412: How Many Reps Should You Get? With Jason Khalipa.
Nov 15, 2023
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Jason Khalipa, a CrossFit Games champion and entrepreneur, shares his inspiring journey from athlete to business leader. He dives into the importance of family during tough times, like his daughter's leukemia battle, and how mentorship shaped his career. Khalipa discusses the AMRAP mentality, emphasizing resilience in fitness and life. He also highlights the evolving dynamics in the fitness industry, reflecting on high-repetition training techniques and the significance of structured workouts. His insights motivate listeners to embrace challenges and prioritize well-being.
Jason Khalipa won the CrossFit Games in 2008 and learned valuable lessons about pacing and conserving energy.
Jason opened multiple gym locations and gained valuable experience in managing, hiring, and expanding his fitness empire.
The podcast explores the training and dietary regimen of a competitive CrossFit athlete, emphasizing the importance of finding like-minded training partners and creating a supportive atmosphere.
Balancing professional CrossFit training with family commitments requires sacrifices and prioritizing relationships over personal achievements.
The speaker shares the personal experience of dealing with a child's leukemia diagnosis and highlights the importance of finding strength and positivity in the face of adversity through fitness.
The key to training is consistent movement and finding your why, leading to physical and mental well-being.
Deep dives
First CrossFit Games win in 2008
In 2008, Jason Calipa won the CrossFit Games, becoming the champion. He had a successful performance in various events and emerged as the winner in a unique competition format.
Challenges and lessons learned in subsequent years
In 2009, Jason faced challenges and made mistakes, including pushing himself too hard and experiencing burnout. He learned valuable lessons about pacing and conserving energy. He continued to compete for the next 10 years, with ups and downs, but always pushing himself and aiming for improvement.
Expansion of business and involvement with corporate wellness
Jason opened multiple gym locations, including NorCal CrossFit, and started offering corporate wellness programs. He partnered with companies like Western Digital to provide fitness services. The business grew and Jason gained valuable experience in managing, hiring, and expanding his fitness empire.
Training and Diet in Competitive CrossFit
The podcast episode explores the training and dietary regimen of a competitive CrossFit athlete. The speaker describes their intense training schedule, which includes multiple training sessions per day, focusing on cardio and CrossFit-style workouts. The importance of finding like-minded training partners and creating a supportive atmosphere is emphasized. The speaker also discusses the significance of strength and stamina training, particularly in areas of weakness such as gymnastics stamina. The importance of listening to one's body and fueling it appropriately is highlighted, with an emphasis on finding the right nutritional plan for individual needs.
Balancing CrossFit Training and Family Life
The podcast episode delves into the challenges of balancing professional CrossFit training with family commitments. The speaker reflects on the sacrifices made by both the athlete and their partner for the sake of the athlete's training. The decision to transition from individual competition to team competition is discussed, highlighting the importance of prioritizing relationships over personal achievements. The speaker also emphasizes the significance of a strong support system during training, particularly in challenging moments. The episode concludes with the exploration of the athlete's wife's successful business venture, which was made possible through their decision to shift their focus away from competitive individual CrossFit.
The Emotional Toll of Dealing with a Child's Serious Illness
The podcast episode shares the personal experience of the speaker's child being diagnosed with leukemia. The emotional journey of dealing with the illness, hospital stays, and the challenges of parenthood while supporting a sick child are discussed. The importance of finding strength and positivity in the face of adversity is highlighted, as well as the role of fitness in providing mental clarity and stress relief during difficult times. The episode concludes with a reflection on the lessons learned from overcoming challenges in both the gym and real life, and the speaker's gratitude for the support of family, friends, and the CrossFit community.
The AMRAP Mentality: A High Performance Mindset
The AMRAP mentality is a high performance mindset that centers around knowing your why, focusing on what you can control, working hard, shifting gears, and regularly reevaluating your goals and purpose.
Adapting to COVID-19 Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges for brick-and-mortar gym businesses, including NC Fit. However, through consolidation, digital offerings, and supporting gym owners, NC Fit was able to navigate the difficulties with resilience and adaptability.
Introducing Train Hard
Train Hard is a program designed for those who want to act the part, look the part, and never hit zero. It incorporates elements of strength and conditioning, functional bodybuilding, and never zero workouts to help individuals act, perform, and provide to their fullest potential.
Joining the Deaf Reset
Jocko will be participating in the Deaf Reset by providing challenging workouts and sharing insights on discipline and nutrition. The Deaf Reset focuses on resetting one's mindset, physical fitness, and discipline in order to achieve personal and professional goals throughout the year.
The Importance of Consistent Movement and Training
Training doesn't have to be complicated. The key is to move every day and find your why for training. Consistent movement and exercise are crucial for physical and mental well-being. By prioritizing daily movement, individuals can show up for their families and lead a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Supporting Charitable Causes and Making an Impact
Jason Calipa and his wife are actively involved in supporting charitable organizations. They raise funds for kids fighting cancer and focus on providing care and experiences for these children and their families. By organizing annual fundraisers and supporting local organizations, they aim to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing difficult challenges.
With A CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE and EIGHT CONSECUTIVE CROSSFIT GAMES APPEARANCES under his belt, Jason’s record speaks for itself. His lifelong dedication to TRAIN HARD and relentless pursuit of excellence in business and fitness has led him to where he is today — a successful entrepreneur, loving father and husband, and leader in the fitness industry.
