Beyond Strength Show
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -Beyond Strength, a training gym located in Northern Virginia, provides training and coaching that helps active people discover what their body is capable of, because life is better with strength and endurance.
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HOW CORY COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED HIS BODY AND MIND (OVER 40LB WEIGHT LOSS) | THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW
May 03, 2024 12:03 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBCory Hudson has done what you want to do. He’s done what every person that’s ever lived has wanted to do. He’s transformed. Cory’s lost over 40 pounds since joining Beyond Strength in November 2021. More than that, he’s improved his performance during all of our testing weeks, deadlifting over 400lbs, shaving significant time off of his rows, jumping farther, as well as improving on the other battery of tests. Cory is badass. You might have expected Cory to say he did something drastic....
WHAT IS HYBRID ATHLETE TRAINING | THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW | CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
April 26, 2024 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWell, if you’re a Beyond Strength member, you’re already doing it (in one form). But Chris and Todd break it down for you in the newest episode of The Beyond Strength Show. They also lay out example training weeks and talk about how to get back into running. Episode on how to add running to your training: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fdHwWXMlpHWB11mPDBec8?si=rXO9HxHSRi6RWPfV1qRddA Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northe...
YOUR NUTRITION QUESTIONS ANSWERED I BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
April 19, 2024 16:18 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBConnect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon!
2024 DC ROCK N ROLL 1/2 MARATHON RECAP I BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
March 22, 2024 09:24 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBConnect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon!
HOW TO NAIL A DIFFICULT TRAINING WEEK I BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
March 18, 2024 20:18 - 32 minutes - 30 MBDifficult training weeks are a part of the fitness process. You might curse your coach and everyone who’s ever loved them while you’re in the thick of hard a session, but we need those sessions to push ourselves forward. The rub is that we must be smart about how we approach them. But the good news is with a few tactics and skills, you can nail difficult training weeks and get the full benefit of all that sweat and strain. And all that cursing won’t be for nothin’. Connect with Beyond Stren...
STRENGTH METHODS EXPLAINED I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
February 23, 2024 17:45 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBIs there a difference between muscular endurance and strength endurance? Plus: CHRIS’S DEEPEST FEAR TODD’S DISDAIN FOR CONDIMENTS STRENGTH METHODS STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SELECTIONS YOUTH TRAINING AND EARLY SPECIALIZATION IN SPORTS Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon!
HOW TO BALANCE STRENGTH AND... I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT AND TODD BUMGARDNER
February 16, 2024 17:29 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIn today's episode, we'll outline how to concurrently train for various disciplines... specific capacities, layering skills, and recovering from it all. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon! Chris and Todd
HOW TO TRACK YOUR FITNESS PROGRESS I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
February 09, 2024 14:25 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBWe all want to see the fruits of our labor, right? Why would we do anything, other than something that’s purely pleasurable, if we can’t eventually note measurable progress? Well, unless we are seeing measurable results, or we’re getting some kind of pleasure, we typically stop doing the thing. So, we need to give ourselves reasons to keep doing the thing. Fitness progress can feel slow because, well, sometimes it is. However, sometimes you’re making progress and you don’t realize it becaus...
HEART RATE ZONES FOR TRAINING I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
February 02, 2024 18:22 - 1 hour - 70 MBOn this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd discuss heart rate training zones. The physiological benefits of the different zones, the mental side of things, and dive into practical application with real-world training examples. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon! ✌️ Chris and Todd
HOW TO SET PHYSICAL GOALS IN 2024 I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
January 27, 2024 01:55 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBOn this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd discuss how to set physical goals in 2024, and they share their physical goals with you. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon! ✌️ Chris and Todd
END OF YEAR RANDOMNESS I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
January 06, 2024 13:08 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBOn this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd look absolutely horrendous and talk through random subjects to close out the year. You'll laugh, you'll have some deep shit to think about, and you'll get a list of our favorite books we each read this year. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: / itsbeyondstrength Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁 Talk soon! ✌️ Chris and Todd
WHAT WE LEARNED IN 2023 I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
December 22, 2023 13:14 - 1 hour - 62 MBOn this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd discuss what they’ve learned in 2023… and YOU get to walk away with two killer tools to plan your 2024 (among other things, of course). Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁 Talk soon! ✌️ Chris and Todd
Bus Bench VS Park Bench Workouts
December 02, 2023 14:35 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBOn this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, the guys discuss how you can approach training when you don't have a date-stamped goal through the lens of some wonky stuff that Chris has been dealing with lately. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro to Beyond Strength Gym at www.bspnova.com 🎁 Talk soon! ✌️ Chris and Todd
What's worth wanting?
November 25, 2023 16:39 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBPeople chase all kinds of "things" in their lives... but what's worth wanting? Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁 Talk soon! ✌️ Chris and Todd
The $10,000,000 Question
November 18, 2023 13:07 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWhat would it take for you to give up your passions? To give up years of your life? Today’s episode explores how asking yourself, or others, a simple question can lead to some deeper understanding of what’s important (or not). Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁 Talk soon! ✌️ Chris and Todd
Performance Testing for Tier One Units
October 13, 2023 10:58 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBOn this weeks episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about their recent experience with mobility, power, agility, strength, endurance, and recovery testing for tier one operators. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Follow Chris’s Threads training journal for his upcoming 50-miler here: https://www.threads.net/@chrisbeyondstrength Ready to join Beyond Strength: 1️⃣ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at w...
How to change up your training throughout the year
October 03, 2023 12:29 - 42 minutes - 56.4 MBOn this weeks episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about Beyond Strength’s seasonal approach to developing different capacities in (and out) of the gym. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Follow Chris’s Threads training journal for his upcoming 50-miler here: https://www.threads.net/@chrisbeyondstrength Ready to join Beyond Strength: 1️⃣ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁 2️⃣ R...
What’s working right now? A discussion on training, nutrition, and recovery.
September 21, 2023 20:02 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOn this weeks episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about what’s working for them right now with regard to training, nutrition, and recovery! Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Follow Chris’s Threads training journal for his upcoming 50-miler here: https://www.threads.net/@chrisbeyondstrength Ready to join Beyond Strength: 1️⃣ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁 2️⃣ Remote: Hybrid...
Movement Assessments: Worth It or Waste?
September 15, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 75.9 MBOn this weeks episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd discuss the “controversy” of mobility assessments and moving with good form in the gym. That is, after we get through about 24 minutes of absolutely ridiculous banter (as always)… Enjoy! Want to read the accompanying blog? https://www.bspnova.com/building-resilience-how-mobility-tests-enhance-your-strength-training/ Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Follow Chris’s Threads ...
Relative Strength: What it is, why we test it, and how to build it
September 08, 2023 15:05 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBStrength matters, you know this, I know this, hell, I bet your Aunt Edna from Altoona, Iowa knows this. But here’s the thing, lots of strength with lots of body weight isn’t the best thing for you. Have a look at the general health of powerlifters and strongman competitors. They ain’t too healthy. Relative strength, on the other hand, is powerful stuff. It’s foundational to health, performance, and longevity. In this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about… wait for i...
We have a training secret for you: THIS is how you massively level up 🤫
September 01, 2023 16:13 - 39 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about a training secret and, I mean, I guess that’s all we can say. You’ll have to listen to discover what exactly it is… and then you can’t tell ANYONE. 🤫 Want to watch the video we reference? Here you go: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwfbGDjreTP/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Here’s the link to the Precision Nutrition article about adherence we referenced: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/body-transformation-research Connect...
THE (training) Secret: THIS is how you massively level up 🤫
September 01, 2023 16:13 - 39 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about a training secret and, I mean, I guess that’s all we can say. You’ll have to listen to discover what exactly it is… and then you can’t tell ANYONE. 🤫 Want to watch the video we reference? Here you go: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwfbGDjreTP/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Here’s the link to the Precision Nutrition article about adherence we referenced: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/body-transformation-research Connect...
Signing up for the worlds hardest ________. 🙈
August 25, 2023 22:45 - 59 minutes - 78.1 MBIn this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about a new challenge that Todd has decided to take on, and the conversation goes to some really interesting and unexpected places. To be honest, this one was supposed to be about organizing your training week, but that’s just the final 10:00. But trust us, there are still some great nuggets in there as well. But if you really want to dig into more on that, be sure to check out this weeks blog: www.bspnova.com/how-to-plan-a-tr...
Why run with a metronome? 🏃
August 17, 2023 21:37 - 39 minutes - 51.4 MBIn this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about some wacky shit up front (as always), before diving into their experiences of running with a metronome, how Chris is experimenting with programming changes for his upcoming 50-miler (ultra), and other randomness. No new blog this week, but dig into the archives here: https://www.bspnova.com/blog/ Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Follow Chris’s Threads training journal fo...
How to Deal with Injuries, Discomfort, and Pain in Training
August 11, 2023 09:22 - 54 minutes - 70.2 MBHave you ever been injured, felt discomfort, or experienced pain with your physical pursuits and felt like you were going to have to stop training? Maybe even lose all of your progress? In this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about dealing with pain, discomfort, and injuries, providing you with some mindset strategies, people you can reach out to, and other tips to help you keep pressing on towards your goals. As a bonus we get into a little back and forth about whe...
Feeling Stuck? (life beyond gym goals)
July 27, 2023 22:08 - 50 minutes - 64.7 MBEver achieve your goals and go… now what? 🤔 Or feel like you’re just training, but without a clear purpose? In this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about a time where they were both struggling with training motivation, and how they navigated it to get where they are today. Read the accompanying blog: https://www.bspnova.com/life-beyond-your-gym-goals/ Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Follow Chris’s Threads trainin...
The Most Important Fitness Variables: Consistency and Continuity
July 16, 2023 14:08 - 52 minutes - 66.3 MBSure you’ve heard of consistency—everyone’s talking about that—but what about continuity? In this weeks episode Chris and Todd break down the what and the how of the two most important training variables. Many folks think in terms of workouts. They want to do a HIIT workout. Or they search the internet or magazines for a strength workout. Then they do a HIIT workout one day and a strength workout another day. On yet another day they might go for a run. But it’s all discombobulated because t...
Rucking tips! 🎒
June 15, 2023 22:49 - 45 minutes - 57.7 MB“About halfway back, I was in real trouble. My vision blurred and I could walk for 10 or 15 minutes at a time.” During the newest podcast episode, Todd tells a story about something pretty stupid that he did while rucking. The damn fool could have kilt hisself! He and Chris also share some solid rucking tips. Ready to join Beyond Strength? Now you have TWO options: Locals: Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁 Remote: Hybrid Athlete Coaching is launching now!! www.bspnova....
Self-talk, metrics, and optimizing routines
June 08, 2023 20:28 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWhat’s your inner dialogue when you’re doing HARD things? That’s where Chris and Todd kick off this weeks episode before diving into what they both “measure” and how they’ve optimized their routines as a result. Expect to walk away from todays episode with some new mental skills, some things you may want to track, and clarity on why it all matters to YOU… and, of course, a few laughs along the way. Ready to join Beyond Strength? Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁 (Remote coa...
Why we stopped talking about body composition
June 01, 2023 23:53 - 47 minutes - 59.7 MBIn this weeks episode, Chris and Todd talk about the surprising changes we’ve seen from NOT focusing on body comp with our members… and focusing on THESE things instead. And YOU can apply the takeaways from anywhere. Ready to join Beyond Strength? Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁 (Remote coaching starting very soon… stay tuned! 😬)
The case for aerobic base building
May 18, 2023 21:37 - 40 minutes - 52.3 MBHow you lay out your conditioning matters well beyond immediate “results” and how it makes you “feel”. On todays episode, Todd and Chris discuss the why and how of aerobic base building before high intensity work. We nerd out. We get practical. And hope you enjoy! Ready to join Beyond Strength? Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁
The Kettlebell Mile Challenge
May 04, 2023 20:09 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this weeks episode, Chris and Todd discussed the Kettlebell Mile Challenge they were preparing to host at the gym, which went down on May 20th, 2023. The fastest men’s time was 12:00. And the fastest women’s time was 14:05. They were each awarded with a brand new kettlebell for their efforts! Although, Chris did the fastest time overall (11:14), he wasn’t allowed to win a prize. What a crock of 💩, amiright? Ready to join Beyond Strength? Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁
What is the Kettlebell Mile?
May 04, 2023 20:09 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this weeks episode, Chris and Todd discussed the Kettlebell Mile Challenge they were preparing to host at the gym, which went down on May 20th, 2023. The fastest men’s time was 12:00. And the fastest women’s time was 14:05. They were each awarded with a brand new kettlebell for their efforts! Although, Chris did the fastest time overall (11:14), he wasn’t allowed to win a prize. What a crock of 💩, amiright? Ready to join Beyond Strength? Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁
Endurance Training for Longevity (and Performance)
April 27, 2023 22:39 - 54 minutes - 69.1 MBTodd and Chris talk about Peter Attia’s new book, Outlive. Before diving into that, they talk about their experiences of adding more aerobic base training to their own training and what they noticed. Ready to join Beyond Strength? Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁
The value of putting something hard on the calendar 🗓️
April 14, 2023 09:58 - 43 minutes - 56.1 MBTodd hits Chris with some pretty weird questions off the bat, which opens the door to talking about the sketchiest hotels we’ve ever stayed in. And then we get to the real meat of the show: Why you should put something hard on the calendar (and how to do it). Want to register for an ultra? Head to www.ultrasignup.com Sign up for a local (Northern VA) race with EX2 Adventures: https://ex2adventures.com Interested in learning more about StrongFirst? Head to https://www.strongfirst.com Put s...
The importance of resting between sets (and awesome climbing documentaries)
April 07, 2023 18:07 - 29 minutes - 38 MBWe kick todays episode off talking about some climbing documentaries we’ve been into lately, and then we talk about the importance of resting between sets. But you should already know that from the title, right? Oh, ready to join Beyond Strength? Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁
Chris’s Georgia Death Race Recap ⛰️
March 31, 2023 00:11 - 1 hour - 79 MBChris finished the 2023 Georgia Death Race in 19:25:09, ending up 36th overall and 9th in his age group (35-39). In todays episode we recap how the day went. Interested in signing up for Beyond Strength? Head to www.bspnova.com to sign up for your FREE intro! 🎁
Chris’s Final 🧠 Prep for the Georgia Death Race
March 22, 2023 20:32 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBFollow along with Chris’s race on Saturday, March 25th here: https://georgiadeathrace.livetrail.net/?fbclid=IwAR2p1R0twZ5ooSPmQlTxkb1DtbIFFYFqUnmgGs6X_JKSjr8Zf0HwBQp4pqw Ready to join Beyond Strength? Head to www.bspnova.com to sign up for your FREE Intro. 🎁
The 4 Pillars of Recovery
March 16, 2023 19:58 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBReady to join Beyond Strength? Sign up for your FREE INTRO at www.bspnova.com 🎁
How to Get the Most Out of Your Training with HRV 🫀
March 09, 2023 23:10 - 35 minutes - 45.6 MBReady to join Beyond Strength? Schedule your Free intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁
Why do we wait for the “right time”? (and what to do instead)
March 03, 2023 11:17 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBReady to check out Beyond Strength? Schedule your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com
ChatGPT, Who Came Out First, and the Evolution of Our Training
February 10, 2023 14:27 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBReady to join Beyond Strength? Claim your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com
How to Select the Right Weights and Exercises for YOU
February 02, 2023 22:02 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBReady to join Beyond Strength? Schedule your FREE INTRO at www.bspnova.com
Why Chris is still doing the Georgia Death Race 😨
January 20, 2023 14:01 - 28 minutes - 26 MBLet’s just say, things got weird for a minute…
Up for a challenge?
January 06, 2023 14:31 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this weeks episode, Chris and Todd take a deep dive discussion on this month’s intro to Beyond Strength’s internal (i.e. members only) “Why You’re Doing What You’re Doing” blog. Here’s that intro (which we read to open the episode as well): Before we jump into a detailed explanation of why you’re doing what you’re doing, let’s take a second to pause and think forward through 2023. What’s on your calendar? Or, what do you want to have on your calendar? Or, what do you want to kick ass at ...
What is Beyond Strength the best of? 🥇
December 29, 2022 19:45 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn todays episode, Todd walks Chris blindly into this question… Ready to join Beyond Strength? Get started with 10 days for $10 at www.bspnova.com OR For online coaching, shoot us a DM through the chat box in the bottom right corner of our website.
WTF is PIYOGA?!
December 29, 2022 19:45 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn todays episode, Todd walks Chris blindly into this question… Ready to join Beyond Strength? Get started with 10 days for $10 at www.bspnova.com OR For online coaching, shoot us a DM through the chat box in the bottom right corner of our website.
🤔 What will our programming look like come January? (and the worst things about kids)
December 16, 2022 17:43 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBAs we finish up our final block of training, wondering what the new year/new block brings? This one’s for YOU!
Member QnA 12-08-2022
December 08, 2022 20:51 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWe’re back with another member QnA this week. This time we’re riffing on the following: 1️⃣ Blake: Love that we have been focused on heavier weights and strength this block. My sense is many folks we clearly see gains based on these sessions. How do we ensure we keep the strength level/gains when the block changes in spring to exercises that don’t support using the heavier weight? 2️⃣Cory: How do you guys recommend keeping yourself loose and mobile during periods when you’re not training? ...
Member QnA 12-01-2022
December 02, 2022 15:18 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWe’re back with another member QnA episode! This time covering: 1️⃣ Please explain in more detail how your recovery can still go down even when you’ve gotten good sleep the night before. I understand more than sleep goes into the recovery number and that you may have a “deficit” so that your recovery goes down, but can you give some concrete examples on how this can happen and how to better schedule recovery trainings and/or what to do to allow your body to recover without feeling like you ar...