

The Fitness Movement: Training | Programming | Competing
Ben Wise: Coach, CrossFit Athlete, ZOAR Fitness Owner
The Fitness Movement is a show on all things training. We combine conversations with the ZOAR Fitness Coaching Staff with interviews with experts in the field. We’ll deep dive on topics such as Mastering Movements (Double Unders, Overhead Squats, Muscle-Ups), Programming (Organizing Program Design, Planning Training Cycles), Improving Strength (Weightlifting and Gymnastics) and Endurance (Triathlon, Bike, Row, Run, SkiErg, etc.) and anything else that can help coaches and athletes get an edge over their competition. Our hope that as a result of this podcast, you can better movement quality and ultimately improve your efficiency and capacity in all types of workouts and CrossFit WODs, regardless if your goal is completing the Open Rx, competing in the Games or packing on some functional muscle mass as a Hybrid / Hyrox athlete. Join us and let’s take our fitness and training knowledge to the next level.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 14min
Using Machines to Improve Strength for CrossFit Athletes [Ep.197]
Learn about the top 3 machines I use when programming for my CrossFit Athletes.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/prfxy8VOXFU» View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Aug 7, 2025 • 7min
"Xerxes" | Deadlifts & Wall Walk Complexes
"Xerxes"AMRAP 6 Min-2...4...6... Deadlift 315/205lb -1...2...3... Inversion Complex*one complex: wall walk + wf hspu» View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/vbRaONBfeco» Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Jul 25, 2025 • 50min
Talking Shop: Zones vs. Pace, RPE vs. Percentages [Ep.196]
Day and Ben discuss the best methods for build aerobic capacity and endurance for athletes.» Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy3rUWXhVEtOp3g2EiBXpzn9qPz7BFTTz» View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 35min
MetCon Rush Programming: Brian Friend, Cam Burke, Tim Kellinger [Ep.195]
The guys jump on the show to debrief the 2025 MetCon Rush events, elite athlete performances, and 10 years on the competition.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wc4zhikCq0o» View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Jul 17, 2025 • 22min
"Equalizer" | Paige Marion vs. Brennan Schardt
"Equalizer"For Time (30:00 Cap)1:30 Sandbag Bear Hug Hold 150/100lb...3 Rounds-75 Double Under-15 Toes-to-Bar-10 Front Squats 155/105lb...3 Rounds-75 Double Under-15 Toes-to-Bar-10 Shoulder-to-Overhead 155/105lb...300' Sandbag Bear Hug Carry 150/100lb» View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/h5m0VFWQ5MU» Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Jul 15, 2025 • 34min
Paige Marion [Ep.194]
ZOAR Athlete Paige Marion sits down with her coach, Ben Wise, to talk about her background and goals with CrossFit.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-mCe2Gr_2xI» View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Jul 8, 2025 • 25min
How To Train the Core for Improved Performance
» View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Jul 3, 2025 • 60min
Matt Wiebke: Year of the Engine Programming Creator
From training for fiber types & developing aerobic capacity to building an engine for MetCons and Max Power, we cover it all.Matt Wiebke is coach in the CrossFit community who has become well known for helping his clients develop incredible conditioning.He has gone to the CrossFit Games as a Masters Athlete and has worked with many high level competitors in the Sport.His company is The Gains Lab, and in the podcast we talk about Year of the Engine - Engine Builder.In today's conversation we talk about a number of topics including...(1) His thoughts on, "Conditioning takes Months."(2) Pacing by Feel(3) Writing Conditioning Programs for Groups(4) Workouts Targeting Fast or Slow Twitch Fiber Types(5) The Role of Easy Aerobic Work for CrossFit Athletes(6) Developing Maximal Strength based on Athlete Limitations(7) Organizing a Training Year for Peaking in CompetitionSupport the show

Jul 1, 2025 • 26min
Training vs. Workout Out | When to Flip the Switch [Ep.193]
Ben & Chris discuss the differences between working out and training and how to approach each to maximize your fitness gains.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qTOso6-Zwts» View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Jun 26, 2025 • 14min
"Crash & Burn" | A 100's Chipper Workout
"Crash & Burn"For Time (25:00 / 27:00 Cap)-100 Calorie BikeErg-100 Toes-to-Bar-100 DB Step-Up 50/35lb, 24/20"-100 Vertical Jump 15/12"*level 2 :75 Reps Each*level 3: 50 Reps Each» View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/0Q3cVrfEMcE» Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show