Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

Tasia Percevecz went from competing as an Individual to a member of the CrossFit Mayhem champions.  In this episode, we discuss why being on the team is harder, just how brutal the worm is, the benefits of gymnastics as a child, and much more.  Support Tasia: @tasiapercevecz  Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com

At 17 years old Dallin Pepper has already won the CrossFit Games twice and is planning on making 2019 his third championship.  Listen in as Dallin discusses what it's like being the fittest on earth, training with the elite, balancing training with sports, and the first time he beat his dad in a workout. Support Dallin @dallinpeppercf Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman

In today's episode we answer your questions.  Fern, Ackerman, and special guest Donny Forbis sat down after a recent L1 Seminar and answered questions from our listeners.  Between the three of us, we have owned 8 affiliates, coached over 600 L1 and L2 seminars, and have tens of thousands of hours experience coaching athletes. Thank you to all of our fans that sent in questions.  If you have questions you want answered on a future episode or topics you would like us to discuss, please DM us on social media @besthouroftheirday.

Denise Thomas is well respected as one of the best CrossFit coaches in the world.  She has been a flowmaster on the CrossFit seminar team for nearly 10 years, works at Reebok HQ, and runs the CrossFit coaches development program.  When you think of Denise (DT) you immediately think of passion, care, and empathy, all qualities we discuss regularly on the show that make a great coach and human being. Support Denise: @denthomas7 + @dtlessonplans Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman

Rob Kearney is a Pro Strongman, holds two Log Press World records, and the only openly gay professional strongman in the world.  We chat about what it means to be the only openly gay man in this macho sport, training for the world's strongman, and balancing marriage with competition. Support Rob: @worlds_strongest_gay Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman

Fern and Ackerman take a deep dive into one of the most functional movements out there.  You'll get our methods of teaching the group at L1 seminars, a 30 second tutorial on how to get people set up properly, best practices for scaling, and so much more. This episode will make you a better coach and athlete, truly a must listen.

Nuno has been a head coach for CFHQ since 2012 coaching Level 1 and 2 seminars all over the world and is a Crossfit Certified Level 3 Trainer (CF-L3) Nuno also coached the CrossFit Endurance seminars for over 5 years, traveling the world to train other coaches proper running and endurance training technique, nutrition, injury prevention and program design. Nuno was a NCAA Division 1 Track and Field athlete at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, competing in the 200M and 400M sprints. He began competing in triathlons in 2006, completing a 1/2 Ironman, numerous sprint distance races, and a few Olympic distance triathlons. Nuno is one of 2 athletes in the world to compete in the CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup every year since they started in 2009 including being part of the winning team in 2014 (Team Invictus) and will be competing in the 40-44 division at the 2019 CrossFit Games.

Dr. Sean Pastuch founded Active Life because he believed that the world deserves better solutions than the modern medical model can provide.  Sean believes the current medical model manages physical pain without considering the emotional ramifications of the proposed intervention. Too many people have heard from their doctor "You have to stop doing _____, Playing ______, going _______," and it's unacceptable. We take an oath to "do no harm", but how is harm defined. Dr. Sean believes it is harmful to tell someone they have to stop doing what gives them great joy so that they can eliminate the subjective discomfort that we call pain. So he came up with a replacement, a solution.  Active Life is the only company in the world helping thousands of people to get out of pain WITHOUT going to the doctor or missing the gym.

Matt Della Valle (MDV) is one of the best coaches in the world. Starting his career at CrossFit New England he ultimately made the move to Reebok and joined the CrossFit Seminar Team. He was a part of the CrossFit staff for three years before deciding to take an opportunity with Jason Khalipa at NC Fit and be an integral part of growing the company. Prior to finding CrossFit, Matt earned his law degree and was an aspiring attorney before deciding to follow his passion of helping others. As you listen to this episode you will hear how Matt's constant pursuit of excellence, knowledge and willingness to leave his comfort to seek out the best in the world has helped his journey.

How do you coach muscle-ups if you can't do them?  What about coaching athletes that are better than you?  In this episode, Ackerman and Fern discuss both of these topics, give advice, and tell real stories about their experiences with these same challenges.