United By Strength

In today's episode we introduce United By Strength Nutrition Coaching and the 15 years of trial and error that led to its manifestation. Chanelle digs up an email titled: Cadet Shymske's Get Fit Tips that was equal parts genuine advice and terrible attempt at hitting on her. We share some laughs at how many different nutrition approaches we have tried over the years and how much our outlook has changed in the last decade and a half. 

For nutrition coaching check out gumroad.com/unitedbystrength for our 'Strengthen' and 'Strong Start' programs. 

If you have any questions or would like more information hit us up at [email protected]

In today's episode Chanelle and Grant discuss what Glassman meant and intended when making that recommendation and pick apart sport as being an excellent expression of your fitness if not a very good trainer of said fitness. We also look at sport as a way of preventing burn out and giving your training a focus. 

Come to our Strength Seminar @ Cliff Hangers Gym June 26th at 9am-12pm and again at 1pm-4pm, suggested donation is just $60 and we will go into detail on the barbell squat, deadlift, and press with every participant getting coaching, feedback, and instruction on training strength to get better at your specific sport. All ages and ability levels welcome! Reserve your spot today: [email protected]

Get help changing your habits, and molding your environment to set you up for success, check out our nutrition accountability program at gumroad.com/unitedbystrength. 

Today's episode is part one of an effort to explain our mission, the purpose behind our nonprofit, and why we feel it is important to have your support. We got a little long winded as we do so we made this a part 1 which we will follow up on in the next episode. 

Check out our new Nutrition Coaching as well as our workout programming and prep courses at gumroad.com/unitedbystrength

If you are in the Mooresville NC area and would like to train with us or are interested in supporting our cause of public health education please reach out to us at [email protected]

If you are in the Mooresville NC area and want to train with us reach out at [email protected] 

Get access to our workouts, study guides, and nutrition coaching at gumroad.com/unitedbystrength

Today we are catching everyone up on what all we have been doing since we moved to Mooresville and started this rinky-dink nonprofit ;) In the future we want episodes like this to highlight what the initiative has achieved lately, thank our donors/supporters, and let supporters know where their donations are going to. We hope this helps both spread the word about our cause and keep transparency and trust with our beloved members/supporters. 

To ask questions, give feedback, or make a donation: [email protected]

To support us and follow our workouts, develop yourself as a coach, and/or make a major health change: gumroad.com/unitedbystrength

We are back! Chanelle, Grant, Axel, and our newest coach Linda are down in Mooresville NC to kick off United By Strength establishing itself as a stand alone business and public health education nonprofit. 

Hit us up at [email protected]

and follow our training at gumroad.com/unitedbystrength

In this episode Chanelle, Brandon and Grant discuss their gym's transition to in house programming developed by the coaching staff and address some of the positive and skeptical responses to the change from the athletes they coach. 

Mentioned in this episode:

CrossFit Level 1 Training Guide: http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/CFJ_English_Level1_TrainingGuide.pdf

CrossFit Level 2 Training Guide: http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/CFJ_English_L2_TrainingGuide.pdf 

In today's episode Chanelle Santana our in house Strongman competitor and coach returns from her CrossFit Level 2 seminar where she received very positive feedback at this very demanding and rigorous course despite being the youngest coach in attendance (age and experience). She details how she studied and prepared for the course despite the limitations of the COVID restrictions and lack of regular coaching opportunities. 

In this episode we reference:

The CrossFit Level 2 Certificate Course: https://www.crossfit.com/certificate-courses/level-2

810 CrossFit: https://www.810crossfit.com/seminars/

Best Hour of Their Day Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-hour-of-their-day/id1459806087

Starting Strength Seminars: https://startingstrength.com/coaching/seminars

In this episode nationally ranked strongman competitor Chanelle Santana joins Grant to discuss weighted carries and how to incorporate them into your programming as a replacement for machine use or other monostructural movements like running. As coaches and athletes we tend to get stuck on the same movements especially when it comes to 'cardio'. Well the sport of strongman has long ago figured out how to get your heart and lungs pumping while simultaneously getting you jacked!

Movement Demos:

Atlas Carry: https://youtu.be/-OANtVIcmt8

Farmer's Walk with Plates: https://youtu.be/bHjnM5oVXuU

Husafell Carry: https://youtu.be/9k0I5V2IDgc

Farmers Walk Spud Inc. : https://youtu.be/O6xr42Z5Sks

Zercher and other Sandbag Carry Techniques: https://youtu.be/FyvZc0A0muc 

Dumbbell Front Rack Carry (Lunge): https://youtu.be/7EmwtpAI8cM

Overhead Dumbbell Carry: https://youtu.be/p6HKV1_6P20 

Today Chanelle and I bring you the first part of us diving into Jason Ackerman's book: Best Hour Of Their Day. This book is a quick read/page turner that delivers simple but profound life lessons. Definitely worth a read. 

Check out their podcast and other services at: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/