IST CrossFit Podcast

This week we talk specific training plans for:

improving the back squat

improving echo bike performance

improving toe to bar

What exercises do you need help improving?

This week we talk about:

Quarterfinals and semifinals summary

Tantrum: Pop Country music

Training in summer, how to stay consistent, how often do we need to train to maintain fitness

Fitness requirements for mountain biking, climbing

This week we talk about:

CrossFit Open

CrossFit Quarterfinals

Coaching different personalities

Coaching competitive athletes

Increasing motivation

This week we talk about:

Fitness update

Tantrums: Hockey players are the toughest

What is the most important quality (strength, endurance, flexibility, etc) for a CrossFitter to have?

What quality is the hardest to develop?

This week we talk about:

Chris Bell's thoughts on Usher and the Superbowl

Does your trainer/coach/doctor need to be in shape?

This week we talk about:

Weightlifting with long limbs

How to decide what days to attend class? (5:20)

How to get better at Toe to Bar (8:00)

What does it mean to be consistent? (12:10)

Nutrition on off days (15:10)

How to get the most out of a recovery day (16:40)

How to improve strength in a lift outside of class (19:25)

What got each of you (coaches) into CrossFit (22:55)

Country Music Friday (25:30)

This week we talk about:

Chris doing 2 pull ups (13 reps in the tank)

The Grammys

Nutrition tips

Making protein convenient

Gas station food/airport food

How to easily increase calorie intake

Snacking strategies

This week we talk about:

Updates on the coaches training

Tantrums: Bragging about waking up early, fake morning routines, and influencers

Are you prepared for the Open?

What do you need to be able to handle, for safety!

Our least favorite open workouts

Our favorite open workouts

This week we talk about:

CrossFit Open / GameDay

Tantrums: Oppenheimer winning awards

The impossible battle of finding good information online

Who we trust/listen to

Red flags

Talking in absolutes

Using physical appearance to support claims

Using emotion to influence views

This week we talk about:

Wodapalooza and the CrossFit Open

Tantrums: Youth consumption of caffeine

What is pain?

Are we all experiencing pain? How much is normal?

When should we start to worry if its too much pain?

Do cavemen and plants feel pain?