Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

Brian Chontosh is a retired Marine officer who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in Iraq.  Tosh is also one hell of a coach.  Brian is a L4 CrossFit coach and part of the CrossFit seminar staff.  Listen in as he talks about leadership, challenging yourself, and improving your mindset. Support Tosh: tosh.crookedbutterfly Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com

Whether you are getting ready to take your L2, already have, or never will, this episode will make you a better coach.  Fern and Ackerman discuss the six criteria for being an effective coach and give actionable steps to improve in all areas.   Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!    Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman   Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com

Becky Harsh is a part of the CrossFit Seminar Staff and owner of Beaver Menace CrossFit in Castle Rock, Colorado.  Recently she tested the ketogenic diet for 90 days and is here to talk about her experience, advice for people considering it, and whether or not she will continue.   Keto is a huge buzz word, so before starting or recommending it, listen to someone that gave it a whirl. Support Becky: @beckyharsh Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com

Kelly Starrett is a legend in the CrossFit world, a physical therapist, author, and speaker. His 2013 fitness book, Becoming a Supple Leopard, was featured on The New York Times bestselling sports books list. He is a co-founder, with his wife Juliet Starrett, of the fitness website MobilityWOD. In 2017 Kelly was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness. Support Kelly: @suppleleopard Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com

You love CrossFit, whether you just hit the classes, coach at your box, or are an owner, we do it because it's fun and exciting.  But what happens when you start to feel burned out?  Is it preventable?  How can you handle it?  Is there any coming back?  Good news, you're not alone, many of the best athletes and coaches have suffered from burn out.  In this episode we discuss why it happens, how to prevent it, and what you can do to overcome it. Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com

Tasia Percevecz went from competing as an Individual to a member of the CrossFit Mayhem champions.  In this episode, we discuss why being on the team is harder, just how brutal the worm is, the benefits of gymnastics as a child, and much more.  Support Tasia: @tasiapercevecz  Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com

At 17 years old Dallin Pepper has already won the CrossFit Games twice and is planning on making 2019 his third championship.  Listen in as Dallin discusses what it's like being the fittest on earth, training with the elite, balancing training with sports, and the first time he beat his dad in a workout. Support Dallin @dallinpeppercf Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman

In today's episode we answer your questions.  Fern, Ackerman, and special guest Donny Forbis sat down after a recent L1 Seminar and answered questions from our listeners.  Between the three of us, we have owned 8 affiliates, coached over 600 L1 and L2 seminars, and have tens of thousands of hours experience coaching athletes. Thank you to all of our fans that sent in questions.  If you have questions you want answered on a future episode or topics you would like us to discuss, please DM us on social media @besthouroftheirday.

Denise Thomas is well respected as one of the best CrossFit coaches in the world.  She has been a flowmaster on the CrossFit seminar team for nearly 10 years, works at Reebok HQ, and runs the CrossFit coaches development program.  When you think of Denise (DT) you immediately think of passion, care, and empathy, all qualities we discuss regularly on the show that make a great coach and human being. Support Denise: @denthomas7 + @dtlessonplans Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman

Rob Kearney is a Pro Strongman, holds two Log Press World records, and the only openly gay professional strongman in the world.  We chat about what it means to be the only openly gay man in this macho sport, training for the world's strongman, and balancing marriage with competition. Support Rob: @worlds_strongest_gay Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman