Conquer Athlete Podcast

The entire Conquer coaching staff sits down to discuss their thoughts surrounding the first week of the Semifinals. They discuss the workouts at each event, why they did and didnt like certain ones, as well as predictions on who we are likely to see on top of the podium at the Games after watching some of the performances out there. This was a fun one to listen to. We hope you find it just as enjo...

On todays episode of the podcast, the coaches sit down to talk about an aspect of coaching that is ofter not discussed. How to handle the mental side of competing, specifically when an athlete doesnt perform as well as they had hoped. This conversation centers a lot around communication and how to have constructive forms of communication between coaches and athletes. This is a good one, we hope yo...

Mike Ross is a collegiate wrestler at Johnson & Whales University in Rhode Island. He is a multi-time All American, most recently placing 2nd in the country. He is on his way to a potential National Title this year, his work ethic and talent is simply astounding. We really enjoyed having him on the podcast this week, and we are super excited to see what he is able to accomplish in the coming years...

Brooke is a multi-time CrossFit Games Athlete who has shown repeatedly that she has one of the strongest mental toughness games in the sport. She is a Conquer athlete and an all around amazingly cool and genuine human. We have no doubt that you will enjoy this conversation with her.  Brookes IG: brookedahook https://www.conquerathlete.com/

On this episode of the podcast, the guys discuss what it takes to create a solid training program. The delve into some of the more common issues and problems they see, how to ensure that your athletes will have longevity in the sport, and how to get results. Enjoy! https://www.conquerathlete.com/

Markus is a passionate fitness professional and the CEO of Best Hour Of Their Day. He has worked directly with thousands of boutique gym owners and specializes in helping them reach their fullest potential to bring the ultimate experience to their members and patrons. This was a great conversations filled with gems that you are going to want to hear. Enjoy! Markus's IG: markus_gerszi    

On todays episode, we welcome back the OG James Fitzgerald. This time we chat about what it really takes to compete in the sport of CrossFit.  James Fitzgerald is the founder of OPEX and the International Center for Fitness. His 20+ years of experience and service as a strength coach/technician, tireless practice on refining energy system work, nutritional and lifestyle balancing techniques and tr...

On today's episode we have Ryan Buccintini. Ryan and Jay spend a lot of time discussing the difference between fulfillment and achievement. How do you obtain a life of fulfillment, is it ok to fail, and what to do if you do you fail along the way. If you are looking to get the most out of your life, or even just reorient yourself, give this one a listen...we think you will find some gems here.

On todays episode, the guys discuss the difficulties athletes face when they decide to retire from competing, and how, as coaches, they tackle all of it from the programming to the mental side. There is a lot to unpack here, and the Conquer Coaches do a great job or looking at all sides of this one. Give it a listen, even if you are still an active competitor, you will likely get something out of...

On todays episode the coaches discuss the CrossFit Quarter Finals workouts. They discuss strategies and what to keep in mind while attacking these workouts. The drop some real gems on this one. Check it out and let us know how the workouts went for you. Enjoy and good luck!

Margaux is a long time veteran of the CrossFit Games, having competed 7 times, 6 as an individual and once as part of a team. She also competed in the NBC Titan Games where she was the West Coast Champ. These days she is the owner of The GOAT Wine. A passion project that has been going strong for 4 years now. Margaux has a lot to say about personal growth and mindset. We think you will get a lot o...

James Fitzgerald is the founder of OPEX and the International Center for Fitness. His 20+ years of experience and service as a strength coach/technician, tireless practice on refining energy system work, nutritional and lifestyle balancing techniques and training of other coaches has made OPEX a sought after method of bringing fitness to a higher order. James has found a desire and passion to unde...

Chad is the owner and founder of Juggernaut Training Systems, as well as being one of the most highly regarded strength coaches and athletes of the modern era. As an athlete, Chad has posted Top 10 All-Time Total in wraps (1055kg/2325#) and sleeves (1010kg/2226#), won 2 National Championships in the Shot Put and earned his Pro Card in Strongman. These days he is applying his long time strength tra...

This weeks episode revolves around how to properly handle volume and intensity during the 3 weeks of the Open to maximize your performance while not undoing all of the hard work you have put into building strength so far this season. The guys have some gems to share on the topic. Enjoy!

Mike has extensive knowledge and education in multiple disciplines, including Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, and of course Nutrition. On todays episode, Jay and Mike take a deep dive into the world of supplements. What to look for, where to start, and most importantly, how you can't supplement out poor nutrition, sleep, or training habits. We think you will get a lot out of this one.....

Brandon is a professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self Defense and Functional Fitness coach.  He owns and operates a dojo in Charlotte, NC. Brandon became certified in the Wim Hof Method with the first group of U.S. instructors learning directly from Wim.  There is a lot to dig into within this episode, and we think you are going to love it. Brandon's IG: @brandonpowell396  

Matt Bruce is part of a long line of successful strength and conditioning coaches from Gayle Hatch Weightlifting. With over 17 years of experience in Olympic weightlifting, Coach Bruce has profound knowledge in program design and periodization for explosive strength, power, and force velocity development. Matt's experience as an Olympic weightlifting National Champion and member of multiple Junior...

Kaci is an incredible women. Not only is she a West Point Graduate, but she is also the first black women to fly for the US Special Forces, AND she was selected to be on the US Army Warrior Fitness Team to compete within the CrossFit community. Needless to say, Kaci is a very intelligent, driven, and fit human. She is also humble and insightful. We think you will get a lot from listening to this e...

Mike Millner is the founder of Peak Optimum Performance and is a proponent of Neurotype Training and The Personality Diet. Both of which take into account specific personality traits to determine what motivates an individual in order to design a diet and training plan that will have the highest chances of being fully adopted and ultimately lead to success. https://www.peakoptimizationperformance.c...

The guys discuss the most recent virtual competition that was held for the Conquer Athlete community...why they programmed it the way they did, and most importantly, how an athlete and/or coach can use the data from the Conquer Winter Classic to make adjustments moving forward. Especially considering the the CrossFit Open is just around the corner. Enjoy!

Liane is a 14x USA Powerlifting Drug free National Champion, 10x National team member, 4x IPF World Champion, 3-time World Games competitor as well as a world record holder in the bench, deadlift & total. Liane is also the Director of Sports Performance- Olympic Sports at Arizona State University where she works directly with the Mens Hockey team, as well as Womens Soccer, Tennis, and Track. She h...

With just a few short weeks until the CrossFit Open gets underway, the Conquer Coaches take a moment to discuss what sorts of practices are going to ensure your best possible performance finds its way onto the worldwide leaderboard. If you're a coach or an athlete...you wont want to miss this one. Enjoy.

Dave is a retired law enforcement officer who has worked in nearly every avenue of the profession. Today he works for an organization that allows him to travel the world and teach people the various techniques on how to identify and ultimately avoid danger. This is an enlightening episode of the Conquer Athlete Podcast, and one that we thing you will find a lot of value in. Enjoy

Today's episode is all about how to create and nurture a positive online environment for your remote athletes where they can get the absolute most from you as a coach as possible. With so much of the entire world embracing the remote work practice, it is essential as a coach to learn how to build trust with your clients and athletes from a far. This episode is a must listen to. Enjoy. www.conquera...

DJ is a coach, programmer, athlete, and host of the MiFit Podcast. He has a strong passion to help athletes of all levels reach their highest potential. His podcast brings together his passions of helping people through education, motivation, mindset training, and more. https://www.djhillier.com/