The Power Monkey Podcast

Spencer is one of the super fit Panchik family members. He and his twin brother Saxon along with their older brother Scott have been mainstays within the CrossFit Games for a number of years now. Spencer talks about what its like training and competing with his brothers, owning a CrossFit gym, and what separates those who make it to the CrossFit Games from those who don't. Enjoy!

IG: https://www.instagram.com/spencer_panchik/

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This episode is sponsored by Power Monkey Camp ONLINE

If you have always wanted to attend Power Monkey Camp, but haven't been able to make it out to Tennessee for it...this is the next best thing. 27 Hours of course lectures and test questions provided by the best in the world to help you reach your best. And of course it is accredited with CrossFit, NASM, and AFAA for continuing eduction credits.

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Ryan is a legitimate OG in the CrossFit world. He has been in and around the sport for over 10 years, he competed at the CrossFit Games in 2009, and has been involved in the community in one way or another ever since. He also holds 9 world records in various forms of a max height box jump. Ryans entire philosophy in sport centers around the principles of explosiveness and power output. He has trained with some of the best in the CrossFit and Power Lifting worlds, and has been holding his XWOD seminars for more than a decade. Ryan is a truly gifted athlete with an honest desire to help other reach their goals. Enjoy.

IG: @THExplosiveCoach

@THEXWOD

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This episode is brought to you by: Power Monkey Camp 17

Get a free LEGENDS hoodie ($85 value)when you sign up for Power Monkey Camp 17! (May 1-7th).

For our 100th episode, we decided to take some listener questions through social media regarding training philosophies and have a couple of our Power Monkey Coaches join Dave and Chad to answer them in our first ever Coaches Roundtable. We invited the world renowned coach Chris Hinshaw and the CrossFit OG coach Jason Leydon...and we know that you wont be disappointed with this discussion. Enjoy!

Chris's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hinshaw363/

Jay's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasonleydon/

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We are excited to announce that Power Monkey is now offering Kettlebell courses in addition to our Weightlifting and Gymnastics courses.

The RX Kettlebell crew of Jeff Martone, Zach Filer, and Adrianna Kara are now part of the Power Monkey Team.

Check out our schedule to see what locations we already have in store for 2022, or reach out to [email protected] if you'd like to inquire about hosting a course at your own gym

Tasia is a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete, both as an individual as well as a two-time champ on the CrossFit Mayhem Freedom team with Rich Froning. Tasia has recently retired from competition, and on this episode we take some time to reflect on the lifestyle decisions that were made prior to retirement vs now. Every step of Tasia's competitive career she had her nutritionist Mike Molloy in her corner. Mike is the owner of M2 Performance Nutrition, and is the nutritionist for many many Games athletes. It was interesting to hear things from his perspective as well as we talked through Tasia's career, and to hear how similar her journey is to so many others out there.

Enjoy

Tasia's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tasiapercevecz/

Mayhem Mission: https://www.mayhemmission.org/

Mike's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mike_m2pn/

M2PN: https://www.m2performancenutrition.com/

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This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: MUD/WTR

MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative full of nutrients and with 1/7th the amount of caffeine as coffee, so you don't get the jitters, and is delicious.

Use code: POWERMONKEY for $5 off when you order:

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Find a Power Monkey Gymnastics, Weightlifting, or Kettlebell course near you:

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Meg is a 3 times CrossFit Games athlete and owner of the dog focused apparel brand: Wags and Weights. Meg as a diverse athletic background beginning with gymnastics as a child, then transitioning into high level field hockey. Eventually she found her way to CrossFit, and most recently she was given an exclusive invite to compete in the Spartan Games, which she speaks about with our hosts Dave and Chad on this episode. She recently underwent knee surgery, and has adopted a new philosophy regarding knee health and how to implement proper training protocols to increase athletic longevity.

Wags and Weights IG: https://www.instagram.com/wagsandweights/?hl=en

Meg's IG: https://www.instagram.com/megg_a_tron/?hl=en

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This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: MUD/WTR

MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative full of nutrients and with 1/7th the amount of caffeine as coffee, so you don't get the jitters, and is delicious.

Use code: POWERMONKEY for $5 off when you order:

https://mudwtr.com/

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This episode is sponsored by BARBELL MOBILITY, The "Get comfortable with a barbell" mobility program.

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Kelly Starrett is recognized as a long time subject matter expert in the fitness community when it comes to reclaiming lost movement ability and transferring that into real life application and sport specific training. He has years of experience as an elite athlete himself, as well as a coach, and a physical therapist. We always enjoy chatting with Kelly, and we always leave the conversation having learned something. We think you will too. Enjoy

Get a FREE 14 day trail to The Ready States Virtual Mobility Coach by clicking here: https://thereadystate.com/powermonkey/

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This episode is brought to you by: The Power Monkey Fitness Retreat

Come vacation and train with us in the beautifully set location of Crete Greece with some of the best coaches in the world. Dave Durante, Mike Cerbus, Chris Hinshaw and more will work with you in small group sessions in our own private villa gym and then adventure together around the island and in the ocean.

We are ALMOST SOLD OUT for our next Retreat, which is scheduled for June 19-25, 2022. Sign up now, or add your name to our wait list. You wont want to miss this one.

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The mission of The Phoenix is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we: rise, recover, and live.

On this episode we have two representatives from The Phoenix to share the incredible work that they are doing throughout the country and even internationally. Meagan and Jon have been a part of the The Phoenix for a while now, where they leverage their community focused fitness approach to fuel a sense of purpose, acceptance and inclusion among those working to maintain their sobriety.

The work that they are doing at The Phoenix is something special, and its not limited to only those in recovery from substance abuse. Please check them out, you wont be dissapointed.

https://thephoenix.org/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/riserecoverlive/

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: MUD/WTR

MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative full of nutrients and with 1/7th the amount of caffeine as coffee, so you don't get the jitters, and is delicious.

Use code: POWERMONKEY for $5 off when you order:

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Chad Vaughn is not only a dear friend of ours and one of our prized coaches, but now, on top of all of his medals, records, and experiences, he is being inducted into the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame...and we couldnt be more proud of him. Listen in as we get to hear from a few surprise guests who have known and competed alongside Chad during his career...and who knows, you may even get to hear a little roasting going on.

Chad's IG: https://www.instagram.com/olychad/

This episode is sponsored by BARBELL MOBILITY, The "Get comfortable with a barbell" mobility program.

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Use code: MONKEY15

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Ron has been competing at the CrossFit Games in the Masters division for a decade, and finished on top of the podium twice. Most recently he finished second at the 2021 CrossFit Games. He has also been to more than 10 Power Monkey Camps, and aside from being a giant of a human, he might be the kindest man we know. He is a true model of what the body is capable of, even as we age into our later years. Tune in to this episode to listen to one of the greats.

Ron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/strong_ortiz/

Todays episode is sponsored by BARBELL MOBILITY, The "Get comfortable with a barbell" mobility program.

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Use code: MONKEY15

for 15% off your first 3 months at sign up.

Mike Lombardi is a Performance Manager for the wearable tech company: Whoop. Mike has been with the company for the past 3 years and has worn a number of different hats within the organization. This episodes conversation revolves around the various new features of the newly released Whoop 4.0 as well as how to get the most out of them as well as all the legacy features that has made Whoop so hugely successful over the past few years.

Enjoy

Website: https://www.whoop.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/whoop/

Mike's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lombardimichael/