Conquer Athlete Podcast

Ben is a long time athlete and gym owner with a degree in exercise physiology who has leaned into the sport of climbing. He has focused his business on helping the climbing enthusiast train and stay healthy for their time on the mountain. This was a very interesting conversation that we think you will get a lot out of whether you are a climber or no. Give it a listen! Ben's Busines: Off The Mounta...

How do you select the coach that is going to be the best for you? How do you sift through all of the options out there and determine who is going to vibe with you the best and help you reach all of your fitness and performance goals? This is not an easy question, as there are many many coaches out there with various skill levels and various approaches. What do YOU need and what works best for YOU....

Today we welcome back Director of the CrossFit Games, Adrian Bozman for his second appearance on the podcast. This time our topic of conversation is, unsurprisingly, the 2022 CrossFit Games, where Boz was responsible for programming the entire event for the first time. This was an interesting discussion, we talk a lot about where his mind was at while programming the event, as well as how it was r...

This weeks episode is all about preparing for the CrossFit Open. The Conquer coaches sit down and talk about how you can take steps NOW to make sure that this years Open is your best one yet. They talk specifically about mindset and programming, as well as how to prepare yourself generally for whats to come. You are not going to want to miss this one, it is filled with all the goodies! Enjoy https...

On todays episode we welcome Dr. Mike Moeller to the show. Dr. Moeller is a licensed naturopath who has devoted his life to helping men look and feel their best. His approach with clients begins with needed changes to lifestyle, diet, supplementation, and potentially pharmaceuticals. These could come in the form of testosterone, growth hormone, or possibly peptides. Dr. Moeller talks a lot on the...

Manny is a successful CrossFit affiliate owner who has been able to take that success and pass it on to his coaches. A common problem we see in the CrossFit space is that it is often times unrealistic for CrossFit coaches to have the ability to work full-time in a way that can actually support a lucrative way of life. Manny has taken his philosophies and systems and leveraged them to change that i...

On todays episode of the podcast, the coaches sit down and outline their step by step process on how they work with the population of masters athletes. There are many nuances when it comes to working with this demographic that is lost on most coaches. If the proper approach isnt taken...it can lead to a much higher chance of injury or failure than would be the case when working with a typical athl...

On this weeks episode of the Conquer Athlete Podcast, the guys talk about the 2022 CrossFit Games. They specifically discuss the programming under the new director of the Games, Adrian "Boz" Bozman. Highlighting how Boz put his own signature on the Games events. They also chat about various issues that were noted during the competition, such as the skipping of laps on the bike event. Tune in to he...

Sit down with the coaches of Conquer athlete and listen in as they discuss the nuances of how to program for your athletes. They go into step by step progressions on how to take your athlete from their starting point, all the way through to their goals. Enjoy  

Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He's been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies, universities and colleges, fitness organizations and fanatics. The techniques he's developed, and the results Mike gets for...

This is VOLUME 2 of our chat with Julien Pineau. Check out our first discussion with him from episode 166 of the Conquer Athlete Podcast. Today we chat about the "do's and don'ts" of what it takes to be a good coach, as well as some other philosophies surrounding the subject. Enjoy!! IG: @julienpineau1

On today episode we have Jenn Ryan. Jenn is a 6 time CrossFit Games athlete, which is an impressive feat on its own. But Jenn is also a Nurse, and Integrative Health and Nutritional Coach. We dive into so many topics surrounding how to take charge of your nutrition, training, and life. We really think you'll enjoy this one. Jenn's IG: jenn__ryan

Eamon and Ron as both CrossFit Games Masters Athletes. Ron having competed more than 10 times and winning twice, and Eamon competing at the Games for his first time last year. They both as passionate about providing opportunities for masters athletes and ensuring that their experience is the best possible. Eamon, although with a small group founded the Masters Fitness Collective during 2020, and i...

Julien Pineau is  a movement focused specialist. He has athletic backgrounds in a variety of areas from competitive swimming, to mixed martial arts, strongman, and more. He is movement focused first and foremost, and he uses his unique methodologies to help train some of the highest level athletes out there. Enjoy. IG: @julienpineau1

David is the owner of CrossFit South Brooklyn, and has been for 15 years. He also heads up the CrossFit Round Table program. When it comes to fostering community and doing so with passion, David is at the front. On this episode he talks a lot about what it takes to run a successful affiliate and how to ensure that your members are happy. Dont miss this one!

Fee is a CrossFit Games athlete who trains alongside Scott Panchik out of CrossFit Mentality. Outside of Fees impressive athleticism, she is just an infectiously positive person. There is no doubt in our mind that if you didnt already love Fee, after listening to this episode, you absolutely will. Enjoy! Fee's IG: @fee.saghafi

Adrian Bozman is a long time staple in the CrossFit community. He has been involved almost from the very beginning. He has recently transitioned from the role of Head Judge at the CrossFit Games, to the Director of Programming for the Games. Boz is an insightful guy, and is clearly very passionate about what her does. We think you will really enjoy this episode. Adrian's IG: apbozman

Jason Ackerman is a 3 time CrossFit Affiliate owner. He has been in the health and fitness world for over 25 years. Currently Jason is a Level 4 CrossFit coach on the CrossFit seminar staff. He also hows the "Best Hour of Their Day" Podcast, which is geared toward coaches and affiliate owners, and helps both bring their absolute best to their members. Jason is a wealth of knowledge and is clearly...

The entire Conquer coaching staff sits down to discuss their thoughts surrounding the first week of the Semifinals. They discuss the workouts at each event, why they did and didnt like certain ones, as well as predictions on who we are likely to see on top of the podium at the Games after watching some of the performances out there. This was a fun one to listen to. We hope you find it just as enjo...

On todays episode of the podcast, the coaches sit down to talk about an aspect of coaching that is ofter not discussed. How to handle the mental side of competing, specifically when an athlete doesnt perform as well as they had hoped. This conversation centers a lot around communication and how to have constructive forms of communication between coaches and athletes. This is a good one, we hope yo...

Mike Ross is a collegiate wrestler at Johnson & Whales University in Rhode Island. He is a multi-time All American, most recently placing 2nd in the country. He is on his way to a potential National Title this year, his work ethic and talent is simply astounding. We really enjoyed having him on the podcast this week, and we are super excited to see what he is able to accomplish in the coming years...

Brooke is a multi-time CrossFit Games Athlete who has shown repeatedly that she has one of the strongest mental toughness games in the sport. She is a Conquer athlete and an all around amazingly cool and genuine human. We have no doubt that you will enjoy this conversation with her.  Brookes IG: brookedahook https://www.conquerathlete.com/

On this episode of the podcast, the guys discuss what it takes to create a solid training program. The delve into some of the more common issues and problems they see, how to ensure that your athletes will have longevity in the sport, and how to get results. Enjoy! https://www.conquerathlete.com/

Markus is a passionate fitness professional and the CEO of Best Hour Of Their Day. He has worked directly with thousands of boutique gym owners and specializes in helping them reach their fullest potential to bring the ultimate experience to their members and patrons. This was a great conversations filled with gems that you are going to want to hear. Enjoy! Markus's IG: markus_gerszi    

On todays episode, we welcome back the OG James Fitzgerald. This time we chat about what it really takes to compete in the sport of CrossFit.  James Fitzgerald is the founder of OPEX and the International Center for Fitness. His 20+ years of experience and service as a strength coach/technician, tireless practice on refining energy system work, nutritional and lifestyle balancing techniques and tr...