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Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast
Hosted by Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez, Best Hour of Their Day is a podcast dedicated to helping the CrossFit community. We cover all aspects of fitness including coaching, training, competing, starting and growing a business, and everything in between. Regular guests include world-class athletes, some of the best Coaches in the world, fitness entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and more. Follow us on all socials! BestHourofTheirDay.com
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Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast526. "If you want something, you have to make it happen." | Giancarlo Graziani, CrossFit Sanitas
If you want something, you have to make it happen. That is the common theme weaved throughout Giancarlo Graziani, Head Coach at CrossFit Sanitas, story. From…
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525. "Everything works, but everything doesn't work for you." | Danny Lehr, Caffeine & Kilos
From a passion for fitness and coffee, Danny Lehr created Caffeine and Kilos. Danny's drive to equip individuals with the tools to find mental and physical…
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524. "Honesty, humility, and hustle." | Dave Colina, 02
"Honesty, humility, and hustle." Our Colorado media blitz continues featuring an interview with Dave Colina, Founder of 02 Recovery, at the WodPrep…
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523. Coach the movements you are bad at
Treat your coach development like The Hopper Model. You know as an athlete there are movements you do not like to see programmed because you are not good at…
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522. "It's time to put your big girl pants on." | Nicole Christensen, CrossFit Roots
"The standard is the standard"..."You are not special"..."It is time to put your big girl pants on." In episode 522 of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, we…
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521. "It's not going to change overnight" | Josh Francisco, River City Fitness Center
Try your best and get a coach. The recipe for success. Tune in to episode 521 of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast to hear Josh Francisco's, Owner of River…
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520. The CrossFit Open: It's Time to Celebrate Awesome People Doing Awesome Things
How do you run The Open effectively at your box this year? Tune in to episode 520 of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast as we unpack some ideas to run a fun…
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519. "It's not a career, it's a lifestyle." | Talking CrossFit with Gary Gaines + Austin Malleolo of CrossFit Home Office
The success of CrossFit stems from the affiliates. Affiliate success stems from the professionalization of the CrossFit trainer. The professionalization of the…
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518. CrossFit is not broken. It's just not.
CrossFit works. Period. Listen in to episode 518 to hear how we know it does. ________ So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube and on all major…
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517. You get what you emphasize
Another Q+A coming your way with some great questions you guys wrote in. Please keep them coming! DM us on our Instagram for a chance to have us answer your…
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516. The origin story of CrossFit starts in the affiliate. | Justin Bergh, CrossFit GM of Sport
Today we kick off our Colorado in person podcast series with an interview featuring none other than Justin Bergh, CrossFit's new GM of Sport. In this episode…
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515. The "magic pill" is hard work | Trish Evangelista, Babylon CrossFit
Success does not simply fall in your lap. To be successful, you have to put in a lot of hard work. Trish Evangelista (Pickford) is a box owner in Long Island…
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514. Be nice.
It is that simple, but we know it is not always that easy to implement. While we touch on a number of things in today's episode from Fern's recent seminar…
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513. You are not reacting to the problem...you are reacting to the pain caused by the problem
We have been guilty of every struggle we talk about with regards to affiliate ownership, 10x over. Which is why we so passionately speak on box ownership…
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512. "You are what you eat and can absorb." | Thorne
Do you know what is really in the supplements you put in your body? Thorne can help. Today Ackerman sits down with the VP of Business Development Athletics at…
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511. If you do not know the points of performance, you are a circus clown
At the very least, it is difficult to consider yourself a coach without knowing the points of performance. There are not that many anyway..so just know them…
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510. You need intensity to get where you want to go
Intensity, when combined with variance, will naturally modulate. However we should still intentionally turn the knob of intensity. And intensity is different…
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509. It is better to know what you will NOT tolerate than what you will
If you would pay money to actually get rid of a member that you do not like...why are you letting them stay? That bad apple is not just bothering you. Your…
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508. Movement is movement, absent of face or name
Faults are black and white. Are their elbows in the right place - yes or no? There is no "kind of" or "sort of". It is a yes or no question. Whether you've…
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507. Small changes, when done consistently over time, yield massive results.
Box Owners seem to want to try and do everything at once, and that will not produce what you hope and might even be detrimental to the long term results you…
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506. As a box owner, you are a leader in your community. Act like it.
If you have a gut reaction to something, do not immediately put your thoughts out there for the world to see. Take a minute and actually think about what you…
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505. You better settle in for the long haul | Cassidy Ballensky, GM at CrossFit Rife
Hard work always pays off. It may not get you to where you thought you would end up, but it will get you where you are meant to go. Cassidy Ballensky, GM at…
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504. You can't "skip go" | Kevin Houston
As a box owner, there are some things you just have to experience. You do not get to "skip go". Listen in today as we discuss this exact topic and wrap up our…
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503. Keep it simple, stupid | WodPrep
We've said it once, we've said it a thousand times: you need a progression for everything. If you don't believe us, and even if you do, listen to Ben…
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502. We've only just begun | check out InsideTracker pt. 2
InsideTracker is not just for individuals. It works at the affiliate level, too. Tune in to today's episode to hear how box owners Ryan Wheeler of Classified…
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501. Did you develop as a coach in 2021?
Did you truly take steps towards advancing yourself as a coach in 2021? We don't mean just in the form of pursuing certificates and courses. We mean in seeking…
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500. "You have to go through the process." | John Wolf, Onnit
You have to experience the process and then apply those experiences in order to actually move forward. In today's special 500th episode of the Best Hour of…
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499. Full time coaching opportunity | Yuba City, CA
Full time CrossFit coaching position in Yuba City, CA. Who is in? Ryan Wheeler, Owner of Classified Fitness, is one of our most successful box owners to come…
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498. The future is now, so you might as well get to it
The launch of Affiliate University 2.0 is upon us, and whether you are an affiliate owner or not, this episode is for you. Stop waiting. The time is now. We…
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497. "I believe in movement every single day": James FitzGerald | OPEX
In today's episode of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, we have the unique opportunity to sit down with the first ever Fittest Man on Earth, James…
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496. If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything
If you are a coach or affiliate owner, you are an advocate for CrossFit. So, it's time to actually start advocating for CrossFit. Here is our ask today: we…
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495. You need to get kids programs going at your box: Jeff and Mikki Martin | BrandX Method
Jeff and Mikki Martin, Founders of the BrandX Method and OG's in the CrossFit space, were integral in the establishment of youth fitness programs. Noting the…
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494. Welcome to Austin | The horizon is bright: CrossFit Jaakarhu on Reaffiliation
About a year ago, a number of CrossFit box owners decided to de-affiliate. While in Austin a few weeks ago, we got to sit down with one of those box owners…
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493. One year can change the trajectory of your business and your life
Why wait until January 1 to set your 2022 goals? In one year, you can change the trajectory of your business and your life. And that year start right now. Look…
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492. Coaching is connecting with your athletes
There is a fine line between relentlessness and making sure your members are having a good time in class. It all boils down to: how are you delivering your…
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491. Welcome to Austin | From food stamps to motorcycles continued: Chatting with Bombshell CrossFit
"From food stamps to motorcycles." A few months ago, we sat down with Jenn and Amanda of Bombshell CrossFit to learn about their story, and how Jenn turning…
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490. Stop feeling sorry for yourself and get off your a*s
Stagnant is a bad place to be. Accountability helps with stagnation. Find yourself a partner, a coach, a mentor. Someone to lean on and hold you accountable to…
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489. Squat Therapy works
Squat therapy, when used correctly, works. Period. Tune in to hear our informative (if we do say so ourselves) discussion on the matter. We pull in articles…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast488. Welcome to Austin | Chatting with Jeremy Thiel at CrossFit Central
OG's talking about OG stuff. That's what it's all about. In this very special episode of our Austin series, we sit down with Jeremy Thiel, Owner of CrossFit…
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487. It is OK to not be OK...and you are probably not OK
Just because things are not falling apart, does not mean things are good. Have you convinced yourself of that? Moreover, do you not know what you don't know…
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486. You did not get into this business to surround yourself with people you do not like | Lauren and David Plumey, Shoreline CrossFit
Lauren and David Plumey, Owners of Shoreline CrossFit, are OG's in the space, and we had the chance to sit down with them for today's episode. They give us…
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485. Welcome to Austin: Precap of the Rogue Invitational
The footage from our trip to Austin is in and we can't wait to show you. In this very special episode of the podcast, we give you a pre-cap of what's coming in…
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484. Do it before it needs to be done
Build now for when the time comes. If you wait for January to get ready for the new year, you're too late. Preparation begins now. What are you doing in…
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483. Leaders do the right thing, even if it sucks
Wanted to say it again in case your forgot...what happens in your affiliate you either create or tolerate. When your complaint is that "my members do not…
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482. Stop majoring in the minors | Coaches Development Q+A with EC Synkowski, OptimizeMe Nutrition
EC Synkowski, Founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition, was recently named one of the most influential women in the CrossFit space, and we could not agree more. In…
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481. Operational capacity is a thing, but it is not the only thing
When you say you are at capacity, are you capped by space, equipment, or coaches ability? If it is by space, there is still almost no scenario where you should…
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480. Time caps are emergency procedure. Not standard operating procedure.
A time cap is a useful tool only in the event things have gone wrong through the course of your class. Between the Whiteboard Brief and "3..2...1...GO," there…
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479. You need to be able to sell AND you need a good coaching staff
It is not one or the other. You need both. You need to actively be selling and actively be developing/seeking the top tier coaching staff you desire. Stop…
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478. People don't change? Challenge accepted. | Devan Futten, CrossFit CTRL
Driven by the mantra "you are not allowed to have excuses", Devan Futten overcame adversity in his life and successfully switched careers from Engineer to top…
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477. Who is "everybody"?
When you say "everybody" wants to see something changed, is it really "everybody" or is it 1 or 2 members? Everybody rarely means "everybody." Set your…
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476. Precision Nutrition | Jason Crowe, VP Partnerships & Business Development
In this episode of the Best Hour podcast, Ackerman sits down with VP of Partnerships and Business Development at Precision Nutrition, Jason Crowe. They talk…
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475. RRFF | Helping offenders in their walk down the Redemption Road
"Helping offenders in their walk down the redemption road." In episode 475 of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, Ackerman talks about his experience at a…
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474. IWCABTMD throughout the life of your business
If your box is profitable but you are unhappy, that is not sustainable. Money does not yield long term joy. If you are happy but your box is not profitable…
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473. One & Done | WOD & Done
When we encounter issues or inefficiencies with the way things work, we often find ourselves in one of two categories: 1. We are the person who complains about…
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472. "You get what you give, so go and give well."
In today's episode, we dive into why referral programs are important. Bottom line: relinquish your scarcity mindset and lean in. Also, we find some striking…
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471. Do you want to get more fit or do you just want to work out more? They are not the same thing.
High intensity is often misunderstood and is oversimplified in the definition of CrossFit. Intensity is not just how hard you go in workouts, it is the…
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470. "Adapting is not scaling." | Jenna Muri-Rosenthal, Fit to Function
Adapting a workout is not the same thing as scaling a workout. In this episode of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, Ackerman sits down with Speech-Language…
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469. What is CrossFit Precision Care? | Dr. Julie Foucher
One of the biggest frustrations from the patient side in our traditional healthcare system is that there seems to be a misunderstanding about what we do in…
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468. What are the most difficult movements to coach?
We think high skill gymnastics are up there, because oftentimes you have to come up with your own teaching progressions for them. What are your thoughts?…
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467. "You can't be "fit" unless you are healthy first." | Royi Metser, InsideTracker
There is a reason nutrition is at the bottom of the pyramid for the theoretical hierarchy of an athlete - the only way to build a house with a strong…