Episode 62: The 2nd Annual Dusk Till Dawn

We hope this podcast motivates you to sign-up for all the fun of Dusk Till Dawn. If you have further questions about Dusk Till Dawn, then make sure you reach out to one of your favorite coaches for help. We promise you are in for a great time!

Episode 61: How To Squat Better And Heavier

We hope this podcast helps you recognize how you can improve your squat and lift heavier. If you have further questions about how to squat better to improve your health and fitness, then make sure you reach out to one of your favorite coaches for help.

Episode 60: September's Lifestyle Focus - Sugar

We hope this podcast helps you recognize your relationship with sugar and how to handle sugar to support achieving your goals. If you have further questions about how to handle sugar with improving your health and fitness, then make sure you reach out to one of your favorite coaches.

Episode 59: Would You Rather?

We hope this podcast gives you a good laugh. You can come up with your own would you rather. If you do create some, then make sure you reach out to one of your favorite coaches and we will answer them.

Episode 58: Top 5 In The World Leka Fineman

Below is a list of various items of interest mentioned in the episode.

Leka Fineman and the Mindset of a World-Class Woman, Mom, and Athlete

In this Episode of the CrossFit Oakland Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with Leka Fineman.

Leka is an amazing woman, mother to two young ladies, wife (hey Shannon), athlete, coach, author, and so much more.

We talk about Leka’s origin story with CrossFit, some incredibly interesting background in how she grew up, and her health practices before CrossFit. We discuss the importance and consistency with which Leka prepares her body for training in her warm-ups, and how she translates that preparation and intention into her coaching and classes. We highlight the amazing members of her Grandmasters group and the positives of such an amazing class. Last and definitely not least, we cover the mindset it takes to be a CrossFit games athlete. We discuss how Leka believes that it is the mindset piece that has enabled her to finish 7th, 11th and 8th in the world in the past 3 years of the CrossFit Games.

Leka is an amazing part of the CrossFit Oakland community and we hope you enjoy her story. Also, we hope you can take away some of the great tips we mention on mindset and its importance in life.

Below is a list of various items of interest mentioned in the episode.

Books on Mindset:

The Next One Up Mindset by Grant Parr (Leka’s sports performance coach). He also has a podcast: 90% Mental

Mindset by Carol Dweck

The Champion's Mind by Jim Afremow

The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford

Leka’s book (available on amazon):

SuperFit at 50, Lessons learned becoming the 7th fittest woman in the world

Leka’s website:

http://www.lekafineman.com/

Leka on Instagram: (@styleemama)

https://www.instagram.com/styleemama/

Video of an early CrossFit workout for Leka

https://www.facebook.com/leka.fineman/videos/10153688429920606/

Headspace App

https://hdsp.co/e/g8uXbjaoqZ

**** Clarification*****

We mentioned that Kristen Holte came in third at the 2019 CrossFit Games but she actually finished in second place.

Episode 57: Group Training Vs Private Training

We hope this podcast helps you recognize the benefits and limitations of group and private training. If you have further questions about which option can improve your health and fitness, then make sure you reach out to one of your favorite coaches.

Episode 56: August's Lifestyle Focus - Consistency

We hope this podcast helps you recognize your actions and create consistent habits towards achieving your goals. If you have further questions about how to be more consistent with improving your health and fitness, then make sure you reach out to one of your favorite coaches.

Episode 55: Coach Spotlight Jason Woo

We hope this podcast helps give you a little insight into Coach JWoo. If you have further questions about JWoo or his interests, then reach out to him. He would be happy to chat. Also, if there is a member you would like to see interviewed, then let us know and we will try to get them on the podcast.

Episode 54: How To Thrive/Survive This Summer

We hope this podcast helps you enjoy your summer fun without sacrificing your progress in the gym. If you have further questions about helping you thrive this summer, then make sure you reach out to one of your favorite coaches.