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37. The Deadlift
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...
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36. Nuno Costa | Overcoming adversity
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...
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35. Dr. Sean Pastuch | Turn Pro
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...
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34. Matt DellaValle | Stay gold
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...
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33. Coaching movements you struggle with
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...
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32. Bill Anthes | The greatest adaptation happens between the ears
This episode is all about mindset and how to overcome adversity to be the best version of yourself. In this interview with Bill Anthes, a former Green Beret and founder of Between the ears we discuss tactics to help...
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31. Conor Murphy | Living in the moment
Conor Murphy was born and raised in Washington State, where he spent 10 years in Spokane, before moving to Gig Harbor. After graduating from Gig Harbor High School he enlisted in the Navy to follow his dream of...
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30. Chris Hinshaw | A constant quest for better
Chris Hinshaw is the founder of aerobiccapacity.com, and is widely considered one of the top endurance coaches in the world. Chris is known internationally for his extensive knowledge and practical experience...
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29. Equipment | What should you buy?
Whether you're starting a new affiliate, adding equipment to an existing one, or training out of your garage, it's important to be smart about where and how you spend your money. In this episode, Fern and Ackerman...
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28. Jon Gilson | The biggest mistake box owners make
Jon Gilson has been around CrossFit for a very long time and because of that he has a wealth of knowledge. As a business owner, trainer on the CrossFit Seminar Staff, and athlete. But this episode is not just for...
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27. Strength + Metcon | What's the best programming for a box?
The debate rages on but in this episode, Fern and Ackerman help guide you to a better understanding of the best programming at the box level. The truth is there is no right or wrong, and even sh*tty programming can...
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26. Chris Spealler + Doug Zakaras | It's a constant choice to be good.
Chris Spealler is a legend in the CrossFit world. Chris was an individual competitor in 7 CrossFit Games, Owner of CrossFit Park City, and trainer for CrossFit Headquarters for over 10 years.
Doug Zakaras, a former...
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