Noelle Hancock - https://amzn.to/2vqabE4 2. Educated by Tara Westover - https://amzn.to/2vqagrm 3. Wonder by RJ Palacio - https://amzn.to/2vmvJBL

Brandon's

1. How to Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - https://amzn.to/2vo4BlA 2. Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron - https://amzn.to/2vqsSaK 3. The Way of the SEAL by Mark Divine - https://amzn.to/2vmD1Fl

Lee's

1. The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni - https://amzn.to/2vxgxlr 2. Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman - https://amzn.to/2vxgAh7 3. Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/2vnrZzN

Ever been here? Ever felt like you could have ran your intramural open better? Never ran one before, here you go! Here it is, ALL laid out for you.

Here are some suggestions:

MAKE IT FUN

Eliminate points for competition (mostly), yup...we said it!

Let your members drive this thing!

ENJOY

We need to be moving towards a target that exists! Most times, when we sit down with an athlete their goals are incredibly generic:

"I want to be fitter"

"I want to go to regionals"

"I want to get better at pull ups"

...and typically, they have no actionable steps on how they're going to get whatever they want to achieve.

Here we share our detailed process in how we set goals for the business, the staff, and ourselves. We go over SMART Goals, Outcome or Results Oriented Goals, Process Goals, how we utilized these tools for our own success, and how we can help you do the same!

This is an incredible story about Coach Amy's journey through her life, and how CrossFit saved her.

As most of our listeners know, Amy is a bad ass! She's a fun loving, motorcycle riding hell of a woman. Oh...and she's also a tremendous CrossFit Coach.

In this episode Amy doesn't shy away from her past. Instead, she dives right in, eager to help the next listener learn from her past.

Here she is, Coach Amy Showalter.