
Chasing Excellence
Looking to build more than just physical fitness? Join Ben Bergeron and Patrick Cummings as they explore how daily practices create the foundation for lasting peace of mind. Through practical frameworks and honest conversations, discover how deep health unlocks the freedom to chase what truly matters. Learn the five essential factors - training, eating, thinking, sleeping, and connecting - that transform fleeting moments of clarity into a life of sustained fulfillment. If you're ready to move beyond quick fixes and build peace of mind, this is your guide.
Latest episodes

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Jul 12, 2024 • 35min
[ 💭 ] The Simplest Recipe for Success: Show Up & Don't Complain
In this podcast, they discuss the power of showing up and not complaining as a recipe for success. They explore the impact of mindset on achieving goals and share real-life examples of commitment and positivity leading to progress. The hosts also introduce new skincare products and a zero-sugar electrolyte drink, emphasizing the importance of consistency and effort in attaining success.

Jul 9, 2024 • 34min
[ 🏃 ] 6 Questions About Kids & Training
Topics include balancing training and variety for kids, prioritizing inclusivity in youth sports, pre-season training for young athletes, introducing weights to young athletes, CrossFit for younger teens, and strength training focus for teen athletes. Practical advice for parents and coaches on supporting children's physical development without compromising their well-being.

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Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 3min
[ 💪🏼 ] A Comprehensive Guide to Achieving World-Class Health
Explore the principles of world-class health through creating a healthy environment, intentional choices, passion, challenges, and essential factors like nutrition, sleep, and connections. Avoid fixating on single health metrics, prioritize self-care, control your attention, spend time outdoors, and avoid falling for fads and gurus. Recognize the mix of choices and luck in health, treat yourself with respect, and focus on consistency and sustainability in health goals.

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Jul 2, 2024 • 25min
[ 🏃🏽♂️ ] Adding Strength to CrossFit, Getting Muscle Ups, and Overcoming Rhabdo
In this podcast, they cover tips for improving muscle-ups, dealing with Rhabdo, effective workouts in small gyms, and the importance of strength training as we age. They also discuss sponsors offering cozy bedding and an Infrared Sauna Blanket for recovery.

Jun 28, 2024 • 43min
[ 🍽️ ] The 2 Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Diet
We’re revisiting a past discussion that focused on the basics of simplifying nutrition. We explore the two primary considerations for creating a nutrition plan: understanding personal goals and determining one's eating style. We discuss three essential buckets of nutrition—quality, quantity, and macronutrient balance—and how they align with different health and performance objectives. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:29 Recommendation: Celebrating Your Wins 06:58 Thanks to our sponsors: The Defender & Washington Post 09:32 Starting the Nutrition Conversation 24:20 The Importance of Crunchy Foods 25:22 Tracking and Measuring Nutrition 26:12 Personal Nutrition Routine 28:47 Summer vs. Winter Diet 31:15 The Power of Food Choices 36:44 Simplifying Nutrition 42:00 Conclusion and Farewell ❤️ Weekly Newsletter & Premium Subscription THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 The rugged and versatile Defender series of vehicles redefine adventure, with modern design, robust build quality, ample cargo space, innovative camera technology, and a spirit of embracing the impossible. Explore new territories and create unforgettable memories with the Defender family of vehicles. 🔗 Get reliable and in-depth news coverage on health, wellness, and current events, with the option to listen to articles, from the trusted journalists at the Washington Post. Get 80% off their usual subscription price. ABOUT THE SHOW We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Monday & Friday. 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.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 42min
[ 🏃🏽♂️ ] A Masterclass On Training Alone Effectively
Explore how to train alone effectively with self-discipline, necessary equipment, structured plan, and proper technique. Learn about maximizing gains, balancing enjoyment, and importance of environment and community in workouts.

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Jun 21, 2024 • 27min
[ 💭 ] How to Focus Less on the Goal & More on the Process
Exploring the ten pillars of trusting the process, focusing on defining success, maintaining perspective, maximizing time, and cultivating curiosity. Emphasizing internal benchmarks, daily actions, mental toughness, and continuous self-improvement for personal accountability and success.

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Jun 18, 2024 • 24min
[ 🎒 ] AMQAP20: Cultivating Grit, Extra Work in the Gym, Healthy Lunches, & More
Topics include cultivating grit in athletes, benefits of extra skill work after CrossFit, healthy lunch ideas for children, the power of journaling, and tips for improving ankle mobility. The hosts also discuss the balance between elite fitness and long-term health, reframing situations for positivity, consistency in daily efforts for change, and the importance of a growth mindset.

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Jun 14, 2024 • 52min
[ 💪🏼 ] 20 Game-Changing Tactics to Optimize Your Health
Discover top tactics for optimizing health across movement, recovery, nutrition, mindset, and connection. From strength training to quality sleep, ditching processed foods, mental fitness strategies, and the importance of nature for well-being.

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Jun 11, 2024 • 31min
[ 💪🏼 ] 4 Simple Steps to Sustainable Weight Loss Success
This podcast discusses the key habits of successful weight loss maintenance, including breakfast habits and self-weighing. They explore the benefits of sponsored products like an infrared sauna blanket and luxurious bedding. The hosts also talk about the impact of excessive television watching on body weight and the importance of prioritizing nutrition, exercise, and sleep for weight loss success.