Today on the MiFit Podcast I have author, mentor, and entrepreneur, Chris Cooper. Chris opened one of the first ever CrossFit gyms back in 2005 and has since written four books, published hundreds of articles, and mentored thousands of gym owners. I really enjoy Chris’ outlook on business and his approach to growing a gym the “right” way. If you are a gym owner, entrepreneur, or personal trainer you are going to love today’s show. 

Topics of conversation

-Why putting out content consistently is important

-3 ways to build you audience

-How to view sales

-How to optimally utilize social media and your website

-Tips and advice to personal trainers

Learn more about Chris and his company at the follow links

IG: @twobrainbusiness

Website: https://twobrainbusiness.com

Books: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Brain-Business-2-0-Chris-Cooper/dp/1515241173/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=two+brain+business&qid=1581606747&sr=8-3

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-brain-radio/id1050350101

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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Kegan Dillon. Kegan has a ton of experience in the fitness both as a coach and as an athlete. Kegan uses a individualized approach when working with his clients and values long term health over the short term intensity. Kegan has recently been nicknamed “Endurance Jesus” not only for his look but also his tremendous ability to take down long enduring tasks with a physique that people may not think is ideal for long distance training. If you are interested in becoming a better coach or learn more about training endurance then this episode is for you.

Topics of discussion

-The importance for coach’s to train different types of athletes

-How to coach clients individually 

-Defining endurance and how to start training it

-The importance of low heart rate training

-Common misconceptions for endurance training

Follow Kegan on Instagram @kegandillon and check out what is company is up to at https://www.nonprophet.media

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CEO of The Strong Coach, Mike Bledsoe joins me on the MiFit Podcast today. Mike has tons of knowledge and experience in the fitness industry dating back to when he opened the first CrossFit gym in Tennessee back in 2007. Since then, Mike has evolved his ways of training, coaching, and thinking about fitness and business and it was an honor to hear about some of those today. If are looking to become a better coach, athlete, or communicator, this episode is perfect for you. 

Topics of discussion

-Mike’s upbringing and the experiences that shaped who he is today

-How to 10x your business by taking a bird’s eye view

-Using language to set goals and change your mindset

-Learning how to use breath work to control stressful environments

-How to dive deeper with clients

Follow what Mike is up to at the following links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-AeoLpLEyi5M6aU3FII8sw

IG: @mike_bledsoe and @thestrongcoach

Website: https://www.thestrongcoach.com

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This week on the MiFit Podcast I chatted with Alex Maclin. Alex is a former host of the barbell shrugged podcast, competed in weightlifting on a national level, and is also a nutrition coach. Alex is a phenomenal nutrition coach who puts the athlete first and gives his clients the “real coaching” that they need. Like most successful coaches, Alex is a firm believer in being open minded with his approach and how he gets a client to reach their goals. Something I really enjoy about Alex is his authenticity and also the way he aims at improving lifestyle before anything else. This episode taught me a bunch about having a successful consultation, creating a brand, and getting to know your athletes on a personal level. Whether you are a coach, athlete, or just someone who wants to learn more about nutrition, you are going to love this episode

Topics of discussion

-How to start a business and create a brand

-Putting out content on social media

-What the initial consult with a new clients should look like

-Creating sustainable habits

-General nutrition advice and tips

To learn more about Alex check him out at

Website: https://www.alexmaclin.com/about-me

IG: @alexqmaclin

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This week on the show I had the privilege to chat with Christmas Abbott. Christmas has an amazing story that ultimately led her to be the fitness celebrity that she is today. From being in the military, to being the first women on a NASCAR pit crew, to being on a TV reality show and competing at high levels in both weightlifting and CrossFit, Christmas has done it all. This conversation has lots of laughs, sniffles, and wisdom and I guarantee you are going to love it. 

Topics of discussion

-Lessons learned going through seasons of adversity

-Trusting the process

-Creating a brand

-How to use social media in a positive way

-How to create core values

-Finding your purpose and passion in life

-Setting goals in your personal and business life

-Living a life with grit and grace

Follow what Christmas is up to at the following links:

Website: https://christmasabbott.com

IG: @christmasabbott

“The Badass Body Diet” https://www.amazon.com/Badass-Body-Diet-Breakthrough-Workout/dp/0062390961

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChristmasFitness

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Today my guest on the show is Brandon Powell. Brandon is a level 3 Wim Hof instructor as well as a black belt BJJ instructor. Brandon has spent several years learning under Wim and putting on seminars teaching the famous Wim Hof method. For those that aren’t familiar, Wim is an amazing man who has overcome extremely cold temperatures, sickness, and highly stressful situations by using breathing techniques. Wim has done some tremendous feats such as swimming under ice for a prolonged period of time, climbing mountains with no shoes or shirt on, and even overcoming self induced viruses. Wim’s breathing techniques are now being taught during seminars all around the world by people like Brandon. The breath is a magnificent tool that can be used in many ways that most humans don’t ever act on and Brandon does a great job at showing human beings their potential. During this conversation we go down many different rabbit holes of breath training, using cold therapy, and more. This conversation has tons of interesting take aways and I know you’re going to love it. Enjoy!

Topics

-What does a typical seminar look like?

-How to begin exploring breath training

-Explaining the Wim Hof method

-Cold therapy

-Lessons learned from Wim Hof

Follow Brandon Powell

IG @brandonpowell396

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/wimhof1

Website www.wimhofmethod.com/instructors/brandonpowell

Check out the episode on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Buzz Sprout, or hit the link in the bio. After you’ve enjoyed the episode be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. 

This week on the MiFit Podcast interviewed National Champion gymnast, Dave Durante. Dave was a part of the 2020 Beijing olympic team, coached Stanford to a national title in 2009, and is the co-owner of Power Monkey Fitness and Power Monkey Camp. Dave is such an amazing athlete and it was an honor to hear his stories from competing as well as how he coaches CrossFit athletes to become better gymnasts. Dave is a wealth of knowledge- I learned a ton from our conversation and I know you will too! Enjoy!

Topics of discussion

-Current state of the sport of gymnastics

-Typical gymnastics practice in detail

-Overcoming fear

-Gaining flexibility

-Training to look like a gymnast

-CrossFit’s impact on gymnastics as a sport

See what Dave is up to 

Instagram @davedurante

Website https://www.powermonkeycamp.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9dDwBRC9ARIsABbedBP9symozF3pb85DLmM2x1R3ltf62w1bOsL5VOjzgq09YdQ7HJCwclgaAunVEALw_wcB

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/PowerMonkeyFitness

Check out the episode on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Buzz Sprout, or hit the link in the bio. After you’ve enjoyed the episode be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. 

This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the chance to chat with Miranda Alcaraz. Miranda Alcaraz, formerly known as Miranda Oldroyd is a former CrossFit Games athlete, former CrossFit affiliate owners, a mother, and founder of Street Parking. Miranda found her way into CrossFit during its infant stages and was as major part of the early growth of the sport. Miranda is now retired from competing and as a healthy look at fitness as well as running a major business. It was a pleasure to chat with Miranda and hear her get pretty vulnerable about the struggles she went through in her life and how she has become the woman and mom she is today. If you enjoyed the episode with her husband, Julian, you will be sure to love this one! During our fruitful conversation together we chatted about:

-How fitness became a major part of Miranda’s life

-Overcoming injuries

-Challenges during pregnancy

-How to scale workouts when pregnant

-Evolving your “why”

-Relationship advice to fit parents

Follow what Miranda is up to:

Instagram: @fearlessmiranda and @streetparking

Website: https://streetparking.com

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-parking-podcast/id1464479946

Check out the episode on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Buzz Sprout, or hit the link in the bio. After you’ve enjoyed the episode be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. 

This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to chat with non other than Dave freakin Lipson. Dave knows a thing or two about fitness being a part of the seminar staff, CrossFit games athlete, husband to fittest woman on earth Camille Leblanc, Bazinet, and currently co-owner of Thundrbro. It was awesome to hear Dave open up and talk about ways to train other than CrossFit. Dave just competed in his first ever body building show and learned a lot of lessons along the way of how to build muscle and also how to program it for members who are at CrossFit gyms. Dave is a very funny guy who brings a light hearted approach to training and often times brings people back to the basic question of, “Why did you get into fitness in the first place?” In this episode Dave and I discuss

-CrossFit vs. Body Building

-How Thundrbro came to be

-Advice for people looking to put on muscle

-What is intensity?

If you enjoyed the show be sure to go over to iTunes and leave me a rating and review. If you loved what you heard from Dave, check him out at the following social media sites

IG @davefreakinlipson and @thundbro

Website https://thundrbro.com

Podcast Thundrbro Podcast

 This week on the show I have founder of of Revival Strength, Marcus Filly. Marcus is a four-time CrossFit Games athlete who now has an alternative opinion about the sport and who should be aiming to compete at a high level. Marcus is very articulate and does an amazing job enlightening people about his training methods and also how to consider longevity in your day-to-day training. What I really enjoy about Marcus is how he culminates nourishment, lifestyle, stress, fitness, sleep, and relationships all into the umbrella of living a long and happy life. I have no doubt in my mind that you guys are going to LOVE this episode. Over the course of an hour Marcus and I chat about:

-How Functional Body Building got started

-How people should train if they aren’t looking to compete in a sport

-Coaching athletes who are burnt out from the gym

-3 essentials to getting lean

Don’t forget! This special episode also includes a chance to win a FREE bag of Ascent Protein and a shaker cup. Head over to iTunes and give the show a 5 start rating as well as a review before episode 51 drops and I will choose a lucky winner!

To learn more about Marcus check out the links below

Instagram: @marcusfilly and @functional.bodybuilding

Website: www.revival-strength.com

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjNE2-Yeiwo4mTJ3HdfrSHA