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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Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 18min
Psychological Skills for Endurance Performance with Samuele Marcora [Ep.182]
We're back Sam Marcora (Researcher, Physiologist) & Michael FitzGerald (Coach, Owner of OPT) to continue our discussion from last time on a variety of topics loosely related to the Physiobiological Model.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mY78zvhoPcU» 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
Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 10min
Samuele Marcora: Researcher, On the Psychobiological Model of Fatigue [Ep.181]
Welcome Sam Marcora & Michael FitzGerald to the show to discuss Sam's model & research, including how perception of effort effects performance, the role of motivation, and how the model compares against others, like the Central Governor.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O6lWtVYgFAs» 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
Mar 13, 2025 • 26min
The Best Ways To Improve Your Rowing Capacity
» 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
Mar 11, 2025 • 30min
Half Marathon + CrossFit: Head-to-Head Programming Battle [Ep.180]
See Coach Day & Coach Ben compare programming head-to-head to see who comes up with the better design for a Hybrid athlete.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0BWu7tjbq2E» 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
Mar 4, 2025 • 16min
Teen Sports Performance Athlete: Programming TV [Ep.179]
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how I think about programming for a teenage athlete who plays volleyball, basketball and track & field. View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/Q7mq-wi3H2ECheck out our other resources...» 1-on-1 Coaching: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/» PDF Programs: https://zoarfitness.com/product-category/programs/» Follow Us: https://instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Feb 27, 2025 • 27min
CrossFit Training Mistakes I've Made
Skipping Steps: Layering Too QuicklyCNS Load Was Too HighUnbalanced Doses of Weaknesses & StrengthsPrioritizing Novelty over ConsistencyNot Having (Enough) FunDoing It All On My Own» 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
Feb 25, 2025 • 19min
ZOAR Athlete Camp 2025 Preview [Ep.178]
Sign-Up Here: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/camp/ZOAR Athlete or LCA Member?Take $100 Off Your Camp with Code “athlete”» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7SrPuCM5laU» 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
Feb 20, 2025 • 16min
"Big Fish, Little Pond" | A Back Squat CrossFit MetCon
"Big Fish, Little Pond"AMRAP 15:00-3...6...9... Back Squat 225/155lb*after each set: 30/25 Calorie Row» View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/YaInr9ElaVM» 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
Feb 18, 2025 • 40min
Strength Training for Triathlon with Coach Day Muñoz [Ep.177]
Learn how to build foundational strength and avoid the common injuries in triathletes.» Hire Coach Day: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vX7K-vRkYzE» View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show
Feb 11, 2025 • 53min
Wes Johnson: Head Triathlon Coach, University of Arizona [Ep.176]
Today we welcome Triathlon Coach Wesley Johnson to the show with his colleague Dayannara Muñoz. Wes is the head coach at the University Arizona and recently led the program to a national championship in it's second year. We talk about cultivating a positive team culture with a group of young women, and how he thinks about developing raw talent into professional triathletes.» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IBv_JXT95xE» 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
