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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Jul 3, 2025 • 60min
Matt Wiebke: Year of the Engine Programming Creator
From training for fiber types & developing aerobic capacity to building an engine for MetCons and Max Power, we cover it all.Matt Wiebke is coach in the CrossFit community who has become well known for helping his clients develop incredible conditioning.He has gone to the CrossFit Games as a Masters Athlete and has worked with many high level competitors in the Sport.His company is The Gains Lab, and in the podcast we talk about Year of the Engine - Engine Builder.In today's conversation we talk about a number of topics including...(1) His thoughts on, "Conditioning takes Months."(2) Pacing by Feel(3) Writing Conditioning Programs for Groups(4) Workouts Targeting Fast or Slow Twitch Fiber Types(5) The Role of Easy Aerobic Work for CrossFit Athletes(6) Developing Maximal Strength based on Athlete Limitations(7) Organizing a Training Year for Peaking in CompetitionSupport the show
Jul 1, 2025 • 26min
Training vs. Workout Out | When to Flip the Switch [Ep.193]
Ben & Chris discuss the differences between working out and training and how to approach each to maximize your fitness gains.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qTOso6-Zwts» 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
Jun 26, 2025 • 14min
"Crash & Burn" | A 100's Chipper Workout
"Crash & Burn"For Time (25:00 / 27:00 Cap)-100 Calorie BikeErg-100 Toes-to-Bar-100 DB Step-Up 50/35lb, 24/20"-100 Vertical Jump 15/12"*level 2 :75 Reps Each*level 3: 50 Reps Each» View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/0Q3cVrfEMcE» 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
Jun 24, 2025 • 7min
Why Good Qualifier Athletes Fall Apart in Live Competition
Hear a Q&A with Ben Wise asking Why Some Athletes thrive in the Qualifier Stage but never live up to their potential in a in-person comp.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B8P--tFwvHA» 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
Jun 19, 2025 • 48min
NorCal Withdrawals, Heat Tolerance Training, Taper vs. Deload [Ep.192]
Day and Ben debrief the Northern California Classic, and talk through Ben's prep and taper for the event.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vkeCIGvqIAE» 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
Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 44min
Fikowski, Ruth, Way, Sellars: Respiratory Roundtable [Ep.191]
Brent Fikowski, Kyle Ruth, Luke Way and Dr. Andrew Sellars join the show to discuss the Isocapnic Breathe Way Better device.» Breathe Way Better Interview with Kyle Ruth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhr1u23gw20&t» Brent Echo / Snatch Workout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVI_A551tn8&pp=ygUaZWNobyBzbmF0Y2ggY3Jvc3NmaXQgZ2FtZXM%3D» Climbing Snail Workout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5r-sUwer_E&t=6305s» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KMt5Hjf7zjY» View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Jun 12, 2025 • 3min
Having Joint Pain? Do This First.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 5min
Why People Fail to Maintain Their Weight Loss
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Jun 5, 2025 • 16min
"Cow Tales" | Ever Fail a Box Step-Up?
"Cow Tales"For Time (20:00 Cap)-50 KB Hang Snatch 70/53lb-15 Chest-to-Bar-30 DB Bench Press 50/35's-15 Chest-to-Bar-30 DB Bench Press 50/35's-15 Chest-to-Bar-50 KB Goblet Step-Up 70/53lb, 24/20"» View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/HlZpoaFMhwg» 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
Jun 3, 2025 • 33min
Compete to Win | Ben Wise Camp Talk [Ep.190]
Hear how Coach Ben approaches how to compete like a champion in this exclusive lecture from our recent athlete camp.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sTpSUCxluiw» 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
