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 18, 2023 • 27min
088: Using Cluster Sets to Build Strength & Capacity
Learn how to increase volume while keeping movement quality high for strength, gymnastics capacity, and cyclical prowess.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/088/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4aoM38lOohsHire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/The Protocol [Our Competitor’s Program]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Educational Articles: https://www.zoarfitness.com/articles/Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Apr 11, 2023 • 32min
087: Abbi Miller on the Myth of Work-Life Balance
Ben sits down with ZOAR Athlete Abbi Miller to discuss her athletic & professional career, work-life balance, and learning to be present in the moment.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ENmu50ol3kcListen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/087/Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/The Protocol [Our Competitor’s Program]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Educational Articles: https://www.zoarfitness.com/articles/Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Apr 4, 2023 • 22min
086: Are you competing too much as a CrossFit athlete?
Are you guilty of competing too often? Learn how to determine if this is you, and if so, how to develop tools to limit this problem going forward.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/086/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eNUrSy83recHire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Mar 28, 2023 • 12min
085: Champion Language: Words of Winners
Our words have incredible impact on our performance, so learn to rethink the way you talk to elicit your best performance.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/085/Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Mar 21, 2023 • 36min
084: Group Classes for the Competitive CrossFit Athlete
When does it makes sense for a competitive athlete to jump into a class or even mix a group environment with their individualized programming? Let's find out...Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/084/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h5upuXeeh0UHire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Mar 14, 2023 • 18min
083: Thrusters: Develop your Capacity
Learn how to improve your thruster strength & efficiency, allowing you to maximize your performance in MetCons and conditioning work.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/083/Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Mar 7, 2023 • 45min
082: Sam Hagen: CrossFit, Analytics & Theatre
Today Ben & Chris sit down with Sam Hagen to discuss his athletic journey and pursuit of reaching a high level as a CrossFit athlete.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/082/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BDYAAFip5OcHire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Feb 28, 2023 • 24min
081: Rethink Recovery: Maximizing Systems
Learn how to think more accurately about the recovery process from training & exercise and how to maximize the speed of each of the involved systems.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/081/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VmbEWK2VXIMHire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 4min
080: Kasper Vinther: Strength Coach of Andre Houdet
We discuss how to improve max strength and force potential while bulletproofing an athlete's joints through proper volume, intensity and movement selection. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/080/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/044lk8Pcqp8Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Feb 14, 2023 • 23min
079: Rope Climbs: Strength Development
Ben & Chris discuss the best ways for a CrossFit athlete to improve upper body pulling & grip strength for regular & legless rope climbs.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/079/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p1-DoZmVXigHire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/Gymnastics Density University: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-university/Gymnastics Density for the Big Five: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/gymnastics-density-for-crossfit/Bulletproof Body: Accessory Work for Functional Fitness: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/bulletproof-body/Cyclical Supremacy: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/cyclical-supremacy/Your First Muscle-Up: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/your-first-muscle-up-program/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
