The Fitness Movement: Training | Programming | Competing
The Fitness Movement is a show on all things training. We combine conversations with the ZOAR Fitness Coaching Staff with interviews with experts in the field. We’ll deep dive on topics such as Mastering Movements (Double Unders, Overhead Squats, Muscle-Ups), Programming (Organizing Program Design, Planning Training Cycles), Improving Strength (Weightlifting and Gymnastics) and Endurance (Triathlon, Bike, Row, Run, SkiErg, etc.) and anything else that can help coaches and athletes get an edge over their competition. Our hope that as a result of this podcast, you can better movement quality and ultimately improve your efficiency and capacity in all types of workouts and CrossFit WODs, regardless if your goal is completing the Open Rx, competing in the Games or packing on some functional muscle mass as a Hybrid / Hyrox athlete. Join us and let’s take our fitness and training knowledge to the next level.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 270
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
070: Eoin Everard: Sub 4 Minute Mile, Sub 14 Minute 5k Run
In this episode I sit down with professional runner & PhD in Biomechanics Eoin Everard to discuss race day prep, his training sessions layout and technique tactics for recreational runners.
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069: How to Build Squat Strength Without Knee Pain
Ben & Chris debate the best ways to train & write programming for CrossFit athletes dealing with knee pain.
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068: We're Opening a CrossFit Gym in Williamsport (ft. Stacey Kadenas)
Ben & Stacey sit down to talk about the challenges & rewards of opening a functional training facility in 2022. We dive into lease negotiations, location, partnerships, programming, and more!
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067: Weightlifting Coach Roundtable with Jeff Baltimore & Kyle Fields
In this episode we discuss everything from developing maximal strength and true 1RM potential to navigating injuries and mechanical distress in the Oly lifts.
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066: Ken Scherdell, 6th Fittest 65+ Year Old in the World
Kenneth Scherdell is a Masters CrossFit Games Athlete, Fitness Coach, Entrepreneur, Professional Carpenter, Former Chaplain, and overall a true Renaissance man.
065: ZOAR Athlete Camp Overview
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Chris & Ben discuss what the weekend of camp will entail, from key learnings and athlete hangouts to detailed breakdowns of each of the four training …
064: Training Injury Prone Athletes
Learn what causes some athletes to be prone to injuries and what you can do about it from a program design perspective.
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063: Season 3 Finale: Listener Q&A
From Training Post-Covid to Strength Benchmark Testing to My Competitive Aspirations...this episode has a little something for everyone!
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062: Bart Orth, The 15th Fittest 45-49 Year Old on the Planet
Ben sits down with Bart to talk through his 2022 training year priorities and his experiences competing in the CrossFit season through the Open, Quarterfinals and Semifinals.
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061: The Art of Competing
Others want it, Champions have it. Learn how to maximize your CrossFit performance and live up to your potential on the competition floor when it matters most.
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060: Justin LoFranco, Morning Chalk Up CEO & Founder
Justin discusses what allowed Morning Chalk Up to become the go-to source for athletes, coaches and community members seeking CrossFit information, news and media.
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059: How Temperature, Thermoregulation, Heat & Cold Impact Performance
The body has limitations to it's heating & cooling capacity. Today we dive into the physiology of temperature regulation and how to train yourself to handle the heat & cold.
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058: The New ZOAR Fitness Coach: Chris Hardenberg
Ben sits down with our new coach, Chris Hardenberg, to discuss benchmark fitness testing, data comparison, the pursuit of progress and training CrossFit athletes.
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057: How to Learn Any CrossFit Skill: From Handstands to Double Unders
One of the big challenges for new CrossFit athletes is mastering all the skills required for the sport. Learn how to apply principles of motor learning to your progressions, drills & practice.
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056: Brannen Dorman on a Statistical Basis for CrossFit Program Design
In this episode, Brannen & Ben discuss how Stats such as Functional Volume, Density & Cycle Speed impact how to best coach an athlete to improve their movement economy & capacity.
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055: Mastering Breathing in CrossFit with Breath Ratios
Do you struggle with knowing how to best breathe during CrossFit workouts? In this episode, learn how to breathe most efficiently in each movement & start crushing your MetCons.
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054: Kyle Fields on Programming for Weightlifting
In this episode we dig into Kyle’s method of coaching and program design for Weightlifters. We discuss everything from movement frequency of Snatches, Clean & Jerks and Squats to the movements that p…
053: Master the Machines: Row, Bike, Ski Erg, Run
From technique tips to training programs, today's episode is all about learning how to build an engine on the ergs, whether it's the rowing, biking, skiing or running.
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052: Sarah Sofia on Timing Nutrition & Macros Around a Workout
What is the best way to fuel your performance in the gym while still enjoying the other important social & emotional aspects of food?
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051: Wall Balls: Improve Your Capacity
Discover the best progressions & protocols to improve your Wall Ball capacity and technique tips to improve your movement efficiency.
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