This week on the MiFit podcast I had the privilege in talking with Michael Cazayoux. Michael as a tremendous resume including multiple CrossFit Games affiliate cup champion, Founder of Brute Strength, and Co-Owner of Working Against Gravity. Michael has an incredible story which started with a hard core drug addiction in his teenager years to now being an icon in the sport of fitness, podcasting, and coaching. Micheal and his wife Adee are both incredible people who are doing huge things in the fitness industry and it’s an absolute honor to be able to chat with both of them. 

In this episode Michael dives deep into personal development, the resources he recommends for growth, and the best pieces of relationship advice he’s ever received. This episode is filled with knowledge bombs and it’s one of my favorite ones yet.

Follow Michael at:

Instagram: @michaelcazayoux

Podcasts: The Wag Podcast & The Brute Strength Podcast

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This week on the MiFit Podcast roles are reversed as DJ gets interviewed by his lovely girlfriend, Ashley Jacobson and the two of them talk about all things CrossFit Open. DJ has been a part of several CrossFit Open’s both as a competitor and as a coach which helps to shed some light on how to fully optimize your CrossFit Open experience. During the episode DJ and Ashley talk about:

-What is the CrossFit Open and who can do it?

-What is the structure like?

-What are some common patterns that we’ve seen over the years?

-What’s the best mindset to have going into the Open?

-What are some general guidelines to follow for nutrition and recovery during the Open?

-Who should retest workouts and why?

Whether you are doing your first CrossFit Open or your 10th, you will be sure to get a ton out of this episode. Be sure to give us a 5 star rating on iTunes and share the episode with your friends. Enjoy!

This week on the show I had the privilege in talking with James Hobart. James has a very decorated resume including eight appearances at the CrossFit Games, multiple affiliate cup champion, CrossFit HQ seminar flow master, and owner of an affiliate. I’ve had the pleasure in hanging out with James as well as compete against him at regionals events and i’m always impressed with how genuine and kind he is to everyone around him. James has a wealth of knowledge and people always learn a lot when they are around him. 

In this episode we talk about what is was like training with Rich, how to view the Rx side of things at your gym, how to coach the advanced athlete, why movement quality is so important, and what he thinks a great CrossFit class looks like. It was such an honor getting to chat again with James and if you are a coach or even just a fanboy of the sport, there’s no doubt in my mind you will get a ton out of this podcast episode. 

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James Hobart
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Instagram: @jameshobart

Do you find yourself second guessing your workout strategies seconds before the coach calls 3-2-1 GO? Are you hesitant or unaware on how to improve in Open workouts? 

This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the chance to sit down with Brannen Dorman, remote coach at Training Think Tank. Brannen is an unbelievable coach who has a passion for helping others succeed and achieve their fitness goals. Brannen has been in the CrossFit game since the early days and has taken the time to focus in on the patterns and the data that the sport has given us. In this episode he talks about how the sport is more simple than we think it is, how we can create separation value in a workout, how to be the best coach you can be, and the best mindset you should have when going into a training session. This episode is FULL of knowledge bombs and if you are a geek about the numbers and the nitty gritty side of CrossFit, you are going to love this one. 

Get ahold of Brannen at
Instagram @brannendorman_ttt
Email [email protected]

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Ben Dziwulski is the founder of WODprep, where he and his team of coaches teach CrossFit athletes the fundamentals of advanced skills. Ben has helped thousands of people learn new skills and built an impressive online business in the process. His website www.WODprep.com is a one-stop shop for athletes to find coaching tips and progressions for developing skills in the sport of CrossFit. Ben has done a tremendous job finding a niche in the CrossFit space that wasn’t already exposed. 

In this episode Ben discusses:

-The healthy mentality to have towards skill development

-The optimal amount of time and energy to put towards learning a new skill

-How Coaches should implement skill training into daily workouts at an affiliate 

-His favorite progressions for Double Unders and Bar Muscle Ups

If you are a person who is battling getting their first pull-up, chest to bar pull-up, muscle up, or double under, then this podcast is for you! The open is coming and it’s a full guarantee that Dave Castro will test your skill development over the 5 weeks in October. 

If you want to learn more about Ben and his business or you are interested in getting into one of his courses you can find him at

Website: www.wodprep.com 

Instagram: @wodprep

YouTube: @wodprep

Jeremy is a hard working, soft spoken, and talented individual. At the early age of 7 he moved from Kenya to the United States of America to start a new life in Rochester, Minnesota. Jeremy has always been involved with fitness whether that was youth sports growing up, tae kwon do, and most recently competitive CrossFit. Jeremy is also one of the few people in Minnesota that can say they have been training and competing CrossFit for an entire decade. 

In this episode Jeremy talks about his tenure as a CrossFit coach and high level competitor as well as his experience competing representing Kenya at the 2019 CrossFit Games. Jeremy will forever go down in history as the first man to represent Kenya at the CrossFit Games and will look to continue to do the same going into the 2020 season.

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