THE INTRO: An (Unfiltered) Fitness Podcast

This week MDV, James Hobart, & Max Issak are back on the mic recapping their thoughts on the 2023 Open. Together, the fellas tackle the topics of grading the workouts, mastering high-skill movements, the value (or lack of...) of quality days, and more.

MDV aka Matt DellaValle is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, and your host of the Intro Podcast. 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 is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations in New England, a highly sought-after gym-biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about coaching CrossFit from these pros.

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This week the fellas tackle the CrossFit Open, how to handle 'faults' in movement, and relentlessness in coaching.

James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches to ever do it. Max is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations in New England, a highly sought-after gym-biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about coaching CrossFit.

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This week the fellas tackle the topics of inspiration and fear on the coaching floor. MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, James Hobart and Max Isaak.

James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches to ever do it. Max is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations in New England, a highly sought-after gym-biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about coaching CrossFit.

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MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart and the unstoppable Max Isaak.

James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around fitness stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Max is the owner of five (and counting!) CrossFit TILT locations in New England, a highly sought after gym-biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter.Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back!

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MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with one of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart.

James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around fitness stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back on the mic!

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MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart and the unstoppable Max Isaak.

James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around fitness stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Max is the owner of five (and counting!) CrossFit TILT locations in New England, a highly sought after gym-biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back!

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MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart and the incomparable Max Isaak. James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Max is the owner of five (and counting!) CrossFit TILT locations, highly sought-after biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back!

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Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez are back on the mic with a lot to say. Jason starts off strong by telling us what his wife, Ashley, doesn't like about him doing Jiu Jitsu. Then, Gabe calls attention to one of Jason's recent Instagram posts. Jason recaps his most recent BJJ tournament and preps Gabe for what life will be like with a newborn. Gabe finishes the episode by telling us about raising his own Thanksgiving turkey.

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MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart and the incomparable Max Isaak. James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Max is the owner of five (and counting!) CrossFit TILT locations, highly sought-after biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back!

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MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart and the incomparable Max Isaak. James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Max is the owner of five (and counting!) CrossFit TILT locations, highly sought-after biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back!

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