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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Dec 2, 2025 • 31min
Ben Wise vs. Brennan Schardt: Pro Triathlete Programming Battle [Ep.210]
» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fPPjFzfIcJs» 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
Nov 25, 2025 • 44min
Heart Rate Graph Analysis: CrossFit Athletes [Ep.209]
Day & Ben analyze 6 different heart rate graphs from the athletes we coach.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ibpFvGpzIqs» 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
Nov 20, 2025 • 6min
A Muscle-Up Density Test | "Muscle Egg"
"Muscle Egg"AMRAP 5 Minutes-Bar Muscle-Ups*EMOM, Including the Start: 10 Pistols» View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/4Hx5Rfo_xPE» 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
Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 24min
Sam Smith & Michael FitzGerald on Prescribing Effort in CrossFit [Ep.208]
Learn How to Think About & Prescribe Effort as a Coach of CrossFit Athletes.» Samuele Marcora Interview: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/181/» Michael FitzGerald Interview: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/172/» Sam Smith Interview: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/095/» Spiral Out Podcast on Power-Duration: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VAhgEZfrj4jXsU3KHnRiU?si=mLWL5fJQRGOOHulRqFv4VA» Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jm4VFZ1EVaE» 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
Nov 11, 2025 • 41min
Kyle Ruth on How to Deal with "The Suck" During Workouts [Ep.207]
Kyle & Ben discuss how to deal with the pain that inevitably comes along with high-level performance in metabolic-intensive racing sports, like CrossFit.» Episode with Ultra Runner Kara Hahn: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/199/» Episode With Athlete Interview on Coping with Pain: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/110/» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ecmYzAkp0B4» 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
Nov 7, 2025 • 29min
Can "Random" Workouts Actually Build Fitness?
How much structured progression is actually needed to improve as a CrossFit athlete?» 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
Nov 4, 2025 • 58min
Hard Workouts Make Hard Times Easier | Micah & Susan Jackson [Ep.206]
From world travel to raising three kids, get to know the Jackson 5.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1jQ2OxgBQCI» 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
Oct 30, 2025 • 18min
The "American Sweetheart" Chipper | The Name Game
"American Sweetheart"For Time-60/50 Calorie Echo-40 Burpee Box Jump Over 24/20"-30 Pull-Up-20 Handstand Push-Ups-10 Power Clean 195/135lb» View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/54nfS-cQ7to» 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
Oct 28, 2025 • 35min
Kyle Ruth on Respiratory Physiology with Practical Training Applications [Ep.205]
Kyle & Ben discuss ways to progress athletes towards optimal breathing, from expanding tidal volume (depth of breaths) to maximizing respiratory frequency (breath rate).» Respiratory Roundtable [Ep.191]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMt5Hjf7zjY&t» Breathe Way Better with Kyle Ruth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhr1u23gw20&t» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f5BSJM2TY4Q» 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
Oct 21, 2025 • 54min
How Much Volume is Necessary to Improve? [Ep.204]
In this episode, Ben & Day discuss things we've changed our mind on in recent years as it related to coaching & programming.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7eduBUXemxQ» 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
