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Conquer Athlete Podcast

265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratings

Get an uncensored deep dive into all things functional fitness, nutrition, and wellness. Head Coach Jason Leydon & the Conquer Team give you a place where you can learn, grow, and laugh.

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Bonus: Connor Duddy - CrossFit Games Athlete 2019

August 03, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

Right now, Connor Duddy is competing at the CrossFit Games. Connor started CrossFit in 2011. He is a full-time coach at Solidarity CrossFit since 2016. Connor has been a competitive athlete since 2016. 2016-2017-2018 Regionals. 2018 Dubai CrossFit Championships. 2019 Reykjavík CrossFit Championships Here's what's next: Enter for your chance to win a performance optimization stack from Nova Thr3e Labs here: http://bit.ly/conquernovagiveaway If you're enjoying the show, leave us a rat...

#14 Perseverance w. Aaron Hoff

July 31, 2019 13:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

Aaron Hoff is the Founder of the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run, the Keala Foundation and previous owner of CrossFit Poipu. He was born and raised on Kauai. In his teenage years, he got caught up in the drug culture on the island and got sober at the age of 23. Aaron started working with the youth and adults on the recovery side of addiction. He found CrossFit about 7 years ago and has been using it as a tool to create an environment and new culture that sustains healthy lifestyles in a saturat...

#13 The Ari Gold of CrossFit w. Matt O'Keefe

July 25, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 99.5 MB

Matt O'Keefe is President of Loud & Live Sports. He owns Wodapalooza CrossFit Festival, West Coast CrossFit Classic, Mayan CrossFit Classic, Madrid CrossFit Championship, and now officially..... ..... The Granite Games!!! Matt also represents Mat Fraser, Patrick Vellner, Brent Fikowski, Cole Sager, Dan Bailey, Alec Smith, Katrin Davidsdottir, Tia Clare Toomey, Annie Thorisdottir, Brooke Wells, Laura Horvath, Jess Griffith. He got his start  in CrossFit space with RedLine Gear. Here's...

#12 Behind the Scenes w. Rory Mckernan

July 17, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Prior to a career in CrossFit, Rory traveled the world and did seasonal work (Summers in Alaska, winters in Jackson Hole, WY). He started my career as a trainer (US CrossFit/SEAL Fit) before being hired by CrossFit HQ Media. At the time, Rory was the second hire to the department. He is self-taught as a presenter and feels lucky to have the opportunity to have hosted the CrossFit Games for ten years, and assist in the telling of people's success stories through fitness. Rory is a cancer su...

#11 Founding TrueCoach w. Casey Jenks

July 10, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MB

  Casey is the cofounder & CEO of TrueCoach, the leading platform for coaches & gym owners to deliver individualized training programs to their clients no matter where they are. Prior to starting TrueCoach, Casey started CrossFit Kings Point in Orlando with his wife, which grew to over 300 members at its peak. He also has 15 years of experience building web applications. Casey now lives in Boulder, Colorado, and in his free time he enjoys training, snowboarding, basketball, mountain biki...

#10 The Pied Piper of the CrossFit Competitive Community w. Tommy Marquez

June 29, 2019 05:54 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Tommy Marquez is a CrossFitter and has been working in the CrossFit space for 10 years now. After originally working in the field of Psychology/Mental health, he switched to be a CF trainer full-time and help Open an affiliate early in 2010. He started working for CF Media in 2011 as a production assistant, handling various jobs, before getting the opportunity to write content for the Update Show, and eventually present my own content as an on-air commentator/host/analyst in 2014. In 2018,...

#09 The Joe Rogan of CrossFit w. Sean Woodland

June 29, 2019 05:09 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

Sean spent the last 7 years as the play-by-play man for the CrossFit Games and was employed by CrossFit Games Media from 2012 to 2018. He also spent 12 years as a local sports anchor and reporter in markets like Kalispell, Montana; Tallahassee, Florida and Jacksonville, Florida.   During his career, he covered Super Bowls, NCAA Basketball Tournaments, NASCAR, college football and the PGA Tour. Sean currently lives in San Jose, CA with his wife and three dogs. Here's what's next: Enter f...

#08 Power of Language in Coaching w. Mike Bledsoe and Mark England

June 29, 2019 05:04 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Mark England is a TEDx speaker and co-founder of Procabulary and Enlifted. He has a Masters degree in International Education and has been researching, presenting and coaching on the power of words for over a decade. In his free time he loves to travel, dance and practice Martial Arts. Empowering the body-mind connection is an absolute must in Mike Bledsoe's world. A lifetime of athletics and training, along with being a coach and entrepreneur for the last decade, he has tapped into part...

#07 The Coolest Woman in CrossFit w. Annie Sakamoto

June 29, 2019 04:23 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

Annie Sakamoto started Crossfit in 2004, opened up an affiliate in 2008 and competed as an Individual at the Games in 2011 and 2012 and then again as a Master in 2016 and 2017. She's been married for 15 years and has a 12-year-old daughter, Dylan and a 10-year-old son, Israel.   Here's what's next: Enter for your chance to win a performance optimization stack from Nova Thr3e Labs here: http://bit.ly/conquernovagiveaway If you're enjoying the show, leave us a rating and written review fo...

#06 On Competing at (Almost) Every CrossFit Games Since 2012 w. Ron Ortiz

June 29, 2019 03:39 - 53 minutes - 97.4 MB

Ron Ortiz is a father of 3, has been a firefighter for 21 years, a CrossFit athlete for 11 years, a 2xs CrossFit Games Champion, and 2xs CrossFit Games podium finisher. Here's what's next: Enter for your chance to win a performance optimization stack from Nova Thr3e Labs here: http://bit.ly/conquernovagiveaway If you're enjoying the show, leave us a rating and written review for extra entries to win! Join our free online training community: www.facebook.com/groups/conquertrainingcommu...

#05 Learning From the Best w. Chris Hinshaw

June 29, 2019 02:59 - 1 hour - 134 MB

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 developing aerobic capacity in athletes of all experience levels using his comprehensive, cutting edge approach to training. Coach to 28 CrossFit Games Champions Coach to 38 CrossFit Games Podium Athletes 10x Ironman Competitor 10 Years of CrossFit Experience CrossFit Subject M...

#04 Gymnastics Development Done Right w. Dave Durante

June 29, 2019 02:01 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Dave Durante is a multiple time USA gymnastics national champion and was part of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Team as alternate. After retiring from competition, David helped coach his alma mater, Stanford University, to an NCAA Team Title in 2009 and has continued to be a part of the sport through his position on the Athlete Advisory Committee with the United States Olympic Committee as well as his position on the USA Gymnastics Men's Technical Committee. Dave was a lead coach with the CrossF...

#03 The Future of Competitive Fitness w. James Fitzgerald

June 29, 2019 01:10 - 1 hour - 118 MB

OPEX 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 20 plus years of coaching expertise and is set apart by providing comprehensive coaching theory as well as practical application of its principles. OPEX continues to educate thou...

#02 Human Connection in Coaching w. Kelly Starrett

June 28, 2019 21:55 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Dr. Kelly Starrett, DPT, is the author of the New York Times bestseller Becoming a Supple Leopard, which has revolutionized how coaches, athletes, and everyday humans approach movement and athletic performance.   It is also the recommended supplemental reading for the Movement & Mobility 101 course. Dr. Starrett is a co-founder of San Francisco CrossFit and MobilityWOD.com, where he shares his innovative approach to movement, mechanics, and mobility with coaches and athletes.   He travel...

#01 This is the Conquer Athlete Podcast w. Jason Leydon and Angelo Sisco

June 28, 2019 21:11 - 38 minutes - 71.1 MB

Welcome to the Conquer Podcast where you’ll get an uncensored deep dive into all things fitness, nutrition, and wellness. Jason & Angelo team up to give listeners a place where they can learn, grow, and laugh. Here's what's next: Enter for your chance to win a performance optimization stack from Nova Thr3e Labs here: http://bit.ly/conquernovagiveaway If you're enjoying the show, leave us a rating and written review for extra entries to win! Join our free online training community: www...

Guests

Tony Blauer
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