This week on Total Rally Nation, we get into the topic of freedom. No matter how small or big, we can all agree that losing our freedom unjustly is not an issue to be taken lightly. This episode discusses the consequences of allowing outside entities to dictate what we put in our bodies and what it means to have freedom and take a stand.Timestamps: [00:16] Appreciating freedom[02:26] What does losing your freedom look like?[05:13] Losing the little things[06:48] The “just” conversation[09:54] It’s normal to be afraid [14:51] Snooping and controlling [18:16] Taking action vs accepting action[21:31] The cost of freedom[24:05] Taking a stand[26:37] Authenticity[29:03] Choose to do anything

This week on Total Rally Nation, we dive deep into eight-week nutritions, this time focusing on there never being a finish line. There is no limit to becoming your optimal self; as we fulfill on goal, what follows is a 2.0 version. Setting huge goals for yourself, building momentum, and setting up rally points are just a few of the pillars that revolve around never giving up. Nutrition is a lifestyle, and with the right mentality, anyone can get on board! Timestamps: [00:15] There is no finish line[02:22] The superpowers of water[05:38] Learned helplessness[06:40] Building momentum[10:25] Vitality     [12:00] Set huge objectives[13:26] Rally points[18:08] Continue to challenge yourself [21:35] Formulate crazy life dreams[23:41] Outro

Welcome back to another installment of Total Rally Nation; in today's show, we will be sharing a new space layout for revamped Northbrook Gym and include a few things on what to expect. We also get into movement and going above and beyond as a standard and nutrition along with the importance of tracking your food intake on a daily basis.Timestamps: [01:08] Northbrook gym[03:55] Movement in action[09:37] Control over the muscles needed to activate[11:26] Do other things in CrossFit[13:37] Daily Herald article, Nate Ackerman “The Fittest Team on Earth”[14:33] The movement pillar[17:48] Exceeding the standard should be the standard[20:40] Tracking food intake is non-negotiable[27:14] Thinkin about the things you're not good at

This week on Total Rally Nation, I am joined by legendary CrossFit athletes Nate and Julie Ackermans. Nate is the CrossFit champion for boys ages 16-17, and Julie is a 2x masters games competitor in the women's division. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the life of a multi-talented athlete. We discuss the drawbacks that come with training from a prepubescent age to plans that are in the work post-high school with an added note of advice for aspiring athletes and parents that have worked for them both as a team. Timestamps:[01:06] Introduction to Nate and Julie Ackerman’s[02:50] Favorite and least favorite workout [04:25] Getting started in CrossFit[07:38] How Julie helped Nate progress[11:34] What does it feel like being the most fit in the world?[15:45] Plans post high school[18:00] Scouting in CrossFit[19:33] Advice for aspiring athletes [23:01] Knowing when to rest[26:02] Advice for parents with athletic kids [29:10] Keeping promises you made to yourself

In this episode of Total Rally Nation, we continue to dive deep into the 6 pillars of vitality; this week, we hone in on nutrition. The nutrition challenge comes with its own set of requirements and ultimately habit-forming life changes. The goal is to work towards consistent and sustainable targets that will allow you to form healthy habits. During the process, you will learn about tracking your food, optimizing nutrition, and overall gut health. Timestamps:[00:11] Continuation of 6 pillars of vitality   [00:24] Nutrition           [03:05] Deerfield two transition [05:31] Purpose of nutrition challenges [07:47] Sustainability to habits  [10:01] The 75 hard challenge  [11:02] Authenticity and integrity            [13:28] Challenges with nutrition [15:41] Tracking what you put in your body [20:56] Optimizing nutrition  [23:34] Organizing your nutrition army [26:16] Committing to the challenge  [27:00] Gut health  [28:11] Removing processed sugars

On this installment of Total Rally Nation, we are excited to welcome April Payne to the show. April is a CrossFit’s game competitor, finishing 4th place in the women’s 35-39-year-old group. In this episode, April shares with us her experience as a participant along with the training that went into prepping for the games. We also get into her athletic background that began in her early childhood years.Timestamps:[01:16] Background on April[02:00] Overall CrossFit games experience[03:59] Starting CrossFit[06:05] Difference of mindset in people[10:47] Parents supporting dreams[17:01] Struggles that come with competing  [20:58] Fulfilling self-promises [26:56] Favorite event of the games[28:08] Least favorite event

Welcome back to another episode of Total Rally Nation. Today, we will get into the second half of The Six Pillars of Vitality, specifically into mindset. Mindset to us refers to how you perceive and react to a situation which ultimately makes it a skill. With mindset, we are going to dive deep and dissect mindset into 12 subcategories to give you a better understanding of the word.

 

Timestamps:

 

[00:24] Part 2 of The Six Pillars of Vitality

 

[05:51] Recap of part 1

 

[10:17] Mindset

 

[11:20] Mindset: Part 1 - Stoicism

 

[13:21] Mindset: Part 2 - Intentionality

 

[17:00] Mindset: Part 3 - Production Pivot

 

[20:09] Mindset: Part 4 - Choose your Hard

 

[23:21] Mindset: Part 5 - Mindfulness

 

[24:22] Mindset: Part 6 - Discipline

 

[27:57] Mindset: Part 7 - Micro Goals

 

[28:49] Mindset: Part 8 - Focusing Responsibly

 

[30:48] Mindset: Part 9 - Breathe Control

In this episode of Total Rally Nation, we get the opportunity to take a peek behind the curtain on Dr. Brody. He walks us through his life starting from his young adolescent years as a student always looking for more knowledge to consume and going above and beyond his expectations without a concerted effort - it just came naturally to him. We learn about the parents who raised him and helped him blossom to become the welcoming Doctor he is today.

 

“Do the things in life that bring you more light.”

 

Timestamps:

 

[04:01] Physically fit and mentally fit

 

[08:04] Growing up for Dr. Brody

 

[13:02] Background on family

 

[16:46] Interacting and exposing yourself with different personalities

 

[19:41] 6 and 9 symbol

 

[20:57] Deciding what to pursue in college

 

[23:50] Resistance to authority

 

[25:27] Post medical school

 

[27:50] Pursuing Chiropractor

 

[29:51] Sports based chiropractic

In this episode of Total Rally Nation, we discuss the 6 pillars of vitality and break down each category into digestible pieces. We get into nutrition, movement, sleep, mindset, connection, and philosophy and dive deep into the benefits of each one while offering additional instruments that complement each pillar of vitality.

“Vitality is a journey that never ends.”

Timestamps:

[00:14] The 6 pillars of vitality

[02:14] Training, Recovery, and Community

[05:50] Importance of recovery

[08:32] 1 – Nutrition

[12:24] 2 – Movement

[13:54] 3 – Sleep

[15:22] 4 – Mindset

[16:24] 5 – Connecting with people in your life

[17:26] 6 – Core philosophy, creative energy output, and intellectual pursuit

[19:49] Which benefits the community most?

[22:34] Implementing discipline

[28:01] Removing trash form your diet

[29:49] Fallacy of 12-week training

This episode of Total Rally Nation discusses why we think schools need CrossFit in the physical education curriculum. What we know and remember from grade school is that there was never much involvement beyond the movement aspect. There’s not much confidence-building in students and definitely not any proper training prior to physical tests days. Our goal is to break down the benefits of CrossFit from both the physical and mental aspects.

Timestamps:

[02:44] Why do schools needs CrossFit?

[03:02] What we know about standard physical education teachers

[08:25] Aspects beyond movement

[10:00] Confidence

[14:12] Trust in self before anyone else

[19:26] Physical testing days

[26:41] Don’t allow divisiveness to divert your attention away from the problem

[28:32] Win alone vs winning with help