

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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Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 2min
Barbell Progressions Beyond the 9 Foundational Movements
Knowing CrossFit's progressions and the Burgener Warm Up isn't enough. In this episode, we're covering how to build progressions for ANY barbell movement.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development!--📈 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

Jun 24, 2025 • 31min
How to Get 200 Members in Your CrossFit 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

Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Ideal CrossFit Class Experience: What Every Coach Should Aim For (Part 2)
In Part 2, we continue to lay out what the Ideal CrossFit Class Experience looks like. We continue the conversation through coaching the workout and cooldown.If you missed Part 1, check it out HERE. Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development!--📈 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

Jun 17, 2025 • 31min
5 Ways to Add $10K/Month to Your CrossFit Gym
In this episode, Fern helps Andrea McDow from CrossFit Amrock map out the 5 key levers to grow her gym’s revenue from $23K to $30K/month before moving into a new facility. Together, they break down pricing, member growth, premium services, billing strategies, and marketing to create a realistic plan for long-term success.--📈 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

Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 4min
The Ideal CrossFit Class Experience: What Every Coach Should Aim For (Part 1)
Are you delivering the class experience your members deserve? In Part 1, we break down what Coaches should be striving for with the Whiteboard Brief and Warm Up.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development!--📈 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

Jun 10, 2025 • 39min
7 CrossFit Gyms. One Owner. Here’s How He Does It
📈 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

Jun 5, 2025 • 59min
World-Class Cool-Downs: The Secret to Better Recovery and Retention
The Cool-Down isn’t optional — it’s a vital part of the coaching experience. In this episode, we’ll break down how CrossFit Coaches can use those final minutes of class to improve recovery, build connection, and boost retention.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development!--📈 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

Jun 2, 2025 • 24min
Nutrition, Personal Training, Childcare - What Should CrossFit Gyms Cut or Keep?
What should your CrossFit gym really be offering? In this live 1-on-1 sit down, we help Bob—an actual Affiliate Owner—break down whether programs like nutrition coaching, personal training, and childcare are worth keeping or cutting.If you're struggling with too many services, unclear ROI, or just trying to simplify your gym, this conversation will give you a framework to make smart decisions.👉 Real coaching.👉 Honest assessment.👉 Actionable strategy for affiliate owners.--📈 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

Jun 1, 2025 • 1h 3min
How to Balance Group Management and Individualized Coaching
Learn how to run a smooth, high-energy CrossFit class while still giving every athlete the individual coaching they need. In this episode, we’ll break down how to balance group management with personalized impact—so no one gets overlooked.Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development--📈 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

May 31, 2025 • 24min
The 4 A’s of Feedback Every CrossFit Affiliate Owner Needs to Know
In part 5 of our leadership series with Saša Mirković, we unpack why feedback is a non-negotiable for elite teams and how to create a culture where it's welcomed. Learn how to implement 360 feedback, apply the 4 A’s, and build trust that transforms your CrossFit Affiliate.Episode ResourcesDealing with Conflict and 360 FeedbackIs Conflict Propelling your Team or Holding it Back--📈 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