In Defense of Fitness
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsFitness, both mental and physical, is an expression of one’s state of being. One’s ability to train the mind and the body to work in conjunction with each other is directly related to their ability to focus on the task in front of them. The task “at hand.”As a coach, program designer, and mentor, I serve as a tour guide through the world of fitness to contentment, self-love, and purpose. Let me show you how to start doing the work necessary to “Live Your Potential” in a world full of distractions. Come listen as I make a strong case "In the Defense of Fitness."Music:Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Episode 12
July 03, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBI'm just some guy speaking into a microphone. If this project has helped you in any way at all, I am grateful for the opportunity. I'm not saying this is the end, but it is the end of a cycle. A key part of growing is reflecting, this is what that sounds like.
Be More Coachable
June 05, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBConflict arises due to one party's inability to listen, to address root causes, and to imagine a world wherein they are fallible. We could all stand to be a bit more coachable. *Please excuse the subpar audio. Main audio was corrupted and lost, had to resort to my back up.
Stop Waiting For Motivation
May 01, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBHow early do you wake up in the morning? Seriously. Do you wake up, roll out of bed, and sprint through your routine just to make it to work on time? If so, it's not a surprise that you're waiting for motivation. You've got to build better habits.
Closed Roads
April 03, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBPlanet Earth has been on a mandatory house arrest. Have you sat still and gone stir crazy? Or taken advantage of the extra time?
Conversation or Conflict
March 06, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBAre you in conversation or conflict with yourself? Your mindset plays a key role in whether or not you achieve the goals you set.
Remember the Shot Clock
February 07, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn the wake of tragedy we can often find long lost motivation to continue our pursuit of excellence. How about you and I accept our mortality and use that as an omnipresent catalyst instead?
"Fitness is a Tool"
January 03, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB"Have you ever tried to lay a brick with a hammer?"
"Manage The Clock"
December 06, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBYou'll never know how much time you have left but that shouldn't stop you from learning how to prioritize your time in order to get the most out of it.
"Ignore the Other"
November 01, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWe live in a distracting world, your ability to turn down the noise and focus on the task at hand is directly correlated to you likelihood to live your potential.
"Are You Dreaming Big Enough?"
October 04, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBMy mother once told me never to let anyone dream for me because they'd never dream big enough. Let me share with you the impact that simple bit of advice has had on my life.
"Contextualize Your Vision"
September 06, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode, I discuss how to visualize the connection between who you want to become and why you want to become that version of yourself. I also outline how you can begin to form the mindset necessary to get you there by using my story from a classroom teacher to a full-time CrossFit Coach as an example.
"What is Athletic Dasein?"
July 22, 2019 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, I discuss the origin of "Athletic Dasein" (my training and programming methodology), the connection between your physical and mental training, and how an existential philosopher taught me everything I needed to know about CrossFit.