THE INTRO: An (Unfiltered) Fitness Podcast

MDV and Max are back on the mic this week chopping it up with one of their favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart. CrossFit Games legend, Seminar staff jedi, and all-around stud, James has done it all in the world of CrossFit. In this episode, we chat about James' reaction to the 2022 Games, his time living and training with Rich Froning, and his tips for improving your Oly lifting. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from James Hobart!

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week chopping it up about the 2022 student loan forgiveness program, the Zero-One nutrition protocol, and the overall importance of keeping things in your life SIMPLE. This is a fantastic conversation that covers a range of topics from the idea of 'fairness' in loan forgiveness to breaking down the fellas current strength programs. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two from the fellas about keeping it simple!

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week chopping it up on one of their favorite (and most controversial) subjects -- nutrition. The topic of food can get really spicy...a lot of people are dogmatic in their approach and they will defend it to the death. The fellas break down their approach to nutrition as well as why it works, why it might not work, and whether or not your approach is 'right' for you Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two from the fellas about the great food debate!

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Original Air Date - Ep. 5 | 1/5/21. Marcus Filly is changing the game in the fitness space and building a functional body building empire. A four-time individual CrossFit Games athlete, Marcus has been tested amongst the fittest in the world, but he'd tell you his greatest accomplishments aren't in that arena. Marcus is on a mission to change how people think, feel, and experience fitness, and he's doing so with an approach that's awakened, aware, and intentional. LOOK GOOD & MOVE WELL. If you want to expand your mind and bring your body to a place it has never been, Marcus and his methods will get you there.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week with the way too early review of the 2022 CrossFit Games. In this episode, the fellas break down their opinions on the best and worst moments of the Games. This one gets LIVELY as the conversation turns to PEDs, the sponsorship hustle, and the controversy over new movements (crossover double unders!?). Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two from the fellas about the Games, the athletes, and the 2022 Champs!

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week chopping it up about their COACHING G.O.A.T.s, aka the Greatests of All Time. In this episode, the fellas take a 400m run down memory lane recounting their TOP 3 coaches of all time and why. This is a super fun episode with lots of great nuggets about why these legends made the list! Who would make your top 3 coaches of all time? Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two from the fellas about their coaching G.O.A.T.s!

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Why would a power athlete want to do long slow distance training 

Does doing cardioo interfere with your lifts 

Does lifting interfere with your cardio 

How long do you need to go to develop all of your muscle fibers 

3 energy systems 

Ability to recover 

What is preventing you from reaching your goals?

32 min, what is holding you back. 

The 2 liter coke 

MDV is on the mic solo this week, rapping about feedback and formal observation of coaches. There's a lot to consider when sitting in on a coach's class, and if you're in charge of delivering feedback to this coach, there's even more to take in. Formal observations are great, but they can go very wrong very fast. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about the formal observation process from MDV.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week chopping it up about a TABOO subject in functional fitness: PEDs and supplements. This year, the news about athletes testing positive for PEDs has been non-stop. Is this a new thing? Are athletes cheating their way to the top? Should it even matter? Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two from the fellas about PEDs, Supps, and the sport of fitness.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week talking about a big topic in the fitness space: Coach development. Coach development is definitely a hot topic, but very few people seem to grasp what this really means or where to begin. In Part 1 of this series, the fellas share their initial thoughts on the different aspects of coaching development, including properly setting expectations, creating clear standards, and the major pitfalls to avoid. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about developing coaches from MDV and Max.

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