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Talking About FitnessEpisode 11: Michael FitzGerald | Training Running in Mixed Modal (CrossFit)In this episode I (Joe) ask Michael questions pertaining to the training of running in the context of competitive CrossFit. Michael is a veteran of the sport of fitness and I hope you are able to learn from and enjoy this episode as much as I did. _About Michael:Michael attended Saint Francis Xavier University. Graduating in 2008 with a First Class Honours Degree in Human Kinetics, with a minor in Psychology. Immediately following graduation he moved to Calgary, Alberta to work at Optimum Performance Training Inc, specifically to work for his brother James...
2022-08-2456 minTalking About FitnessEp. 10: Jesse Sherriff | Long Term Athlete Development for CrossFitJesse is a member of the OnlyTraining team. He has been coaching CrossFit full time since 2011 and providing individualized program design for athletes in the sport of fitness since 2012. He has been the owner and head coach of West London CrossFit, in London, Ontario, Canada since 2013 and is also the head of programming at Community Athletics in Kelowna, B.C. He is also involved in: skill based program development for WODprep and Train Your Weakness, program design and editing for The Professor Project, coaching multiple athletes to Regionals and Sanctional Events since 2014, being a member of the Canadian Functional Fitness...
2022-07-231h 32Talking About FitnessEp. 9: Coach Henry Toraño | What does it mean to work hard in fitness?Henry is the owner of OPEX San Juan, an OPEX CCP L1 Associate Coach and head coach with Big Dawgs.After seemingly doing it all in sports, Henry found functional fitness. After college football, training and program design became his new passion. He qualified for the Latin American CrossFit Regionals in 2014 and 2015. Henry coaches individuals who are serious about fitness, love the process, and want to get after it everyday. Henry designs programs with predictable results and relentlessly helps his clients improve their weaknesses. At the time of this podcast recording, he was gearing up to...
2021-08-051h 13Talking About FitnessEp. 9 | Metcons should NOT be "random"...It is commonly proposed that higher order fitness is achieved by "throwing together" as many different combinations of movements in as many different settings as possible at the highest intensity. This has lead to the thinking that anyone can do it, anyone can prescribe it, and anyone can coach it.Unfortunately more than 9 times out of 10, this leads to lack of understanding of intent, improperly dosed work, a lack of expression, and no useful response from the workout.Join me (Coach Joe Gzik) on this short solo episode where I dive into this topic and present...
2021-06-2209 minTalking About FitnessEp. 8: Coach Corey Berger | Coaching mindset, nutrition, and lifestyleCoach Corey is a former Division 1 track and field record holder in the triple jump and a 2 time Crossfit Games athlete. He is currently preparing for his first Ironman race, while studying for a double Board Certification in Functional Nutrition. His dedication to optimal health and performance are the foundation of the work he does with clients, whether they need to perform on the field or in the boardroom. He is The Gut-Brain Performance Optimization Specialist and his mission is to Optimize external performance by enhancing internal performance through the study and application of human behavior & psychology, functional nutrition and...
2021-06-111h 28Talking About FitnessEp. 7 - Why intentions are everything in fitnessWelcome to episode 7 of TAF. In this limited edition solo episode, I (Joe Gzik) talk about the importance of intentions as they pertain to fitness & exercise and touch on 3 key areas in which people tend to get their intentions mixed up, creating mis-alignment.Please consider supporting the show by leaving me a review and sharing with those you know.
2021-06-1043 minTalking About FitnessEp. 6: Bryan Boorstein | Relevant topics in hypertrophy trainingBryan is the founder of Evolved Training Systems, co-founder of Paragon Training Methods, and co-host of the EatTrainProsper podcast. With 23+ years of training and 11 years coaching, Bryan is truly and OG to the game. He has competed twice at the CrossFit Games regionals, coached some incredible athletes, and has even trained with WWE superstar John Cena. Bryan also coaches physique and bodybuilding clients along with those who just want to look good naked. Bryan's programming philosophy has adapted to accommodate the constantly-changing needs for each trainee. This was a great conversation with Bryan and I hope you enjoy.
2021-05-171h 00Talking About FitnessEp. 5: Evan Peikon | The Ultimate Lesson on Training for Competitive CrossFitEvan is an integrative physiologist with Emergent Performance Lab and a translational sports scientist, educator, and performance coach at Training Think Tank HQ. He works with CrossFit Games athletes, competitive strength athletes, weekend warriors, military and law enforcement personnel, recreational bodybuilders, and endurance athletes. He also consults with professional sports teams, special operations performance groups, and tech companies interested in enhancing human performance. He has authored 2 publications in the Anatomy and Physiology Open Access Journal and has done numerous presentations and interviews. Evan really understands his craft, is a respected mind in the field of exercise performance, and continues to...
2021-04-271h 46Talking About FitnessEp. 4: Kevin Cann | Fear, frustration, autonomyKevin is the owner of Precision Powerlifting Systems where he coaches raw and single ply lifters to local, regional, national, and international meets. He also competes himself in the 105kg class in the USAPL as both a raw and equipped lifter. Kevin has a very impressive track record. He holds a MSc in kinesiology, is a former student of the legendary Boris Sheiko, and has had an Arnold qualifier every year since he started Precision, a top 5 national total, 2 top 10 national totals, and many top 20 national totals. Kevin exudes a lot of passion for what he...
2021-03-221h 40Talking About FitnessEp. 3: Coach Georgia Smith | Fitness for health and knowing your whyOn episode 3 of TAF, I speak with Georgia Smith. Georgia is an education advisor and content marketing manager with OPEX fitness. She is committed to restoring honour to the fitness industry between her roles coaching and connecting with new CCP candidates - all while spreading the OPEX mission. Georgia's 10M air bike score is 110 calories, she likes to ride her bike, and if you want to grab her a coffee she'll take a Piccolo latte. _I know you will enjoy today's episode. We talk about what "fitness for health" means and why it's different from "fitness for...
2021-03-111h 04Talking About FitnessEp. 2: Coach Sam Smith | Athlete buy-in, periodization paradigms for fitness sport, and building the lactic systemOn episode 2 of TAF I speak with coach Sam Smith. We talk about athlete buy-in and what that means, compare "classic" block periodization to a more "fluid/dynamic" approach for the sport of fitness, and Sam gives me a masterclass lesson on training and progressing the lactic system._Who is Sam?Sam is taking athletes to their potential in the sport of fitness as the head coach with BigDawgs. Known as "chef Sam", he is always #cookingupgains. Sam is an OPEX CCP L1 associate coach and OPEX education instructor. He is also a former NCAA 36...
2021-02-201h 26Talking About FitnessEp. 1: Joshua Gibson | Beginner lifters and approaching skill learning in trainingIn the first ever episode of TAF, Josh and I banter about training education and low-carbohydrate diets, discuss beginner weightlifting considerations and some useful approaches to skill learning.Josh "The People's Scientist" Gibson is a great weightlifting coach from Columbus, Ohio. He is the host of the Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast and the co-host of the Weightlifting House Podcast. Josh likes questioning things, GMOs, vaccines, and lifting weights. He is a pleasure to talk training with and I know you all will get a ton of useful information from this conversation.Time-stamp3:30 - Who is Josh?
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