728. Preparing for Your CrossFit L1, Part 2: What is Fitness?

Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman are joined by Brentie Kincaid, owner of CrossFit Mafia and Seminar Staff trainer, to explore Greg Glassman's definition of fitness and the foundational models of CrossFit. They discuss practical insights into balancing physical skills, differentiating practice from training, and using fitness as a hedge against sickness.

Check out this episode to better understand "What is Fitness?" and how to apply these concepts to improve overall health and fitness.

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0:00 - Introduction

0:37 - Defining fitness and introducing the episode.

1:31 - Brentie Nicaid defines fitness.

2:10 - The 10 general physical skills.

4:51 - Practice vs. training and threshold training.

10:15 - Practical applications in everyday life.

18:15 - The hopper model in testing fitness.

22:50 - Training across different metabolic pathways.

35:16 - The sickness-wellness-fitness continuum.

40:47 - Fitness as a hedge against sickness.

49:57 - Relating the models to fitness and health.

56:35 - Maintaining fitness through life’s challenges.

1:02:24 - Helping others understand the benefits of fitness.

1:05:31 - Closing remarks on CrossFit’s evolution and adaptation.