The Mindset Advantage

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview one of CrossFit’s all-time greats, Chris Spealler. Chris was a 7 time CrossFit Games individual competitor, an affiliate owner, and a trainer for CrossFit headquarters. Since getting into the sport in 2007 Chris has been a major icon for the sport as an athlete and now as a coach and affiliate owner. Spealler has dedicated his life to pursuing fitness, helping others achieve their goals, and continue to be an outstanding role model for the CrossFit space. It was great to catch up with Chris and hear about how his life has changed since retiring from competitive CrossFit and transitioning into other passions in his life. Topics-Being a part of the first ever CrossFit commercial -How has life changed since not being in the sport?-Taking your fitness outside of the gym-Tips on gaining strength as a smaller athlete-Best mindset for fitness enthusiasts who enjoy doing CrossFitFollow Chris atIG: @cspeallerWebsite: www.spealprogramming.comGym: Park City FitIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Have a great Tuesday!

This week on the show I am joined by James Fitzgerald. James was the 2007 CrossFit Games champion as an individual, since then he’s made a big impact in the fitness world as the founder of Opex Fitness. Aside from being an incredible athlete, James is on a mission to coach coaches via The Opex Certificate Program (CCP), help grow Opex gyms around the world, and create major waves in the fitness industry. During James’ 20 years of training clients and athletes, he has created programming principles, theories, and progressions that have been tested and proven year after year. If you want to hear from a guy who’s making major waves in the fitness industry, this episode is for you.Topics-The evolution of fitness-Training for longevity-Creating client autonomy-Why fitness can’t be a quick fix-Body Building & resistance training-Training the sport vs. healthYou can follow James at:IG @jfitzopexWebsite Opexfit.comYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgDGih2kSp0A6W_0cVYuaQREMINDER: The MFP online store closes on September 8th. Click the link in bio to get your MiFit Podcast T-shirt on pre-order!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I welcome back Austin Malleolo for part 2 of the series “10 Lessons in 10 Years of Fitness.” Last week we went through lessons 1-5 and if you haven’t listened to that, be sure to hear that episode before jumping in today’s 6-10 lessons learned. Austin’s 10 lessons are applicable for anyone whether you are a competitive athlete, fitness enthusiast, gym owner, or entrepreneur looking to gain an advantage. Follow AustinIG @amalleoloWebsite http://thehamplan.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/amalleoloPodcast: The Soapbox PodcastMake sure to order your MiFit Podcast T-shirt before the stores closes on September 8th. Store link: https://stores.inksoft.com/mifit_podcast/shop/product-detail/1000644Thank you for your continued support!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I am joined by 7 times CrossFit Games athlete, 11 year affiliate owner, and 10 year CrossFit seminar staff member, Austin Malleolo. For the past 10 years Austin has dedicated his life to being the best coach, athlete, and business owner he can be and he’s done an incredible job. During Austin’s 10+ years in the fitness industry he’s learned a lot of things and that’s exactly what we dove into today. My hope is that you are able to be more efficient with your time and decision making with the help of Austin’s tips and lessons over the past decade. If you are a gym owner, coach, or a competitive athlete, there is sure to be something in here that you need to hear. Follow Austin:IG @amalleoloWebsite http://thehamplan.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/amalleoloPodcast: The Soapbox Podcast

This week on the MiFit Podcast I am joined by Julie Foucher. Julie was a 4x CrossFit Games competitor and never finished outside of the top 5. She also spent time on the seminar staff traveling all around the world teaching movement and the methodology of CrossFit. Since competing, Julie has worked her way towards being a family physician as well as build her brand Pursuing Health. Julie also finds time in her busy schedule to grow her own podcast called Pursuing Health Podcast where the interviews high level athletes, coaches, and medical professionals in the field. Julie was and continues to be a fan favorite from the way she carries herself in the spotlight and also in her career as a doctor. It was an incredible honor to have her on the show today and this episode is truly one of my favorite ones yet. Topics-Reflecting on the injury at 2015 regionals-5 Pillars of health-Nutrition: Quality vs. Quantity, Health vs. Performance-Staggering obesity statistics -Finding a practitioner that aligns with your values-Functional Medicine Follow Julie at the following linksIG @juliefoucherPodcast: Pursuing Health PodcastWebsite: https://pursuing-health.comIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks for the support, enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview COO of Opex Fitness, Carl Hardwick. Carl has dedicated his life to health and fitness. From his teen years, Carl lived at the gym. A 3-time All-Conference football player at Saint Mary’s University where he earned a B.S., Carl was driven by his passion to become the most effective coach possible. This led the former U.S. Army veteran to buddy up with world-renowned strength coach Charles Poliquin to complete the PICP and then to complete his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).While running the Army fitness program for his battalion and a stint in Afghanistan, Carl was introduced to OPEX Founder James FitzGerald. Sold by the OPEX individual program design approach, Carl went on to open multiple OPEX-licensed gyms before accepting his position as CEO. Today, Carl is an integral part of the growing OPEX engine that is using the OPEX Coaching Certificate Program (CCP) to change the face of fitness by professionalizing the fitness coach.Topics-Common mistakes online coach’s make-Prioritizing what clients need most and helping them find an appropriate goal(s)-What is health?-How to program for health and sustainability -Making training fun and conducive to your daily functionYou can follow Carl at the following linksIG @hardwickcarlYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgDGih2kSp0A6W_0cVYuaQWebsite https://opexfit.comIf you loved this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform

This week on the MiFit Podcast I interview Don Saladino. Don is a top level fitness expert and owner of Drive495 in New York. Don is always a few steps ahead of the traditional fitness trends and is in high demand as a personal trainer for professional athletes, golfers, and celebrities. His client roster includes the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Billy Crudup, Morgan Hoffman, Keegan Bradley, Ryan Gosling, Hugh Jackman, Calvin Klein, and dozens more. Saladino has also been featured and publications such as Cosmopolitan magazine, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Met Rx, and Muscle & Fitness. If you are a coach looking to growing your business, help your clients transform their bodies, and learn how to make training fun, this episode is for you.Topics-Getting an actor/actress Hollywood ready-Mindset observations from elite actors/actresses to average fitness enthusiasts-Training with a functional approach first-Performance vs. physique training-Creating resiliency with your clientsYou can follow Don at the following linksWebsite https://www.donsaladino.comInstagram @donsaladinoYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCycnUPS4U9tdrN3ejGCm61gIf you loved this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave a rating on iTunes. Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mi-fit-podcast/id1420211275

This week I welcome back MDV to The MiFit Podcast. Last week’s episode just wasn’t enough and we wanted to keep giving more valuable content to the listeners. This week we primarily focused on the X’s and the O’s of programming for your gym and how to run a successful in-house competition. You can follow what Matt’s up to at the following linksIG @ mdv_ncWebsite https://nc.fitPodcast “The Business of Fitness Podcast”

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview CrossFit O.G, Matt Dellavalle, widely known as MDV. Matt started his coaching career back in 2010 with CrossFit New England. After competing at the CrossFit Games on team CFNE, Matt began coaching at Reebok CrossFit One, and then joined the CrossFit seminar staff. Currently, MDV is the CFO at NC Fit where he works alongside Jason Khalipa in northern California. Matt has been in the coaching game for over a decade and has learned a lot along the way. As a person who enjoys coaching and programming as much as I do, it was refreshing to hear from somebody who has been in my shoes and understand some of the ins and the outs of my job in the gym. If you are a coach, gym owner, or a fan of CrossFit, you will love this conversation.Topics-Lessons learned from being surrounded by some of the best coaches in the country-4 ways to create an excellent member experience-Should you score your workouts?You can follow what Matt’s up to at the following linksIG @ mdv_ncWebsite https://nc.fitPodcast “The Business of Fitness Podcast”If you enjoyed today’s episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks for the support!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Jacob Hutton. Jacob is a former division 1 football player, college strength coach, and CrossFit Games athlete. Jacob has recently found a passion in being an entrepreneur and helping businesses grow to their maximum potential. This guy has spend thousands of hours in the gym and has learned a ton along the way.During his career as a CrossFit athlete, Jacob put up some jaw dropping numbers in the weight room and on the track. Benching over 400 pounds, running a sub 5:30 mile, and being able to do the splits are just a few things that make Jacob a specimen. If you love talking about strength training, finding the right program, and learning how to improve your diet for muscle gain, then this episode is for you.Topics-The process of getting to be a college strength coach-Common misconceptions about strength development-How to get stronger at a CF gym-How to add significant weight to your bench press and deadlift-Do’s and Don’t for running 6 week challenges at your gymYou can follow Jacob at these links:IG @jacobhuttonYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7HQ61sWvpoxA7eK-1P9icgWebsite https://www.fitnessculture.com and https://myfithive.comIf you loved this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave a rating and review on iTunes.