Conquer Athlete Podcast

For this weeks guest, we brought back Bo Sandoval for round 2. Bo is the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance at Texas A&M University. He was also the Director of Strength and Conditioning for The UFC as well as the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at University of Michigan. It is his experience working with D1 combat athletes as well as his time working with the UFC...

Dan Forbes is an online coach through his company: Forbes Performance. He works with people and athletes from all walks of life. One of his primary aims is to help people shift their perspective and habits to assist in facilitating the life that they truly want. This was a very interesting and inspiring podcast. We have no doubt that you will feel the same way. Enjoy! https://forbesperformance.co....

On this episode we welcome one of New York's most sought after fitness professionals, Kenny Santucci. Kenny has an inspiring story of harnessing the power of habit to completely transform his life from being an overweight kid to becoming one of the most well known trainers in the cut-throat city of New York. He has had an incredible career and its only continuing to get better. Give this one a lis...

This weeks guest is Bo Sandoval. Bo is the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance at Texas A&M University. He was also the Director of Strength and Conditioning for The UFC as well as the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at University of Michigan. Bo has a lot of experience within this area, and it was an absolute pleasure to speak with him on the finer points of how he...

On this episode of the podcast, the coaches discuss something that they are passionate about: training masters athletes. There is a lot to unpack within this episode in regards to managing the complexities of programming for an older athlete. As an athlete ages, there is a lot that changes from their earlier years...physical changes, lifestyle ones, how differently they recover, overall priorities...

Charlie Weingroff is a highly sought after physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach. He has worked with an incredible list of celebrities, professional athletic teams, and military special operations. He has an approach to training and longevity that is systemic and industry leading. This episode delves into many of his principles and how to apply them across the athletic spectrum, n...

On this weeks episode we welcome Ali Gilbert to the show. Ali is a leader in the field of helping men navigate the confusing landscape of aging and the symptoms that come along with that. Whether its low energy levels, declining cognitive function, low sex drive, or a slump in athletic performance and muscle building, Ali has worked with all types of scenarios, and with all types of men. This is a...

Ben is a long time athlete and gym owner with a degree in exercise physiology who has leaned into the sport of climbing. He has focused his business on helping the climbing enthusiast train and stay healthy for their time on the mountain. This was a very interesting conversation that we think you will get a lot out of whether you are a climber or no. Give it a listen! Ben's Busines: Off The Mounta...

How do you select the coach that is going to be the best for you? How do you sift through all of the options out there and determine who is going to vibe with you the best and help you reach all of your fitness and performance goals? This is not an easy question, as there are many many coaches out there with various skill levels and various approaches. What do YOU need and what works best for YOU....

Today we welcome back Director of the CrossFit Games, Adrian Bozman for his second appearance on the podcast. This time our topic of conversation is, unsurprisingly, the 2022 CrossFit Games, where Boz was responsible for programming the entire event for the first time. This was an interesting discussion, we talk a lot about where his mind was at while programming the event, as well as how it was r...

This weeks episode is all about preparing for the CrossFit Open. The Conquer coaches sit down and talk about how you can take steps NOW to make sure that this years Open is your best one yet. They talk specifically about mindset and programming, as well as how to prepare yourself generally for whats to come. You are not going to want to miss this one, it is filled with all the goodies! Enjoy https...

On todays episode we welcome Dr. Mike Moeller to the show. Dr. Moeller is a licensed naturopath who has devoted his life to helping men look and feel their best. His approach with clients begins with needed changes to lifestyle, diet, supplementation, and potentially pharmaceuticals. These could come in the form of testosterone, growth hormone, or possibly peptides. Dr. Moeller talks a lot on the...

Manny is a successful CrossFit affiliate owner who has been able to take that success and pass it on to his coaches. A common problem we see in the CrossFit space is that it is often times unrealistic for CrossFit coaches to have the ability to work full-time in a way that can actually support a lucrative way of life. Manny has taken his philosophies and systems and leveraged them to change that i...

On todays episode of the podcast, the coaches sit down and outline their step by step process on how they work with the population of masters athletes. There are many nuances when it comes to working with this demographic that is lost on most coaches. If the proper approach isnt taken...it can lead to a much higher chance of injury or failure than would be the case when working with a typical athl...

On this weeks episode of the Conquer Athlete Podcast, the guys talk about the 2022 CrossFit Games. They specifically discuss the programming under the new director of the Games, Adrian "Boz" Bozman. Highlighting how Boz put his own signature on the Games events. They also chat about various issues that were noted during the competition, such as the skipping of laps on the bike event. Tune in to he...

Sit down with the coaches of Conquer athlete and listen in as they discuss the nuances of how to program for your athletes. They go into step by step progressions on how to take your athlete from their starting point, all the way through to their goals. Enjoy  

Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He's been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies, universities and colleges, fitness organizations and fanatics. The techniques he's developed, and the results Mike gets for...

This is VOLUME 2 of our chat with Julien Pineau. Check out our first discussion with him from episode 166 of the Conquer Athlete Podcast. Today we chat about the "do's and don'ts" of what it takes to be a good coach, as well as some other philosophies surrounding the subject. Enjoy!! IG: @julienpineau1

On today episode we have Jenn Ryan. Jenn is a 6 time CrossFit Games athlete, which is an impressive feat on its own. But Jenn is also a Nurse, and Integrative Health and Nutritional Coach. We dive into so many topics surrounding how to take charge of your nutrition, training, and life. We really think you'll enjoy this one. Jenn's IG: jenn__ryan

Eamon and Ron as both CrossFit Games Masters Athletes. Ron having competed more than 10 times and winning twice, and Eamon competing at the Games for his first time last year. They both as passionate about providing opportunities for masters athletes and ensuring that their experience is the best possible. Eamon, although with a small group founded the Masters Fitness Collective during 2020, and i...

Julien Pineau is  a movement focused specialist. He has athletic backgrounds in a variety of areas from competitive swimming, to mixed martial arts, strongman, and more. He is movement focused first and foremost, and he uses his unique methodologies to help train some of the highest level athletes out there. Enjoy. IG: @julienpineau1

David is the owner of CrossFit South Brooklyn, and has been for 15 years. He also heads up the CrossFit Round Table program. When it comes to fostering community and doing so with passion, David is at the front. On this episode he talks a lot about what it takes to run a successful affiliate and how to ensure that your members are happy. Dont miss this one!

Fee is a CrossFit Games athlete who trains alongside Scott Panchik out of CrossFit Mentality. Outside of Fees impressive athleticism, she is just an infectiously positive person. There is no doubt in our mind that if you didnt already love Fee, after listening to this episode, you absolutely will. Enjoy! Fee's IG: @fee.saghafi

Adrian Bozman is a long time staple in the CrossFit community. He has been involved almost from the very beginning. He has recently transitioned from the role of Head Judge at the CrossFit Games, to the Director of Programming for the Games. Boz is an insightful guy, and is clearly very passionate about what her does. We think you will really enjoy this episode. Adrian's IG: apbozman

Jason Ackerman is a 3 time CrossFit Affiliate owner. He has been in the health and fitness world for over 25 years. Currently Jason is a Level 4 CrossFit coach on the CrossFit seminar staff. He also hows the "Best Hour of Their Day" Podcast, which is geared toward coaches and affiliate owners, and helps both bring their absolute best to their members. Jason is a wealth of knowledge and is clearly...