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#057: Two Minute Drill, #3
28 januari 2019 · 35 min
I'm answering your questions on subjects like ideal body fat for health, whether fear is a good motivator for change, & what I would do if I had to start my coaching career over from scratch. Lees meer
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#056: Taking Small Steps Toward Big Goals, with Katrin Davidsdottir
21 januari 2019 · 42 min
Katrin joins us to talk about how we came to start working together, how we think about & build toward our goals, & when we start creating the year's training plan. Lees meer
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#055: Defining & Pursuing Balance
14 januari 2019 · 29 min
We're breaking down what I mean when I say that I'm seeking balance in my life. Lees meer
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#054: Starting a Career in CrossFit
7 januari 2019 · 46 min
We're talking about the journey I took from being a personal trainer to building CrossFit New England as it stands today, what young trainers who want to start a gym should do first, & my best advice for owners who have just opened their doors. Lees meer
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#053: 10 Principles for Better Sleep
17 december 2018 · 35 min
We’re talking about developing better sleep habits & why optimizing our sleep is really optimizing our health. Lees meer
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#052: A Masters Athlete's Guide to Competing
5 december 2018 · 32 min
In this episode: We're talking about strategies for maximizing the competitive career of a master's athlete. Lees meer
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#051: Learning to Flip Fear Around
24 november 2018 · 28 min
We're talking about evolutionary sources of fear, the role it has played in my life, & how to use fear to make yourself better. Lees meer
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#050: Favorite Books, Podcasts, Films, & People
16 november 2018 · 1 uur 5 min
In this episode: We're covering the books & other resources that I most frequently recommend. Lees meer
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#049: Game Day Nutrition
5 november 2018 · 38 min
We're talking about the best practices & common mistakes of keeping your nutrition on point during your next CrossFit competition. Lees meer
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#048: What it Means to be Productive
25 oktober 2018 · 46 min
We're talking about putting first things first, the number of hours the average American spends watching television, & how I schedule my days & weeks to ensure I'm being effective. Lees meer
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#047: Two Minute Drill, Take #2
16 oktober 2018 · 41 min
We’re answering listener questions, including my advice to young athletes who want to make CrossFit a professional endeavor, recommended approaches to uncover food sensitivity issues, & my morning routine. Lees meer
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#046: Earning Trust & Building Teams
5 oktober 2018 · 53 min
We're talking about the philosophy & the process we take at CFNE to hire new people, the value of trust, & how to share your vision so that the whole team buys into it. Lees meer
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#045: Don't Get Bamboozled by Big Food
25 september 2018 · 37 min
We're talking about some of the reasons we're set up to fail when trying to eat clean, as well as a bunch of foods & ingredients to look out for as we pursue better health. Lees meer
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#044: Talent, Opportunities, & Effort
11 september 2018 · 28 min
We're talking about whether Katrin, Fraser, & Tia are more talented than other athletes, the value of deliberate practice, & why I think it's important to first define what you would consider a success. Lees meer
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#043: What to Do About Your Weaknesses
28 augustus 2018 · 39 min
In this episode: We're talking about how to attack weaknesses in the gym, how to play to our strengths outside the gym, & how I've come to think about the areas in my own life I want to focus on improving. Show Notes: 01:54 - How I think about getting to the bottom of movement or performance issues 8:55 - Why I don't only competitive athletes should be focusing on their weaknesses 16:48 - What I think are the cross-over benefits to real life of learning how to attack weaknesses in the gym 23:14 - My thoughts on whether it ever makes sense to go hard on our weaknesses, even in lieu of strengths 28:55 - How I've come to think about & through my own areas of weakness // Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWb Subscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3G Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential. Web: http://www.benbergeron.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachbenbergeron/ Lees meer
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#042: Desert Island Health
15 augustus 2018 · 33 min
In this episode: We're imposing some imaginary constraints to explore some of my health & fitness principles. Topics include which CrossFit benchmarks workouts I'd pick to repeat forever if I had to, what single meal I would eat if I had to only eat one meal for the rest of my life, & what single movement I'd choose if I could only do one. Show Notes: 01:30 - My pick for what movement in the gym I would pick if I could only do one for the rest of my life 08:00 - If I could only do 3 CrossFit benchmarks workouts, on repeat, for the rest of my life, these are the 3 I'd choose. 15:49 - My answer to which would be worse to endure: Sleeping only 4 hours a nice, every night; eating only food at the local house of pizza; or only working out twice a week. 19:00 - Some of my go-to workouts when I don't have any equipment to use 22:20 - The single meal I would eat every day, for every meal, if I had to limit myself to it. 28:00 - The people I would gather around a table to learn from, if I could pick from anybody past or present. // Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWb Subscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3G Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential. Web: http://www.benbergeron.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachbenbergeron/ Lees meer
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#041: Tips to Improve Competitive Performance
3 augustus 2018 · 39 min
In this episode: We're talking about ways to be more competitive in the sport of CrossFit. Topics include how to get better at muscle-ups, tips for improving your double unders, & my best advice for athletes who don't have a coach. Show Notes: 02:06 - Quick recap of the Theoretical Development of a Champion 03:55 - My best advice for a competitor I've never seen compete or train 09:36 - Something I think too many athletes are doing in daily training 12:35 - Something I think not enough athletes are doing in their daily training 14:41 - My thoughts on elite athletes not always eating "clean" 17:37 - Tips for getting better at muscle-ups 21:01 - Tips for getting better at double-unders 22:40 - Watch Molly Metz do 10 minutes of UB double-unders here [https://youtu.be/0-PS4jK2LOI] 26:11 - How to get better at touch & go reps 29:34 - Advice on events that have a rower/Trueform/bike, etc 32:57 - What to do if you don't have a competitive coach to work with 35:06 - A sneak peak at something new from CompTrain [Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comptrain-radio/id1420154954] // Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWb Subscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3G Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential. Web: http://www.benbergeron.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachbenbergeron/ Lees meer
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#040: Effective Parenting Tactics
18 juli 2018 · 44 min
I'm covering some of the most impactful parenting tips I've learned, including praising effort instead of talent, not keeping any junk food in the house, and why we don't let our kids quit. Show Notes: 01:33 - All Pro Dad article: https://www.allprodad.com/10-things-i-hope-my-children-remember-about-me-as-a-father 02:30 - Put your spouse first, not the kids 05:18 - Praise effort, not talent or achievement 05:56 - Grab "Grit" by Angela Duckworth here [https://amzn.to/2Lg2nP1], & "Mindset" by Carol Dweck here [https://amzn.to/2uuvHYy] 11:10 - Don't keep junk in the house 14:55 - Follow through on your promises 19:58 - Be vulnerable, but never complain 22:25 - Sympathize with them 23:51 - Grab "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss here [https://amzn.to/2uydid7] 27:15 - Don't let them quit 33:08 - Talk with them about money 36:47 - The importance of sleep // Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWb Subscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3G Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential. Web: http://www.benbergeron.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachbenbergeron/ Lees meer
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#039: 10 Ways to Lead from the Front in Your Gym
3 juli 2018 · 31 min
In this episode: I'm going through ten of the ways I try to lead in my affiliate, including taking our own classes, welcoming feedback, & following through on what I say. Show Notes: 01:50 - #1: Take your own classes & follow your own programming 04:53 - #2: Move well 06:25 - #3: Eat clean 10:04 - #4: Use people's names & look them in the eye 17:14 - #5: Follow through on what you say 19:46 - #6: Welcome feedback & don't be defensive 22:04 - #7: Admit when you don't know something 24:05 - #8: Be the first to arrive & the last to leave 25:38 - #9: Never complain, never whine, never make excuses 27:44 - #10: Smile // Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2lCdeWb Subscribe on Google Play: goo.gl/VPYj3G Grab the book: amzn.to/2vSjU4q Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential. Web: www.benbergeron.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachbenbergeron/ Lees meer
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#038: Why CrossFit is Different than the CrossFit Games
20 juni 2018 · 18 min
In this episode: I'm talking about the primary differences between the CrossFit that happens in our gym & the CrossFit that happens in Madison every summer. Show Notes: 02:02 - How I've come to think about the differentiation between CrossFit and the CrossFit Games 04:05 - My Mt. Everest analogy 07:01 - Why your focus shouldn't be on intensity 08:03 - Mechanics 09:59 - Consistency 10:35 - Appropriate Intensity 13:21 - How the goals of a CrossFit gym member is different than those of a CrossFit athlete 16:09 - Where I think we'll be in 30 years. // Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWb Subscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3G Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential. Web: http://www.benbergeron.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachbenbergeron/ Lees meer
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#037: The Benefits of Negative Visualization
5 juni 2018 · 28 min
In this episode, we're talking about tactful conflict resolution, the benefits of talking through "If, Then" scenarios, & why thinking through what might go wrong is a great way to make things go right. Lees meer
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#036: 10 Habits You Should Stop Having
22 mei 2018 · 24 min
I cover 10 things we shouldn't be doing, including hitting the snooze button, watching the news, & leaving dishes in the sink. Lees meer
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#035: The Secret to the Good Life
8 mei 2018 · 13 min
In this short episode: I talk about the two questions you should be asking yourself consistently if you want to live a fulfilled life, and why you shouldn't always trust your feelings in pursuit of your goals. Show Notes: 00:01:55 - The first question everyone should be asking themselves 00:04:04 - The second question everyone should be asking themselves 00:04:30 - Grab Stephen Covey"s "7 Habits" [http://amzn.to/2miHUMI] & "First Things First" [https://amzn.to/2KJU9LR] 00:06:05 - Why your feelings can be misguided 00:08:00 - The role of fear // Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential. Web: http://www.benbergeron.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachbenbergeron/ Lees meer
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#034: Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions
24 april 2018 · 26 min
I'm answering some of the most common nutrition questions we get at the gym, from which supplements I recommend to intermittent fasting, from hydration to how much red meat is too much. Show Notes: 00:00:50 - Watch all the CFNE Way Episodes here: https://goo.gl/u8Nfkv 00:02:22 - What sources would you recommend for a deeper dive into learning about nutrition? 00:04:30 - Grab Michael Pollan's books here: "In Defense of Food [https://amzn.to/2qOazd4], "Omnivore's Dilemma" [https://amzn.to/2qLRYPl], "Food Rules" [https://amzn.to/2HfxXLv] 00:05:15 - Robb Wolf's website: https://robbwolf.com/ 00:05:57 - Grab Robb Wolf's books here: "Paleo Solution" [https://amzn.to/2K3WZuH], "Wired to Eat" [https://amzn.to/2HB2DGt] 00:05:50 - Watch the Joe Rogan/Robb Wolf episode here: https://goo.gl/qgWcff 00:06:01 - Grab Gary Taubes's books here: "Good Calories, Bad Calories" [https://amzn.to/2F2TOjp], "Why We Get Fat" [https://amzn.to/2HOkwiH], "The Case Against Sugar" [https://amzn.to/2HG74zW] 00:06:50 - Chris Kresser's website here: https://chriskresser.com/ 00:08:06 - What supplement is overused? 00:09:02 - What supplement is underused? 00:10:24 - What is cod liver oil & why should I take it? 00:12:23 - Are veggies still good if I turn them into a shake? 00:13:36 - How much red meat is too much red meat? 00:14:37 - What is a good alternative if I can't afford grass-fed/wild caught meats? 00:16:17 - If I have a race or event coming up, should I carb load? 00:16:48 - What is intermittent fasting? 00:17:53 - How hydrated do I need to be normally? 00:20:20 - Are more, smaller meals better than fewer, larger ones? 00:22:37 - If I'm eating the amount I should, why am I still hungry? Lees meer
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#033: Assessing Health by Measuring Fitness
12 april 2018 · 22 min
Talking about going to the doctor, why how many burpees you can do in a minute is an indication of more than just your fitness, & the difference between being a swim coach & a lifeguard. Lees meer
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#032: Breaking Down the Five Factors of Health
28 maart 2018 · 19 min
We're talking about good habits & bad, the three steps of every habit, & about taking small steps in the right direction. // You can see the poster here: https://goo.gl/hi4BhA Lees meer
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#031: A Recipe for Better Habits
7 maart 2018 · 35 min
We're talking about good habits & bad, the three steps of every habit, & about taking small steps in the right direction. // Grab "Chasing Excellence" here: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q Lees meer
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#030: Two Minute Drill, Take 1
23 februari 2018 · 25 min
In this episode: Answering some listener questions, including the how to balance intensity & volume in training, what I'm working to improve these days, & my recommendations for athletes coming back from injury. Lees meer
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#029: Getting the Most Out of Your Training
7 februari 2018 · 32 min
We’re talking about why we put so much emphasis on recovering well, touching on nutrition, sleep, muscle work, icing versus heat, stress, & much more. Lees meer
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#028: Strengthening Your Grit Muscles
17 januari 2018 · 23 min
We're talking about resilience, a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset, & why hard work is more important than talent. Lees meer
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#027: The Development of a Champion
2 januari 2018 · 25 min
We're breaking down the theoretical development of a champion & what makes the difference between good athletes & great athletes. Lees meer
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#026: Answering the Questions from Tribe of Mentors
14 december 2017 · 15 min
We're answering the 11 questions posed in Tim Ferriss's new book Tribe of Mentors. Subjects include the books that have influenced me the most, how caffeine is amazing in small doses, & why I don't believe in failure. Lees meer
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#025: The Value of Thinking Big
29 november 2017 · 39 min
We're talking about how CFNE, CompTrain, Project:Elevation, & working with Elite CrossFit Games athletes are all part of the same mission. Lees meer
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#024: Fueling the CrossFit Athlete
7 november 2017 · 29 min
We're talking about why nutrition is so important in the sport of CrossFit, ideal body fat percentages for athletes, & what supplements I recommend CrossFit athletes take. Lees meer
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#023: Maximizing Your Minutes
24 oktober 2017 · 32 min
Talking about time management, putting first things first, & why it'd be great if email wasn't a thing. Lees meer
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#022: The Importance of Being Strong Enough
11 oktober 2017 · 21 min
In this episode: We're talking about why athletes who want to make waves in the sport of CrossFit need to focus on getting strong enough to actually be competitive. Lees meer
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#021: W.H.O.O.P.I.E.
28 september 2017 · 21 min
We're breaking down an acronym that can help you set better goals & achieve bigger things. Lees meer
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#020: 2017 CrossFit Games Debrief
1 september 2017 · 34 min
We're talking about Madison, the programming, & the lessons we learned during the 2017 season Lees meer
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#019: Katrin Davidsdottir
1 augustus 2017 · 47 min
In this episode: Talking with Katrin Davidsdottir about moving to the U.S. to train, surrounding yourself with the right people, & putting in 100% effort. Lees meer
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#018: Putting Character First
26 juli 2017 · 28 min
We're talking about why I always start with character, the value of spending time in silence, & what most people are missing in their training. Lees meer
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#017: Preparing for the Games
11 juli 2017 · 27 min
Talking about my month-long CrossFit Games training camp, why eliminating distractions are important, & how excellence is contagious. Lees meer
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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:
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#016: How to Train with Intention
6 juni 2017 · 28 min
We're talking about the difference between practice, training, & competition, & why you should go into every session at the gym knowing which mode you're in. Lees meer
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#015: Redefining Adversity
24 mei 2017 · 23 min
Talking about why a busted ACL can be a good thing, what Brent Fikowski, Tom Brady, & Katrin Davidsdottir have in common, & why you should focus less on what happens & more on how you respond to what happens. Lees meer
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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:
· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.
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#014: Simplifying Nutrition
3 mei 2017 · 27 min
We're talking about why I prefer to keep my nutritional advice simple, the value of getting blood work done, & why both quality & quantity matters. Lees meer
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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:
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#013: Working With Members Who Compete
18 april 2017 · 22 min
Talking about the best ways I've found to work with my members who want to compete in CrossFit, without losing their connection to our community. Lees meer
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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:
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#012: How to Chase Happiness
3 april 2017 · 28 min
We talk about why happiness doesn't live on the other side of achievement, gratitude, & why relationships matter more than money. Lees meer
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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:
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#011: Cole Sager
21 maart 2017 · 52 min
Cole Sager stops in to talk about growing up in a small town, his football career, & the "why" behind everything he does. Lees meer
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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:
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#010: Conditioning-Biased Programming
7 maart 2017 · 27 min
Talking about the difference between programming for competitors versus members of our affiliates, the downfalls of strength-biased programming, & why less is almost always more. Lees meer
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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:
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#009: Living Based on Core Values
21 februari 2017 · 31 min
We discuss how I think about Core Values today versus how I used to think about them, & why they're so important to think about every single day. Lees meer
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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:
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#008: Brooke Wells
8 februari 2017 · 37 min
Brooke Wells stops in during a weekend of training with Ben to talk about her background, her training, & her hopes going forward. Lees meer
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