Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings

Chasing Excellence

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Most people aren't stuck because they lack information. They're stuck because they know what to do and can't quite do it consistently. The slow drift keeps winning. Chasing Excellence is for people who are already trying — working out, eating well, staying positive — but find themselves in the one-good-week, one-bad-week cycle. Ben Bergeron, Patrick Cummings, and a crew of authors, thinkers, and doers explore the five factors of health — how we eat, move, think, connect, and rest — and what it actually takes to crowd out the drift and build the life you keep almost living. New episodes every M...

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Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings

Episodes

#058: Embracing Vulnerability, with Heather Bergeron 04.02.2019 37:18

Heather joins us in this episode to talk about living a life of honesty, dealing with the judgments of others, & why being vulnerable is how we can build trust. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content....

#057: Two Minute Drill, #3 28.01.2019 34:53

I'm answering your questions on subjects like ideal body fat for health, whether fear is a good motivator for change, & what I would do if I had to start my coaching career over from scratch. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club...

#056: Taking Small Steps Toward Big Goals, with Katrin Davidsdottir 21.01.2019 42:04

Katrin joins us to talk about how we came to start working together, how we think about & build toward our goals, & when we start creating the year's training plan. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive c...

#055: Defining & Pursuing Balance 14.01.2019 29:22

We're breaking down what I mean when I say that I'm seeking balance in my life. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content. · Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence , Unlocking Potential , or The ABCs o...

#054: Starting a Career in CrossFit 07.01.2019 45:40

We're talking about the journey I took from being a personal trainer to building CrossFit New England as it stands today, what young trainers who want to start a gym should do first, & my best advice for owners who have just opened their doors. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter...

#053: 10 Principles for Better Sleep 17.12.2018 34:53

We’re talking about developing better sleep habits & why optimizing our sleep is really optimizing our health. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content. · Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence ,...

#052: A Masters Athlete's Guide to Competing 05.12.2018 32:17

In this episode: We're talking about strategies for maximizing the competitive career of a master's athlete. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content. · Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence , Unlock...

#051: Learning to Flip Fear Around 24.11.2018 28:02

We're talking about evolutionary sources of fear, the role it has played in my life, & how to use fear to make yourself better. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content. · Grabbing one of our books: Chas...

#050: Favorite Books, Podcasts, Films, & People 16.11.2018 1:04:36

In this episode: We're covering the books & other resources that I most frequently recommend. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content. · Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence , Unlocking Potenti...

#049: Game Day Nutrition 05.11.2018 38:07

We're talking about the best practices & common mistakes of keeping your nutrition on point during your next CrossFit competition. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content. · Grabbing one of our books: C...

#048: What it Means to be Productive 25.10.2018 45:42

We're talking about putting first things first, the number of hours the average American spends watching television, & how I schedule my days & weeks to ensure I'm being effective. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to rec...

#047: Two Minute Drill, Take #2 15.10.2018 40:40

We’re answering listener questions, including my advice to young athletes who want to make CrossFit a professional endeavor, recommended approaches to uncover food sensitivity issues, & my morning routine. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to...

#046: Earning Trust & Building Teams 05.10.2018 52:41

We're talking about the philosophy & the process we take at CFNE to hire new people, the value of trust, & how to share your vision so that the whole team buys into it. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusi...

#045: Don't Get Bamboozled by Big Food 25.09.2018 37:24

We're talking about some of the reasons we're set up to fail when trying to eat clean, as well as a bunch of foods & ingredients to look out for as we pursue better health. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusi...

#044: Talent, Opportunities, & Effort 11.09.2018 28:30

We're talking about whether Katrin, Fraser, & Tia are more talented than other athletes, the value of deliberate practice, & why I think it's important to first define what you would consider a success. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to...

#043: What to Do About Your Weaknesses 28.08.2018 38:58

In this episode: We're talking about how to attack weaknesses in the gym, how to play to our strengths outside the gym, & how I've come to think about the areas in my own life I want to focus on improving. Show Notes: 01:54 - How I think about getting to the bottom of movement or performance issues 8:55 - Why I don't only competitive athletes should be focusing on their weaknesses 16:48 - What...

#042: Desert Island Health 15.08.2018 33:11

In this episode: We're imposing some imaginary constraints to explore some of my health & fitness principles. Topics include which CrossFit benchmarks workouts I'd pick to repeat forever if I had to, what single meal I would eat if I had to only eat one meal for the rest of my life, & what single movement I'd choose if I could only do one. Show Notes: 01:30 - My pick for what movement in t...

#041: Tips to Improve Competitive Performance 03.08.2018 39:20

In this episode: We're talking about ways to be more competitive in the sport of CrossFit. Topics include how to get better at muscle-ups, tips for improving your double unders, & my best advice for athletes who don't have a coach. Show Notes: 02:06 - Quick recap of the Theoretical Development of a Champion 03:55 - My best advice for a competitor I've never seen compete or train 09:36 - Someth...

#040: Effective Parenting Tactics 18.07.2018 43:54

I'm covering some of the most impactful parenting tips I've learned, including praising effort instead of talent, not keeping any junk food in the house, and why we don't let our kids quit. Show Notes: 01:33 - All Pro Dad article: https://www.allprodad.com/10-things-i-hope-my-children-remember-about-me-as-a-father 02:30 - Put your spouse first, not the kids 05:18 - Praise effort, not talent or ach...

#039: 10 Ways to Lead from the Front in Your Gym 03.07.2018 30:54

In this episode: I'm going through ten of the ways I try to lead in my affiliate, including taking our own classes, welcoming feedback, & following through on what I say. Show Notes: 01:50 - #1: Take your own classes & follow your own programming 04:53 - #2: Move well 06:25 - #3: Eat clean 10:04 - #4: Use people's names & look them in the eye 17:14 - #5: Follow through on what you say...

#038: Why CrossFit is Different than the CrossFit Games 20.06.2018 17:52

In this episode: I'm talking about the primary differences between the CrossFit that happens in our gym & the CrossFit that happens in Madison every summer. Show Notes: 02:02 - How I've come to think about the differentiation between CrossFit and the CrossFit Games 04:05 - My Mt. Everest analogy 07:01 - Why your focus shouldn't be on intensity 08:03 - Mechanics 09:59 - Consistency 10:35 - Appr...

#037: The Benefits of Negative Visualization 05.06.2018 28:25

In this episode, we're talking about tactful conflict resolution, the benefits of talking through "If, Then" scenarios, & why thinking through what might go wrong is a great way to make things go right. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our...

#036: 10 Habits You Should Stop Having 22.05.2018 24:25

I cover 10 things we shouldn't be doing, including hitting the snooze button, watching the news, & leaving dishes in the sink. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider: · Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content. · Grabbing one of our books: Chasi...

#035: The Secret to the Good Life 08.05.2018 12:37

In this short episode: I talk about the two questions you should be asking yourself consistently if you want to live a fulfilled life, and why you shouldn't always trust your feelings in pursuit of your goals. Show Notes: 00:01:55 - The first question everyone should be asking themselves 00:04:04 - The second question everyone should be asking themselves 00:04:30 - Grab Stephen Covey"s "7 Habits"...

#034: Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions 24.04.2018 25:31

I'm answering some of the most common nutrition questions we get at the gym, from which supplements I recommend to intermittent fasting, from hydration to how much red meat is too much. Show Notes: 00:00:50 - Watch all the CFNE Way Episodes here: https://goo.gl/u8Nfkv 00:02:22 - What sources would you recommend for a deeper dive into learning about nutrition? 00:04:30 - Grab Michael Pollan's books...