The Mindset Advantage

This week on the MiFit podcast I had the privilege in talking with Michael Cazayoux. Michael as a tremendous resume including multiple CrossFit Games affiliate cup champion, Founder of Brute Strength, and Co-Owner of Working Against Gravity. Michael has an incredible story which started with a hard core drug addiction in his teenager years to now being an icon in the sport of fitness, podcasting,...

This week on the MiFit Podcast roles are reversed as DJ gets interviewed by his lovely girlfriend, Ashley Jacobson and the two of them talk about all things CrossFit Open. DJ has been a part of several CrossFit Open’s both as a competitor and as a coach which helps to shed some light on how to fully optimize your CrossFit Open experience. During the episode DJ and Ashley talk about: -What is the C...

This week on the show I had the privilege in talking with James Hobart. James has a very decorated resume including eight appearances at the CrossFit Games, multiple affiliate cup champion, CrossFit HQ seminar flow master, and owner of an affiliate. I’ve had the pleasure in hanging out with James as well as compete against him at regionals events and i’m always impressed with how genuine and kind...

Do you find yourself second guessing your workout strategies seconds before the coach calls 3-2-1 GO? Are you hesitant or unaware on how to improve in Open workouts?  This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the chance to sit down with Brannen Dorman, remote coach at Training Think Tank. Brannen is an unbelievable coach who has a passion for helping others succeed and achieve their fitness goals. Bran...

Ben Dziwulski is the founder of WODprep, where he and his team of coaches teach CrossFit athletes the fundamentals of advanced skills. Ben has helped thousands of people learn new skills and built an impressive online business in the process. His website www. WODprep.com is a one-stop shop for athletes to find coaching tips and progressions for developing skills in the sport of CrossFit. Ben has d...

Jeremy is a hard working, soft spoken, and talented individual. At the early age of 7 he moved from Kenya to the United States of America to start a new life in Rochester, Minnesota. Jeremy has always been involved with fitness whether that was youth sports growing up, tae kwon do, and most recently competitive CrossFit. Jeremy is also one of the few people in Minnesota that can say they have been...

This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to talk all things swimming with Coach Dan Jackson. Dan has recently worked with high level CrossFit athletes like Travis Mayer and Noah Olsen. In this episode Dan talks about how to coach a CrossFitter who wants to be a better swimmer, the top 3 drills to be more comfortable in the water, and the best gym exercises to help you be better in the...

This week I had the amazing opportunity to talk with Dr. Sean Pastuch founder and CEO of Active Life Rx. Dr. Sean specializes in helping people get out of pain through corrective exercise. His company, Active Life helps all levels of athletes worldwide, including CrossFit Games Champions, and other professional athletes.  As a former CrossFit affiliate owner, Dr. Sean now focuses his time and ener...

This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with Adrian Conway of Brute Strength. Adrian is a 3x CrossFit Games Affiliate cup champion, part of the CrossFit HQ seminar staff, and co-owner of FNX. On this episode we discuss a wide spectrum of topics including tips for new coaches, what it takes to be a game level athlete, how to add value to your gym, and much more. Adrian has...

This week Extreme body worker Josh Hickerson joins the show. Josh has an amazing story that led him into the profession he believes he was put on this earth to do. Josh works with all different types of athletes on rehab, prehab, mobility, flexability, general maintenence, and much more. One of my favorite things about Josh is the passion he has to help people with wherever they are in their fitne...

This week, I sat down with Chasity Snowden. Chasity has a bachelors exercise and health science and is a nutrition coach. She is also a 3x regional (twice team and once individual) and 1x Crossfit Games Competitor (2018 35-39 division). Chasity is the creator of FearLessly authentic movement and owner of Chasity Snowden Coaching. In this episode I talked with Chasity about the common questions, th...

Are you looking to gain some strength this summer? This week on the MiFit Podcast Mike McGoldrick weighs in on how to improve overall strength. Mike has a tremendous resume including competing at CrossFit Games as an individual, being a host on the Barbell Shrugged, and now coaching at Training Think Tank. In our conversation Mike touches on how nutrition plays a role in strength training, what pr...

Dr. Ryan DeBell, founder of The Movement Fix, joins the podcast this week for a fantastic discussion about human movement. Dr. DeBell is a chiropractor, seminar leader, writer, and creator of The Movement Fix. The Movement Fix is an educational website that teaches us how to master our body through better movement. Ryan has a long term approach to fitness and does a fantastic job helping people li...

This week’s episode if full of energy with motivational speaker Bill Cordes. I’ve had the pleasure in knowing Bill since I was two years old and his energy and passion for life has been contagious ever since.  Since 1988 Bill has keynoted programs for conferences, conventions, schools, and universities nationwide. His programs have been featured in 49 states and Canada to nearly 3 million particip...

This week Adee Cazayoux founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity joins the show. Adee is a phenomenal and intelligent women who started her own nutrition company and works with thousands of clients all throughout the world. Her online business model has changed the lives of many average gym go-ers along with top CrossFit athletes like Katrin Davidsdottir, Cole Sager, Brooke Wells, Camille Leblan...

This week we have our first ever repeat guest on the show. Kyle Spears, owner of Blacklisted HQ is on the show to talk about aerobic development. Kyle explains what energy systems are and how they show up in a CrossFit workout, how someone can build an aerobic base, what type of testers you can try to see where you lack the most, and much more. Building a solid engine is something that CrossFitter...

In this week’s episode I interview Big Dawgs Coach, Mike McElroy. Mike offers some amazing insight on how to coach remotely, how to find your fitness limitations in the sport of CrossFit, and how to train for longevity and vitality. Mike has been coaching competitive fitness since the early days of CrossFit and has a lot fo great information to share. This episode is perfect for all coach’s and at...

 This week I interview three time CrossFit regional athlete and full time nurse at the Mayo Clinic, Nicole Chovan. Nicole is an amazing athlete who does an exceptional job at keeping a life balance. In this week’s episode Nicole and I talk about how to create balance, what meal prepping looks like in her life, how she has overcome adversity three consecutive years, and how she continues to stay mo...

The founder of Mealfit, Thomas Cox joins the show this week to share his knowledge on nutrition, creating daily habits, and what is was like training with 4 time CrossFit Games champion, Rich Froning. Thomas is extremely knowledgable when it comes to building a business, keeping things simple, and creating long lasting and meaningful relationships. Get your pen and paper because this podcast is fu...

DJ sits down with one of his mentors Bill Welle and talks about his tips to increase speed, what makes NFL players great, and how to separate yourself from other athletes. Bill is most well known for training NFL players like Cris Carter, Larry Fitzgerald, Randy Moss, Anquan Boldin, and many more. Get ready for a series of knowledge bombs to improve your game!

MiFit Podcast will be taking a break for the month of April and starting up again sometime in May. Thank you to all our listeners for sticking with us, we're excited for what's coming next.

Coach DJ Hillier sits down (virtually) with the Joe, Dallas, and Ben  from Gameday Competitions to talk about their competitions and events, how they got started, where they are now and where they're going next.

Professor G and Coach DJ sit down at Mi5 2.0 with Mi5 trainer, coach, and nutritionist Kristin Hogan Matthees to talk about her journey and its turn down down the road of motherhood. 

Coach DJ sits down for a 1:1 Podcast with Michael Vespa of Ruthless in Pursuit to talk about coaching, training, and the whole gamut. 

Coach DJ and Professor G walk through how to have your best crossfit open yet. Preparation, nutrition, recovery, and mentality - this episode covers the full gamut of everything you need to have your best performance at this year's Crossfit Games.