Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast
752 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsHosted 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.
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250. Nathan Holiday
June 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBNathan and Fern talk about different ways affiliate owners can use virtual assistants, how to identify important roles in the business and discuss how The Level Method can help affiliate owners and coaches create road maps for their clients as well as provide coaches with tools to systemize and organize scaling in a better more efficient way that helps to continue to progress their clients. This one is packed with nuggets. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
249. Intensity
June 04, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBFern and Ackerman breakdown the concept of intensity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
248. Layli Lederman | Weight cut specialist
June 03, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43 MBLayli Lederman is a weight cut specialist that has helped hundreds of athletes make weight for competition including current UFC interim champion Justin Gaethje. In this episode we discuss the differences between weight loss and weight cutting, proper refueling, getting athletes to stick to their diet and much more. You can find out more about Layli on her social media channels @real_food_denver --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
247. Mental Health
June 02, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIn today's episode we breakdown the use of social media and it's impact on box owners, coaches, and every day people. Between the three of us we have owned over ten businesses and understand that social media can be a powerful tool but also detrimental to one's overall well-being. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
246. Good Coaching vs Good Member Experience
June 01, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBTodd and Fern discuss the nuances of evaluating a good coach and evaluating the member experience. Every gym touts their "Coaching and Community". it doesn't mean anything unless we measure and define it. In this episode they discuss some measurable aspects of "presence and attitude" of the 6 criteria covered in the CFL2 course. This one is important to thinking about, identify, quantify and measure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/...
245. Continuing Education
May 29, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBRecently Ackerman made the bold statement that if you're not pursuing higher credentials and furthering your education, you shouldn't be allowed to coach. In this episode, we dive into that and talk about why continuing education is important, how to prepare for your L2 and L3, and other courses we recommend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
244. Keith Wittenstein | Ketosis, Quarantine, and Pregnancy, oh my!
May 28, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBCoach Panda is back and as he approaches his 50th birthday and the birth of his third child we dive into what fitness will look like as we come out of this pandemic, ketosis in quarantine, and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
243. Preparing for your L1
May 27, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn today's episode we remove any stigmas and explain that anyone can take their CrossFit L1 Seminar. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
242. Marc Reklau | Gratitude during the Quarantine
May 26, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBAckerman 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. --- Support this pod...
241. James Hobart + Austin Malleolo
May 25, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBHAMPLAN Team James Hobart and Austin Malleolo come on to the show and chat with Fern about planning to reopen their gyms. HAMPLAN has created a 40 page document that will help affiliate owners craft a plan, have contingencies and help them be prepared to adjust as the circumstances change in the coming months. The big push here is to have multiple plans and to be able and ready to pivot quickly in order to serve your communities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...
BONUS ACKERMAN RANT - Ackerman warns not to f*ck yourself up with Murph
May 23, 2020 17:57 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBListen up and don't be stupid this weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
240. Melissa Reed | CrossFit Seminar Staff
May 22, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBMelissa Reed is a mom of three, a physical therapist, CrossFit affiliate owner, wife, and part of the CrossFit Seminar Team. In this episode we talk about her journey onto seminar staff, being a female coach, and finding balance in life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
239. Brady Lynch | How to be a "Jam Up" Human Being
May 21, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBAckerman sits down with Brady Lynch an L1 Trainer at ATG CrossFit and have a fun discussion on what makes a good member, balancing fitness and competition, and continuing education. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
238. Dr. Sean Pastuch + Fern
May 20, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBDr. Sean and Fern talk about a bevy of topics in this show, they talk about money, the future of coaching, what coaches can do do provide better value and more. This one got really good towards the end so we will definitely have him back on and keep this conversation going. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
237. Memorial Day Murph 2020
May 19, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBMemorial Day Murph will most likely look a little different this year. In today's episode Todd, Fern, and Ackerman discuss how to run it during the pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
236. Joe Bauer | The Get Better Project
May 18, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBJoe Bauer and his fiancee Emily have been living the van life for nearly two years. Like most of us they are feeling the impacts of this pandemic but are optimistic they can get back to traveling very soon. In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of living in a sprinter van, how they manage to stay fit and healthy, and the best ways to get free Wifi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
235. AJ Baker | Whoop
May 15, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIf 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
234. Canceling your membership
May 14, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBFern, Ackerman, and Todd start off by answering a fan question regarding an issue with the box and the owner, we very quickly take a turn and start discussing how to give feedback and ultimately how to cancel your membership. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
233. Geoff Westmoreland | Rent Is Due Part 2 | The CrossFit Legal Action Group
May 13, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBGeoff Westmoreland is an avid CrossFitter. He's also been practicing law for over 20 years. In his practice he represents property owners (landlords) and he discusses best practices for renters, what they should know about negotiations with their landlords and they dive into some of the topics discussed in the previous episode "Rent is Due". He is also standing up the CrossFit Legal Action Group (CFLAG) that was initiated to help gym owners navigate the legal waters of affiliate ownership...
232. Dr. Tom Siskron | CrossFit Medicus One, Covid-19, and Chronic Disease
May 12, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBDr Tom Siskron is a Urologist by trade, founder of CrossFit Medicus One, the first Medical Affiliate and was the first ever doctor through the CFL1 as part of what is now known as the MDL1. Fern and Dr. Tom his entry into CrossFit and how he figured out what true health was. They also dive into some of the data surrounding co-morbidities with COVID and what people can do to shore up their health and avoid chronic disease. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
231. Joe Ward | Keto with Carbs
May 11, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBAckerman and Joe have a really fun talk about Joe's journey with the ketogenic diet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
230. Finding CrossFit
May 08, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIn today's episode, Fern, Todd, and Ackerman reminisce about how they each found CrossFit, some of the earlier workouts they did, and advice they would give to themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
229. Group Management
May 07, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBTodd, Fern, and Ackerman breakdown this component of being an effective coach. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
228. Eric Hancock | EMOM Box
May 06, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThe idea for The EMOM Box was grown out of a love for stuff, a love for training and a love for the sport of fitness. Eric Hancock takes box curation very seriously; the packaging is all done by hand. This is a family business grown and run by a family that loves what they do for each of the subscribers that trusts them to deliver them the best subscription box they've ever gotten. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
227. Coaches Development with CrossFit Liberate
May 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBFern and Ackerman lead a coaches development zoom call for the coaching staff of CrossFit Liberate in Athens, Georgia. If you are interested in having us lead a call for your affiliate, email us, [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
226. Matt Albrizio | Virtual Assitants
May 04, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBFern and Matt From Forever Fierce discuss how to operate your your affiliate with potentially reduced revenue and still operate optimally. Affiliate owners are looking at maybe having to step back into the business but there are options when using Virtual Assistants and having these folks take the time consuming tasks that aren't customer facing. They discuss tasks that a VA could do that are both reporting based and retention based. There are a lot of nuggets in this episode. --- Supp...
225. David Colina | Money for Affiliates
May 02, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBFern and Dave from O2 are on for episode #2 of what O2 and some other companies are doing in order to help affiliate owners. Retention is the key to surviving and acquiring new clients isn't the name of the game for a while. O2 along with Bear Komplex, Born Primitive and Puori, have banned together to offer 100$ to all members who keep their memberships on through the month of May in order to try to drive retention and help affiliates stay alive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcas...
224. Heart Rate + Benchmarks
May 01, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBTodd, Fern, and Ackerman discuss the value of using heart rate tracking during CrossFit classes and how often we should be hitting benchmark workouts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
223. Easing members back into training
April 30, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBAs boxes prepare to reopen, what is the best way to ease members back into training, with the priority being to keep them safe and injury free? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
222. Re-Opening Affiliates
April 29, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAckerman, Fern, and Todd discuss how, when, and what affiliates should do as we approach the end of the quarantine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
221. Nicole Carroll
April 28, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBNicole Carroll is the Executive Director of CrossFit Certifications and Training. She and Fern take a deep dive into the new L-1 Online Offering and discuss all the details of who is eligible, what it entails, the size and scope of the course and everything else people want to know about it. They also discuss the new CrossFit Kids online offering and how CFHQ training department is pushing day and night to continue to provide for those people that want to further their education and keep t...
220. Jason Khalipa
April 27, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBJASON 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. --- Support this ...
219. Peloton vs CrossFit
April 24, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBAckerman is addicted to peloton right now. In today's episode, Fern, Ackerman, and special guest Todd O. talk about what is making Peloton so successful and how CrossFit can learn from it. We also discuss ESPN's "the last dance" and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
218. Dr. Nathan Jenkins | Higher Learning
April 23, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBFern and Dr Jenkins @Ganizbydrj sit down and discuss higher learning, what the value is, who should maybe pursue it and how it's beneficial in the CrossFit space. Dr Jenkins ask Fern about his pursuit of a masters degree as well as a host of other questions. The shoe is on the other foot for this interview so take a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
217. Adrian Conway
April 22, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBFern sits down with Adrian Conway, Individual Games athlete and Team Champion, Seminar Staff member, box owner, Brute Strength Programmer and FNX owner. They discuss mindset, what changes they have made at the box, how he's used his experience working with athletes online with Brute to leverage with his own members. They also discuss how he got started with FNX, what they stand for and what they are trying to do for athletes and affiliates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s...
216. Rent is due
April 21, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn these tough times, what should box owners be doing when it comes to paying rent? Fern leads from the front and discusses what he is doing and some recommendations for other affiliates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
215. 2020 CrossFit Games
April 20, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBAckerman and Fern speculate on what will become of the 2020 CrossFit Games. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
214. James "OPT" Fitzgerald
April 17, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBOPEX Founder and industry-leading educator, James FitzGerald, has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession. OPEX Coaching Education and Gyms Licensing Programs provide coaches with the tools needed to professionalize their passion. The OPEX Coaching Certificate Program (CCP) reflects his 25 plus years of coaching expertise and is set apart by providing comprehensive coaching theory as well as the practical application of its principles. OPEX continues to educate thousa...
213. Mike Deboever | Reebok CrossFit YUL
April 16, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBMike Deboever is owner of Reebok CrossFit YUL. In today's episode he and Ackerman discuss how his box is handling the quarantine, his time interning for the CrossFit Seminar Staff, and his current position as translator for HQ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
212: Bill Anthes | Improving mindset during the quarantine
April 15, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBBill Anthes is a Special Forces Veteran and professional coach with experience in providing life-changing coaching services. Trained and highly competent in Leadership, Personal Development, and Life Coaching. Bill provides actionable opportunities for individuals and teams to learn more about themselves through a collaborative partnership in the pursuit of becoming a better human. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
211. Front Rack Mobility
April 14, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAckerman and Fern break down the concept of Front Rack Mobility. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
210. Dr. Sean Pastuch | How CrossFit affiliates should be handling the Pandemic
April 13, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBDr. Sean Pastuch is back on the show for an unprecedented third time and it should come as no surprise. The man is smart, well spoken, open-minded and cares about CrossFit affiliates. In today's episode he helps us navigate these tough times and lays out solid advice to CrossFit boxes, coaches, and members. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
209. Fern vs. Corona
April 10, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBFern and Ackerman talk about the impact of this current pandemic on CrossFit affiliates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
208. Obese to Beast
April 09, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBJohn David Glaude has lost over 180lbs. and has become one of the biggest and best influencers in the health and fitness space. Today's episode runs through many topics including how obese has become his nickname, why he chose to use underscores in his IG handle, if he considers himself a beast, anorexia, and other eating disorders, dealing with the current pandemic, programming workouts at home, EMOMS, exercise addiction, his previous daily nutrition intake, how and why he got started, his...
207. Chris Vignaud | Calicure
April 08, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe CALICURE was invented for one simple reason...to PREVENT calluses from rips and tears. As a new Crossfitter, Chris Vignaud quickly realized the importance of proper hand care. With 20+ years of experience as a Medical-Surgical nurse, he had witnessed first hand all sorts of wounds and treatment options. However, using scissors, razors or your teeth are NOT the proper tools to use on your hands. You NEED a SAFE and SIMPLE tool to properly manage your calluses thus PREVENTING RIPS while R...
206. Jason Leydon | CrossFit Milford
April 07, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBFounder 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...
205. John Prescott | Neuse River CrossFit
April 06, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBJohn 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
204. John Briggs | SBA Loans and CrossFit Affiliates
April 04, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBFern and John from Incite Tax talk all things SBA loans and the Cares Act. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support
203. Jarett “JP” Perelmutter | Brick CrossFit
April 03, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis is one hell of a rant from JP. What are your thoughts? You with him or against him? We got on the phone and he just went off...I hit record as fast as I could! JP owns and operates BRICK. Established in Los Angeles in 2010, BRICK rapidly expanded to tier one cities such as New York, Chicago and Boston. Applying a replicable, scalable and proven business model, JP has grown the company to 7 commercial location throughout the U.S. and 2 international partnerships in less than six year...
202. Caleb Nelson | Purebred Athletics
April 02, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBCaleb 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support