THE INTRO: An (Unfiltered) Fitness Podcast

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO:

[0:00] Max's dog put too much salt on the eggs

[3:45] The CrossFit Games is starting!

[5:42] The history of 'The Alpaca' workout

[6:50] 10 attempts to catch a greased pig (this year's events)

[9:33] Is it better to be a big athlete in CrossFit?

[18:10] The influence that CrossFit has had on functional training is MASSIVE

[23:07] Max is off the grid and James has a chip in his head

[30:56] The CrossFit community is TOO SOFT... sorry not sorry

[35:52] Are any athletes REALLY "just happy to be there"?

[42:47] The downside of members comparing themselves to Games athletes ("these guys don't have day jobs")

[53:25] There should be power rankings for CrossFit athletes

[55:41] Max doesn't want to be a professional UFC fighter

[1:01:37] Wait... what was this episode about?

[1:02:51] What role, if any, should a gym have in nutrition coaching?

[1:05:17] MDV's #1 nutrition rule (it's Chef Boyardee)

[1:08:22] Show and movie recs

Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

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MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO:

[0:00] Max is the podcast regulator and comic strip connoisseur

[3:30] What happens when you disappoint Rich Froning?

[5:15] HULK teen athletes and repeat CrossFit Games champs

[11:24] James wants a robot chef, MDV drives a stretch Hummer, and Max doesn't wear shoes?

[17:40] James has the Nokia brick of feet

[20:23] Pimp My Gym! Higher ceilings and turtle kiddie pools

[24:00] Pros and cons of a 24-hour access gym

[26:06] Why be part of a CrossFit gym if you're not taking class?

[36:20] WORKOUT PARALYSIS... apply the James Hobart Rule

[39:35] Adventures in mattress shopping (real adult sh!t)

[45:37] Coming full circle... doggy doors are the equivalent of the 24-hour gym access

[49:12] Mrs. Doubtfire is a Top 10 and James hates summer break

[55:05] Don't worry, here's The Office reference

Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

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MDV and James are back on the mic for this week’s episode of The Intro with MDV...

[0:00] Some crazy situations...CPR, labor, surgery

[1:43] The science of creating workouts

[5:07] CrossFit nerds only

[7:48] CrossFit's freedom for interpretation

[12:46] The OG programming scientists in CrossFit

[14:14] "Live your life in couplets and triplets..."

[16:40] Put a singlet on a gorilla!?

[18:30] Post-metcon lifting...why?

[22:00] What are the BEST affiliates up to?

[23:52] MDV's views on programming have changed

[28:12] Is CrossFit safe?

[31:50] Pat Barber asks, "When is CrossFit NOT CrossFit?"

[35:00] Have you seen Britney Spears lately?

[36:55] Bold claim...James' favorite Office episode is WILD

[41:35] The rule...clean bathrooms and air squat often

[47:20] What is the best body type to be good at CrossFit? (James is skinny)

Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's your host of THE INTRO, a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor.

Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.

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MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of The Intro with MDV...

[0:00] Two for flinching

[1:20] Modifying workouts around injury

[2:30] Should coaches be helping rehabilitate injuries?

[5:08] I swear I'm just looking at your spine right now

[8:38] Medical Professional vs. Movement Professional

[12:35] Gyms should have protocol for injured members

[15:09] It's about intention, not intensity

[16:45] Max doesn't know sh!t about f*ck

[21:40] Preparing adjustments before your athletes come in

[23:50] James chimes in to stir the pot

[26:00] It should not hurt during, it should not hurt after (legal advice)

[27:18] STOP THE PARTNER MOBILITY

[29:43] We finally learn what MDV wrote down

[30:42] I... DECLARE... BANKRUPTCY!!! and James gave CPR

[34:50] Know what you don't know

[38:45] The shared responsibility between coach and athlete

[41:10] Nobody cares about your whiteboard brief

[45:10] Do. Not. Make. Fun. Of. Your. Members.

[54:10] Check in with each member (by name) at least twice during class

[57:40] Jimmy Boulder Wrists

[59:30] The perfect length for a movie

Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's your host of THE INTRO, a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor.

Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.

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MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of The Intro:

[0:00] James is not fired up

[2:10] WOD: 3 Double-Unders

[3:50] Looking back on the COVID Games

[6:15] Not every workout has to be balanced

[9:58] Interference workouts

[14:25] The debate: What's the best way to modify Double-Unders?

[18:55] Max’s issue with Double-Unders in a workout

[21:25] Rub your stomach and pat your head for time

[23:38] All MDV needs: black coffee, sweatpants, and jumping jacks

[24:18] Ben Bergeron’s blind minute test

[26:20] The most cringe-worthy Office episode

[27:00] Early CrossFit mainsite programming

[28:42] Are you giving your athletes a challenge to accomplish?

[32:37] Max tried a 50-mile ruck with no training

[38:40] People who use stairs in an airport are the people who back into parking spaces

Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's your host of THE INTRO, a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor.

Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.

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This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic...wait are they? Did James just quit the podcast? In this show, the fellas break down their biggest struggles with nutrition, sleep, and fitness.

Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's your host of THE INTRO, a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor.

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This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic chopping it up about the history of programming and coaching of the world's fittest athletes.

Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's your host of THE INTRO, a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor.

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This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic chopping it up about the days of Rick Ross, running 100-person classes, and using mantras to calm the nerves.

Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's your host of THE INTRO, a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor.

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This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic talking about the day the Murph workout -- their strategies, the meaning, and why. The fellas also get into their 'must have' movements, heavy days, and some of their more controversial takes on fitness, Office episodes, and Legos.

Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, your host of THE INTRO, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor.

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This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic talking about the concepts of max intensity and athlete burnout. Most of us pick up a fitness program to add to our lives but what happens if it starts subtracting from your life. And...how do you avoid/manage fitness burnout?

Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, your host of THE INTRO, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor.

Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.

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