Listener Questions answered:

1. The Open - Are we doing it?

2. I have a knee injury & I’m struggling…what should I do?

3. Is novelty necessary to make exercise “fun”?

Chapter Markers:

00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter

00:05:55 - Current Events

00:09:17 - The Open - Are we doing it?

00:23:10 - Josh will be coaching a class?! What?!

00:25:59 - I have a knee injury & I’m struggling…what should I do?

00:37:46 - How to figure out what your goals are; what questions to ask, who to talk to, and what to think about

00:54:15 - Is novelty necessary to make exercise “fun”?

Josh & Marc recap the year 2020 as they prepare for what's to come in 2021! As the title says, this episode covers resolutions, goals, and reflections.

Chapter Markers:

00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter

00:04:48 - Current Events

00:11:05 - Resolutions & Reading

00:21:49 - A Question for Our Listeners...

00:24:00 - Josh's 2020 Reflections and 2021 Plans

00:35:45 - Marc's 2020 Reflections and 2021 Plans

00:39:13 - What has Marc noticed as we've consistently done more interval training?

00:52:28 - Where does the extreme interest and intrigue for programming come from? // Time, goals, and their relationship

In this Christmas Special episode of The Art of Coaching, Josh & Marc discuss all things Christmas; movies, music, and traditions! Tune in for this fun episode.

Chapter Markers:

00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter

00:02:50 - Current Events

00:06:45 - Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

00:11:20 - CHRISTMAS RAPID FIRE FUN!

00:20:34 - Christmas lists, eggnog, & cheese...

00:28:35 - Josh & Marc's top family friendly Christmas movies

00:35:50 - Josh & Marc's Christmas traditions

00:46:40 - Christmas lights?! If so, where?

00:55:28 - Christmas music: best & worst songs?

Tons & tons of stuff covered today, including coffee, New Years resolutions, advice for the injured, a lesson in stress, and how you progress from long, sustainable work to high intensity work.

Chapter Markers:

00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter

00:05:20 - Current Events

00:08:45 - Is drinking coffee before coming in to work out a bad thing?

00:24:25 - What are your previous, and current, New Years resolutions?

00:30:15 - I'm dealing with a serious injury, what advice do you have for me?

00:41:35 - What is stress? How do you identify it? What's the difference between good & bad stress? How can you set up "roadblocks" to help manage stress? What are some health problems brought on by stress?

01:06:45 - I want to complete high intensity work. How will I ever get there if I'm always doing long, sustainable work? (Branching off of last week's discussion...)

Listener Questions answered:

1. Can we do more recovery stretching?

2. Who determines the music played in the gym? How can we request different songs?

3. What is the benefit of doing long, sustainable work? How often should you do it?

00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter

00:02:25 - Josh's COOL New T-Shirt!

00:04:45 - Current & Upcoming Events00:07:25 - Some thoughts on Nutrition Coaching...

00:18:00 - Listener Questions begin. Can we do more stretching for recovery?

00:31:34 - Who determines the music for the gym? How can we request different songs?

00:50:25 - What is the benefit of doing long, sustainable work? How much should we be doing it?

00:59:40 - Josh jumps on a grenade. You're going to want to hear this last bit of the show...

In this fun-filled episode, Josh & Marc go over all of our current/upcoming events before going over this week's listener questions:

1. How were your Thanksgivings?

2. How does temperature affect our workouts?

3. What about altitude?

Chapter Markers:

00:00:55 - Introduction & Banter

00:05:50 - Current/Upcoming Events

00:11:20 - CFG’s 9-Year Anniversary Talk & Stories!

00:28:50 - Listener Questions begin. How did your Thanksgivings go?

00:40:25 - Movie discussion!

00:48:45 - How does temperature affect our workouts? What is better: working out in the heat or the cold?

00:58:00 - What about altitude/elevation?

01:07:45 - New coach shirts - what do they mean? Another exciting announcement…?

Exciting discussion about Thanksgiving before answering questions:

1. Best post-Thanksgiving movement protocol?

2. Advice for those that gain weight during the holidays?

3. How do I stay on track during the holidays?

4. Best aspect of recovery?

00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter

00:02:20 - Current Events

00:06:20 - All of the places where you can find our podcast!

00:09:20 - Thanksgiving Talk - What are we thankful for?

00:13:40 - Thanksgiving Talk - What dishes can be LEFT OUT of Thanksgiving dinner?!

00:22:30 - Thanksgiving Talk - Favorite Thanksgiving food?!

00:28:15 - Listener Questions begin. What is the best thing to do the day after you’ve completely stuffed yourself with food?

00:30:55 - What advice do you have for those who gain weight during the holidays and are forced to lose it come January 1?

00:45:35 - What’s the best way to stay on track with a fitness routine during the chaos that is the holidays? How can I stay active if access to a gym is not available?

00:52:42 - What is the most important aspect of recovery?

Listener questions answered:

1. What are your "Death Row" workouts?

2. Why do we program days with the same movements in close proximity to each other?

3. Why would we program "resistance only" days?

4. What are your home gym essentials?

Chapter Markers:

00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter

00:04:00 - Upcoming Events

00:09:25 - Listener Questions begin. What is your "Death Row" workout?

00:17:55 - How do we program workouts with the same (or similar) movement patterns on a day-to-day basis? Using our programming as an example.

00:32:20 - What are the benefits of a day where all we do is lift weights?

00:48:15 - If you were to build a garage gym from scratch, what would you purchase with $500

00:55:35 - $1500?

00:58:55 - $3000?

01:03:45 - Responding to live questions & comments

Listener questions answered:

1. Why does Marc exercise?

2. How do I stay on track and not lose focus on my goals?

3. What are the hosts morning routines?

Chapter Markers:

00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter

00:03:25 - Current Events - Veterans Day Talk

00:08:25 - Our Veterans Day Workout

00:10:10 - Current Events - Our Thanksgiving Week schedule // Why we cancel class

00:13:45 - Politics talk…whaaaat?! Marc’s recap and biggest takeaways from the book he just read

00:24:00 - Why does Marc exercise? Goals, equating self-worth to reaching those goals, etc.

00:34:20 - How can I stay on track with & stay focused on my goals? What happens if my goals change over time?

00:52:05 - What are the hosts specific morning routines?!

Listener questions answered, with Coach Ed joining us on the final one:

1. What's the best way to prevent injury?

2. Is soreness a good thing?

3. What are some mistakes you've made as a coach?

Chapter Markers:

00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter

00:04:35 - What’s up with Marc’s voice?

00:05:20 - Who is in our live audience today?

00:09:48 - Current events - Election talk?!

00:11:08 - Kanye Talk, Rap & Hip-Hop Discussion

00:20:15 - Back to the current events! Friendsgiving updates, tire pick-up, and NEW CFG SHIRTS!!

00:24:23 - Listener questions begin. What is the best way to prevent injury?

00:33:28 - When can one start doing “XYZ” in a high intensity workout?

00:40:30 - How your goals (and coaching) play a role in the fun, flashy movements

00:43:55 - Is soreness a good thing?

00:55:15 - What mistakes have you made as a coach? Josh’s answer.

01:07:50 - Marc’s answer.

01:13:35 - Coach Ed’s answer!