Icon Athlete Podcast
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 562 ratingsConversations with Chris Spealler and a variety of people in the CrossFit community and beyond.
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Episodes
Back Again
July 06, 2020 01:33 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBThe post Back Again appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 172 Back Again
July 06, 2020 01:31 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBThanks for all the kind words and reviews! Refreshing for us to know that we don’t have to have any specific content or magical guests. We are going to keep the podcast going as we can fit it into our schedules and are thankful for the value it brings to you! The post IA 172 Back Again appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 171
June 26, 2020 13:16 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBDoug and Chris are back after a bit of a break. Looking to provide good, quality information for the community and not just more “noise” this may be the end… or the continuation of the podcast. Listen in and provide some feedback on what you find most helpful or valuable. The post IA 171 appeared first on Speal Programming.
Future of Podcast
June 26, 2020 13:15 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBThe post Future of Podcast appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 170
May 23, 2020 15:52 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week, Doug and Chris discuss proper grammar rules, REAL SPONSORSHIP, and cover the new challenges of re-opening the gym. The post IA 170 appeared first on Speal Programming.
New Challenges, New Solutions
May 23, 2020 15:52 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBThe post New Challenges, New Solutions appeared first on Speal Programming.
Body Composition
May 09, 2020 22:05 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBThe post Body Composition appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 169 Body Composition
May 09, 2020 22:04 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week Chris and Doug talk about body composition and talk about Adele’s recent weight loss. How did we get here?! The post IA 169 Body Composition appeared first on Speal Programming.
Starting Up
May 01, 2020 22:03 - 34 minutes - 47 MBThe post Starting Up appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 168 Starting Up!
May 01, 2020 22:02 - 34 minutes - 47 MBThis week Chris and Doug discuss starting the gym up again and how they don’t like the term “new normal”. What doe that even mean? The post IA 168 Starting Up! appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 167 How Much is Enough?
April 24, 2020 16:11 - 46 minutes - 64 MBThis week Chris and Doug chat about how much exercise is enough, how much is too much, and how to keep yourself in check! The post IA 167 How Much is Enough? appeared first on Speal Programming.
How Much is Enough?
April 24, 2020 16:10 - 46 minutes - 64 MBThe post How Much is Enough? appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA166 Podcast With Sarah
April 15, 2020 21:07 - 50 minutes - 69 MBThis week Chris brings on a special guest!!! He and his wife, Sarah, talk through their experience with COVID-19 in their home and how they handled it as well as some of its effects on the family dynamic. You’ll get a full background on how they met as well thanks to Sarah. The post IA166 Podcast With Sarah appeared first on Speal Programming.
Podcast with Sarah
April 15, 2020 21:06 - 50 minutes - 69 MBThe post Podcast with Sarah appeared first on Speal Programming.
Coron-update
April 10, 2020 14:32 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBThe post Coron-update appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 165 Coron-update
April 10, 2020 14:31 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBThis week Chris and Doug talk about the state of social distancing at the gym and it’s impact on the future at the gym. They also dive in a bit the question of CrossFit competition this summer. The post IA 165 Coron-update appeared first on Speal Programming.
To Pivot or Not to Pivot?
April 04, 2020 14:02 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBThe post To Pivot or Not to Pivot? appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 164 To Pivot or Not to Pivot?
April 04, 2020 13:59 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBThis week Chris and Doug avoid saying the ‘C’ word and talk about changes to the marketplace, doing puzzles, and serving members well. The post IA 164 To Pivot or Not to Pivot? appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 163 Certifications and Growing Personal Training
March 27, 2020 14:35 - 35 minutes - 49 MBThis week, Chris and Doug talk personal training, developing a clientele, and positive attitude. Some leadership and management talk sprinkled in as well! The post IA 163 Certifications and Growing Personal Training appeared first on Speal Programming.
Certifications and Growing Personal Training
March 27, 2020 14:34 - 35 minutes - 49 MBThe post Certifications and Growing Personal Training appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 162: Hone Your Seeing and Correcting Skills and Updates
March 21, 2020 03:53 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week, Chris and Doug talk seeing and correcting, and give updates with the gym response to the current state of the world. The post IA 162: Hone Your Seeing and Correcting Skills and Updates appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 161: Training for Combat Sports and Balance in Life
March 14, 2020 04:38 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBThis week Doug and Chris field some more questions based from reviews. The experience that Chris had in wrestling, training for it, mental toughness, and what he would do differently if anything with what he knows now. That along with balancing work and life which neither of them have quite figured out. The post IA 161: Training for Combat Sports and Balance in Life appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 160: Back Again
March 06, 2020 22:58 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBAfter some some travel Doug and Chris are back in the routine! Reading some reviews, catching up on what's been going on and digging in a bit on how to help with your coaches correct athletes movements. Thanks for your patience with our sporadic podcasts! The post IA 160: Back Again appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 159: Education Outside of CF
February 17, 2020 16:07 - 30 minutes - 42 MBDoug and Chris dig in on the concept of education outside of CF. It has value in our training, coaching, and how we program. Learning how and when to apply it can be difficult if you don't have a solid direction of where you are going with your programming, goals and community. Learn some of the places they find inspiration and education both in and outside of CF. The post IA 159: Education Outside of CF appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 158: Coach to Athlete
February 07, 2020 18:20 - 35 minutes - 49 MBThis week Doug and Chris get right into pet peeves without hesitation! Covering some of the sanctional results and talking certifications and their potential value for new trainers... or not. The post IA 158: Coach to Athlete appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 157: Affiliate Marketing
February 07, 2020 18:20 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBThe usual off topic conversation and bater this week from Doug and Chris include everything from the results of "The Q" from the Rogue Invitational to mustaches. Some more in depth and serious conversation on mass marketing for affiliates and their thoughts there. The post IA 157: Affiliate Marketing appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 155: Resolutions and Balance
January 03, 2020 18:24 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBDoug and Chris are back this week taking a hard look at what they are trying to do with work, life experience and trying to find balance there. How do you look at your new year resolutions with a positive approach and have realistic goals but still see productive change? Being smart about it and taking steps to do it is key. The post IA 155: Resolutions and Balance appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 154: Sanctionals and Consistency
December 26, 2019 21:38 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBDoug and Chris are here for you even the day after Christmas!! Talk of the Sanctional season, what they like and don't like about them and how it effects their programming mentality. Plus the difficulty of having fitness be your sport and how it may differ from others. The post IA 154: Sanctionals and Consistency appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 153: Podcast about Nothing
December 18, 2019 22:57 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBDoug and Chris are back! They also realize that the podcast is generally about nothing, but still has some value. Reading more review and addressing random questions from listeners as the get back in the swing of things. You will also hear the more annoying noises that come from the gym, you may be surprised at what some of them are! The post IA 153: Podcast about Nothing appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 152: Big News
December 05, 2019 04:24 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBDoug and Chris are back in swing! After a few tech difficulties and a holiday break they check in on some reviews and have some new information to release! It's been a busy 6 weeks and there will be some changes coming.... all good, but they are keeping you in the loop! The post IA 152: Big News appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 151: Price and Perceived Value
November 20, 2019 04:59 - 54 minutes - 75 MBThis week Doug and Chris are all over the place. They got some great questions and comments in their reviews over the past week and tackle some of the topics listed in the title. Both their own experience as well as those they work with come into play. Lots of variety in this one so enjoy the banter! The post IA 151: Price and Perceived Value appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 151: Alcohol, Nutrition, and Getting Off Topic
November 20, 2019 04:59 - 54 minutes - 75 MBThis week Doug and Chris are all over the place. They got some great questions and comments in their reviews over the past week and tackle some of the topics listed in the title. Both their own experience as well as those they work with come into play. Lots of variety in this one so enjoy the banter! The post IA 151: Alcohol, Nutrition, and Getting Off Topic appeared first on Icon Athlete.
IA 150: Death of an affiliate
November 20, 2019 04:57 - 37 minutes - 52 MBDoug and Chris dive into a question they received via email. Another affiliate owners questions and concerns of the trend in the fitness community that could have an effect on affiliates. Online programming. Does it take away from the affiliate? Are these people more likely to get injured? Some good conversation and replies that may surprise you along the way. The post IA 150: Death of an affiliate appeared first on Speal Programming.
Alcohol, Nutrition, and Getting Off Topic
November 20, 2019 03:56 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBThe post Alcohol, Nutrition, and Getting Off Topic appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 149: The Open Continues
October 24, 2019 21:06 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBThis week Doug start things off with some pet peeves and things getting under their skin right away. Topics change with things being in full swing with the Open, some more reviews, and how letting go of some of our perception with fitness can help us get outside of our own bubble. The post IA 149: The Open Continues appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 148: Affiliate Feedback and Culture
October 11, 2019 18:10 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBCrossFit Park City is in their 13th year of business. Some of the members of the gym have been with us from the very start. Many for 7 years or more! With the increase in fitness franchises trying to use similar methods as CrossFit the culture in the gym, willing to receive feedback, and focusing on the entire community can be a challenge. Listen in on some of the things Doug and Chris tackle with this topic. The post IA 148: Affiliate Feedback and Culture appeared first on Speal Prog...
IA 147: the Open
October 03, 2019 22:50 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBThis week Doug and Chris get a review from an affiliate owner with some good questions on having kids in group classes that they address. Follow it up with the Open and what this season is looking to bring with the new time of year and the Rogue Iron Games! And.... do you sit on medicine balls? The post IA 147: the Open appeared first on Speal Programming.
IA 146: Maintaining the Stimulus
September 28, 2019 17:18 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBDoug and Chris have covered this topic many times before and it's a consistent theme in the culture they work to create. Some more questions from members and listeners bring them not just to what that means but how to do it. The post IA 146: Maintaining the Stimulus appeared first on Icon Athlete.
IA 145: CAAB
September 12, 2019 02:24 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBThis week Doug and Chris finish off the topic of the 10 General Physical Skills. The last 4 cover the neurological components of the list. Blending this topic in with world class fitness in 100 words and if this definition is even appropriate to follow as a training guide are a few of the topics covered. Plus.... who needs sponsors anyway! The post IA 145: CAAB appeared first on Icon Athlete.
IA 144: Speed/Power
September 05, 2019 16:27 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBChris and Doug continue their topic on the 10 GPS and how they apply to training methods in CrossFit. This week we dig into Speed and Power. Interestingly they are a combination of both Organic and Neurological development and can at times be more difficult to help people improve with than some of the other modalities. The post IA 144: Speed/Power appeared first on Icon Athlete.
IA 143: Strength/Flexibility
August 29, 2019 21:32 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBDoug and Chris keep rolling through the 10 GPS this week. Tackling the most popular for many... strength. How much is enough, can you have too much, how long does it take to develop? Thankfully Doug got rid of his mattress and is in a better mood though. The post IA 143: Strength/Flexibility appeared first on Icon Athlete.
IA 142: Stamina/CRE
August 23, 2019 01:47 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBThis week Doug and Chris are back in the swing of things after he was in Alaska. We are running through the 10 General Physical Skills, what they are, and how they apply to our training and programming over the next few weeks. Today is the first two on the list followed up with some additional topics, more editing issues.... and some solid pet peeves. The post IA 142: Stamina/CRE appeared first on Icon Athlete.
IA 141: Games Review
August 11, 2019 18:04 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThis week all is well with technology and Doug and Chris are able to record the entire podcast! Imagine that! They give a review on the Games from their perspective, share their thoughts on the programming, the winners, and the general vibe of the entire competition. The post IA 141: Games Review appeared first on Icon Athlete.
IA 140: Technology Stinks
August 02, 2019 03:20 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBAfter your long awaited podcast consistency and getting back in sync we run into technical issues today! The recording stopped! True to our Icon podcast ways we don’t edit it out and let it be what it is. What will you get? A brief intro into what we think of the Games so far, a […] The post IA 140: Technology Stinks appeared first on Icon Athlete.
IA 88: Skills V Fitness
June 28, 2018 07:44 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBThis week Chris and Doug answer a specific question they got from one of their listeners. Get the background on what kind of training Rick (that athlete) does, where he has come from, and what he trains for now. Much of the questions revolve around the balance of developing the skills in CrossFit or getting the meat from strength and conditioning. Can you do both? The post IA 88: Skills V Fitness appeared first on Icon Athlete.
IA 87: Partnering in A Gym
June 20, 2018 23:43 - 50 minutes - 70 MBThis week Doug and Chris answer one of the questions they received in a review a few weeks back regarding partnering in a Gym. Lots to think about that many often don’t consider when it comes to this topic. Not only what the value of the affiliate is, but what are you really getting into and what will you get out of it. Asking the right questions and finding someone that knows their stuff in regards to business is a must. The post IA 87: Partnering in A Gym appeared first on Icon Athlete.
IA 86: CrossFit Fads
June 13, 2018 22:46 - 5 MBLets face it, even within CrossFit there are "fads". Doug and Chris talk through some of them this week. Everything from apparel to programming and what the hang ups can be when we lose track of the core of what we are trying to do. Most of these fringe type things can be super beneficial, fun, or even educational. But if we lose sight of what really brings us the results and the goods they can be distracting. The post IA 86: CrossFit Fads appeared first on Icon Athlete.
IA 85: Masters Programming
June 07, 2018 08:44 - 59 minutes - 82 MBThe demographic of Masters is a big one in CrossFit! Especially if you are considering it to be 35 or older. Does training need to change, what does it look like, and how do we maximize our time in the gym with the responsibilities we have in life. Doug and Chris run through some of the philosophy of their programming for the masters community with Icon and what their members have had success with in a 90 min window of training. The post IA 85: Masters Programming appeared first on Icon ...
IA:84 Do You Really Want To?
May 31, 2018 13:02 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBAnother week down in Regionals and this was an exciting one. It brought to mind what it really takes for any of us to be the very best at something. The risk vs. reward, sacrifices we have to make, and how it applies to us being the best version of ourselves in and out of the gym. Doug and Chris hash through the topic after finding out how possibly unprepared Chris is for this dirt bike race. Plus, who is Loni Anderson again? The post IA:84 Do You Really Want To? appeared first on Ico...
IA 83: Regionals Recap Week 1
May 24, 2018 13:25 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBJoin Chris and Doug as they recap the first week of Regionals. Chris had a chance to help out at athlete in the South and got the scoop both behind the scenes with time between workouts, prep routines, and staying mentally present. Of course they get off topic, have some technical issues, and even ask what McGuyver is up to these days? The post IA 83: Regionals Recap Week 1 appeared first on Icon Athlete.