Chasing Excellence

This podcast explores the importance of recovery, distinguishing between soreness and pain and providing strategies for optimizing recovery. They discuss the five factors of excellent health and interrupt the episode to thank their sponsors. They explore the benefits of Normal Tech for recovery, as well as electric stimulation and cold immersion. They emphasize finding balance in fitness and performance.

Maintaining priorities and values in the face of criticism, achieving fitness goals and improving recovery, dealing with clashes of values in relationships, the importance of balance and compromise, recommendations for boosting energy and improving skin health, benefits of Spotify's audio book feature, the power of mindset and competition

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of finding stillness and embracing discomfort for personal growth. They explore topics such as negative visualization, setting realistic expectations, and reframing situations. They also address listener questions about the risks of weightlifting and offer practical tips for coaching classes. The hosts reflect on the past year and upcoming year, introduce sponsors, and emphasize the importance of recognizing and handling adversities. They discuss the power of taking action and having courage, as well as trusting your instincts in decision-making.

This week, we discuss the importance of consistent training, finding balance in life, managing tendonitis and arthritis, maintaining health during stressful times, and how Ben is rethinking the business model of the CrossFit gym. Expect to Learn: The role of consistent training in personal well-being Strategies for prioritizing family and fitness Tips for managing tendonitis and arthritis in CrossFit Techniques for maintaining health during stressful periods ❤️ Subscribe to the CE Weekly Newsletter THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: 🔗 CompTrain 🔗 Momentous [use code EXCELLENCE] 🔗 BetterHelp 🔗 Shopify [use code EXCELLENCE] ABOUT THE SHOW Every Tuesday, we answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram. [[]---[]]Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

We’re the impact of working in offices for long hours, the potential benefits and risks of lab-grown meat, and not taking criticism from those we wouldn't seek advice from. Expect to Learn: ✦ The impact of long office hours on our well-being ✦ The potential benefits and drawbacks of lab-grown meat ✦ The importance of considering the source of criticism ✦ The limitations of human beings in our modern world ✦ The significance of not settling for complacency 🔗 Subscribe to the CE Weekly Newsletter Thanks to our sponsors: 🔗 LMNT 🔗 OneSkin [code: EXCELLENCE] 🔗 Cozyearth [code: EXCELLENCE] 🔗 CompTrain About the Show Every Tuesday, we answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes chase what truly matters. About Us 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.   [[]---[]]Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

We're exploring stoicism, conscious leadership, and the significance of fully experiencing emotions this week. We're also answering your questions about body weight and performance, along with what to do about the lasting effects of emotional responses after the triggering situation has concluded. Expect to Learn The correlation between body weight and performance Strategies for handling lingering emotional responses Insights from the "15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership" The true meaning of stoicism and how it can be misunderstood THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: 🔗 ReliefBand [use code EXCELLENCE] 🔗 Lectric eBikes 🔗 Momentous [use code EXCELLENCE] 🔗 LMNT ABOUT THE SHOW Every Tuesday, we answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram. [[]---[]]Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

In this podcast, Ben Bergeron discusses 15 lessons learned over his 15 years of coaching. They cover the importance of mindset and turning the page to focus on challenges. They also explore tailoring strategies for individual athletes, training growth mindset, and the connection between athletics and character. Alongside this, they discuss the significance of being authentic as a coach and the value of curiosity and effective feedback tactics.

This week, we’re answering listener questions about snacking healthier, starting a career in fitness, and teaching mental toughness to kids. We wrap the episode up with a new Cool Down, where we give you permission to (perhaps) do the thing you know you should be doing, but aren’t. The questions we’re answering this week: 1️⃣ From Aidan: Do you have any suggestions for healthy and clean snacks? 2️⃣ from Kevin: I think I want to pursue a career in fitness, but I'm struggling with how to start while still supporting my family. How long should I try to see if the new position is something I'll enjoy? 3️⃣ from Victor: How can a parent teach their child a lesson on mental toughness? 4️⃣ from Orsi: How can I determine if an activity or experience, like a multi-day solo bike ride and camping with my 1-year-old, is a wise decision that will benefit her long-term development, considering potential disruptions to her daily routine and possible sleepless nights? THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Cozy Earth: cozyearth.com [use code: EXCELLENCE] Lifeforce: mylifeforce.com/excellence [use code: EXCELLENCE40] Policygenius: policygenius.com FIND US ON SOCIAL: Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/pscummings [[]---[]]Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

This week, we’re talking yoga for CrossFitters, getting teenagers to move more and look at screens less, balancing life with your spouse, and more. Specific questions we’re answering: 1️⃣ How can I attract more CrossFit athletes to try my beginner-friendly yoga class and benefit from the mobility training it offers? 2️⃣ Should I have a conversation with our daycare provider about not giving highly processed foods to my kids, or should I just continue to feed them top-notch foods outside of daycare? 3️⃣ How can we motivate my 16-year-old son to be more active and involved in physical activities without pressuring him to exercise or go outside, given his decreasing interest in sports and growing preference for video games and online videos? 4️⃣ How do you and your spouses balance family and household roles, schedules, responsibilities, etc., to maintain a healthy work-life balance? We’re also talking about a documentary you should watch. Learn more about that here: https://smalltownstrongdoc.com/ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Momentous: livemomentous.com [use code EXCELLENCE40] BetterHelp: BetterHelp.com/excellence FIND US ON SOCIAL: Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/pscummings [[]---[]]Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

The podcast covers topics such as improving training for busy individuals, evolving the fulfillment framework, balancing family and athletic commitments, developing a health curriculum for elementary school students, and the secrets of living a long life in Blue Zones.