THE INTRO: An (Unfiltered) Fitness Podcast

MDV is back on the mic this week with Dr. Sean Pastuch. Dr. Sean is the founder of Active Life, author of “Turn Pro,” and an advocate for professionalism in the fitness space. Active Life is an organization that seeks to the bridge gap between fitness and healthcare through unique education for fitness professionals. Dr. Sean and his team are on a mission to humanize the doctor, professionalize the coach, and empower the individual. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two from Dr. Sean.

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MDV is back on the mic this week with his good friend, regenerative farmer, and functional nutrition practitioner Arielle Bloom aka BLOOM. Bloom has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to coaching, nutrition, farming, and holistic health. But...she wasn't born with all that knowledge -- she worked for it. When she didn't know, couldn't figure it out, or needed help...she asked experts and then got the job done. This episode covers everything from raising pigs on a Texas ranch all the way to playing the social media game. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about life on the farm from Arielle Bloom.

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MDV is back on the mic this week with the owner of Strongside gym, Mitchel Black. Mitchel owns and operates multiple functional training gyms in the Atlanta area under the Strongside brand. He has been around the block in the fitness community and undeniably his gyms, coaches, and concepts stand out in a crowd. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about a thing or two about coaching and culture from Mitchel Black.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week with the king of CrossFit himself, Mr. James Hobart. James is an absolute legend in CrossFit coaching and the CrossFit Games. He is quite literally one of the best to ever do it in both arenas...and THE BEST to ever do both of them combined. This week we are chatting about the 2022 Open -- our thoughts, opinions, past favorites, and future predictions. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about a thing or two about the 2022 Open from James, MDV, & Max.

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MDV is back on the mic this week with Seth Page, one of the most seasoned and respected coaches and programmers in functional training. The former founder of MisFit Athletics now is on a new path — he jumped ship to Hawaii! Armed with an insane amount of knowledge and experience, Seth breaks down some common myths and misconceptions in functional training. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about programming workouts from Seth Page.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week chatting about the profession of coaching and asking the question of whether or not coaching is sustainable as a career. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about a thing or two about making a career out of coaching from MDV & Max.

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MDV and Max are back on the mic this week chatting about functional fitness fashion...specifically, THE SHOES. They take it from Chucks and 5-Fingers all the way to the most modern Metcons, Nanos, and NOBULLs. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about a thing or two about fitness kicks from MDV & Max.

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MDV & Max are back on the mic this week tackling the idea that "CrossFit / Functional Training is FOR EVERYONE." Now...it CAN BE for anyone but IS IT for everyone? While we're at it, let's also dive into the goals of functional training because this is something that gets very confused. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about a thing or two about functional training from MDV & Max.

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MDV & Max are back on the mic this week and...they had planned to discuss the cardinal sins of coaching BUT got WAY TOO fired up along the way. Today's episode covers everything from being a beginner, getting your ass kicked in BJJ, and getting outside your comfort zone...all the way to coaches lacking awareness, motivation v. discipline, and managing difficult situations. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about a thing or two from MDV & Max.

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MDV & Max are back on the mic this week to tackle the very touchy question...must fitness coaches be "in shape" to coach fitness? Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two from MDV & Max.

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