The "Fittest" Podcast in Oakland

The "Fittest" Podcast in Oakland

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  • Episode 33: SugarWod

    Episode 33: SugarWod

    In this episode, Robyn and Ben explain how CFO uses SugarWod to make class more enjoyable for everyone. They detail the following:

    • What is SugarWod?
    • The 5 components/benefits of SugarWodView Workouts
    • Prepare for Class
      Track workouts and results
      Connect with the CFO community
      Support from coaches and the worldwide CrossFit community

      We hope this podcast guides you to use SugarWod to improve your training experience with CFO.  Listen, learn, and let us know how we can help you improve your training.


      Send us your feedback and questions for our next episode!

      21 min
    • Episode 32: February Lifestyle Focus

      Episode 32: February Lifestyle Focus - Mobility

      In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss the February lifestyle focus and how we are going to improve your mobility in a month. They detail the following:

      • A recap of January's lifestyle focus
      • How we define mobility
      • Common areas that you can address with mobility
      • How to create a daily mobility practice
      • We hope this podcast guides you to use the month of February to improve your mobility.  Listen, learn, and let us know how we can help you improve your mobility.


        Send us your feedback and questions for our next episode!

        36 min
      • Episode 31: How To Get Your First Pull-up!

        Episode 31: How To Get Your First Pull-up!

        In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how you can get your first pull-up or be able to do many more pull-ups. They detail the following:

        • Why should have a pull-up, besides the cool factor
        • Who should be able to do a pull-up
        • How long takes it to get your first pull-up
        • The pillars of getting your first pull-up
        • We hope this conversation motivates you and helps provide direction to help you get better at pull-ups.  Listen, learn, and let's get to work on making 2022 the year of the pull-up.


          Send us your feedback and questions for our next episode!

          34 min
        • Episode 30: Fuel Your Results

          Episode 30: Fuel Your Results

          In this episode, Ben goes solo, explaining how to fuel yourself for training in the gym to get better results. He discusses the following:

          • What you can do outside of the gym to create better results
          • What it means to fuel your workouts with food
          • How important sleep is for providing energy to fuel training and recovery
          • How mindset and words around training impact your results
          • These three pillars make for a huge difference in training and can help you create even better results in 2022.  Listen to find out how to change your approach to training and the gym.


            Send us your feedback and questions for our next episode!

            17 min
          • Episode 29: The 2022 CrossFit Open

            Episode 29: The 2022 CrossFit Open

            In this episode, Robyn & Ben discuss the 2022 CrossFit Open, what it is and what it means to the CFO Community.

            • What is the CrossFit Open?
            • Who should sign-up for the Open and why we encourage 100% participation
            • Why do we participate in the Open
            • How will we prepare you for the Open and what will we do to make it fun and help you succeed.
            • We are looking forward to making 2022 a great year and one of the ways is training for and participating in the CrossFit Open.  Listen to find out more of our thoughts and all the details.


              Send us your feedback and questions for our next episode!

              27 min
            • Episode 28: Goal-Setting for the New Year!

              Episode 28: Goal-Setting for the New Year!

              It is a New Year!  As we say good-bye to 2021 and hello to 2022, some of us might be planning New Year's Resolution or two.  In this episode, Robyn & Ben discuss resolutions and challenge you to make your goal-setting more purposeful by utilizing a couple of tools to get you primed for success. Here are some topics we discuss:

              • The SMART method of goal-setting
              • The WHOOPIE method of goal-setting
              • Robyn & Ben share their goals
              • How we can help you
              • We are looking forward to making healthy choices in 2022 - starting with how to set your goals so that you can actually achieve them.  Happy New Year everyone!!


                Send us your feedback and questions for our next episode!

                42 min
              • Episode 27 - Alcohol And You

                Episode 27 - Alcohol And You

                In this episode, Ben & Robyn talk about our upcoming Monthly Lifestyle Challenges, starting with January: Exploring Alcohol.  We invited our special guest Ann G to talk about drinking alcohol and what happened when she quit for the year in 2021!


                Here are some of the topics we discuss with Ann about alcohol as a lifestyle choice:

                -  Why people drink alcohol?
                -  What happens to your brain and body when you drink alcohol?
                -  Why take a break?

                We are looking forward to making healthy lifestyle choices in 2022 - starting with noticing and understanding the role of alcohol in your life...

                Send us your feedback and questions for our next episode!

                37 min
              • Episode 26 - Learning To Like Running With Aaron Castillo

                Episode 26 - Learning To Like Running With Aaron Castillo

                In this episode, Ben & Robyn interview Coach Evil (Aaron Castillo) on how running can help you and how you can learn to enjoy running. We discuss the following...


                -  How Aaron got his start with CFO back in the day
                -  How Aaron helps people enjoy running
                -  What Pose method is and how does it helps you run better without pain?
                -  How Aaron got the name Coach Evil

                Aaron will be holding a Running Clinic at CFO Saturday 8 January at 10 am. It is a great opportunity for everyone to learn about running and enjoy it more. Sign-up via Pike 13 or by Clicking here. All CFO members get the clinic half price with a special discount code (email us for the code).

                Listen to learn plenty of tips and tricks on how to improve your running and maybe even start enjoying it.  Send us your feedback and questions for our next episode!

                33 min
              • Episode 25 - Defining Terms When Stretching May Not Be The Answer

                Episode 25 - Defining Terms When Stretching May Not Be The Answer

                In this episode, Ben & Robyn spend time defining and discussing terms around stretching and when stretching may not be the right answer. We examine the following...


                -  How do we define stretching, flexibility, mobility, stability, and strength?
                -  When should you use stretching?
                -  What things might be a better use of your time than stretching?
                -  Plenty of examples of when you should do certain exercises

                Listen to learn plenty of tips and tricks on how to improve your health using the right modality in the gym.  Send us your feedback and questions for our next episode!

                27 min
              • Episode 24 - The Good And The Bad Of Gym Gear

                Episode 24 - The Good And The Bad Of Gym Gear

                In this episode, Ben & Nick discuss all the gear you can use in the gym and all the benefits and negatives of using gear. We examine the following...


                -  What types of gear or equipment do we use in the gym?
                -  When you should use certain types of gear?
                -  When gear might be more dangerous than beneficial?
                -  The pieces of gear Nick and Ben use in the gym

                Listen to learn tips and tricks on how to improve your health using or not using gear in the gym.  Send us your feedback and questions for our next episode!

                1 hr 6 min

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