Icon Athlete Podcast

By Chris Spealler

Health

What's Icon Athlete Podcast about?

Conversations with Chris Spealler and a variety of people in the CrossFit community and beyond.

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Icon Athlete Podcast episodes:

07.06.2020
Back Again
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07.06.2020
IA 172 Back Again
Thanks for all the kind words and reviews! Refreshing for us to know that we don’t have to have any specific content or magical guests. We are going to keep the podcast going as we can fit it into our schedules...
06.26.2020
IA 171
Doug and Chris are back after a bit of a break. Looking to provide good, quality information for the community and not just more “noise” this may be the end… or the continuation of the podcast. Listen in and provide some feedback...
06.26.2020
Future of Podcast
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05.23.2020
IA 170
This week, Doug and Chris discuss proper grammar rules, REAL SPONSORSHIP, and cover the new challenges of re-opening the gym.
05.23.2020
New Challenges, New Solutions
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05.09.2020
Body Composition
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05.09.2020
IA 169 Body Composition
This week Chris and Doug talk about body composition and talk about Adele’s recent weight loss. How did we get here?!
05.01.2020
Starting Up
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05.01.2020
IA 168 Starting Up!
This week Chris and Doug discuss starting the gym up again and how they don’t like the term “new normal”. What doe that even mean?
04.24.2020
IA 167 How Much is Enough?
This week Chris and Doug chat about how much exercise is enough, how much is too much, and how to keep yourself in check!
04.24.2020
How Much is Enough?
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04.15.2020
IA166 Podcast With Sarah
This week Chris brings on a special guest!!! He and his wife, Sarah, talk through their experience with COVID-19 in their home and how they handled it as well as some of its effects on the family dynamic. You’ll get a...
04.15.2020
Podcast with Sarah
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04.10.2020
Coron-update
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04.10.2020
IA 165 Coron-update
This week Chris and Doug talk about the state of social distancing at the gym and it’s impact on the future at the gym. They also dive in a bit the question of CrossFit competition this summer.
04.04.2020
To Pivot or Not to Pivot?
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04.04.2020
IA 164 To Pivot or Not to Pivot?
This week Chris and Doug avoid saying the ‘C’ word and talk about changes to the marketplace, doing puzzles, and serving members well.
03.27.2020
IA 163 Certifications and Growing Personal Training
This week, Chris and Doug talk personal training, developing a clientele, and positive attitude. Some leadership and management talk sprinkled in as well!
03.27.2020
Certifications and Growing Personal Training
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03.21.2020
IA 162: Hone Your Seeing and Correcting Skills and Updates
This week, Chris and Doug talk seeing and correcting, and give updates with the gym response to the current state of the world.
03.14.2020
IA 161: Training for Combat Sports and Balance in Life
This week Doug and Chris field some more questions based from reviews. The experience that Chris had in wrestling, training for it, mental toughness, and what he would do differently if anything with what he knows now. That...
03.06.2020
IA 160: Back Again
After some some travel Doug and Chris are back in the routine! Reading some reviews, catching up on what's been going on and digging in a bit on how to help with your coaches correct athletes movements. Thanks...
02.17.2020
IA 159: Education Outside of CF
Doug and Chris dig in on the concept of education outside of CF. It has value in our training, coaching, and how we program. Learning how and when to apply it can be difficult if you don't have...
02.07.2020
IA 158: Coach to Athlete
This week Doug and Chris get right into pet peeves without hesitation! Covering some of the sanctional results and talking certifications and their potential value for new trainers... or not.
02.07.2020
IA 157: Affiliate Marketing
The usual off topic conversation and bater this week from Doug and Chris include everything from the results of "The Q" from the Rogue Invitational to mustaches. Some more in depth and serious conversation on mass marketing for affiliates...
01.17.2020
IA 156: Moving Gyms and Coaching Style
This week Doug and Chris answer some more questions and address comments largely on moving gyms. Continuing the conversations from last week and leading into some questions on coaching styles and evaluations take up the meat of the podcast.
01.03.2020
IA 155: Resolutions and Balance
Doug and Chris are back this week taking a hard look at what they are trying to do with work, life experience and trying to find balance there. How do you look at your new year resolutions with a...
12.26.2019
IA 154: Sanctionals and Consistency
Doug and Chris are here for you even the day after Christmas!! Talk of the Sanctional season, what they like and don't like about them and how it effects their programming mentality. Plus the difficulty of having fitness...
12.18.2019
IA 153: Podcast about Nothing
Doug and Chris are back! They also realize that the podcast is generally about nothing, but still has some value. Reading more review and addressing random questions from listeners as the get back in the swing of things....
12.05.2019
IA 152: Big News
Doug and Chris are back in swing! After a few tech difficulties and a holiday break they check in on some reviews and have some new information to release! It's been a busy 6 weeks and there will...
11.20.2019
IA 151: Price and Perceived Value
This week Doug and Chris are all over the place. They got some great questions and comments in their reviews over the past week and tackle some of the topics listed in the title. Both their own experience...
11.20.2019
IA 150: Death of an affiliate
Doug and Chris dive into a question they received via email. Another affiliate owners questions and concerns of the trend in the fitness community that could have an effect on affiliates. Online programming. Does it take away...
11.20.2019
Alcohol, Nutrition, and Getting Off Topic
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10.24.2019
IA 149: The Open Continues
This week Doug start things off with some pet peeves and things getting under their skin right away. Topics change with things being in full swing with the Open, some more reviews, and how letting go of some of...
10.11.2019
IA 148: Affiliate Feedback and Culture
CrossFit Park City is in their 13th year of business. Some of the members of the gym have been with us from the very start. Many for 7 years or more! With the increase in fitness franchises...
10.03.2019
IA 147: the Open
This week Doug and Chris get a review from an affiliate owner with some good questions on having kids in group classes that they address. Follow it up with the Open and what this season is looking to bring...
09.28.2019
IA 146: Maintaining the Stimulus
Doug and Chris have covered this topic many times before and it's a consistent theme in the culture they work to create. Some more questions from members and listeners bring them not just to what that means but how...
09.12.2019
IA 145: CAAB
This week Doug and Chris finish off the topic of the 10 General Physical Skills. The last 4 cover the neurological components of the list. Blending this topic in with world class fitness in 100 words and if...
09.05.2019
IA 144: Speed/Power
Chris and Doug continue their topic on the 10 GPS and how they apply to training methods in CrossFit. This week we dig into Speed and Power. Interestingly they are a combination of both Organic and Neurological...
08.29.2019
IA 143: Strength/Flexibility
Doug and Chris keep rolling through the 10 GPS this week. Tackling the most popular for many... strength. How much is enough, can you have too much, how long does it take to develop? Thankfully Doug...
08.23.2019
IA 142: Stamina/CRE
This week Doug and Chris are back in the swing of things after he was in Alaska. We are running through the 10 General Physical Skills, what they are, and how they apply to our training and programming over...
08.11.2019
IA 141: Games Review
This week all is well with technology and Doug and Chris are able to record the entire podcast! Imagine that! They give a review on the Games from their perspective, share their thoughts on the programming, the winners,...
08.02.2019
IA 140: Technology Stinks
After your long awaited podcast consistency and getting back in sync we run into technical issues today! The recording stopped! True to our Icon podcast ways we don’t edit it out and let it be what it is. What will...
07.24.2019
IA 139:2019 Games
Lots of changes this year with the Games season and it's going to be interesting to see how it all plays out in the coming weeks. Doug and Chris talk through the concept of cuts this year, how it...
07.19.2019
IA 138: Assumptions of CrossFit
A few conversations with inquiring members spark the topic for the day with the podcast! Wether we like it or not there is still a stereotype or perception that CrossFit causes injuries. Where does it come from, why,...
07.05.2019
IA 136: We’re Back
It's been a busy few weeks but Doug and Chris are back in the groove with the podcast. Catching up on reviews, diving into how they program for Icon, and some of the changes they have coming are a...
06.27.2019
IA 135: Lightning Round
Yes!! Doug and Chris are back this week after a quick break but it's a quick one! Heads up the sound will be spotty too as it's during a class at CFPC but we made it happen! ...
06.06.2019
IA 134: Sports Specific vs. GPP
Doug and Chris get a thoughtful review from one of their listeners this week addressing some of the potential disagreements with CrossFit and those looking for sports specific training. Great and thoughtful conversation to follow on when may be...
06.01.2019
IA 133: Balance in Training
CrossFit Park City is in their 13th year of business. They have a number of long term members. Some have gone over the years and with some more insight it may be due to needing to find some...

What's Icon Athlete Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Icon Athlete Podcast episodes:

Back Again

IA 172 Back Again

IA 171

Future of Podcast

IA 170

New Challenges, New Solutions

Body Composition

IA 169 Body Composition

Starting Up

IA 168 Starting Up!

IA 167 How Much is Enough?

How Much is Enough?

IA166 Podcast With Sarah

Podcast with Sarah

Coron-update

IA 165 Coron-update

To Pivot or Not to Pivot?

IA 164 To Pivot or Not to Pivot?

IA 163 Certifications and Growing Personal Training

Certifications and Growing Personal Training

IA 162: Hone Your Seeing and Correcting Skills and Updates

IA 161: Training for Combat Sports and Balance in Life

IA 160: Back Again

IA 159: Education Outside of CF

IA 158: Coach to Athlete

IA 157: Affiliate Marketing

IA 156: Moving Gyms and Coaching Style

IA 155: Resolutions and Balance

IA 154: Sanctionals and Consistency

IA 153: Podcast about Nothing

IA 152: Big News

IA 151: Price and Perceived Value

IA 150: Death of an affiliate

Alcohol, Nutrition, and Getting Off Topic

IA 149: The Open Continues

IA 148: Affiliate Feedback and Culture

IA 147: the Open

IA 146: Maintaining the Stimulus

IA 145: CAAB

IA 144: Speed/Power

IA 143: Strength/Flexibility

IA 142: Stamina/CRE

IA 141: Games Review

IA 140: Technology Stinks

IA 139:2019 Games

IA 138: Assumptions of CrossFit

IA 136: We’re Back

IA 135: Lightning Round

IA 134: Sports Specific vs. GPP

IA 133: Balance in Training