In this (all english) episode 11:
"ChaChi" tells us about his life as a rockstar drummer for the band PopEvil, we discuss his training program, we talk about the difference between Crossfit and OPEX (OPT), his favourite workouts, his least favourite workouts, how he stays motivated even on the road, supplementation, how to handle struggles, looking ahead, his coolest experience as a rockstar, PopEvils latest album, how to constantly challenge yourself, and much more. Enjoy!
Josh is a 29 year old, Rockstar-drummer, a nice guy, a serious CrossFit athlete and soon to be husband, living in Michigan, US.
Selected Links:
- PopEvil
- Jack Kellys Blog on CrossFit 269
- CrossFit 269
- OPEX (OPT)
- Invictus Programming
- Pure Pharma (SE)
- Kill Cliff (EU)
- Rogue Fitness (EU)
- Josh CrossFit Athlete page
We discuss Bakground Josh background, he started focusing on drums when he was 18 when he got the question: "If you can do anything in the world and succeed at it, what would it be? " Josh started playing drums when he was 20 years old, has been playing drums for 9 years, Been with PopEvil for 5 years. Josh studied a bachelor in "music industry management" Drummer Check out Josh Energy on stage!
PopEvil
What category are the band in?
Wide reaching Radio Rockband
Don't have any limits. Check out their newest This is PopEvils latest Video: Ways to get high: Song link: http://songl.ink/862d9
Being a CrossFit Athlete
Josh heard about CrossFit the first time 2009, around 2011 Josh and his brother tried Helen."kinda LIKE cardio, strongman, weightlifting"
That sounds Stupid :)
Helen is a famous named "WOD" (Workout of the Day)
- Three rounds for time:
- Run 400 meters
- 21 (1 1/2) pood Kettlebell 24kg (or 55 pound dumbbell swing)
- 12 Pull-ups
How many double-unders can you do?
Josh was highlighted in CrossFit Open 2015
Training program:
- He has remote coaching..
- Optimal: 2 workouts a day for 5 days a week
- Thursday: "playful restday" Active Recovery NO BARBELL
- Sunday: Resting, (might do Yoga)
Josh in 14.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVCafN1CyLQ Difference between CrossFit as a health and training program and CrossFit as a sport "CrossFit increase my quality of life"
Josh Motivation "Be the best I can be"
"Constantly challenge myself, improve and be better every day"
Josh Favourite Workouts: - Murph: Sub 30 min
- The Seven
- King Kong 3 RFT