Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

Happy New Year!  We want to thank everyone that supported us in 2019 and we look forward to helping you continually grow in 2020.  One way that we will make that happen is with brand new "Best Hour of Their Day" programming.  This programming will be unique and different than any programming out there as we will focus on developing you as a coach.  Classes will be run better, more organized, and with a purpose.  To find out more, email us, besthouroftheirday@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe to our Youtube, don't want to miss out on the Box tour series. 

On today’s episode, Fern and Ackerman discuss being relentless when it comes to your coaching. What that means is that you, as the coach are more stubborn than the athlete standing in front of you. You can not let your eyes get used to sh*tty movement. They talk about the importance of this, how to overcome it, and how it is so hard to implement. Check out the extra content about this episode on besthouroftheirday.com Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com - to learn more about our private coaches development group.

On today’s episode, Fern sits down with Amy Hollingsworth, the Certification Program Manager for Crossfit and owners Kitsap Crossfit with her husband, Dan. Fern and Amy discuss the differences between The Levels 1, 2, 3 and the soon to be released level 4. Nicole Carroll says that “Amy’s  superpower is getting things a credited.”  Amy has been fundamental when it comes to The Level 3 being certified. She talks us through how it’s professional credential with less than 1% of Crossfit Credentialed professional having it. She takes a deep dive into why you really do need to know your stuff for this exam and why it demands a lot from you. Also, Amy remind us how much The Level 3 is still in its early days with it came out in 2015. Part of that is it’s always getting refreshed and update, so it reflects the standard of the coaches taking it. Amy’s answers some questions around The Level 4, like it is real and why it’s taking it’s time to be released. The simple answer is like the all things Crossfit wants to do it right and make sure it means something not just in the Crossfit world be everywhere. Check out the extra content about this episode on besthouroftheirday.com Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com - to learn more about our private coaches development group.

On today's episode Fern discuss what happens once a year at Crossfit Rife, it's called RX Month. It's where for a whole month they change what it means to do the workout "prescribed". It's called RX month because of it about giving everybody the opportunity to RX the stimulus. They also dive into the how-to brief and run RX month. The problems that can come about and the push that came from some members at first. The vita focus with this month is to help push the stimulus to the front of everyone's mind and deemphasizes the weight on the barbell.  Check out the extra content about this episode on besthouroftheirday.com Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com - to learn more about our private coaches development group.

On today's episode, Ackerman talks to Dr Steve IIardi about the benefits of exercise when it comes to depression. Dr Steve Ilardi is a professor of clinical psychology and the author of The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs. Earlier on in his career, Dr Ilard found the depression epidemic was getting worse and traditional forms of treatment aren't working. He was a correlation between the epiphany and of the 21-century lifestyle of being sedentary, indoors and a heavy fast-food debit that was creating the problem. Dr Ilard examples how exercise is more beneficial than any other anti-depression medication on the market. They cover a wide host of topics in today episode such as symptom and activity has this impact too, the more critical discussion how you as box owner can help a member who comes to about their depression. As it will happen at some point, and probably already has. Check out the extra content about this episode on besthouroftheirday.com Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com - to learn more about our private coaches development group.

In today's episode, Fern and Ackerman discuss how to run an effective cooldown. It's the most unutilised part of a class, meaning it's either not planned for or is just an afterthought of "if there's time". Fren and Ackerman example that why it's essential to your athletes, and it doesn't have to be just sketching, it about brings people back down to normalcy. It's also the time in which you have a clear opening as a coach to connect with people and build that relationship. The key take away for the cool down is it should be short, fun and beneficial to your athletes. Check out the extra content about this episode on besthouroftheirday.com Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com - to learn more about our private coaches development group.

On today episode Fern chats with Paul Tremblay. Paul has a very impressive resume in the Crossfit space. He owns CrossFit NCR with two business partners, opened back in 2013. Paul’s made it to the games multiple times as an individual and five times on the demo team, most recently this year with James Hobart. He’s been seminar staff since 2015. Also, Paul recently joined the Coaches Development Program team. - Yes, Paul is a pretty impressive dude. During the episode, Fern and Paul cover everything they can between how being an athlete helped him bee better coach, to his internship on staff. Along with having multiple members of the seminar staff team, not only work at his gym but co-owns it with him. They discuss what it’s like to have numerous owners running one box, making it successful so they can all make a living from it. Did you catch the exciting upcoming project that is in the works for the best hour of their day, that launching next year? - If so I hope you guess are as excited as we are. Check out the extra content about this episode on besthouroftheirday.com Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com - to learn more about our private coaches development group

On today's podcast, Ackerman sits down with Eric Malzone, who's been involved in fitness for over 20 years. Originally, a CrossFit affiliate owner Eric now runs a consultant company that Ackerman personally used to help with setting up Own Your Eating. Eric and Ackerman first met on one of Eric's podcasts, Fitness Blitz Radio,  where Eric interviewed him about Owning Your Eating. Fun fact it's still Fitness Blitz Radio most listened to episode even two years on. Eric owned his affiliate for about eight and a half years before ultimately selling. During the episode, Eric describes how he sold his box successfully, with tangible advice to help you do the same. Even if you're not looking to sell this advice is invaluable, it will highlight the pitfalls within your business that are not allowing you to make a profit or be able to take a step back and everything not fall apart. Check out the extra content about this episode on besthouroftheirday.com Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com - to learn more about our private coaches development group.

Greg Hammond is an OG in the CrossFit world. You might recognize him from last week at the Dubai CrossFit® Championship as he judged Sam Briggs in the Bike Erg and run event. In today’s episode, Greg and Jason talk about how Concept 2 started, where the name comes from, and most importantly, the ideas behind their new products. For example, how did they think of Ackerman’s least favorite machine…the bike erg? Greg breaks down some easy ways to coach on the rower and what to look for. So, in your next class, you’ll have new cues and knowledge. One thing that stands out in this podcast is how much the Concept 2 employees care about their product. Greg talks about the company and owners with so much passion and excitement, it is no wonder that Concept 2 has continued to thrive in the fitness space. Check out the extra content about this episode on besthouroftheirday.com Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com - to learn more about our private coaches development group.

On today’s episode, Fern sits down with friend of the show, Gary Villegas. Gary has been on the CrossFit seminar staff for five years and has owned his affiliate in Orange County, California, Eternity Crossfit for the past nine years. Gary is very much entrenched in this world. While listening to this podcast, you will hear how much Gary cares about every one of his clients, and how CrossFit gave him a better toolset to serve them. Gary has been through a lot to get to where he is today and is proof that if you want something, you have to go after. As always there is a tremendous amount of valuable information in this episode. When traveling, we all know how hard it is to stick it to our routine. That’s where GOWOD steps in. It’s all personalized to you and your body. It offers the flexibility to fit around your schedule, be that 8 minutes to an hour. If you’re having a bad day with your hip flexors, which happens when you’re sitting for a few hours in the car or on the plane, GOWOD will have a routine to help you recover. Don’t wait till you’re in pain, find 8 minutes a day to help you feel better, move better, and recover better.  Oh, did we forget to mention, that GOWOD Premium is free for all affiliate owners?  So you have no excuses, check it out today. If you don’t own a box, don’t worry you get a 14 -day free trial. Check out the extra content about this episode on besthouroftheirday.com Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com - to learn more about our private coaches development group.