Conquer Athlete Podcast

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/  

Nicole is a well established coach and voice within the CrossFit community. She is a founding owner of CrossFit Roots in Colorado, a CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff Flowmaster, and the managing editor of CrossFit's publication: "The Professional Coach". She has no shortage of knowledge bombs to drop regarding how to be the best coach you possibly can for the members in your gym. Enjoy! https://www.proje...

Martin Rooney is the founder of Training For Warriors.  An internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author and pioneer of strength and conditioning, Martin holds a Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Furman University. https://www.trainingforwarriors.com/  

Brian "Tosh" Chontosh is a retired Marine having served as an enlisted and commissioned infantryman. He has received multiple decorations for valor and recognized for his dynamic leadership capacities.  His pursuits in the ultra endurance arena challenge the limits of his comfort zone to where he continually re-negotiates the question "Who Am I?" Tosh's skill and passion for the outdoors, coupled...

Tasia is more than just one of the most recognizable athletes in CrossFit. She is also one of the kindest and most inspirational. Tasia has been an individual Games competitor, a multi-time Games Team Champion on the CrossFit Mayhem team alongside Rich Froning. She also acts as a coach to the impressive Haley Adams, as well as doing valuable work with the CrossFit Mayhem Mission initiative. IG: ht...

Mark is a retired Navy Seal and the creator of the SEALFIT Training program, where he helps people to harness the power of their mind to deal with adverse conditions and overcome obstacles. He is also the author of multiple books, teaching his philosophies for success and realizing ones fullest potential. He is available for individual and team coaching as well as speaking events. https://unbeatab...

Christopher is a Physical Therapist, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the NSCA. He is also a Conquer Athlete Coach working the Individual Design programming for athletes. He is integral within the Conquer coaching team as he helps to ensure that the Conquer athletes are moving well and works "pre-hab" exercises and methodologies into their training. On this episode of...

Michael is a 2 time CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup winner, the founder of Brute Strength, as well as the President of WAG (Working against Gravity). Michael has made a career out of helping athletes reach their fullest potential through athletic and nutrition coaching. https://www.workingagainstgravity.com/

Rob Orlando is the original CrossFit Superman. He came out of the professional strongman world and was the first real strength athlete to make the transition into CrossFit. Along the way he began running CrossFit Strongman courses and became a SME (Subject Matter Expert) in that field. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to strength training and coaching. Enjoy. IG: https://www.instagram.com...

Matt, AKA MDV, is an OG CrossFitter with an incredibly accomplished resume. He was part of CrossFit New England in the early days, has worked for Reebok HQ, CrossFit, and now is the CFO (Chief Fitness Officer) for NC Fit. Matt is an incredible coach with insights that we can all benefit from. Check him out and enjoy the show. Matts IG: https://www.instagram.com/mdv_fit/

Eddy George is a relatively new pro MMA fighter and is on his way to a successful career inside the sport. He has faced some adversity as he began to climb the ranks, and has already show grit and that he has the heart of a champion. Listen in as Eddy talks about what it takes to make it in the pro MMA Game. IG: https://www.instagram.com/eddygeorge_mma/?hl=en

On this episode the team talks about tested ways they have found to improve their overall coaching for both the coach and the athlete. They provide simple and thought out strategies to implement these techniques into your own practice.

Dr. Rockett has been in the CrossFit world for quite some time, as a member of CrossFit New England for years, as well as playing football at Harvard University, he is very familiar with the life of an athlete. He not only has a successful orthopedic practice in New England, but he has been the head ortho at the CrossFit Games for years. He knowledge and experience on athletic injury is vast.  IG:...

Jason Phillips has been active in the fitness industry for decades. Jason is currently the CEO and founder of Nutritional Coaching Institute.   Jason runs a successful mentorship program for Fitness and Nutritional professionals where he provides group and individualized coaching to some of the most talented professionals in the industry.  He has written for several publications including Men's Fi...

Elijah is a long time athlete, playing Basketball at Tennessee Tech, and being a multi time CrossFit Games athlete. He also has recognized how sport and the community surrounding it has positively impacted his life. He decided to leverage the benefits of sports and community to help solve a problem that is near and dear to him by cofounding the non-profit: Project Onyx. Through Project Onyx, their...

Austin has worn nearly every hat possible within the CrossFit space, from Games athlete, to gym owner, Seminar Staff, and more. Now he is the Director of US Gym Operations for CrossFit. His main focus within this role is to help affiliates in anyway possible...the most notable first effort being the release of the anticipated Affiliate Playbook, which is filled with best practices and strategic ad...

John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete, as well as the creator of the online training platform, Johnnie WOD. He is a 9 year veteran of the NFL and was a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007, and appeared in 3 NFC Championship games. After retiring from the NFL, John got involved with CrossFit and eventually developed the CrossFit Football program...

Georges a Reconnaissance Marine with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was an Instructor at Basic Reconnaissance Course for three and half years. George left his military career behind to become the Head Coach at SOFlete HQ, where he prepares candidates for Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Today, George's focus is on the tactical athlete, a unique breed who can excel simultaneously i...

Dave Lipson is an accomplished coach, athlete, writer and founder of Thundrbro. He is a former professional baseball player, CrossFit athlete with multiple appearances as an individual at the CrossFit Games, and NPC Nationally qualified bodybuilder in heavyweight bodybuilding, classic physique and physique. He has won overalls of shows in all mens categories. Dave is an accomplished educator speci...

Maj. Allison Brager is one of few Army Soldiers who are neuroscientists. Her research includes studying survival in extreme environments, under sleep deprivation and stress, and why some individuals are resilient and others vulnerable under such conditions. She is also a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete, and the author of the book Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain. IG: https://www.instagram...

Georges a Reconnaissance Marine with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was an Instructor at Basic Reconnaissance Course for three and half years. George left his military career behind to become the Head Coach at SOFlete HQ, where he prepares candidates for Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Today, George's focus is on the tactical athlete, a unique breed who can excel simultaneously i...

Kegan Dillon is an experienced strength athlete and coach who grew up playing baseball and basketball, and has competed in a variety of strength sports including highland games, CrossFit, and powerlifting. Kegan has worked with and learned from some of the best and most respected coaches in the sport. His most recent lifting accomplishments are a 500 pound bench press (2016), 3hr 7min 100k Bike Er...

Zach Even - Esh is an author, founder of The Underground Strength Gym & Creator of The Underground Strength Coach Certification. He has worked with countless athletes over the years and continues to grow and foster a positive fitness community within the walls of his gym. https://zacheven-esh.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zevenesh/?hl=en SPONSORED by: Driven Nutrition Use coupon code: "Conquer" f...

Listen as the guys chop up the past few weeks of competition at the CrossFit Semi Final events. What they liked, who to watch out for, and where the sport is going. SPONSORED by: Driven Nutrition Use coupon code: "Conquer" for a 10% discount at checkout. Virus Active Wear Use coupon code: "Conquer" for a 10% discount at checkout

Dr. Kelly Starrett, DPT, is the author of the New York Times bestseller Becoming a Supple Leopard, which has revolutionized how coaches, athletes, and everyday humans approach movement and athletic performance.   It is also the recommended supplemental reading for the Movement & Mobility 101 course. Dr. Starrett is a co-founder of San Francisco CrossFit and MobilityWOD.com, where he shares his inn...