Jason Ackerman / Jason Fernandez

Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

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Hosted by Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez, Best Hour of Their Day is a podcast dedicated to helping the CrossFit community. We cover all aspects of fitness including coaching, training, competing, starting and growing a business, and everything in between. Regular guests include world-class athletes, some of the best Coaches in the world, fitness entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and more. Follow us on all socials! BestHourofTheirDay.com

Author

Jason Ackerman / Jason Fernandez

Category

Health

Podcast website

besthouroftheirday.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Stop Adding More Programs to Your Gym Do This Instead 30.07.2025

CLICK HERE to watch Fern's Games presentation, where he covers the Ansoff Matrix and the $100K loss he learn from it. 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches ---- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Gym Owner’s Guide to Selling Merch Without the Headache 29.07.2025

📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches ---- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

How to Program CrossFit Workouts 25.07.2025

How do you write a CrossFit workout? How do you program a week, month, or year of workouts? Whether you're doing your own programming or following someone else's, this episode is for you. We're going to teach you what every program should have and how to cater it to your athletes and facility. -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try A...

Revisiting What CrossFit ACTUALLY Is 23.07.2025

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Still Coaching Too Much? Buy Back Time by Building Leaders 21.07.2025

📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches ---- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Want to Raise Rates Without Losing Members? Do THIS. 16.07.2025

📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches ---- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join T...

What is CrossFit's Definition of Fitness? 14.07.2025

In CrossFit, we're trying to get people fit, but what does that actually mean? We're revisiting CrossFit's definition of fitness why you need to know it to better coach your athletes. Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development! -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Most Gyms Get This WRONG When Training New Coaches 08.07.2025

📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches ---- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join T...

The Sales Lesson Plan Every CrossFit Gym Owner Needs 08.07.2025

📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches ---- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Knowled...

How to Write Progressions for Gymnastics Movements in Your CrossFit Class 04.07.2025

You can teach the snatch, but can you teach someone how to handstand walk? In this episode, we're diving into how to teach high-skill gymnastics to everyone from Games athletes to Grandma. Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9 AM EST for LIVE Coach Development! -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Barbell Progressions Beyond the 9 Foundational Movements 27.06.2025

Knowing CrossFit's progressions and the Burgener Warm Up isn't enough. In this episode, we're covering how to build progressions for ANY barbell movement. Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development! -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively f...

How to Get 200 Members in Your CrossFit Gym 24.06.2025

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The Ideal CrossFit Class Experience: What Every Coach Should Aim For (Part 2) 20.06.2025

In Part 2, we continue to lay out what the Ideal CrossFit Class Experience looks like. We continue the conversation through coaching the workout and cooldown. If you missed Part 1, check it out HERE . Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development! -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

5 Ways to Add $10K/Month to Your CrossFit Gym 17.06.2025

In this episode, Fern helps Andrea McDow from CrossFit Amrock map out the 5 key levers to grow her gym’s revenue from $23K to $30K/month before moving into a new facility. Together, they break down pricing, member growth, premium services, billing strategies, and marketing to create a realistic plan for long-term success.--📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Ideal CrossFit Class Experience: What Every Coach Should Aim For (Part 1) 13.06.2025

Are you delivering the class experience your members deserve? In Part 1, we break down what Coaches should be striving for with the Whiteboard Brief and Warm Up. Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development! -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossF...

7 CrossFit Gyms. One Owner. Here’s How He Does It 10.06.2025

📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches ---- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Knowledge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

World-Class Cool-Downs: The Secret to Better Recovery and Retention 05.06.2025

The Cool-Down isn’t optional — it’s a vital part of the coaching experience. In this episode, we’ll break down how CrossFit Coaches can use those final minutes of class to improve recovery, build connection, and boost retention. Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development! -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate...

Nutrition, Personal Training, Childcare - What Should CrossFit Gyms Cut or Keep? 02.06.2025

What should your CrossFit gym really be offering? In this live 1-on-1 sit down, we help Bob—an actual Affiliate Owner—break down whether programs like nutrition coaching, personal training, and childcare are worth keeping or cutting. If you're struggling with too many services, unclear ROI, or just trying to simplify your gym, this conversation will give you a framework to make smart decisions...

How to Balance Group Management and Individualized Coaching 01.06.2025

Learn how to run a smooth, high-energy CrossFit class while still giving every athlete the individual coaching they need. In this episode, we’ll break down how to balance group management with personalized impact—so no one gets overlooked. Join Todd & Kristin every Thursday at 9am EST for LIVE Coach Development -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try A...

The 4 A’s of Feedback Every CrossFit Affiliate Owner Needs to Know 31.05.2025

In part 5 of our leadership series with Saša Mirković, we unpack why feedback is a non-negotiable for elite teams and how to create a culture where it's welcomed. Learn how to implement 360 feedback, apply the 4 A’s, and build trust that transforms your CrossFit Affiliate. Episode Resources Dealing with Conflict and 360 Feedback Is Conflict Propelling your Team or Holding it Back -- 📈 Want to...

Fix Your Gym Culture Without Firing Your Team 30.05.2025

In part 4 of our leadership series with Saša Mirković, we dive into how CrossFit gym owners can fix a broken team culture—even if they’ve let it slide for years. Learn the three shortcuts to rebuilding trust, creating alignment, and leading with purpose. Episode Resources Values Cards Creating your Culture Right People Rituals and Sharecon Meeting Dealing with Conflict -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM...

The 5 Levels of Leadership for CrossFit Gym Owners 29.05.2025

In part 3 of our leadership series with Saša Mirković, we break down the 5 Levels of Leadership every CrossFit Affiliate Owner needs to understand to build a strong, aligned team. If you want to scale your impact and create a gym culture that lasts, it starts with developing leaders—not just Coaches. Epsiode Resources The Nudge Newsletter Sign Up Simon Sinek Ted Talk- Start with Why Leading with W...

The Cringeworthy Mistakes That Made Ackerman A Better Affiliate Owners 28.05.2025

In part 2 of our leadership series with Saša and Laura Mirković, Jason Ackerman rewinds to the early days of Albany CrossFit—sharing the real mistakes, messy growth, and unexpected lessons that shaped a stronger culture. If you're an Affiliate Owner learning as you go, this episode is packed with hard-earned insights and the power of empathy in leadership. -- 📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT S...

Running a CrossFit Gym with Your Spouse (Without Killing Each Other) 27.05.2025

In part one of this 5-part leadership series, Saša and Laura Mirković share what it’s really like to run a business with your spouse—and how they’ve stayed aligned for over 30 years. From building trust to scheduling “coffee time,” this episode is packed with tactical insights for CrossFit gym owners navigating partnership, parenting, and leadership. Click here to find your values. -- 📈 Want to G...

Make CrossFit Fun Again | Denise Thomas 23.05.2025

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