Icon Athlete Podcast

IA33 Getting a Garage Gym Started

May 19, 2017 19:13 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

Garage gym’s are just flat out awesome. Whether it’s a set of dumbbells and a stall mat or a full blown set up they can come in handy when you are short on time or if you don’t have a place close by for the type of training you are looking to do. This week […] The post IA33 Getting a Garage Gym Started appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA32 Qualifying for the Games in the Masters Division

May 04, 2017 15:44 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

Barring any unforeseen mishaps Chris Spealler has found himself sitting in 14th place at the end of the Master Age group 35-39 Online Qualifier having qualified for the CrossFit Games in his age division. This week the podcast takes a different turn with Doug interviewing Chris on what it was like leading up to the […] The post IA32 Qualifying for the Games in the Masters Division appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA31 Cameron Moreland: Fit One Foundation

April 28, 2017 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

Last month I had the opportunity to help Fit One Foundation with an event to help raise funds for their gym and wanted to share their community with you. It’s a non-profit CrossFit gym in Riverside, CA that is open to the public. Their membership is on a donation basis and the founder, Cameron, has […] The post IA31 Cameron Moreland: Fit One Foundation appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA30 CrossFit Conjugate with Chris Mason

April 20, 2017 07:00 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MB

Chris Mason has played an incredibly important role in the way I approach strength training personally. This week we talk about his experience with Westside Barbell, how he approaches helping athletes get stronger, and when and why this is an important piece of our fitness. Chris programmed strength and hypertrophy phases for me in the […] The post IA30 CrossFit Conjugate with Chris Mason appeared first on Icon Athlete.

Cheat Meals

April 18, 2017 18:01 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

Sports Dietitian and Icon Nutrition expert Kary Woodruff discusses her philosophy of ‘Cheat Days’. The post Cheat Meals appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA29 Nutrition Fads and Gear

April 13, 2017 20:33 - 43 minutes - 60 MB

This week Doug Z and I talk about the shifts we have seen in nutrition options over the past decade of CrossFit. Where we saw things start, the “fads” that have come and gone, and the value that each present. We also dive into the topic of the “super suit”! Belts, knee sleeves, wrist wraps, […] The post IA29 Nutrition Fads and Gear appeared first on Icon Athlete.

Recovery Nutrition

April 07, 2017 19:39 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

Our thoughts on proper nutrition to optimize recovery. The post Recovery Nutrition appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA28 The new 35-39 Category with Bill Grundler

April 06, 2017 15:24 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

This week I bring back Bill Grundler to hash through some thoughts on the new 35-39 Masters age group. Who do we think will do well and what type of athlete does it cater toward? We also talk through the growth of CrossFit, how competitions have created a different dynamics for affiliates and what should […] The post IA28 The new 35-39 Category with Bill Grundler appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA27 How to approach the Masters Online Qualifier!

March 30, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35.8 MB

This week Kenzie and I talk about the upcoming Masters Online Qualifier. What’s my approach to it and why? How should you approach it depending on your goals, and should your programming change over the next 4 weeks? All depends on your goals in, and maybe even outside the gym. The post IA27 How to approach the Masters Online Qualifier! appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA26 Assessment and Accessory with Doug Zakaras

March 24, 2017 18:28 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

This week Doug and I talk about what’s next? People generally fall into different camps this time of year when the Open is coming to an end. We had fun in the Open and continue training and having fun with it. We focused on the Open, possibly put in some training for it and we […] The post IA26 Assessment and Accessory with Doug Zakaras appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA25 What should your week look like during the Open?

March 16, 2017 07:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

This week Kenzie and I walk through what the Open week looks like for Icon Athlete, as well as CrossFit Park City. What kind of volume, workouts, and structure athletes have depending on their goals so they can be set up for success. You an also hear how Chris approaches his Open workouts from workout […] The post IA25 What should your week look like during the Open? appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA24 Matt Scanlon

March 09, 2017 17:44 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MB

This week I talk with Matt Scanlon. Matt is an affiliate owner like many of you. We address things like the role demographic plays in your affiliate, programs offered, and how we started our gyms. Great opportunity to learn from some others that have been around the block and made the effort to adapt to […] The post IA24 Matt Scanlon appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA23 Doug Zakaras: The Transition

March 01, 2017 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MB

A number of people have either made the leap or are thinking of it when it comes to the “real world job” to an affiliate owner or full time work in the fitness industry. Doug made the transition 5 years ago from working at a school as essentially a vice principle to coaching at CFPC, […] The post IA23 Doug Zakaras: The Transition appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA22 Chris Hinshaw

February 22, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

I have been looking forward to this conversation for a long time. Always been a bit skeptical as to the aerobic work and how it can help CrossFit workouts. I know it’s a part of it and for some athletes time is needed working these time domains and monostructural movements. Chris elaborates on why he […] The post IA22 Chris Hinshaw appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA21 Outside the Gym

February 15, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MB

This week Kenzie and I hit the subject of how we use our fitness outside the gym. I believe the fitness/CrossFit community has fallen into a place that feels like time spent outside the gym will minimize results inside the gym. This may not always be the case. Listen in on what we do outside […] The post IA21 Outside the Gym appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA20 Rory Mckernan

February 04, 2017 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MB

This week I got a chance to talk with Rory Mckernan. How he got started in CrossFit and his existing role in the media department, and what’s the big deal about the Open. Should you sign up for it and is it the best thing for you? The post IA20 Rory Mckernan appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA19 Chris and Kenzie: Strength!!!

January 26, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Strength is always a hot topic regarding CrossFit competitions. But when should athletes consider adding in additional strength work, gaining weight, or getting specific strength programming? Kenzie and I talk through our personal experiences with this as well as our approach at CrossFit Park City. The post IA19 Chris and Kenzie: Strength!!! appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA18 Bill Grundler

January 18, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

This week I talk with Bill Grundler. Listen in on a completely biased conversation from 2 wrestlers. Which is tougher, wrestling or CrossFit? How did Bill handle the “missed” lift on the clean and jerk this year causing him to miss out on winning one of the masters divisions at last years CrossFit Games, and […] The post IA18 Bill Grundler appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA17 Kenzie Groot 3

January 11, 2017 16:28 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

This week Kenzie and I talk through what we learned not to do and what to do as an affiliate that is trying to help as many people participate in the Open as possible. Hear insight on our schedule and how we run things at CrossFit Park City, a solid template that we use for […] The post IA17 Kenzie Groot 3 appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA16 Ben Smith

January 04, 2017 15:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB

This week I talk with Ben Smith. Learn about his background in sports, where we first met, and his mental approach to the Games. I also appreciate Ben’s outlook on how to program for his gym vs. elite competitors. The principle isn’t all that different but it is the degree that differs. The post IA16 Ben Smith appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA15 Kenzie Groot 2

December 28, 2016 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

This week Kenzie and I talk about our first exposure to CrossFit, how things have evolved, and the importance of being reminded of why it may be intimidating for new members to walk into your box. The post IA15 Kenzie Groot 2 appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA13 Rory Zambard

December 01, 2016 09:18 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

This week we talk with 2 times Individual CrossFit Games Qualifier Rory Zambard. We learn that life is more than competing and for many of us making the transition out of competition there is life on the other side. Rory walks us through her journey, what she is doing now with CrossFit Poipu and The […] The post IA13 Rory Zambard appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA12 Kenzie Groot, Pregnancy & Training

November 23, 2016 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

This week we are welcoming a new host to the Icon Athlete Podcast! Kenzie has been a trainer at CrossFit Park City since 2011, was a previous competitive snowboarder, and recently had a baby. This week we talk about training before, during, and after pregnancy. The pros and cons as well as some helpful tips […] The post IA12 Kenzie Groot, Pregnancy & Training appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA11 PT Brett Bousquet

November 09, 2016 09:15 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MB

This week I talk with Brett Bousquet, a local Physical Therapist. Brett recently moved to Park City and has been doing CrossFit for roughly 4 years. We talk about the stereotypes of CrossFit in the PT world, the value of pre-hab programs, and if CrossFit can be utilized as some form of physical therapy. The post IA11 PT Brett Bousquet appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA10 Talking Nutrition with Kary Woodruff Pt 2

October 26, 2016 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

In a previous podcast we spoke with Kary regarding some nutrition topics. She also has her masters in sports psychology and we address some of the mental pieces that athletes and gym members may deal with on a daily basis. The post IA10 Talking Nutrition with Kary Woodruff Pt 2 appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA09 Adrian Bozman

October 12, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MB

This week we talk with Adrian Bozman, CrossFit seminar staff member, and head judge of the CrossFit Games. Hear a bit about his background in acrobatics, solid coaching practices, and some entertaining stories from behind the scenes at the Games. The post IA09 Adrian Bozman appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA08 Andy Stumpf

September 28, 2016 07:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB

This week we talk with retired Navy Seal, previous L1 staff member, and current Base Jumper Andy Stumpf. Hear the story of how is experience in the military helped shape him into who he is today, what drives him to pursue base jumping, and the role fitness plays in it all. The post IA08 Andy Stumpf appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA07 Jason Khalipa

September 14, 2016 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

This week we talk to Jason Khalipa about the evolution of CrossFit in the fitness industry. Join us as we talk about some helpful topics for affiliate owners, what Jason is doing to raise awareness for blood drives, and some of our best memories from competing with one another. The post IA07 Jason Khalipa appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA06 Talking Nutrition with Kary Woodruff

August 31, 2016 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

This week we talk to Kary Woodruff, aka… legit when it comes to nutrition! We talk about sustainable nutrition, the role food plays in our lives for health and performance, and even the emotional and psychological relationship we may have with it. She has an an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts […] The post IA06 Talking Nutrition with Kary Woodruff appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA05 Miranda Oldroyd

August 17, 2016 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MB

This week’s podcast is with Miranda Oldroyd. Listen in as we heckle one another and talk about some of our L1 adventures while working together. Also, her using CrossFit to recover from a car accident and transitioning from competition in the past year. The post IA05 Miranda Oldroyd appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA04 Matt Chan

August 04, 2016 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

This week we talk to CrossFit Games veteran Matt Chan. The post IA04 Matt Chan appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA03 Ben Bergeron

July 20, 2016 07:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MB

This week I had the pleasure of talking with Ben Bergeron. A good friend of mine, my coach for 3+ years while competing for the CrossFit Games, and a wealth of knowledge in coaching and running an affiliate. The connection got a bit spotty but the conversation was too good for me to not post […] The post IA03 Ben Bergeron appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA02 Heber Cannon

July 06, 2016 07:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

Join us on Episode 2 as I talk with CrossFit HQ media ninja, Heber Cannon. Heber made the documentary “Fittest Man in History” with Rich Froning, has covered content with myself on a number of occasions and has a unique view on the behind the scenes dynamic at Regionals and Games events. Listen in on […] The post IA02 Heber Cannon appeared first on Icon Athlete.

IA01 Pat Sherwood

June 22, 2016 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

Join us for a candid conversation with Pat Sherwood. We share some of our history with one another, working for CrossFit HQ, and our current programming ventures with Icon and Linchpin. What we believe works, some common pitfalls, and sharing what we have seen work over the course of time. The post IA01 Pat Sherwood appeared first on Icon Athlete.