

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 13, 2021 • 1h 9min
028: Chris Hardenberg on Mental Toughness & Movement Economy
In this episode we dive into Mental Toughness, Movement Economy, & how to develop a champions mindset & mentality.Chris Hardenberg is a Remote Coach, CrossFit Athlete & personal friend.In addition to running his remote coaching business (Forged Through Faith) he still competes and has gone to some big events like Wodapalooza.Today today's episode we get into...(1) Mental ToughnessWe deep dive on mindset - and how to develop the ability to know when to dig deep in a workout & when to pull back. We even get into how to effectively coach mindset and program for mental toughness.(2) Movement EconomyWe discuss how to develop an eye for detail, and how to maximize your longevity in movements through moving better and with more efficiency.Support the show

Apr 6, 2021 • 27min
027: A Model for Functional Core / Midline Training
The core is so much more than your abs. Midline integrity and the musculature involved need to be trained strategically. And here's how you do it...Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/027/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

Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 3min
026: Matt Wiebke of the Gains Lab on Building an Engine for CrossFit
Matt Wiebke, coach in the CrossFit community known for helping clients develop incredible conditioning, discusses a variety of topics including training for fiber types, developing aerobic capacity, pacing by feel, writing conditioning programs for groups, targeting fast or slow twitch fiber types, and the role of easy aerobic work for CrossFit athletes. He also talks about developing maximal strength based on athlete limitations and organizing a training year for peaking in competition.

Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 4min
025: Stacey Kadenas on Nutrition, Macros & Food Quality for Athletes
Today's guest, Stacey Kadenas, is a Nutrition Coach and Masters CrossFit Athlete. In our discussion we talk about (1) how to keep you energy up while losing weight, (2) the mental / emotional aspect of manipulating bodyweight plus the role of body image, (3) fueling for CrossFit competitions and endurance events, (4) Macro breakdowns (5) supplementation ...and a whole lot more!Support the show

Mar 16, 2021 • 38min
024: Developing Bar & Ring Muscle-Ups
This episode I rant on building muscle-up capacity, from building strict strength, to refining technique and cycling multiple reps. This episode is all about upping your Muscle-Up game!Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/024/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

Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 6min
023: Kyle Ruth on Athlete Centric Coaching & Competing At Your Best
Learn how to tailor program design around your athlete's readiness to train, and refine your skill of competing at your best on game day. Kyle Ruth is a Remote Coach & Masters CrossFit Athlete.In today's conversation we talk about a number of topics including (1) Athlete Centric Coaching, (2) Tracking Athlete Readiness to Train, (3) The Roles of Physiology, Economy & Game Day Preparation, (4) The Utility of Mindfulness / Meditation for the CrossFit Athlete, and (5) How to Use Mental Rehearsal & Walk Through to Maximizing Testing.Support the show

Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 25min
022: Jeff Baltimore on True Strength, Aerobic Capacity & Longevity in Training
Today's guest, Jeff Baltimore, is a CrossFit Coach, Athlete and my personal friend. We dive into burnout in functional fitness & HIIT and the how risk of that can be reduced through quality program design. We also talk about how strength, the aerobic system and mobility are all intertwined. Support the show

Aug 31, 2020 • 15min
021: Group Programming for CrossFit Athletes
Learn about how to individualize a group program using Silos, and the principals I'm using to write our new online training program: The Protocol.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/021/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

Jul 7, 2020 • 43min
020: Listener Q&A, Season 1 Finale
I answer listener questions, ranging from Running and Assault Bike Training to CrossFit for Big & Tall Athletes and Accelerating Recovery. Tune in now!Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/020/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

Jun 30, 2020 • 32min
019: A Model for Recovery Sessions
Learn how to why and how to program workouts to accelerate the recovery process & ultimately be more ready when you come back for you next hard session.Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/019/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


