Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

Ackerman and Fern break down the concept of Front Rack Mobility.

Dr. Sean Pastuch is back on the show for an unprecedented third time and it should come as no surprise.  The man is smart, well spoken, open-minded and cares about CrossFit affiliates.  In today's episode he helps us navigate these tough times and lays out solid advice to CrossFit boxes, coaches, and members.

Fern and Ackerman talk about the impact of this current pandemic on CrossFit affiliates.  

John David Glaude has lost over 180lbs. and has become one of the biggest and best influencers in the health and fitness space.  Today's episode runs through many topics including how obese has become his nickname, why he chose to use underscores in his IG handle, if he considers himself a beast, anorexia, and other eating disorders, dealing with the current pandemic, programming workouts at...

The CALICURE was invented for one simple reason...to PREVENT calluses from rips and tears. As a new Crossfitter, Chris Vignaud quickly realized the importance of proper hand care. With 20+ years of experience as a Medical-Surgical nurse, he had witnessed first hand all sorts of wounds and treatment options. However, using scissors, razors or your teeth are NOT the proper tools to use on your hands...

Founder of and head trainer at CrossFit Milford in Milford CT, which has been to the games 5 times and has had athletes at the games 11 years in a row.  Team CrossFit Milford finished 2nd in the world in 2015 and Jason has produced 10 podium finishers. After opening his gym and establishing himself as a head coach during the inception of the sport in 2008, he has since shifted his focus to te...

John Prescott is the owner of Neuse River CrossFit and co-founder of Wheelpay.  John was also one of the original members of Jason Ackerman's first box, Albany CrossFit.   In today's episode, we discuss what boxes can be doing during the Corona Virus Pandemic, growing an adaptive community at your affiliate, and how to become a better CrossFit coach.

Fern and John from Incite Tax talk all things SBA loans and the Cares Act.

This is one hell of a rant from JP.  What are your thoughts?  You with him or against him? We got on the phone and he just went off...I hit record as fast as I could! JP owns and operates BRICK. Established in Los Angeles in 2010, BRICK rapidly expanded to tier one cities such as New York, Chicago and Boston. Applying a replicable, scalable and proven business model, JP has grown the com...

Caleb Nelson is owner of Purebred Athletics and Jason's former parter in CrossFit Clifton Park.  In this episode, Ackerman and Caleb reminisce about some of their fun times at Albany CrossFit, what they would have done differently, how much they've learned, and what the future holds.

Justin Ross is the owner of Monkey Reel Media and does a ton of work exclusively with gyms on post and full production content.  In this episode, He and Fern discuss best practices for starting to shoot, create and edit all the content you need to create.  Justin Created a member bio for Crossfit Rife that got more than 500K views for Fern at CrossFit Rife.

In this episode, Fern sits down with Founder and CEO of O2 Recovery Dave Colina to discuss what they are doing to help the CrossFit affiliates around the globe. Dave got his start in the corporate world before spending some time starting up charter schools and then found himself making recovery drink concoctions with his partner and delivering them to boxes all over.  O2 is a business born fr...

Joe Westerlin is one of the best dudes you might not know.  He's been a part of the CrossFit Seminar Staff for over 10 years, was the founder of CrossFit Omaha, is the main flowmaster for the CrossFit MD-L1 seminars, and is an amazing husband and father.

Fern and Ackerman have been getting a lot of requests to "guest coach" and talk to the members of affiliates.  Recently, Ackerman led a nutrition talk for the members of CrossFit Indestri, Watchtower, and Neuse River.  In it, he discusses, how to start with macros, small wins during this quarantine, intermittent fasting, and more.  

Fern Sits down the CEO and founder of Born Primitive to discuss their "Back the Gyms Stimulus" and what they are doing to support the community that has supported them and sparked their growth from packing boxes in the garage to becoming a household name in the CrossFit community.  Born Primitive is donating 50% of their profits for all sales through April 5th directly back to affiliates and...

Most affiliates around the world have been shut down.  But like anything else in the CrossFit world, that's not stopping us.  Affiliates have adapted, pivoted, and overcome by going online.  In today's episode, Ackerman, Fern, and Cassidy discuss best practices for using zoom as a box owner, coach, and member.  

Matt O'Keefe is planning his next big move in the CrossFit world and it's going to have a global impact.  Tune in to listen to Ackerman and O'Keefe discuss his early days in the CrossFit space, how sobriety and stepping into Northshore CrossFit changed his trajectory, and how he plans to unite the world through this pandemic.

We know the last thing you need is more Corona Virus talks, but we are trying to keep this positive, light-hearted, and educational.  Fern and Ackerman are recording daily episodes while on lockdown, shoot us your questions to besthouroftheirday@gmail.com

Pat Sherwood’s first CrossFit workout was in 2005 (after spending seven years as a Navy SEAL) and a lot has changed in the functional fitness landscape since then. The CrossFit Games have evolved from a backyard throw-down to this year’s $2.4 million prize purse. Individual —and sometimes team— athletes are becoming full-time CrossFitters and year-round competitor programs are all the rage. S...

No intro needed.  Powerlifter Bodybuilder Gym Owner Inventor Carnivore Humbled to have the Legend Mark Bell on today's episode.

Nicole Aucoin is making her return appearance on today's episode and holds the very prestigious honor of being the first female guest to appear twice.  In today's episode, Nicole helps affiliates navigate this challenging time with the Corona Virus.  We talk best practices for running classes online, loaning equipment, compensating coaches and more.  Be sure to check out the links s...

Scenario:  You're not coaching, but you're taking class.  The Coach is missing many faults and in general needs help.  What do you do?  Do you step in or continue as a participant. . Listen in as Fern and Ackerman navigate this challenge.

Coach Glassman's, "Sickness, Wellness, Fitness Continuum" has never been more relavant.

Jeff Tucker is a legend and the father of gymnastics in the CrossFit world. In today's episode we talk about the hundreds of seminars he led around the world, his time running the CrossFit Regionals, and his recent decision to start the Carnivore Diet.

Sean Eberle is one amazing dude.  Listen in as we chat about how he found CrossFit, losing 30lbs, becoming a competitive athlete, and taking his L1.  Also ladies, he's single and ready to mingle...slide into his DMs.