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Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast778. The #1 Strategy for Growing Your Gym on PurposeWant to grow your CrossFit Affiliate? Click here.Most affiliate owners are stuck reacting instead of leading because they’ve never built a real strategy for growth. In this episode, Jason Fernandez breaks down the exact framework you need to grow your gym on purpose—not by accident.2025-03-261h 01

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast763. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Doing the Work and Leading by Example | CrossFit KaneoheJason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman sit down with Steph Grams from CrossFit Kaneohe to discuss her inspiring journey from gym member to thriving Affiliate Owner. Steph opens up about the challenges of buying a failing gym, navigating leadership, and building a close-knit community while staying true to her vision. Don't miss this episode full of valuable lessons on resilience and leadership. -- 🚀 Looking to BOOST REVENUE at your CrossFit Affiliate? CLICK HERE to Grab the FREE “Raise Prices Without Pissing Off Your Members” Mini-Course -- 👉 CLICK HERE to learn more about...2024-12-1139 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast747. Affiliate University’s First Client: How Ryan Built a Thriving CrossFit GymIn this episode of the "Best Hour of Their Day" podcast, Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez talk with Ryan Wheeler, the very first client to enroll in Affiliate University. Ryan shares the incredible success he’s seen since joining, from growing his gym membership to managing large classes and launching a successful scholarship program. He also discusses his future plans, including building a custom gym facility. -- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools -- Unlock the Power of Your Fitness Business with Pu...2024-10-0455 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast744. CrossFit Medical Society: The Future of Fitness and Healthcare IntegrationIn this episode of the Best Hour of Their Day podcast, Jason Fernandez and Mike Giardina discuss how the new CrossFit Medical Society aims to bridge the gap between healthcare and CrossFit Affiliates, making gyms community health hubs. They explore how integrating healthcare professionals, personalized blood panel testing, and health coaches into Affiliates can help tackle chronic disease and improve long-term health outcomes. -- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools -- Unlock the Power of Your Fitness Business with PushPress 2024-09-2555 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast734. Coaching the 2024 CrossFit Games Champions James Sprague and Dallin Pepper | Matt TorresIn this episode of the "Best Hour of Their Day" podcast, hosts Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman chat with Matt Torres (Brute Strength Training), the coach behind the 1st and 2nd place winners of the 2024 CrossFit Games, James Sprague and Dallin Pepper. Matt shares his journey from gym owner to elite coach, offering insights into programming, athlete development, and the realities of making a living in CrossFit. -- Join our Coach Mentorship Program--The Knowledge Pro. ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge -- Unlock the Power of Your Fitness Business with Pu...2024-08-2143 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast733. Creating Head Coaches, GMs, & Leaders | Staff Development - Part 3Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez discuss how to level up your coaches to become leaders in your community. They cover developing positions, delegating tasks, and leading leaders. Check out this episode to learn how to take a part-time Coach and turn them into a Head Coach or General Manager. --- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Developing World-Class Coaches 1:00 Understanding Management in Coaching 2:03 Accountability in Coaching Roles 3:13 Building Systems for...2024-08-1538 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast732. Evaluating & Building Your Team | Staff Development - Part 2Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman guide you on how to develop a consistent and successful coaching team. They emphasize the importance of communication, setting clear expectations, and regularly evaluating your coaches to ensure growth and improvement. By creating effective systems and fostering a supportive environment, you can transform your aspiring coaches into world-class leaders who enhance the gym experience and drive member success. --- Get the World-Class Coach EVALUATION plus more FREE TOOLS here. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- 0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Importance of Team Development 2024-08-1426 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast731. Finding & Hiring New CrossFit Coaches | Staff Development - Part 1How do you find new Coaches? Jason Fernandez & Jason Ackerman explain how to find, hire, and develop new coaches. Tune in to learn how to identify potential coaches from within your gym community and discover effective strategies for hiring and developing new coaches. --- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - From Aspiring Trainer to World-Class Coach 1:15 - The Balance Between Coaching and Running an Affiliate 4:19 - Finding Coaches from Within...2024-08-1334 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast730. The Biggest Mistakes Veteran Gym Owners MakeJason Fernandez and Marcus Gerszi expose common mistakes and challenges for veteran Affiliate Owners. Tune in as they discuss how to avoid complacency, the importance of team culture, and the need to continuously redefine success. --- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Types of Gym Owners 2:06 - Risks of Complacency 4:00 - Importance of Team and Culture 6:01 - Creating a Strong Team Culture 8:01 - Redefining Success Over...2024-08-0728 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast728. Preparing for Your CrossFit L1, Part 2: What is Fitness?Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman are joined by Brentie Kincaid, owner of CrossFit Mafia and Seminar Staff trainer, to explore Greg Glassman's definition of fitness and the foundational models of CrossFit. They discuss practical insights into balancing physical skills, differentiating practice from training, and using fitness as a hedge against sickness. Check out this episode to better understand "What is Fitness?" and how to apply these concepts to improve overall health and fitness. -- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools⁠ ---2024-07-241h 07

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast727. Preparing for Your CrossFit L1, Part 1: What is CrossFit?Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman are joined by Brentie Kincaid, owner of CrossFit Mafia and Seminar Staff trainer, to discuss various aspects of CrossFit. They delve into the definition, methodology, and practical applications of CrossFit, highlighting the importance of functional movements, intensity, and constantly varied workouts. Check out this episode to better understand CrossFit and the effect it has on training and life. --- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- 0:00 - Introduction 0:38 - Defining CrossFit an...2024-07-241h 18

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast726. Mastering CrossFit Gym Management | Dan Uyemura (PushPress CEO)Dan Uyemura, CEO of PushPress, joins Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez to discuss key strategies for managing and scaling a CrossFit gym. They highlight the importance of maintaining efficiency, building effective systems, and avoiding common pitfalls like over-titling staff. Check out this episode to gain actionable insights on enhancing your gym's growth while maintaining high-quality service. -- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- LEARN MORE ABOUT PUSH PRESS https://www.pushpress.com/ ---...2024-07-1756 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast723. How To Buy A CrossFit Gym And Turn It AroundAFFILIATE OWNERS! Want to grow your business and develop your team? Learn more about Affiliate University: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university --- In this podcast, Markus Gerszi and Jason Fernandez dive into the significant turnover in gym ownership over the past three years and provide crucial advice for prospective buyers. If you're considering purchasing a CrossFit gym, tune in to learn the realities of ownership, the importance of understanding the business's health, and how to foster a positive gym culture for lasting success. ----- COACHES! ...2024-06-2727 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast694. Money Talk | Decrease Costs and Increase Revenue With Just A BudgetJason Fernandez and Nick True delve into the critical role of budgeting for CrossFit Affiliates. They explore three diverse scenarios: a newer gym in a low-cost area, a mid-level gym, and a struggling gym in a high-cost region. The discussion focuses on practical strategies to enhance revenue, such as adjusting membership rates, and emphasizes the necessity of cutting non-essential expenses. Key topics include the importance of owner compensation and the potential for staff expansion to improve gym operations. This episode offers a lifeline to struggling gyms with an aggressive plan to turn around their finances. This pragmatic approach to...2023-12-131h 02

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast608. Jason Khalipa | Re-Affiliating with CrossFit & The Business of FitnessJason Khalipa has done it all; from globo gym sales to CrossFit Games Champion to highly successful box owner. We're talking about why he's re-affiliating with CrossFit, being a professional, and the business of fitness. _________ SUBSCRIBE to YouTube and never miss a tip, trick, or knowledge bomb! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbue1LPfz1h6pEmBpQkvWxA Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/ _________ SPONSORS O2 is an Official Sponsor of the Best Hour of Their Day P...2023-01-301h 22

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast592. Throwing a Kick Ass Holiday Party | Jason Ackerman and Jason FernandezParties at your CrossFit box can either be lame gatherings that everyone feels obligated to attend or they can be KICK ASS events that all of your members WANT to attend and that will build your community. Here's a few tips on throwing a banger! _________ SUBSCRIBE to YouTube and never miss a tip, trick, or knowledge bomb! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbue1LPfz1h6pEmBpQkvWxA Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/ _________ SPONSORS 2022-11-2836 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast584. Jason Fernandez | World-Class Affiliate HealthIf we take the models of health and fitness from CrossFit and apply them to the health of your CrossFit Affiliate, you can uncover the deficiencies and form a plan to turn your box into a world-class business! _________ SUBSCRIBE to YouTube and never miss a tip, trick, or knowledge bomb! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbue1LPfz1h6pEmBpQkvWxA Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/ _________ SPONSORS O2 is an Official Sponsor of the Best Hour of Their...2022-10-2856 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast575. Jason Fernandez | Creating A World-Class AffiliateVirtuosity means doing the common, uncommonly well. It means a constant and relentless pursuit of excellence. CrossFit teaches us the models that help us capture virtuosity in our movement, nutrition, and health. But what if we applied those models the business of owning an Affiliate? What if you approached your business the same way you do your training? What if it were easy? _________ SUBSCRIBE to YouTube and never miss a tip, trick, or knowledge bomb! https://www.youtube.com/channel...2022-09-3038 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast476. Precision Nutrition | Jason Crowe, VP Partnerships & Business DevelopmentIn this episode of the Best Hour podcast, Ackerman sits down with VP of Partnerships and Business Development at Precision Nutrition, Jason Crowe. They talk about everything from nutrition to dogs to Canada. Tune in to learn more. So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube and on all major podcasting platforms at Best Hour of Their Day. Check out more information on our sponsors below: Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle. ...2021-11-0153 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast358. An Evening with Jason Ackerman (an episode from the CrossFit Orillia "An Evening with" Series)In the 358th episode of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, Jason Ackerman is featured on the "An Evening with" Series out of Crossfit Orillia. In this discussion, Ackerman shares his own personal journey through CrossFit to date.⁠ So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube and on all major podcasting platforms at Best Hour of Their Day. If you want to learn more about our sponsor, Doc Spartan, check out docspartan.com and use the code BEST HOUR to get 15% off all purchases.⁠2021-01-2051 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Chapter 11 | What we choose to focus on, we become***Check out the Own Your Eating Certificate Course*** We are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book o...2020-09-1850 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Chapter 10 | Have Empathy***Check out the Own Your Eating Challenges*** We are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book on a...2020-09-1151 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Chapter 9 | Keep the Customer Happy***Check out the Own Your Eating Certificate Course*** We are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book o...2020-09-0436 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBONUS - Whiteboard Weekly Episode 1 - "Hamburger"In this first episode of Whiteboard Weekly hosted by Karl Eagleman and Jason Ackerman we take a deep dive into the cue “Hamburger” as it refers to the setup of the Deadlift. This cue was originally heard by Karl at his L2 CrossFit Certificate Course by Seminar Staff member Nuno Costa. This cue is taken from Karl’s post that you can find here. Other coaching concepts and coaches we discuss: Conscious Competence presented by Jon Gilson Filler Words Stealing Cues Empty Reps Posterior Chain Engagement Show...2020-08-2951 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Chapter 8 | New Jeans***Check out the Own Your Eating Certificate Course*** We are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book o...2020-08-2849 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Chapter 7 | Be Grateful***Check out the Own Your Eating Certificate Course*** We are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book o...2020-08-2145 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast296. Karl Eagleman | Celebrating Two Years of Whiteboard DailySometimes things are just serendipitous! Karl and Jason were chatting and realized it was actually two years to the day when he put his very first post up on Whiteboard Daily. This episode ranges from discussing how Karl comes up with his daily posts to his advice for anyone starting a business with lots of additional nuggets sprinkled in. 2020-08-191h 08

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Chapter 6 | Fill Your Cup First***Check out the Own Your Eating Certificate Course*** We are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book o...2020-08-1441 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Chapter 5 | Simple - Complex - Simple***Check out the Own Your Eating Certificate Course*** We are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book o...2020-08-0759 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBONUS - Naked Sunday Episode 1Ackerman has a new podcast out with long-time friend Caleb Nelson. Hosts Caleb Nelson and Jason Ackerman have dedicated their lives to inspiring others to live to their fullest potential. Naked Sunday is the pursuit of all aspects of personal growth. Exploring all topics, ranging from health, love, spirituality, wealth, discovering your purpose, and beyond. All in the name of deepening our connection to our sense of self and empowering meaningful relationships, in hopes of inspiring action for a brighter collective future. It's your opportunity to challenge your status quo, get your weekly dose of self-reflection, and go after t...2020-08-0159 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Chapter 4 | The Rule is the RuleCheck out the Own Your Eating Challenges!!! We are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book on a...2020-07-3150 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Chapter 3 | Life is a series of DipsWe are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book on audible, here is the link. If you l...2020-07-2446 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Chapter 2 | We fail at the margins of our experiencesWe are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book on audible, here is the link. If you l...2020-07-1740 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Chapter 1 | Go All InWe are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book on audible, here is the link. If you l...2020-07-1045 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBHOTD - Audio Book - Introduction | Before CrossFitWe are bringing you special episodes of Best Hour of Their Day every Friday. Jason Ackerman wrote, "Best Hour of Their Day" and for the audio book he took a deeper dive into each chapter. Interviewed by James McDermott, in each chapter you'll get loads more information, stories, lessons, and more, not available in the original book. You can buy the paperback and ebook versions of "Best Hour of Their Day" on amazon, here is the link. You can buy the audio book on audible, here is the link. If you l...2020-07-0336 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast268. Best Hour Book ClubMuch to Jason's surprise, a few "Best Hour of Their Day" book clubs have sprung up around the country. So, when one based out of San Fransisco asked Ackerman to come on, he was thrilled. In this episode we discuss the final few chapters of the book as well as diving into the current state of CrossFit.2020-06-301h 22

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast242. Marc Reklau | Gratitude during the QuarantineAckerman chats with Marc Reklau for a second time. Jason first heard of Marc through his awesome book, "The Life-Changing Power of Gratitude" and was an instant fan. They have stayed in touch over the last year and Jason often refers to Marc has someone that gets him excited about life and had a profound impact on his own gratitude practice as well as creating new habits. You'll understand why Jason finds Marc so inspiring as you listen to this candid conversation.2020-05-2647 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast235. AJ Baker | WhoopIf you own a whoop or are thinking about owning one, Jason and AJ (Head of Marketing) dive deep into all of the amazing functions, metrics, and date that this device can you help you learn. 2020-05-151h 09

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast220. Jason KhalipaJASON LETS HIS ACTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE, PHILANTHROPIST, AUTHOR, AND FATHER -- JASON DOES A BIT OF IT ALL. Between building a successful, multi-location business, NCFIT, eight consecutive CrossFit Games appearances, creating the NCFIT Collective online training portal and coach’s development tool, and hosting both the AMRAP Mentality and Business of Fitness Podcast, Jason has spent his entire life training for the unknown. 2020-04-2758 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast206. Jason Leydon | CrossFit MilfordFounder of and head trainer at CrossFit Milford in Milford CT, which has been to the games 5 times and has had athletes at the games 11 years in a row. Team CrossFit Milford finished 2nd in the world in 2015 and Jason has produced 10 podium finishers. After opening his gym and establishing himself as a head coach during the inception of the sport in 2008, he has since shifted his focus to teaching his own seminars for both Athletes (Athlete development) and Coaches (proper coaching theories and techniques). His athletes include International record holders in power lifting, National Team members for USA w...2020-04-0733 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast205. John Prescott | Neuse River CrossFitJohn Prescott is the owner of Neuse River CrossFit and co-founder of Wheelpay. John was also one of the original members of Jason Ackerman's first box, Albany CrossFit. In today's episode, we discuss what boxes can be doing during the Corona Virus Pandemic, growing an adaptive community at your affiliate, and how to become a better CrossFit coach.2020-04-0643 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast202. Caleb Nelson | Purebred AthleticsCaleb Nelson is owner of Purebred Athletics and Jason's former parter in CrossFit Clifton Park. In this episode, Ackerman and Caleb reminisce about some of their fun times at Albany CrossFit, what they would have done differently, how much they've learned, and what the future holds.2020-04-0254 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast173. Jason Rule | Driven Nutrition Part IIJason Rule is back with Driven Nutrition. He and Fern discuss some GREAT tactics with regard to selling products at events, competitions or any other scenario that would involve unusually high foot traffic in the box. This is gonna be great for in house comps, fundraising events, the Open and many other events. The average affiliate probably holds 4 "events" a year and could really capitalize on some great advice here. Fern learned a ton here and Driven has a buyback program for products not sold at the event. All of the box owners fears about stocking products for events are a...2020-02-2151 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast167. David Newman | Rx Smart GearOn today's episode, Ackerman chats with David Newman, the owner of Rx Smart Gear. Back in 2009, David was looking to improve his double unders, he used what he could find on the market and combined it to make his jump rope. After members of his gym started to want them as well, a friend pushed David to put them on Facebook. They started selling around the world. They discuss how David got started, where the idea came from all and the ways to coach DUs to your athletes but also some tips for yourself. It's a real grassroots company t...2020-02-1151 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast166. Chris Sanders | Penn State CrossFitOn today's episode, Ackerman sits down with Chris Sanders, a senior at Penn State who's the President of an on-campus Crossfit Affiliate. PSU CrossFit is a student-run CrossFit affiliate with over 130 Members. Chris explains by having an on-campus affiliate has opened the world of Crossfit to so many new young people. This allows for communities and friendship to grow and fitness to be achieved. Chris breaks down how the affiliate is run from fees, membership cost, how they keep the doors open, how they find coaches, and how decisions are made. Can you image running an affiliate while at c...2020-02-1045 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast165. Teaching the Push JerkAnd we are back with a movement episode just like you guys have asked for. It's all about the Push Jerk today. How to teach it, the progressions, and how to do with a class. They get into the Push Jerk at the 17:57 mark, the first of episode is a follow up to the buying and selling an affiliate. The Level 1 Progression: Jump + land, Jump + land with hands at your shoulders, Jump + Punch, Push Jerk If you have any questions about our new programming with is due out in the next few weeks or what t...2020-02-0741 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast164. Dale King | Doc SpartanOn today’s episode, Ackerman is chatting with Dale King. Dale is the owner of PSKC CrossFit and Doc Spartan male grooming company. Just by the way Ackerman swears the scrub, he’ll tell you all about it. Dale goes into how he runs multiple successful businesses and has a thriving affiliate. This is an excellent episode for affiliate owners and anyone trying to run various businesses. If you have any questions about our new programming with is due out in the next few weeks or what to be first on the list - hit us on DM's...2020-02-0649 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast163. Are you not Entertained!?Educate, Inspire, and Entertain, that's what you need to do in order to be a successful CrossFit coach, but what does that mean and how exactly does one entertain? This episode is brought to you by GOWOD. The GO WOD app is unique because of its mobility test is a totally innovative concept that will allow you to clearly highlight your body's abilities and limitations. This means that the app is tailored to you personalise and works with ensuring that you get the improvements you need. While breaking it down into 3: pre, during and post Wod allowing...2020-02-0543 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast162. Markus Gerszi | Gym BreakthroughOn today’s episode, we have Markus Gerszi long time friend of Fern. Markus is former affiliate owners, he now runs Gym Breakthrough which helps gyms create a better client experience with customer services being at the forefront. Markus has helped thousands of gyms find their path to success, which look different for each one. He points out that no matter any other gym is doing as long as your focus on your business and are in it for the long haul for the right reasons you’ll be fine. Affiliate this one for you guys and it’s really...2020-02-041h 03

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast161. Christmas Abbott | The Badass LifeOn today’s episode, Ackerman sits down with Christmas Abbott. Christmas has been in the CrossFit space for 15 years, from competing to running her own Affiliate. She completely turned her life around from drinking, smoking and partying when she’s 22 to being a beast on the Crossfit Games floor. Christmas has really done it all from running a box, selling a box, online programming and release two books, - she’s done so much more. They discuss Christmas’s struggles in business, how she hired coaches and ensuring they were the very best for her community. Christmas was also members o...2020-02-0351 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast160. John Berardi | Change MakerOn today’s episode, Jason sits down with John Berardi. John is best known as the co-founder of Precision Nutrition, the world’s largest nutrition coaching, education, and software company. He’s also the founder of Change Maker Academy, devoted to helping would-be changemakers turn their passion for health and fitness into a powerful purpose and a wildly successful career. Berardi has advised organizations like Apple, Equinox, Nike, and Titleist, teams and athletes like the San Antonio Spurs, the Carolina Panthers, US Open Champ Sloane Stephens, and 2-division UFC Champ Georges St. Pierre, and was named one of the 20 smarte...2020-01-311h 07

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast159. Eric Hinman | Life by DesignOn today’s episode, Ackerman sits down with Eric Himan. Eric is a health and wellness entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Original Grain, XO Taco, and Urban Life Athletics. Eric is a contributor and partner at Fellow Gent, an aspirational new media company for wellness-minded men. He was able to retire at 34 and has since been living life by his own design. If you have any questions about our new programming with is due out in the next few weeks or what to be first on the list - hit us on DM's or at besthouroftheirday@gm...2020-01-3051 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast158. Do Less BetterOne workout a day? Doing less better is something that is brought up quite a lot in the Crossfit space. When being a Coach in any field, not just Crossfit if you don’t give yourself time to actually coach in class. Everything will be moving too quickly to allow you to actually help your members. Fern and Ackerman discuss the effect this has on your coaching ability and your athletes. If you have any questions about our new programming with is due out in the next few weeks or what to be first on the list...2020-01-2935 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast157. Buying / Selling a CrossFit AffiliateAckerman and Fern get one question coming up regularly: Should I buy an Affiliate? They discuss the crucial factors on how to value an affiliate allowing for an accurate value of the business. Also, how to go about actually doing it, who needs to be involved and how to move the business forward. Ackerman and Fern have been through this process multiple time and use their experience to help you decide if this is the right choice. If you have any questions about our new programming with is due out in the next few weeks or what t...2020-01-2447 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast156. Burpee PunishmentMaybe you saw our recent Instagram Post. - It's all about is it right to use burpees as punishment? Ackerman and Fern agree it’s not, even if it’s running joke in your box. It can have the undesired effect on your box meaning people would rather miss class then be two minutes late because of traffic. Once that happens a few time you’ve lost a member. And it’s more important to think about when is it dangerous to let them jump in, what is there a cut off point? If you have any question...2020-01-2224 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast155. Conor Murphy | WOD on the Waves 2Today Ackerman has the one and only Conor Murphy on to discuss WOD On Waves Two. It's going to amazing; they've listened to what people wanted more of from the last one. There will be lots of Athletes, informative seminars and different workout classes available. It's going to top the previous year easily. It's a Family-friendly holiday that allows you to meet and hang out with like-minded people. We can promise that there is something for everyone on this cruise! Don't forget to use the code "Best Hour" at checkout to get some exclusive Best Hour seminars a...2020-01-2134 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast154. Recapping the Box TourOn today’s episode is little debrief of “Dropping in - The Box tour”. Ackerman and Fern talk about each oft he first 5 boxes they visited on the box tour. They go over the pro’s and con’s of each and talk about what made each one fo special. They all were a pleasure to drop in to and were welcomed. It really highlights how amazing each box is. Thank you to every box, owner and coach that was involved. We hope you enough this podcast and the first episode of Dropping in which is out now. Our new B...2020-01-171h 03

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast153. Brian Bochette | CrossFit ThoroughbredsBrian Bochette is the Head Coach and one of the Owners of CrossFit Thoroughbreds in Fort Myers, which opened back in 2007. Brian started Crossfit when he was a fulltime Physical Therapist and felt insurance companies tied his hands. It’s fascinating to hear from a health care professional who found CrossFit organically and didn’t walk into basis. Brian felt so passionately about Crossfit, and it’s health benefits that he brought Crossfit Thoroughbreds as his best way to help people. If you have any questions about our new programming with is due out in the next few wee...2020-01-1634 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast152. Medicine Ball CleanToday is just what you guys asked for! Another movement episode. Ackerman and Fern break down the Med Ball Clean. It’s one of the most undervalued and underutilized movements. Even though it’s one of the nine functional movements and it’s given a lot of time during the Level 1 seminar. Ackerman and Fern break it down, by the progressions, major faults and cues. They talk about the transfer of skill between med ball clean and how it’s one of the most soul-destroying within a workout. And there’s even a little challenge for you guys at the end of...2020-01-1544 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast151. Affiliate WebsitesOn today’s episode, Ackerman and Fern talk about one of the things you didn’t realise you had to be good at an affiliate owner- website design. But do you really need a website nowadays in the world of social media? The answer is yes. It’s the face of your business. It will be looked at by potential members and drop-ins, and it will decide if they walk through your door or not. Ackerman and Fern discuss the ways to use your website as a tool for your business, not a hindrance. Also, they give their opinion on wher...2020-01-1441 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast150. Zoe Harcombe | CrossFit HealthOn today's episode, Fern sits down with Zoe Harcombe, who has been brought up a few times on perceives podcast as she spoke at the most recent trainer summit. Zoe explains how and why the obesity epidemic is getting worse. Yet we are moving more and eating less, so why isn't the problem not getting better? Zoe breaks down the points in such a way that you'll be able to relay the information back to your athletes to help them actually lose weight. They're so much information in this episode you'll probably want to listen to it twice and...2020-01-1342 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast149. Rope ClimbsOn today’s episode, Ackerman and Fern break down the rope climb. They discuss how to coach the different methods, cue’s and progressions. Along with they talk about it is it worth doing it at your box, how to avoid juries, best practice around them. And do rope climbs have a crossover in real life? They cover this and much more. Let us know if you like these podcasts on the movements. Hey, team don ‘t forget! Jason new book Best Hour of Their Day is out now! Our new Box Tour Series start on Janu...2020-01-1042 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast148. Bobbi Millsaps | 15 years of CrossFitOn today's episode Fern sit down with Bobbi Millsaps. Bobbi has been part of the CrossFit space since roughly 2006. Bobbi has done it all within the community from seminar staff, to Games Judge, working on the administrative side for HQ and previously owned a Crossfit Affiliate. They discuss so much from how Bobbi found Crossfit, what it was like back in 2006. What it was being invited on to staff and how the Crossfit community as changed. But a topic that we haven't heard about is, how for some owning affiliate can make them fall love out of coaching. Bobbi...2020-01-091h 15

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast147. Old City CrossFit | A Family AffairOn today’s episode, Ackerman is chatting with Sean Emery and Erin Loise owners and founders of Old City Crossfit DC. The interesting about their partnership is they are sliding. Their box is a family affair. They talk about Owning an affiliate with a family how they feel like it’s the best kind of partnership you can have. They have been open since 2013, with everyone from mom and dad, other sliding and spouses all throwing down in the box. It’s great to hear of they use their different skill set to ensure that the business is thriving and al...2020-01-0837 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast145. Dan Uyemura | Push Press inc.On today’s episode, Jason Chat with Dan Uyemura owner, and one of the three founders of Push Press inc. Dan’s background is computer software ing. By having a computer/desk job, dan admits that it caused him to put on weight which leads him to Crossfit. After taking his L-1 and opening the gym, he realised that the CrossFit space was in need software was user-friendly and didn’t create more work for the owner. Being a box owner, Dan used everything he knew about running a box and what is needed from the software to create someth...2020-01-0632 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast144. Ron Torrance | CrossFit HealthOn today’s episode Jason Ackerman sits down Ron Torrance is an MD-L1 and part of the Derelict Doctor Club (DDC) which has come up a few times. Ron runs the Regenesis Tampa Bay, whereby he treats Orthopaedic injuries differently by using rich plasma and bone marrow stem cells — giving people another option before surgery. He is very involved with Crossfit HQ by going there about every three months, and he’s an affiliate owner Crossfit Love, in Philly. They are looking to open a second affiliate in Maini that would allow for a merge of Crossfit and health care i...2020-01-0345 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast134. Greg Hammond | Concept IIGreg 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...2019-12-171h 02

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast128. Doug Chapman | HyperFIT USAOn today’s episode, Jason Ackerman chat with Doug Chapman, OG in the CrossFit world, Hyper Fit (CrossFit Ann Arbor) was one of the first affiliates. Doug was on level 1 and two staff till 2014, before stepping down, he uses to run 8,000 sqf Affiliate then downsized to doing it in his garage, they discuss why he made the shift. Doug makes a clear line of what it means to be a professional coach and personality coach tough out the episode and way to ensure that you are pushing for the high level of coaching. They also discuss out Crossfit has chan...2019-11-2647 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast123. Karl Eagleman | Whiteboard DailyOn today’s episode Jason Ackerman chats with the Karl Eagleman, you may know him better by his Instagram @whiteboard_daily. He’s the man behind those amazing coaching diagrams and the new whiteboard daily glossary. The glossary is an encyclopedia for coaches from cues, to movement patterns and everything in-between. They discuss how and why Karl started this all and some of his future plans. But really it’s all about wanting to help coaches have better and in-depth resources on specific movements. It’s really easy to see that Karl just getting started and that his man will be pr...2019-11-1842 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast121. Nicole Race | ElevateOn today’s episode Jason Ackerman chats with Nicole Race, you might recognize Nicole from her viral post on Gym Lunch, which she is no longer part of. Along with Nicole disaffiliate from Crossfit in 2017 moved to calling her's and her husband's mirco - gym Elevate. Nicole example in this episode how she feels disaffiliating has allowed her to sever her community and members better, by stepping way form those high skill movements like the snatch and cleans along with high skill gymnastic movement like muscles up. Nicole felt that they weren’t serving the CrossFit community and would send t...2019-11-1447 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast119. Jason Rule | Driven NutritionOn today’s episode, Fern sits down with Jason Rule of Driven Nutrition, the supplements coming that works with affiliate aswell. While Jason owning GNC found that companies supplement would cut back on raw product and saying it was to “improve” the formulas when in reality they were cutting back to save money. During this process, Jason realised he knew so much about these raw products and how they should be put together that he discided to start making the product himself. Fern and Jason discuss the problem with the supplement industry and how Driven Nutrition is different. Making it afford...2019-11-121h 07

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast117. Brian Stites | Should he be de-affiliated?Today Listeners, Jason Ackerman is sitting down with Brian Stites. Don't recognise the name? You might have heard the story about him, as we've defiantly talked about him a few episodes ago. Brian is the person who wrote in the private ‘Affiliate Owners” Facebook group exampled how he was frustrated by the change that has taken place in the last season, the like of communication from HQ and what it really meant for his box. Unfortunately like everything on the internet, it seems like everything got a bit modelled and Brian is able to example it all too us. 2019-11-081h 01

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast113. Mike Witous | Fittest Dwarf on EarthOn to days episode, Jason Ackerman chats with Mike Witous, the Fitness Dwarf on Earth. Even though that title is self pro-claimed, he is very fit dude. You may have seen him absolutely kill it at Wodapalooa. Mike works very closely with the adaptive community to ensure that a standard for RX males is being created that allows for fair competition, to allow for their own division to hopefully be created. Mike is also working on getting programming out there to help other little people do crossfit or even have the confidence to go into any global gym, he’s...2019-11-0150 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast108. Christian Lucero | Pardon MeOn to episode, Jason Ackerman sits down with Christain Lucero 2016 Crossfit Games 18th finisher and multiple regional athletes since 2013. Owner of Grip Tight Tape and runs his own podcast Pardon Me with Christian Lucero. Christain and Ackerman dive into so many different topics like sleep, what it takes to make it to the games, the social pressure that athletes face, and the social pressures that face athletes. While Christian is pretty cool dude - wife Jessica Lucero is much cooler is looking to qualify for 2020 Olympic. This is a great episode for what going in the world of CrossFit....2019-10-2437 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast106. Sean Woodland + Tommy Marquez | Talking Elite FitnessHey Listeners! On the episode today Jason is sitting down the hosts of another podcast, Talking Elite Fitness’s Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez. They discuss how even before were both let go from Crossfit HQ that they had always been looking for the right time to start a podcast as it would allow for more discussion when it comes to bigger topics. They’re really blown up since starting in January 2019, just coming up on a year since their first episode. They are on pace for 2.2 million verified downloads, that huge. They credit their success partly down to bein...2019-10-221h 01

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast99. Stu Brauer | Guess who's backIn this episode, Fern chats with for the Stu Brauer, who has been mentioned numerous times in different episodes by many guests. This is Stu second time being on the podcast first was with Jason. This time they look at the issue facing gym owners how do you get more athletes in the box? And how it may look like the company have the magical recipe to get those people through your door with click funnels course etc does it really works? And if so could you handle the demand? On the other hand, if you don’t want to...2019-10-101h 03

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast98. Running the Open at your box | It’s the most wonder terrible time of the yearIn this episode, your hosts Jason and Todd talk about the early Christmas present we as the Crossfit community are getting… the first-ever, and will probably never happen again the Second open of the year. I’ll wait while you clap and applause, and the screams of excitement … Nope, none? That I thought. But thank you so much, Dave, for this present that just keeps on giving. As Todd puts it “It’s the most wonder terrible time of the year”. This episode is meant to help Box owners to give you ideas how to not only run the open at your box...2019-10-0930 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast97. Heber Cannon | Buttery BrosIn this episode, Jason Ackerman sits down the half of the Buttery Bro. If you haven’t heard of Heber or Buttery Bro you must be living under a rock. He was one of the driving force behind the Crossfit Games documentaries, but what's more, exciting if the work that he’s down since being let go from Crossfit when we got rid of their Media Team. Heber and long-time buddy Marston Sawyers teamed up to make the Buttery Bros which is bringing the Buttery content about the Games, Sanctionals, and all the athletes. They just to be seen to be...2019-10-0833 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast96. Adam Tar | CrossFit NorthportIn this episode, Jason Ackerman sits down with Adam Tar, who he met about a month ago at a Level 2. Adam is the owner and head coach at Crossfit Northport, wit his wife Sarah Tarr. What really impressed Ackerman about Adam was what he is doing from a business perspective within his Box. Adam has a Master of Bussision Admisionton, which he stated has not only allowed him to be the most expensive box in his area but also have a solid membership base of 100 members. Adam takes a very hard approach within his box, where he coaches 90% of...2019-10-0754 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast94. Luke Parker | Unbroken FitnessIn this episode, Jason Ackerman chats with Luke Parker. Luke was the villain on this season of "The Bachelorette" but he is so much more than a reality TV bad guy; he’s honestly a high energy guy. And don’t worry if you haven’t heard of Luke before especially within the Crossfit space. Ackerman explains how Luke slid into his DM’s. But Luke does train with some big dogs, like Jacob Heppner. This is great episode that will get you fired up and back and chasing those dreams of yours. Check out the extra...2019-10-0344 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast91. Carl Paoli | Free + StyleIn this episode Jason Ackerman sit down with Carl Paoli, have you heard of him? Probably is the reason you have or want to be able to do a back tuck right? Well, he’s the reason Jason can do one. He was featured on Crossfit Youtube channel back in 2011 teaching Jason Khalipa how to do one. Carl found Crossfit back 2006/2007. Very cool and down to earth guy who wants to help people not only move better but help people grow. Check out the extra content about this episode on besthouroftheirday.com Rate/subscribe in Ap...2019-09-3029 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast90. Greg Amundson | The Original CrossFit Fire BreatherIn this episode Jason Ackerman the host sits down with some who he’s said from day one of his Crossfit journeys was someone he personal looked up. His guest Greg Amundson is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz, the US Army Officer Candidate School, South Bay Regional Public Safety Academy, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Federal Academy. Greg started his CrossFit training in December 2001 at the original CrossFit Headquarters gym in Santa Cruz, California. As an Athlete at the first CrossFit gym, Greg was coached and mentored by CrossFit Founders “Coach” Greg a...2019-09-2755 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast83. Steve Liberati | Steve's PaleogoodsIn the episode, Jason Ackerman sits down with the one and only Steve Liberati. As the head caveman for Steve’s PaleoGoods, Steve is always on the hunt for the healthiest way to eat, live, and give back to his community. Never satisfied, Steve works tirelessly to find the best ingredients on Earth to fuel himself, his athletes and the entire paleo/primal and CrossFit community. He is the driving force behind every new product and the real-life equivalent of the Swedish Chef! Check out the extra goodies about this episode on besthouroftheirday.com Rate/sub...2019-09-1747 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast82. Joe Tepe | The Strip CrossFitIn this episode Jason and in part Roz sit down with Joe Tepe is the owner of The Strip CrossFit, the only box in Las Vegas with air conditioning. Joe reached out after our episode about Open gym and when Fern and Jason jumped down the rabbit hole of drop-ins. Joe has a unique position to comment on drops in because he’s box gets over 2700 unique drop-ins every year, in fact, one stopped in doing this interview. In this fun interview, Joe talks about turning away drop-ins that want to do "their own thing," maintaining class structure with so m...2019-09-1638 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast81. Amy West, MD | CrossFit HealthIn this episode, Jason Ackerman sits down with Amy West MD. Amy is a genuinely wonderful human being who is working with Crossfit and Crossfit health to make people healthier and help as many people as possible. She found earlier on the push back from her co-workers by saying this like “CrossFit is bad” “crossfit will injure you” to lessen ten years on from when she first start and see this more neutral stance which is a good thing. They discuss the influences on the medical industry, which are creating this problem. Along with the ideas, Greg Glassman has been pus...2019-09-1349 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast77. Andrew and Jen Charlesworth | CrossFit TueborIn this episode, Jason sits down with time Andrew and Jen Charlesworth are both on the CrossFit seminar staff, are involved with multiple other businesses, own and run CrossFit Tuebor, one of the most successful boxes with over 200 members, and manage to regularly squeeze in their own training. They have been both to regionals and Andrew is the other bro as part of the Thunder Bros with Dave. They discuss who they opened a box, how they grow their communities, different types of training and so much more. Check out the extra goodies about this episode on b...2019-09-0945 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast76. Keith Wittenstein | Work F*cking HarderIn this episode, Jason Ackerman sits down with long-time friend Keith Wittenstein put your probably know him better as “Coach Panda! And if you’ve ever wondered why he’s called that? Look no farther they get into that. Keith is a real OG, it feels like he’s been in the sport since the beginning of time. But before the CrossFit, Keith taught vinyasa yoga for many years throughout New York City. Keith has a way of infusing humor into his detailed and intelligent teaching of anatomy and mobility techniques. Keith have pretty much every base of fitne...2019-09-0654 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast75. Nicole Aucoin | Healthy Steps NutritionIn this episode, Jason Ackerman sits down with Nicole Aucoin. Nicole is the founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition and realized how important nutrition was at a young age. Her mom was diagnosed with cancer and her family completely changed their diet and lifestyle. Her mom lived years past the doctor’s expectations. Even though her mom ultimately lost the battle to cancer. Nicole was able to have years of memories with her that she may or may not have been able to have if the family didn’t completely change their diet and try complementary medicine... Check out t...2019-09-0548 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast65. WOD on the WavesWant to party with 2000 of the fittest people on the planet? Meet other like minded fitness enthusiasts? Train with CrossFit Games athletes? Attend seminars from industry experts? Most importantly hang with Fern and Ackerman!? Listen to this episode of Best Hour of Their Day and learn everything you need to know about WOD on the Waves. Jason sits down with Austin Malleolo to chat about this amazing vacation! Once you listen and are ready to book your room, use code BESTHOUR to get some special access to us on the boat. Support WOD on the Waves: @wodonthewaves R...2019-08-2126 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast56. Judging at the CrossFit GamesFern and Ackerman just got home after judging the individuals at the 2019 CrossFit Games. In this episode, Jason sits down with his wife Roz as she asks him all about what goes down behind the scenes. Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com 2019-08-061h 03

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast54. Marcus Filly | Committed to changing how people view fitness and themselvesMarcus Filly has smoothly made the transition from CrossFit Games athlete to a leader in the functional bodybuilding world. But don't write him off just yet from ever stepping onto the CrossFit competition floor. In this interview Jason and Marcus discuss finding balance in life, the idea of training for health vs sport, people putting too much emphasis on social media, and more. Support Marcus: @marcusfilly Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website - besthouroftheirday.com 2019-08-011h 00

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast34. Matt DellaValle | Stay goldMatt 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...2019-06-2148 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast22. Murph | A how to guide to running, implementing, and hitting Memorial Day MurphIn this episode, Jason Ackerman breaks down some best practices for running this Hero WOD at your affiliate. Jason gives you ideas from the box owner perspective, as well as the coaches and athletes. Spoiler alert, most importantly this should be the best hour of their day!2019-05-2317 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast21. Wheel WOD | Stouty and Logan discuss how to adapt and program workoutsStouty and Logan chat with Jason on the challenges of adapting workouts for all people, programming for competitions, and how they test workouts to make sure they uphold the intended stimulus. In addition, they have a big announcement on the evolution of Wheel WOD. Wheel WOD was established in 2013 by Stouty, after 6 years of developing adaptive competitions and educational content Logan Aldridge officially joins the team as a true partner and director of public relations and education. Logan will be heavily involved in daily and personalized programming for athletes looking to compete or just developing skills. The goa...2019-05-2238 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast8. Chris Cooper | How to move from Janitor to CEOChris 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 Alban...2019-04-2957 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast7. The Sumo Deadlift High Pull | Why you should be coaching itWhat 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.2019-04-2538 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast4. Scaling | Preserve the intended stimulusPeople 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...2019-04-2253 min

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast1. CrossFit.com | Should you be following it?Host, Jason Ackerman (@thejasonackerman) interviews James McDermott (@jamesamcdermott) about how he has successfully implemented CrossFit.com programming into Albany CrossFit. James is a multi-book author, L2 CrossFit Trainer, and long-time head coach at Albany CrossFit. James discusses how he uses .com programming at the box and why he believes every affiliate should be doing it. We value your feedback. After listening, please hit me up with any questions, comments, or thoughts on how we can make this show even better, and if you enjoyed it, please share it!2019-04-1559 min

Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastIntro Episode | Meet Ackerman and FernIn this introductory episode, hosts Jason Ackerman (@thejasonackerman) and Jason Fernandez (@jfern3) dive into the concept of what makes a successful CrossFit affiliate. We have all heard of modal domains as it relates to fitness but what about how it relates to your business? Jason and Fern give a quick breakdown of finances, marketing, and coaching and give insight into what's to come in their all new podcast. Jason Ackerman has owned three affiliates as well as a host of other businesses and has had the largest sale of a CrossFit box in...2019-04-1333 min

Own Your EatingJerk Block Talk with Jason FernandezSquat Therapy is sponsored by REMFIT - check them out REMFIT.com - use ACKERMAN15 to save 15% ----- Fun interview I did with my good buddy Jason Fernandez. Jason owns CrossFit owns CrossFit Rife, coaches on the Level One seminar Staff, and runs the 31 Heroes event. In this interview we discuss the art of coaching nutrition. He has an awesome new show coming out - Jerk Block Interviews - this is a sneak peak! ----- Host Jason Ackerman, Level 4 CrossFit Coach, memberoftheCrossFit St...2016-08-1741 min