The Fitness Movement
Ben Wise
The Fitness Movement cuts through the noise. No fluff. No filler—just training talk that gets results. With decades of hands-on coaching experience, we help you separate what works from what doesn’t, so you can grow into a smarter, more capable athlete and coach.
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Apr 28, 2026 • 1h 19min
Max Rusin, Run Coach [Ep.230]
Learn how Max trains his athletes to build durability and run faster.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iKeQSgUGt04» Free Educational Content: https://zoarfitness.com/articles» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Apr 23, 2026 • 9min
Heavy Deadlifts & Burpee Box Jumps Overs | "Black Cat"
“Black Cat”For Time-10 Deadlift 315/205lb-20 Burpee Box Jump Over 24/20”-10 Deadlift 315/205lb-Rest 60s--10 Deadlift 315/205lb-20 Burpee Box Jump Over 24/20”-10 Deadlift 315/205lb» View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/k7tSDWpNvnw» Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Apr 21, 2026 • 30min
Strict HSPU Development with Chris Hardenberg [Ep.229]
Learn how to build your strict handstand push-up capacity as a CrossFit athlete through specific protocols and smart accessory exercise selection.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2mxV6rJwGMw» Free Educational Content: https://zoarfitness.com/articles» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Apr 16, 2026 • 18min
"Polymath" — A Grindy Chipper (yes, it has GHDs)
“Polymath”For Time-33 DB Overhead Lunge Steps 50/35’s-54 Strict Handstand Push-Ups-87 GHD Sit-Ups-141 Double Unders; Heavy or Drag» View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/9G_gDuIeqKk» Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Apr 14, 2026 • 1h 30min
"You're Not Training Enough" -Paul Weber [Ep.228]
Coach Paul B. Weber talks with Ben about how to build strength and capacity as a competitive fitness athlete.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kb9pAVf5sXs» Free Educational Content: https://zoarfitness.com/articles» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Apr 7, 2026 • 48min
Class Programming | Full Week Breakdown our Gym's Classes [Ep.227]
Ben rants about how to setup long-term planning, implement progressions and actually write programming for a CrossFit Gym gym.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ILbkSTzzl64» Free Educational Content: https://zoarfitness.com/articles» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Mar 31, 2026 • 40min
Hardest Movements to Coach Remotely for CrossFit Athletes [Ep.226]
Day, Chris and Ben discuss the struggles (and possible solutions) to teaching athletes movement from a remote setting.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MlLg9GOuRRE» View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 11min
Talking Quarterfinals Prep with Tyson Maher on the Grit Performance Podcast [Ep.225]
Tyson & Ben talk about how to prepare, predict and perform at the CrossFit Quarterfinals.» Follow the Grit Performance Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DaCm5cwAgv8q1wGF2TjoL?si=f1b4787e069b4f02» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Mar 17, 2026 • 39min
Was the 2026 CrossFit Open A Good Test of Fitness? [Ep.224]
Brennan Schardt and Ben Wise dissect the 2026 CrossFit Games Open and give commentary on our experiences doing the workouts.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C1OuPvib61g» Free Educational Content: https://zoarfitness.com/articles» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Mar 10, 2026 • 54min
Hyrox Prep Training | I Design A Full Week for Coach Day [Ep.223]
Ben writes a training plan for Hyrox prep with a bias towards strength & bodybuilding.» CoachRx 14-Day Free Trial: https://referrals.coachrx.app/l/BENWISE83/» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E7QA09aNDzo» View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
