Kratos Chat

This week we touch on how to approach training in CrossFit when you're first starting out. We also touch on a few things which are the foundation of the CrossFit methodology and how to build up to being able to complete all the complex skills. Mike also gives his thoughts on foundation things that everyone in the CrossFit methodology can be dedicating more time to, no matter what stage they're at in the training.

Nutrition is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of improving your performance as an athlete. This week we go through some key principles that you can implement to make it easier for you to adhere to any changes that you make on a nutrition plan. We also discuss what you can do if there are potentially any days that you fall off your plan.

The topic of Training Partners is on the agenda this week as we discuss what you should be looking for in those that you choose to share your training sessions with. We look at what qualities could help benefit your training as well as some of the pitfalls to avoid when cultivating that environment. We also draw a spotlight to some of the positives that come with having a good training partner.

This week we discuss another topic surrounding self-improvement and performance. Building a solid morning routine can help build the foundation of a great day by helping you get ahead of the curve and improve your overall stress levels and deal with the days challenges. We talk about building a routine that works right for you and some of the pitfalls to avoid when constructing your daily morning rituals.

In this episode, we tackle the most important aspect of CrossFit, improving fitness levels and aerobic capacity. We delve into how to prepare it for both competitions as well as the CrossFit Open - alongside finding some variables that you can manipulate to measure your progress over a training cycle.

The 2020 CrossFit Games are in the books and this week and we talk about the event in it's entirety. We also discuss how it was programmed and each athletes individual placings within each workout - additionally touching on what this could mean for the future of the CrossFit Games and season.

Maddy Harris - the newest member of the Athlete Program Sanctional's Squad - pops in to talk about her rise through the ranks of competitive CrossFit. We also discuss what it's been like running an affiliate through COVID and teaching P.E. at a High School level. Maddy has competed at mutiple Sanctionals and has had an extremely decorated career so far, despite only being 27 years old.

Luke Brereton - the Founder of Adapt Tape & Head Coach at Move Forward Gym - joins us this week to discuss his journey in CrossFit and how he got into the sport. We also discuss how he founded Adapt Tape, what lessons he learnt and his proposal to his now fiancé at the Norwegian CrossFit Championships this year. Delving into what it's like starting a business and what advice he would give to anyone starting, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

This weeks edition of the Kratos Chat podcast is with Charlotte Spence. Charlotte is this years 2nd Fittest Woman in the UK and a Kratos Nutrition Athlete. She has placed Top 5 in the UK for the last 5 years running and has been to regionals 3 times as well as being a member of the British Armed Forces and a mother. We discuss what it takes to balance all these responsibilities, her time in the military and how she's remained so consistent all these years.

This week on the KRATOS Chat podcast we sit down with the pioneer of the AMRAP Mentality - 2008 Games Champ, Jason Khalipa. Jason is the owner of NCFit, a world-renowned fitness chain that provides programming, facilities and corporate wellness across the globe. Jason also won the 2008 CrossFit Games and is a bestselling author. We discuss his current mindset surrounding training, the 2019 Rogue Invitational, family life and his approach business and life as a whole. If you're looking for motivation and inspiration, look no further.