TBB 009 - Only Assholes Speak in Absolutes. Mission, Vision, Programming, & Training

On this episode of the BRKR Brief, guest host Bekki sits down to interview Thom. Bekki and Thom discuss a wide range of topics, ranging from Breaker’s mission and vision to programming and performance. On top of outlining BRKR’s philosophy, Thom drops the deets on his pet peeves in the gym, his favorite CrossFitter, and which health and fitness podcasts you should be listening to. This podcast is really long, which is why we included timestamps.

PS: Special shoutout to Bekki for filling in as a guest host! 

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0:00: Intro + Mission & Vision

10:04: The Ideal Member & The Athlete’s Mindset

12:34: Why expectations and Attitude are Important

24:21: A discussion of Community

27:30: BRKR Programming Discussion Begins:

28:00: BRKR Programming: Periodization

31:10: BRKR Programming: Progression

35:04: BRKR Programming: rockBRKR

37:05: BRKR Programming: How in advance are workouts written?

45:13: Interlude while Thom Throws Shade at Other Gyms. 

46:55: BRKR Programming: Writing specific workouts

47:39: Performance Questions: Relative Weight and scaling.

50:05: Performance Questions: The importance of Scaling Properly. 

52:05: Performance Questions: Met-con length and Warm Up Time

56:54: BRKR Programming: Programming for the Best

1:03:55: Personal Questions: Tell Us Your Real Thoughts on The Games Programming

01:08:42: Performance Questions:: What Differences Between CrossFit and Functional Fitness.

01:13:45: Performance Questions:: Empowering by believe

01:15:24: Performance Questions: Conquering the Fear of Dropping Under the Bar

01:24:39: Rapid Fire Questions about Open Gym, Extra Practice, what accessory exercises should I do?

01:33:03: Performance Questions: Approaching CrossFit as a Masters Athletes

01:39:39: Performance Questions: Under Training versus Overtraining

01:45:41: Personal Questions: Why did Thom start CrossFit?

01:46:40: Personal Questions: What other Jobs has Thom Had?

01:46:59: Personal Questions: What does Thom love the most about Owning a gym?

01:47:46: Personal Questions: What are Thom’s pet peeves?

01:48:41: Personal Questions: Anything specific that inspires Thom?

01:50:43: Personal Questions: What motivated Thom to stay open during the Pandemic?

01:55:40: Personal Questions: Does Thom have Plans for 10 to 20 years from now?

01:58:00: Personal Questions: Favorite and least favorite CrossFit lift or movement.

01:58:55: Personal Questions: Favorite CrossFit Athlete?

01:59:45: Personal Questions: Compete as a Masters Athlete?

02:05:06: Personal Questions: Any health & fitness podcast recommendations?

02:07:45: Final Question and Conclusion.