Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast
Jason Ackerman / Jason Fernandez
Hosted by Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez, Best Hour of Their Day is a podcast dedicated to helping the CrossFit community. We cover all aspects of fitness including coaching, training, competing, starting and growing a business, and everything in between. Regular guests include world-class athletes, some of the best Coaches in the world, fitness entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and more.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 50min
The Future of CrossFit Affiliates No One Is Talking About
CrossFit affiliates are at a turning point. Veteran Owners, new buyers, and the entire industry are facing changes no one is talking about. In this video, Fern and Markus reveal the hidden shifts shaping the future of CrossFit gyms and what Owners must do to thrive in the next era.--📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION?Learn more about Affiliate University- Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners- Grow your gym- Increase revenue- Develop world-class coaches----Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Join The Knowledge- LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential- Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS- Learn from CrossFit LEVEL 4 COACHES- Join weekly LIVE CALLS
Aug 22, 2025 • 1h
The WORST CrossFit Class Experience
How bad can a CrossFit class be? Todd and Kristin share how they would coach a terrible class that their athletes would never forget.--📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION?Learn more about Affiliate University- Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners- Grow your gym- Increase revenue- Develop world-class coaches----Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Join The Knowledge- LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential- Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS- Learn from CrossFit LEVEL 4 COACHES- Join weekly LIVE CALLS
Aug 20, 2025 • 25min
Struggling with Your Business Partner? Watch This.
Struggling to communicate with your CrossFit business partner? In this episode, we break down simple frameworks to fix miscommunication and strengthen your gym partnership.--📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION?Learn more about Affiliate University- Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners- Grow your gym- Increase revenue- Develop world-class coaches----Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Join The Knowledge- LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential- Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS- Learn from CrossFit LEVEL 4 COACHES- Join weekly LIVE CALLS
Aug 18, 2025 • 50min
The Burpee Test That Breaks 90% of People in 5 Minutes
CrossFit Games champion Jason Khalipa joins us to talk about the brutal burpee test that breaks most people in five minutes, the hard seasons that shaped him as a father and business leader, and the mindset needed to turn passion into a lasting business. From winning the CrossFit Games to building NCFit and Train Hard, Jason shares unfiltered lessons on fitness, discipline, and leadership.🎟️ Don’t miss him live at AffiliateCon in Dallas, Oct 24–26 — use code KHALIPA for $100 off your ticket. Click here to learn more.--📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION?Learn more about Affiliate University- Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners- Grow your gym- Increase revenue- Develop world-class coaches----Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Join The Knowledge- LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential- Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS- Learn from CrossFit LEVEL 4 COACHES- Join weekly LIVE CALLS
Aug 15, 2025 • 57min
How to lesson plan a heavy day, 5k run, and a gymnastics day
Learn how to effectively plan and coach single-modality days like heavy lifts, long endurance workouts, and gymnastics skill sessions. Todd and Kristin will walk you through their live lesson planning process to maximize athlete engagement and results.--📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION?Learn more about Affiliate University- Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners- Grow your gym- Increase revenue- Develop world-class coaches----Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Join The Knowledge- LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential- Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS- Learn from CrossFit LEVEL 4 COACHES- Join weekly LIVE CALLS
Aug 13, 2025 • 24min
The Key to Recruit Amazing CrossFit Coaches
📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION?Learn more about Affiliate University- Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners- Grow your gym- Increase revenue- Develop world-class coaches----Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Join The Knowledge- LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential- Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS- Learn from CrossFit LEVEL 4 COACHES- Join weekly LIVE CALLS
Aug 11, 2025 • 34min
4 Risks That Will Destroy Your CrossFit Gym’s Value (And How to Avoid Them)
📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION?Learn more about Affiliate University- Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners- Grow your gym- Increase revenue- Develop world-class coaches----Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Join The Knowledge- LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential- Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS- Learn from CrossFit LEVEL 4 COACHES- Join weekly LIVE CALLS
Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
Threshold Training: Where Technique Meets Intensity
Todd Occhiuto and Kristin Bowen break down how to coach threshold training effectively in a group class setting. Learn how to help athletes push their limits without sacrificing mechanics and why the magic happens where technique and intensity meet.--📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION?Try Affiliate University FREE- Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners- Grow your gym- Increase revenue- Develop world-class coaches----Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Join The Knowledge- LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential- Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS- Learn from CrossFit LEVEL 4 COACHES- Join weekly LIVE CALLS
Aug 6, 2025 • 31min
Struggling to Grow? Your Retention Is the Problem.
Many gym owners don't know how to calculate member retention or implement effective retention strategies. Fern 7 Jay break down why retention is the key to predictable growth for your gym. You'll learn exactly how to calculate your monthly lead need based on your churn rate so you can grow with clarity and confidence.---📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION?Try Affiliate University FREE- Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners- Grow your gym- Increase revenue- Develop world-class coaches----Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Join The Knowledge- LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential- Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS- Learn from CrossFit LEVEL 4 COACHES- Join weekly LIVE CALLS
Aug 4, 2025 • 20min
There Are 5 Ways to Grow Your Gym… Most Owners Only Use 2
Jason Fernandez helps CrossFit 770 owner Jason Devore create a clear plan to raise prices and grow monthly revenue without sacrificing member relationships. They break down the math, debunk pricing fears, and reveal five key levers every Affiliate Owner can use to increase revenue and build a sustainable gym.--📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION?Try Affiliate University FREE- Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners- Grow your gym- Increase revenue- Develop world-class coaches----Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?Join The Knowledge- LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential- Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS- Learn from CrossFit LEVEL 4 COACHES- Join weekly LIVE CALLS
