THE INTRO: An (Unfiltered) Fitness Podcast

MDV and Max are back on the mic this week talking about vacation, holidays, and the fitness lifestyle. It’s no secret that these can be tough to balance; it’s not easy to figure out how to keep your fitness going while also trying to kick back and relax. Or maybe you feel like you’re taking it too far on vacation and can’t seem to give up the gym. The fellas offer their perspectives on what they do when on the road, during the holidays, and on vacation. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, vacation, and balance from MDV and Max.

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Lindsey Locke (aka the Guru of WooWoo!) is back on the mic with MDV chopping it up about intention and impact. Lindsey is an associate therapist, host of the Get Psyched! Podcast, and an all-around bringer of good vibes. She’s a recurring guest on The Intro and is as real as they come. In this episode, MDV and Lindsey dive into a deep conversation about intention, impact, conflict, and de-escalation tactics. So grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about intention and impact from MDV and Lindsey.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week talking about coaching the "simple stuff." Coaches, gym owners, and athletes lend us your ears as the fellas dive into why it's so important that simple movements get the love they deserve. In this episode, the guys get into topics like the importance of highlighting the basics, coaching workouts with multiple movements, getting on your "soapbox" as a coach, and how to master your preparation. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about the simple stuff from MDV and Max.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week talking about their personal pet peeves in the gym. This might be the most relatable and fun episode yet because we all know there’s certain stuff that grinds our gears. In this episode, the guys get into topics like “the stank” (aka body odor), “chatty Kathys” (aka distracting conversations), “cut and run” (aka leaving equipment out), and a few other common pain points. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about pet peeves (and have a few laughs) from MDV and Max.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week talking about injuries during training and the physical, mental, and emotional baggage that comes with it. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about injuries and the mindset to keep you on the up and up from MDV and Max.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week talking about all things coaching and the difference between hobbyists and pros. In this episode, the fellas dive into a burning topic in the fitness space: What does it mean to be a professional coach? Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about coaching, hobbyists, and pros from MDV and Max.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week talking about getting older and the importance of training smartly. But it wouldn't be an episode of The Intro without a few wild turns and tangents. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about getting old (or at least getting distracted!) from MDV and Max.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week talking about getting COVID-19 and training (or not training) when you’re sick. Despite the heavy title, this is a fun one where the guys dive into their favorite “sick day” activities and jog down memory lane to faking being sick to stay home from school. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about what to do when you're sick from MDV and Max.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week talking about the workouts we all love...or hate! In this episode, the fellas break down their opinions on programming workouts and what to do when you, the members, or the coaches have questions about the workouts. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about the workouts we all love (or hate) from MDV and Max.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week talking about "doing hard shit" and failure. In this episode, the fellas break down some of their recent tangles with adversity in fitness — Max attempting to complete a 50-mile ruck and MDV's journey in BJJ. We've all been through hard shit and there's a lot to be learned from each experience. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about dealing with adversity from MDV and Max.

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