Listener Questions/Topics discussed:

1. Adherence & evaluating the efficacy of a program

2. When should you, and who should, do max effort lifts?

3. When to rest...how sore is too sore?

00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter

00:05:45 - Event Recaps

00:10:00 - Upcoming Events

00:14:30 - New CFG apparel?!

00:16:25 - Listener Questions begin. How is adherence to a program tied to evaluating the efficacy of said program?

00:30:05 - How is adherence to a program tied to evaluating the effectiveness of said program?

00:35:15 - When is it appropriate to do max effort lifts? Who is it appropriate, and not appropriate, for?

00:49:25 - When should you rest? How sore is “too sore”? Is there a threshold for pushing soreness while still being able to make gains?

Listener questions answered:

1. What is a "good workout"?

2. Training through injury - why?

3. Are health markers useful?

4. Who should a beacon of health be?

Blog post discussed:

https://coachingforglory.com/injured-this-is-why-you-must-continue-to-train/

Chapter Markers:

00:00:54 - Introductions & Banter

00:02:40 - Upcoming Events

00:09:15 - Friendsgiving at Tabrez’s House

00:09:55 - Sportsball Talk

00:13:50 - Listener Questions begin. What makes a workout a “good workout”?

00:14:55 - Marc’s response

00:18:20 - Josh’s response

00:21:45 - Challenging the listeners: tell us what YOUR “good workout” is!

00:23:40 - Why is it important to continue to train through an injury? Why not just stop working out?

00:26:15 - Pain, Acute vs. Chronic injury, and Cross-education

00:36:25 - Talking to your coach about pain & injury

00:39:15 - Heart rate variability: tracking & improving it - is it important?

00:49:45 - Realtime comparison of HRV using Whoop data

00:51:35 - The hard truth about fitness tracking watches

00:56:08 - Beacons of Health - Who are they? Who should they be?

Listener questions answered in this episode:

1. How long does it take for a movement to become muscle memory?

2. What is the reasoning behind programming similar movement patterns on back to back days?

3. If you are not feeling 100% healthy and fit, what is the best thing to do?

Chapter Markers:

00:00:55 - Surprise visit from Rob Rivera (Strict Press Media)!

00:04:20 - Upcoming Events

00:09:40 - Marc got a book!

00:10:15 - How long does it take for a movement to become muscle memory?

00:12:25 - Perfect Practice Makes Permanent (pt. 1)

00:16:25 - Perfect Practice Makes Permanent (pt. 2)

00:17:25 - The role of intensity and your GOALS in movement efficiency

00:23:10 - How is movement efficiency relatable to other aspects of life?

00:29:35 - What is the reasoning behind programming similar movement patterns on back-to-back days? The necessary programming considerations.

00:42:45 - The role volume plays in back-to-back workouts...and where coaching plays a part

00:51:15 - If you are not feeling 100% healthy and fit, what is the best thing to do?

00:59:20 - Why you shouldn't get bummed out when you have some abnormal aches & pains

Josh tells us about the most recent book he's finished, "Love Your Enemies". Afterwards, Josh & Marc answer a listener question about last episode's conversation before diving into the role that genetics play in sport AND life.

00:00:55 - Introductions & Banter

00:04:00 - Events Recap

00:08:30 - Upcoming Events

00:15:00 - Where'd Josh go? What did he learn about himself?

00:24:15 - "Love Your Enemies" - Josh's most recent book finish & his takeaways

00:41:00 - Regarding client autonomy: what if an autonomous client just loves being a part of a community/group?

01:00:20 - Why Josh doesn't post on social media

01:04:15 - What role do genetics play in achieving [INSERT GOAL HERE]? Sport goals? Life goals?

01:05:50 - How your choices affect your genetic "dimmer switch"

This week's episode covers the importance and "how" behind stretching before diving into deeper topics such as the "best program" for your specific goals as well as client autonomy.

00:02:00 - Recapping Past Events

00:06:30 - Talking About the Two-Brain Summit - Our Takeaways

00:17:03 - Upcoming Events

00:20:25 - Stretching - What, when, how, and why?!

00:29:40 - How do you know what to program for each individual member

00:37:15 - Long, sustainable progress with example: 1RM Deadlift

00:41:35 - The beginnings of our client autonomy conversation

00:48:25 - Client Autonomy - Should we strive to achieve it?

00:59:45 - What if someone doesn't want to achieve autonomy in their health & wellness journey?

01:06:15 - What is BEST program for [INSERT GOAL HERE]?!

The title covers it all! Links talked about and chapter markers found below.

Leaderboard blog:

https://coachingforglory.com/the-wodify-leaderboard/

The Thief of Joy:

https://coachingforglory.com/the-thief-of-joy/

Squashing the Stigma Behind Scaling (Podcast Episode):

CFG030: Squashing the Stigma Behind Scaling

Chapter Markers:

00:01:30 - Marc's Behavior Change

00:09:50 - Upcoming Events

00:11:55 - Why not let everyone join in on everything that is fun right now

00:17:40 - What is the best way to drop the last 40 lbs of my weight loss journey?

00:25:55 - Pre-Workout Drinks - Should I take one? Why or why not?

00:36:30 - "Rx" - What is it? Does it matter?

00:39:00 - Josh Lays Down The Law

00:47:05 - Training vs. Testing

00:58:30 - How does Josh manage so much change & growth at CFG? What difficulties are there?

01:06:55 - Decision making made easy through CFG's Core Values

In today's episode, Josh and Marc answered several listener questions, with the bulk of the episode being the coaches' top 3 client qualities. Josh also looked further into 2020 and revealed a few more things the team at CFG is working on.

This episode covers a variety of topics, touching on Marc & Josh's opinions on their training shoes, their opinions/guidance on intermittent fasting, and how the SEMM model can help improve your life!

Josh & Marc cover a slew of topics today from the introduction of the new CFG app, the role a coach plays in a client's life, and much more!

00:02:45 - Upcoming Events

00:07:20 - Are there any advantages to working out in the evening? What about double sessions?

00:17:30 - The CFG App!

00:20:50 - New books! What're they about?

00:25:30 - The Role of a Coach

00:34:25 - How do you get better at being a "world-class coach"? How it's applicable to our CFG Coaching Plan

00:39:30 - Marc's Whoop Coming In & His Thoughts

00:42:45 - Modifying Workouts & Movements Based on Limitations

00:54:55 - What goes into programming group class workouts?

01:02:05 - Coaching, Consistency, & Coaching Consistency

01:04:50 - Some notes about what's coming up

01:05:20 - What is Josh's number 1 complaint?

Josh Martin hops on the pod to tell us what he's been up to during the COVID-19 pandemic, how life's going, and what he's got planned for CFG! Grab some popcorn and enjoy, this is a great one!

00:03:10 - How are Josh and his family doing?

00:09:25 - What has Josh been up to? How's business?

00:17:08 - How does it feel to be back in the gym?

00:26:25 - Whoop & Behavior Change

00:36:09 - What's Josh reading?

00:48:10 - Why does Josh read so dang much?

00:52:45 - How often is Josh going to be on the show?

00:56:00 - Going forward, what will these podcasts entail? What can be expected going forward?

01:00:50 - What's on the horizon for CFG?

01:07:20 - Opening the floor for questions // Why we love podcasting