Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

EC Synkowski started CrossFit in 2006 and shortly thereafter she completed her CrossFit Level 1.  Her enthusiasm, expertise and hard work eventually led to seminar staff and flowmaster position, as well as her CF-L4 certification. EC finished her second master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine.  From there, she founded her company, OptimizeMe Nutrition, where she focuses on helping individuals better understand nutrition and t’s day-to-day application.  You may also recognize EC as the  founder of the #800gChallenge, an eating plan that encourages participants to maximize their fruit and vegetable intake and encourages the consumption of whole, unprocessed foods.  With more than 20 years of experience and academic training, EC seamlessly translates the evidence-based scientific data into practical solutions for everyday success. You can follow EC on @ecsyn,  and you can follow OptimizeMe Nutrition @optimizemenutrition

Most know "Boz" as the head judge at the CrossFit Games, most don't know how he got there.  Turns out being at the right place at the right time is important, but equally important is putting in the effort, showing up and doing whatever is asked of you, and working hard.   From personal trainer to flowmaster, Boz's story is incredible and he shares it all with us on this episode. Find Boz on instagram @apbozman

What is the best option for on-boarding new athletes into your affiliate?  In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of many alternatives, from the hop right into class structure, to an intro session, a 3 day one on one training, and even six and 12 days structures.  Box owners, coaches, and CrossFit members will benefit from listening to this episode and considering the different possibilities and evaluating which one they use.

Dave "Freakin" Lipson is considered one of the best CrossFit coaches in the world, the founder of Thundrbro, a former competitive CrossFitter, and now preparing for the Colorodo Bodybuilding State Championships.   His simple approach to combining bodybuilding and the CrossFit methodology has allowed him to completely transform his physique as well as help thousands of others that follow his guidance via his series of books, all over available at thundrbro.com. You can find him on Instagram @davefreakinlipson and @thundrbro

Chris is the owner of CrossFit Catalyst and Founder of Two Brain Business.  Chris began mentoring gyms in early 2012. Soon after, he was invited to work as a journalist for CrossFit, Inc. for a year, and he began traveling around the world on the CrossFit for Hope and other projects. In 2015, he published two books, "Two-Brain Business 2.0 and “Help First.” His newest book, "Founder, Farmer, Tinker, Thief" is available for pre-order on Amazon and will be released May 7th. Chris helped Jason grow his three CrossFit affiliates to well over 500 members and is a big reason why Albany CrossFit was the most successful sale in CrossFit history.

What do you think of the SDHP?   Love it?  Hate it?   In this episode Ackerman and Fern breakdown the importance of the movement, why it should be a part of your training, as well as best practices for coaching it. We wrap up the episode with Jason's story of how he used the SDHP to save someone's life.

From the park to 1000 members, David Osorio has created something very unique and special at CrossFit South Brooklyn.  As you listen to this episode you'll begin to understand how and why, it comes down to culture. David's goal was to create a workspace that he wanted to hangout at, by doing that, he also fostered a tremendous community, allowed people to become full-time CrossFit coaches, and even live a balanced life. David Osorio is a very special human being and I'm excited for all of you to listen in on this conversation. You can find David on social media @davidosorio_ and @crossfitsouthbrooklyn

Want to grow your box?  You need a solid team of coaches.   James McDermott has developed and implemented a successful intern development program at Albany CrossFit.  This eight week program has helped him continue to grow his team without sacrificing the culture and community he works hard to cultivate. If you are a new CrossFit coach listen in on our advice on what a box owner looks for when hiring and staffing his team. If you want to learn more about James's intern program you can find him on social media @jamesamcdermott @albanycrossfit or email him directly james.amcd@yahoo.com

People are afraid to do CrossFit, not because it's dangerous but because they can't do the movements.  People see pull-ups, HSPUs, muscle-ups and think, "I can't do that, so I can't do CrossFit."   That's where scaling comes into play. In this episode we teach you how to scale well.  The goal of scaling is to preserve the intended stimulus. we have seen that done right and we have seen that gone horribly wrong.  Listen to how Jason made a 65 year old pass out because he didn't scale appropriately. When it comes to scaling you are only limited by your creativity.  Don't be that coach that whenever you have double unders in a workout you simply tell people "twice as many singles."  That's not good scaling and it's not good coaching. In this episode, Ackerman and Fern will teach you how to scale effectively, discuss common mistakes, and even talk about when it's appropriate to scale up.  

"Words are useless, actions are all we have." Austin Malleolo has been to the CrossFit Games eight times, six as an individual and twice on a team. His top placing as an individual was 6th and 5th as part of Reebok CrossFit One. Outside of being one of the fittest humans on this planet, Austin is a husband, father, and entrepreneur. He is also considered to be one of the best CrossFit coaches. In this interview we discuss everything from his morning routine, how is stays motivated now that he's no longer competing, the biggest mistake CrossFit trainers make, and his number one tip for becoming a better coach. To learn more about Austin, check out his instagram @amalleolo, get a free week of the Hamplan programming (hamplan.com), and watch his Vlog on his youtube channel to see him deadlift 600lbs hours before completing the Boston Marathon.