IST CrossFit Podcast

This week we talk about: CrossFit Mysteries Programming History of IST Longevity in Sports Mental Health

We answer these questions on today's podcast: Creatine vs Protein Meal Prep Bulking Best advice we've received Was the Super Bowl halftime show good?

This week we have a special guest! Gerry Sweetnam joins us to talk about his journey with fitness and CrossFit. Gerry is a 75 year old who has been training at IST CrossFit since 2019. Gerry inspires us and works hard every day and has recently deadlifted 300 pounds. Enjoy!

This week we talk about Hyrox! Hyrox is a exercise program gaining popularity and it shares some similarities to CrossFit.

This week we talk about working on your health and fitness during the holidays!

This week we talk about how to take the best approach to avoid injuries. We talk about sleep, nutrition, and correct programming. Enjoy!

This week we talk specific training plans for: improving the back squat improving echo bike performance improving toe to bar What exercises do you need help improving?

This week we talk about: Quarterfinals and semifinals summary Tantrum: Pop Country music Training in summer, how to stay consistent, how often do we need to train to maintain fitness Fitness requirements for mountain biking, climbing

This week we talk about: CrossFit Open CrossFit Quarterfinals Coaching different personalities Coaching competitive athletes Increasing motivation

This week we talk about: Fitness update Tantrums: Hockey players are the toughest What is the most important quality (strength, endurance, flexibility, etc) for a CrossFitter to have? What quality is the hardest to develop?

This week we talk about: Chris Bell's thoughts on Usher and the Superbowl Does your trainer/coach/doctor need to be in shape?

This week we talk about: Weightlifting with long limbs How to decide what days to attend class? (5:20) How to get better at Toe to Bar (8:00) What does it mean to be consistent? (12:10) Nutrition on off days (15:10) How to get the most out of a recovery day (16:40) How to improve strength in a lift outside of class (19:25) What got each of you (coaches) into CrossFit (22:55) Country Music Friday (...

This week we talk about: Chris doing 2 pull ups (13 reps in the tank) The Grammys Nutrition tips Making protein convenient Gas station food/airport food How to easily increase calorie intake Snacking strategies

This week we talk about: Updates on the coaches training Tantrums: Bragging about waking up early, fake morning routines, and influencers Are you prepared for the Open? What do you need to be able to handle, for safety! Our least favorite open workouts Our favorite open workouts

This week we talk about: CrossFit Open / GameDay Tantrums: Oppenheimer winning awards The impossible battle of finding good information online Who we trust/listen to Red flags Talking in absolutes Using physical appearance to support claims Using emotion to influence views

This week we talk about: Wodapalooza and the CrossFit Open Tantrums: Youth consumption of caffeine What is pain? Are we all experiencing pain? How much is normal? When should we start to worry if its too much pain? Do cavemen and plants feel pain?

This week we talk about: CrossFit Open start date Tantrums: Ripped celebrities selling stuff on magazines One week of programming at IST Strength programming - theory, progression and reasoning Conditioning programming - theory, progression and reasoning

This week we talk about: Catching up with the coaches Our favorite memory of the year Tantrums: Joe Rogan Podcast How to set the right types of goals Putting the right amount of pressure on yourself Improve accountability How many goals can you work towards at once When to pull back from training hard

This week we talk about: Dubai CrossFit Competition Diet Pop Gear for CrossFit

This week we talk about: CrossFit Affiliate Fees Tantrums: Hockey players are the best athletes Benefits of snatching and clean and jerk Developing athleticism and power safely Qualities improved by snatching Bone density

This week we talk about: News: GameDay Competition coming to Twin Cities Tantrums: Cold Plunges Getting motivated for noobs Avoiding injury How long do you hold onto fitness/strength during time off Staying motivated for the OGs

This week we talk about: CrossFit Quarterfinals Updates Tantrums: Do Games Athletes Use PEDs 3 Simple Nutrition Tips Liquid Calories Meal Planning Mindful Eating

This week we give an update on what is going on at IST. We also talk about what CrossFit really is and if we think everyone should be doing CrossFit.

This is a quick informative podcast about how the IST CrossFit Open will run. We talk about the schedule and what to expect for the week of workouts leading up to it. If you are participating, judging, or interested in how we approach training during competitions, this will be a great listen for you!

This week the coaches talk about the shortcomings in their early development. We talk about what we would change if we could go back in time and how we think it could positively influence our future.