

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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Jan 3, 2022 • 1h 17min
503. Keep it simple, stupid | WodPrep
We've said it once, we've said it a thousand times: you need a progression for everything.
If you don't believe us, and even if you do, listen to Ben Dziwulski, Founder of WodPrep, discuss the importance of using progressions to teach movement on this episode of the podcast.
Bottom line: Have a progression, and keep it simple.
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YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS ANY OF THESE EPISODES ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. All our audio episodes are accompanied by some awesome video, courtesy of Get Ahead Productions (instagram.com/getaheadproductions).
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Check out more information on our sponsors and partners below:
SPONSORS
InsideTracker - Visit info.insidetracker.com/coachjasonackerman.
PARTNERS
Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle.
RX Smart Gear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off.
WheelPay - An official partner of our podcast.
LMNT - An official partner of our podcast.

Dec 31, 2021 • 44min
502. We've only just begun | check out InsideTracker pt. 2
InsideTracker is not just for individuals.
It works at the affiliate level, too.
Tune in to today's episode to hear how box owners Ryan Wheeler of Classified Fit, and John Welz of CrossFit Ares, are implementing InsideTracker for their members.
To learn more about InsideTracker, visit info.insidetracker.com/coachjasonackerman.
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PARTNERS
Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle.
RX Smart Gear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off.
WheelPay - An official partner of our podcast.
LMNT - An official partner of our podcast.

Dec 29, 2021 • 47min
501. Did you develop as a coach in 2021?
Did you truly take steps towards advancing yourself as a coach in 2021?
We don't mean just in the form of pursuing certificates and courses. We mean in seeking feedback from coaches who are more knowledgable than you, in going into every class you coached with a goal for improvement.
Coaching is a perishable skill...so get off your a*s and coach.
Our challenge for you: who are you going to reach out to this week to get coaching feedback from? Tell us below.
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Check out more information on our sponsors and partners below:
SPONSORS
InsideTracker - Visit info.insidetracker.com/coachjasonackerman.
PARTNERS
Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle.
RX Smart Gear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off.
WheelPay - An official partner of our podcast.
LMNT - An official partner of our podcast.

Dec 27, 2021 • 1h 25min
500. "You have to go through the process." | John Wolf, Onnit
You have to experience the process and then apply those experiences in order to actually move forward.
In today's special 500th episode of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, we bring you an exclusive interview with the Chief Fitness Officer at Onnit, John Wolf.
While in Austin for the Rogue Invitational, we had the chance to visit Onnit Headquarters and get a behind the scenes look at what makes this incredible company tick.
To learn more, visit: https://www.onnit.com/.
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We can't believe it's already here. 500 episodes. None of this would be possible without you, our loyal listeners. Thank you for helping to turn our passion to help as many box owners and coaches as we can into reality.
Here's to 500 more.
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So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube and on all major podcasting platforms at Best Hour of Their Day.
Check out more information on our sponsors and partners below:
SPONSORS
InsideTracker - Visit info.insidetracker.com/coachjasonackerman.
PARTNERS
Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle.
RX Smart Gear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off.
WheelPay - An official partner of our podcast.
LMNT - An official partner of our podcast.

Dec 24, 2021 • 36min
499. Full time coaching opportunity | Yuba City, CA
Full time CrossFit coaching position in Yuba City, CA.
Who is in?
Ryan Wheeler, Owner of Classified Fitness, is one of our most successful box owners to come out of Affiliate University. And he is ready to expand his team.
Even if it does not work out after a year, are you willing to take the leap of faith now to grow as a coach and even develop into being a future box owner?
DM Ryan @coach_ryanfit if you are interested.
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So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube and on all major podcasting platforms at Best Hour of Their Day.
Check out more information on our sponsors and partners below:
SPONSORS
InsideTracker - Visit info.insidetracker.com/coachjasonackerman.
PARTNERS
Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle.
RX Smart Gear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off.
WheelPay - An official partner of our podcast.
LMNT - An official partner of our podcast.

Dec 22, 2021 • 50min
498. The future is now, so you might as well get to it
The launch of Affiliate University 2.0 is upon us, and whether you are an affiliate owner or not, this episode is for you.
Stop waiting. The time is now.
We certainly are ready for your affiliate to be taken to the next level.
The only question is, are you?
Schedule your call to learn more about Affiliate University today: https://calendly.com/katygalli/affiliate-university-1-on-1-call
The only way to lock in our current pricing is to book a call before January 1 (even if your call is set for after the new year, that is OK. As long as you book it by the first).
DM us on Instagram if you have any questions.
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So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube and on all major podcasting platforms at Best Hour of Their Day.
Check out more information on our sponsors and partners below:
SPONSORS
InsideTracker - Visit info.insidetracker.com/coachjasonackerman.
PARTNERS
Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle.
RX Smart Gear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off.
WheelPay - An official partner of our podcast.
LMNT - An official partner of our podcast.

Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 5min
497. "I believe in movement every single day": James FitzGerald | OPEX
In today's episode of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, we have the unique opportunity to sit down with the first ever Fittest Man on Earth, James FitzGerald, to discuss the evolution of the landscape of fitness and the role both CrossFit and OPEX play in all this.
Tune in and let us know your thoughts below 👇
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Some background on James FitzGerald:
James’ fitness journey began while playing competitive soccer as a teenager. During his collegiate years, James spent a great deal of time training, studying, and researching fitness. His investigations led to the publishing of multiple studies in Physiology Canada and The Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology. After University, James applied his knowledge to coaching general population clients and competitive athletes, built a thriving coaching business and launched Optimum Performance Training (OPT) in 1999. Looking to spread his knowledge and methodologies, James began coaching athletes remotely and spearheading the individual design programming movement. Through the personal application of his methodologies, he was crowned The Fittest Man on Earth, winning the inaugural CrossFit games in 2007. In 2009 James began teaching his individual design methodologies to coaches and the Coaching Certificate Program was born. A move to Arizona followed in 2011 and with that OPT became OPEX Fitness.
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So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube and on all major podcasting platforms at Best Hour of Their Day.
Check out more information on our sponsors and partners below:
SPONSORS
InsideTracker - Visit info.insidetracker.com/coachjasonackerman.
PARTNERS
Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle.
RX Smart Gear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off.
WheelPay - An official partner of our podcast.
LMNT - An official partner of our podcast.

Dec 17, 2021 • 37min
496. If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything
If you are a coach or affiliate owner, you are an advocate for CrossFit.
So, it's time to actually start advocating for CrossFit.
Here is our ask today: we need your help with a write in campaign, of sorts. CrossFit Jaakarhu de-affiliated last year and has decided to re-affiliate as a box. And we shared their story while in Austin for the Rogue Invitational. This is an incredibly important narrative for all of us to get behind if we want to truly help others through our sport.
If you are with us, send this link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoKFwVjuYUg&t=1s) to content@crossfit.com and/or reply to their daily newsletter that CrossFit sends out with the link to the Karhu episode. We want to get this story picked up, and we know there is no better group of people to get this momentum going than our loyal listeners.
Let's start advocating for CrossFit
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So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube and on all major podcasting platforms at Best Hour of Their Day.
Check out more information on our sponsors and partners below:
SPONSORS
InsideTracker - Visit info.insidetracker.com/coachjasonackerman.
PARTNERS
Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle.
RX Smart Gear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off.
WheelPay - An official partner of our podcast.
LMNT - An official partner of our podcast.

Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 9min
495. You need to get kids programs going at your box: Jeff and Mikki Martin | BrandX Method
Jeff and Mikki Martin, Founders of the BrandX Method and OG's in the CrossFit space, were integral in the establishment of youth fitness programs.
Noting the importance of physical activity for their own 4 sons, they took this passion and mission and ran with it, creating the brand they have today.
Tune in to episode 495 to learn more about their story.
For more information on the Martin's, checkout:
https://thebrandxmethod.thinkific.com/collections
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ab.20309
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1069225
http://ijcer.net/en/download/article-file/879774
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So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube and on all major podcasting platforms at Best Hour of Their Day.
Check out more information on our sponsors and partners below:
SPONSORS
InsideTracker - Visit info.insidetracker.com/coachjasonackerman.
PARTNERS
Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle.
RX Smart Gear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off.
WheelPay - An official partner of our podcast.
LMNT - An official partner of our podcast.

Dec 13, 2021 • 1h 3min
494. Welcome to Austin | The horizon is bright: CrossFit Jaakarhu on Reaffiliation
About a year ago, a number of CrossFit box owners decided to de-affiliate. While in Austin a few weeks ago, we got to sit down with one of those box owners.
Michael Winchester of CrossFit Jaakarhu shares with us his path towards de-affiliation and now re-affiliation. Diving into his own personal journey through CrossFit and how he arrived at each of those decisions.
You do not want to miss this episode.
We promise you.
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YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS ANY OF THESE EPISODES ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. All our audio episodes are accompanied by some awesome video, courtesy of Get Ahead Productions (instagram.com/getaheadproductions).
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So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube and on all major podcasting platforms at Best Hour of Their Day.
Check out more information on our sponsors and partners below:
SPONSORS
InsideTracker - Visit info.insidetracker.com/coachjasonackerman.
PARTNERS
Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle.
RX Smart Gear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off.
WheelPay - An official partner of our podcast.
LMNT - An official partner of our podcast.