The Fitness Movement

In this episode, Georgia & Ben discuss training for grappling athletes, including off-season training, exercise selection, energy systems training and the role of a strength coach.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/048/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-cHirhzsjUMHire 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

Improving max strength, strength endurance, and battery are all good reason to chase increases in muscle mass, but hypertrophy can cost you in other aspects of performance.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/047/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/1-on-1 Remote Coaching: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/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

In this episode, Day & Ben discuss training best practices for coaches and athletes, lessons learned from competition, and advice for people who want to make fitness their full time career.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/046/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_c23QdcLCxUHire 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

The Teen Divisions are the future of CrossFit.  Learn how to train optimally as a Teen to maximize your fitness, performance and longevity.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/045/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/1-on-1 Remote Coaching: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/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

In this episode, Ben & DJ discuss how to optimize your time & focus to be a more effective coach, athlete & entrepreneur. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/044/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/evPbTXRIKzMHire 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

In this episode, we discuss common flaws in front & back squats, the causes for these breakdowns, and how to train to minimize these errors.View the Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl9VJJYoK5gListen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/1-on-1 Remote Coaching: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/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

In this episode, we discuss the best progressions, drills, and accessory movements to learn and refine both bar & ring muscle-ups for CrossFit athletes.Mia Gianelli graduated academia with an Exercise Physiology degree, and later became a coach at Training Think Tank.From writing designs for high-level CrossFit athletes, to heading the strength & conditioning of field sport athletes, Mia coaches an array of athletes.In addition to coaching CrossFit athletes, Mia is one herself. And being a taller athlete, gymnastics movements did not come as naturally to her, but through consistent, focused work she has mastered all the gymnastics movements in CrossFit's testing body. In 2021 her efforts came to fruition, as she competed at the CrossFit Games as a member of TTT's team.The time and energy Mia spent working drills & progressions and pulling apart her own gymnastics movements have led her to be an invaluable asset to her clients.Instagram | TTT BioDiscussion PointsToday we get into… • Mia's athletic journey & her development of gymnastics movements • Which gymnastics movements come most naturally for athletes • The prerequisite strength needed to attempt muscle-ups • The best drills and accessory movements to improve muscle-ups • Learning the mechanics of the Bar Muscle-Up & Ring Muscle-Up • Staying focused and not allowing failures to halt your progressListen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/1-on-1 Remote Coaching: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/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

I answer listener questions, ranging from how to manage your breathing in MetCons to keeping your joints healthy in CrossFit to when to use Weightlifting belts. Tune in now!Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/1-on-1 Remote Coaching: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/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

Carl Hardwick is the CEO of OPEX Fitness. He has spent his whole life in athletics, including collegiate football. He is a military veteran, and has opened multiple OPEX gyms. Now Carl heads to the OPEX team based out of Scottsdale, Arizona.Carl: Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOPEX: Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteDiscussion PointsToday we get into…• Advantages of Individual Design Coaching• Effective Coaching for Competitive & Recreational Athletes• Getting out of the Way as a Coach to Allow Clients to Succeed• Using Reactive Periodization based on Athlete Feedback• Carl’s Advice for Young Professionals in the Fitness Space______________________Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/1-on-1 Remote Coaching: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/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

Do you need to hire a professional fitness coach or can you successfully pull off coaching yourself?  Hear my thoughts as an athlete who has been on both sides of this debate.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/039/Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/1-on-1 Remote Coaching: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/Movement Breakdowns: https://www.zoarfitness.com/movements/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