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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Feb 7, 2023 • 28min
078: Rope Climbs: Technique & Efficiency
Ben & Chris discuss the best technique for regular & legless rope climbs, including how to maximize your climbing effectiveness on the ascent & how to use a J-Hook vs. Fireman's slide for the descent.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/078/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/25L2ARLCrrQHire 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
Jan 31, 2023 • 31min
077: Ashley Carrano: From Rehab to Entrepreneur & Coach
Ben & Stacey sit down with Ashley to discuss how she went from using drugs & being an addict to getting -and staying- clean, opening her own business, and becoming a CrossFit athlete & coach.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/077/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ay298iZyFqUHire 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
Jan 17, 2023 • 17min
076: Reactive Periodization
The ideal way to progress an athlete's training is by using their feedback & training readiness to build out their program.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/075/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
Jan 3, 2023 • 20min
075: Athlete Camp 2023: BMU, LLRC, GHD, HSPU
Chris & Ben cover each of the four sessions of our Winter 2023 athlete in details, along with tips on improving your Bar Muscle-Ups, Legless Rope Climbs, GHDs and deficit Handstand Push-Ups.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Hfn3PS55LQHire 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
Dec 20, 2022 • 39min
074: Charles Pienaar: CrossFit Games Champion, Men’s Lower Extremity
Charlie Pienaar was a D1 Wrestler, Member of Army National Guard, Gym Owner, Health & Physical Education Teacher, and -most recently- winner of the 2022 CrossFit Games Lower Extremity Division.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/074/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
Dec 13, 2022 • 44min
073: CrossFit Team Training: Coaching & Programming
Ben interviews ZOAR Fitness Coach, Chris Hardenberg, on his experience coaching, writing program design, and competing on a CrossFit team.We discuss the best ways to build fitness, align schedules & expectations, improve communication, and ultimately compete at your best.View the Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/073/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z_9aP9zvG1wHire 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
Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 22min
072: Blayr Drumm: Tactical Games & CrossFit Athlete
Ben & Chris sit down with Blayr Drumm to discuss her athletic journey and the training that led to her taking 5th place in The Tactical Games National Championship.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/072Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yto9MC7SjRsCheck out my sponsor LetsGetChecked: http://trylgc.com/fitnessmovement(code: FITNESSMOVEMENT for 25% off)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
Nov 15, 2022 • 10min
071: The Best Way to Accelerate Your Fitness Progress
Learn how to become with a ZOAR Athlete with ZERO financial risk, and all the benefits of individualized coaching & program design.Competitor's FastTrack: https://zoarfitness.com/fast/Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/071/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8n6c-u730HcHire 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
Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 20min
070: Eoin Everard: Sub 4 Minute Mile, Sub 14 Minute 5k Run
In this episode I sit down with professional runner & PhD in Biomechanics Eoin Everard to discuss race day prep, his training sessions layout and technique tactics for recreational runners.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/070/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bif6lcUSLroCheck out my sponsor LetsGetChecked: http://trylgc.com/fitnessmovement(code: FITNESSMOVEMENT for 25% off)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
Oct 18, 2022 • 27min
069: How to Build Squat Strength Without Knee Pain
Ben & Chris debate the best ways to train & write programming for CrossFit athletes dealing with knee pain.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/069/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2SqlksQlUskWatch Programming TV: https://youtu.be/hE-ksOhFaGgHire 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
