Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

We catch back up with Don Faul, CEO of CrossFit after 1 year in the captain's chair to talk about what's been happening behind the scenes at HQ, what's in store for the EDU department, and how running a better business increases your impact. ______ ______ Join this channel to show your support and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbue1LPfz1h6pEmBpQkvWxA/join Sign up for the weekly newsletter: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/newsletter Ready to level up your CrossFit Affiliate? Go here : https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university Access the World's BEST Coaching Video Library and Coaching Development tool: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge

Jocko Willink, a former Navy SEAL, joins us to chat about his journey from the military to opening a CrossFit Affiliate and training Jiu Jitsu. He emphasizes the benefits of consistency and complementary training between CrossFit and Jiu Jitsu. ______ 00:00 - Intro 00:50 Jocko's CrossFit Affiliate and How He Found CrossFit 03:35 Training Both Jujitsu and CrossFit 09:25 New Partnership Between Jocko and CrossFit

In this episode we delve into important aspects of the CrossFit community in Latin America with Tefy Escudero, CrossFit Rep for Latin America. We explores the challenges of transitioning from athlete to coach and owner, and Tefy shares insights on investing in trainers and fostering a strong gym community. We also discuss coaching interactions and challenges faced by Latin American Affiliates. ______ 00:00 Intro 03:43 Invest in your trainers 06:46 Identities 10:16 Training vs Business 16:25 Eat well and stay active 19:37 Judging at the Games 22:47 Games events and scoring 25:49 Uncomfortable conversations 29:10 Right time, Right place 31:57 Follow instructions 35:02 Latin America challenges 38:11 Raising rates 41:23 Personal experiences 44:51 Upcoming events

In this episode, Hinshaw and Lambray delve into their extensive experience coaching elite CrossFit athlete and 2023 CrossFit Games Champion, Jeff Adler, shedding light on their meticulous programming techniques, skill enhancement, and building endurance. Caroline underscores the value of data-driven training and cultivating a success-oriented mindset. _____ 00:00 Introduction 14:30 The importance of tactical skills in training 14:43 Balancing pace and competition in training 16:01 Importance of understanding and utilizing genetic potential 29:57 Importance of recovery in training 30:11 Understanding the purpose of metcons and active recovery 30:52 Maximizing results through efficient training 36:06 Continuous learning for effective coaching and member education 51:52 Implementing cooldowns after metcon 52:19 Emphasizing catching breath and controlled recovery 52:59 Teaching athletes the value of intervals for higher intensity 53:50 Focus on controlled breathing and heart rate recovery 55:56 Recovery period after metcon is crucial 56:55 Using slow movements to clear lactic acid 1:09:51 Turning slow twitch into fast twitch during a workout 1:10:06 Misconception: Faster is always better in CrossFit 1:10:41 Slow twitch fibers need more recovery time after fatigue 1:11:21 Zone two training for endurance and muscular stamina

In this re-release episode from 2022, CrossFit athlete and now Fittest on Earth, Jeff Adler, along with his Coach and fiance, Caroline Lambray, share insights from their recent victory at the 2022 CrossFit Atlas Games, discussing his training, competition stress, and plans post-competition. Caroline's coaching role and her growth are highlighted, while Jeff stresses the need for diverse training methods for him to feel exposed and prepared to anything that he could be tested on. Their training dynamics, managing stress, and optimizing performance before major competitions are also addressed. Beyond CrossFit, they enjoy simple activities, maintaining a strong athletic focus while considering future business ventures....interesting! ;) Their relationship thrives on communication and trust, driving their pursuit of excellence in the sport and ultimately resulting in Adler winning the 2023 CrossFit Games and being crowned the Fittest on Earth. ______ 00:00 Introduction to the podcast and sponsor 01:05 Discussion about winning and competition mindset 14:14 Pushback on training due to relationship 14:26 Personal preference in workouts 14:37 Adjusting programming for competition readiness 15:01 Decompression after competition 15:13 Balancing coaching and personal competition 27:51 Competitive spirit and frustration 27:55 Counter-intuitive concept of winning and losing 28:08 Choosing to stop watching data notifications 28:45 Using metrics for implementing changes 29:16 Balancing trust, communication, and coaching in relationship ______ Join this channel to show your support and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbue1LPfz1h6pEmBpQkvWxA/join Sign up for the weekly newsletter: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/newsletter Ready to level up your CrossFit Affiliate? Go here : https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university Check out this offer from our Official Sponsor : O2 Hydration https://drinko2.com/page/b6g4?ref=bhod

The Big Fish Foundation's 30-hour event brought together veterans and athletes for a grueling challenge. With various physical and mental tasks, Fern & other participants endured non-stop events, pushing their limits and forming strong bonds. The event aimed to reconnect veterans with their values and camaraderie, emphasizing suicide prevention through preemptive measures. The event's unique and ever-changing nature made it a transformative experience for all involved. #crossfit #veteran #military #fitness #endurance ------ Join this channel to show your support and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbue1LPfz1h6pEmBpQkvWxA/join Sign up for the weekly newsletter: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/newsletter Ready to level up your CrossFit Affiliate? Go here : https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university Check out this offer from our Official Sponsor : O2 Hydration https://drinko2.com/page/b6g4?ref=bhod

The recent Best Hour of Their Day | Affiliate University Mastermind event brought together Affiliate Owners, inspiring them to prioritize, improve, and expand their ideas. The focus was on creating a competitive culture to drive innovation within CrossFit Affiliates. Participants shared their challenges, leading to both breakthroughs and tears, emphasizing the power of in-person connections and accountability. The event also introduced an exciting new level system to help Coaches and Affiliate Owners level up their skills and move their businesses forward. Overall, the Mastermind was a transformative experience, fostering a supportive community of progress-driven individuals. ______ 00:00 Intro 13:39 Sifting through everybody's stuff, excuses, and stories to get to the root cause of their troubles. 13:46 Creating an action item list to address and fix the identified issues in a thoughtful and safe space. 27:08 Prioritization: Selectively ignore things and focus on the main thing that matters for your affiliate. 37:40 Time Management: Guard your time, prioritize work, and focus on what moves the needle in the affiliate. 40:17 Give clear instructions and focus on one thing at a time. 41:14 Address people problems and remove toxic elements to improve overall happiness.

EPISODE 369 RE-RELEASE Chuck Carswell's podcast appearance offers a comprehensive exploration of coaching methodologies, future prospects in the sport, tips for the Level 3 certification, and insights into being part of the seminar staff. This valuable conversation provides guidance and inspiration for coaches seeking to excel in their coaching journey and make a positive impact on the fitness community.

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We're talking with Chris McDonald about getting strong and how The Conjugate Method can fit inside of the CrossFit Affiliate. So if you fancy yourself a barbell and like lifting heavy a** weight, you're going to want to watch this. _____ You should do these two things... Follow us on IG : https://www.instagram.com/besthouroftheirday/ Sign up for the Weekly Newsletter : https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/newsletter Interested in leveling up your CrossFit Affiliate? Go here : https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university Check out this offer from our Official Sponsor : O2 Hydration Buy 3 x 24-packs, get 2 x 24-packs FREE, plus a branded O2 mini-fridge and a O2/BHOTD Yeti Rambler Go to drinko2.com, click wholesale to fill out the registration form, and select "Best Hour of Their Day Podcast" in the "How did you hear about O2?" question. _________ FRIENDS OF THE SHOW DocSpartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off RXSmartGear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off InsideTracker - Use code BESTHOUR20 at checkout for 20% off