Hardbat Athletics: Inside and Out

Delve into the fascinating world of nutrition science with David Mathas, an army combat medic turned nutrition expert. David shares his inspiring journey from military service to becoming a renowned figure in the field of nutrition. From navigating the challenges of the financial crisis to finding his passion for health and wellness, David's story is a testament to resilience and determination...

In this episode, host Derek and guest Melissa Capurro dive deep into the challenges and intricacies of preparing gyms for the CrossFit Open. Transitioning to their experiences in physical therapy and athlete management, Melissa shares insights into navigating egos and building trust with athletes. They discuss the importance of communication and alignment of goals between the therapist and athlete...

In this episode, guest Chris Williams joins host Derek as they dive into a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from ninja training for potential Godzilla encounters to the intricacies of building a successful fitness empire. Chris, the owner of two thriving gyms, shares his journey from stumbling into CrossFit to redefining his relationship with fitness after losing over a hundred...

Episode 54 delves into the intricate world of mental fitness with Bonnie J. Skinner, an accomplished executive coach with a background in psychotherapy. Host Derek engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Bonnie as she shares her journey from psychotherapy to executive coaching, driven by a desire to address the unique struggles faced by business owners and executives. Bonnie's passion...

Marcus Filly returns to the podcast and takes listeners on a journey through his recent deep dive into traditional bodybuilding-style lifting following a shoulder injury. Reflecting on a year of cutting out high-intensity training and embracing bodybuilding workouts alongside a significant shift in nutrition, Filly shares invaluable lessons learned and insights gained. With the resurgence of bodyb...

John Berardi, the co-founder of Precision Nutrition, shares his journey of starting the company and the vision behind it. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and exploring one's interests in building a successful career. John also discusses the need for finding believable mentors and adapting their advice to fit one's unique situation. He reflects on the evolution of his nutrition ap...

In Episode 51, host Derek Batman sits down with special guest Joelle Cavagnaro to delve into the complexities of the weight loss merry-go-round. In this insightful discussion, Joelle explores the nuances of navigating fitness and nutrition, shedding light on common pitfalls and misconceptions that often lead individuals into cycles of starting and stopping their health journeys. Joelle emphasizes...

Join host Derek Batman and special guest Mark England, the co-founder and head coach of Enlifted, as they dive into the transformative power of words and stories. Mark sheds light on the revolutionary potential of breathing, emphasizing the importance of observing and shaping our internal dialogue. He shares insights on how to help individuals navigate their stories, even if those stories have fue...

In this episode, host Derek interviews Jordan Zarour, where the exploration of strength transcends gym walls. Jordan shares insights into his passion for adventure sports athletes, delving into the niche that drives him. From working with the general population to specializing in adventure sports, Jordan unveils the gap in knowledge and training, shedding light on the unique challenges these athle...

In a thought-provoking exchange, Derek and Kimberly dissect the nuances of self-reflection in podcasting. Derek's revelation about self-critique as a host contrasts with the liberating experience of being a guest. The podcast takes an unexpected turn as Kimberly shares her transformative encounter with Mark England and how his enlisted method became a game-changer in her coaching journey. Join...

In this inspiring episode of our podcast, we delve into the multifaceted life of Nick Habich, a distinguished army veteran, entrepreneur, and fitness enthusiast who has made a significant impact in South West Florida. Join us as we explore Nick's journey from his brave service as an infantryman with two deployments to Iraq, earning multiple leadership awards, to his academic achievements in th...

Jennifer Broxterman is a Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist. She’s the founder of Prosper Nutrition Coaching, a world-class nutrition certification designed specifically for gym owners and coaches. She's also a Foods & Nutrition university prof, writer for Precision Nutrition, and owns her own private practice called NutritionRx. She's worked with clients from NHL hockey pl...

Derek Batman faces off against Chat GPT to answer the 10 most popular fitness questions presented by this AI.

Derek Ward played college football at Amherst College (#2 liberal arts school in the world), won 3 championships, ranked #22 in nation my junior year, broke consecutive win record there, degree in psychology, after graduating, worked for CBRE, Fortune 250 company, within 6 months was offered a potential 6 figure position at 22, turned it down, quit and pursued dream of owning a gym, 2 years in, wa...

Steve Bart is the Co-Owner of CF Reconstructed in Hockessin, DE. Holistic Health and Fitness State Coordinator, Delaware Army National Guard. Newlywed to Becky Bart. Dog dad to Maxwell. Avid BJJ enthusiast and competitor. Max Kutler is the Head Coach of Thrive Athletics, former collegiate football player and competitive CrossFit athlete. Striving to change the way humans move and approach fitness...

After three years as a commercial gym personal trainer, Larry left for the obvious reasons: it's nearly impossible to make the kind of income you want and need to live a real life in the hours that avoid burnout in a commercial gym. Focused on becoming the most valuable person his clients could find, he left and built a $120,000/year PT business in a hole-in-the-wall public rec center. Larry l...

Kenny was born and raised in Huntington Beach, CA. Moved to Santa Barbara, CA for college, where he met his wife Jenn and started a career in outside sales for a fortune 1000 company. He sucked at it, hated every second of it and lived every minute of every day waiting for the bell at 5 o’clock so he could go to Jiu Jitsu. About a year into the job and about 5 years into jiu jitsu, he found CrossF...

Jenna Lesser is originally from NY, but she's been a Baltimore resident since she began her undergrad at Johns Hopkins in 2011. She earned her Bachelor's degree with a major in biology and a minor in bioethics. After working as a laboratory technician in neurogastroenterology for two years, she began graduate school at the University of Maryland Baltimore. She studied the impact of aging o...

Bradley McKee's path to the coaching industry was similar to many in that it started with passion. It was unconventional in that it started with a career as a corporate sales coach. This taught him the skill of truly listening to the needs of the person in front of him and acting as an advocate on their behalf. He leveraged this career into gym ownership with the belief that the fitness indust...

Iris is a Hardbat Athletics coach, seasoned personal trainer, multi open competitor CrossFit athlete, and an alumni from the University of Delaware. After finishing up her studies at the University of Delaware she jumped into the world of CrossFit, personal training, health and wellness with Hardbat Athletics. She's trained hundreds of clients, coached hundreds group classes, competed in sever...

John Richardson is an experienced runner, Ironman athlete, and Real Estate agent. In 2008 John landed a sub four-minute mile. He's a 2-time SEC champion. Landed a qualifying position for the 2023 Ironman World Championship. Is a top 100 real estate agent in Northeast Florida (top 1%). And an RE/MAX Platinum Agent. For more information on John Richardson, check out: Instagram: @johnrichardsonfl...

Matthew Chenard is passionate about helping people live with more purpose, discover their gifts, and to steward everything to the best of their abilities. He is a 10+ year business owner. He enjoys investing and starting new things, and helping others create impactful businesses and work cultures. He is married and they are expecting their first kiddo at the end of June. For more information on Ma...

Scott Rammage is passionate about helping men become leaders in their homes and communities and that is why he co-founded the Brotherhood of Fatherhood. A group for men to help each other step up and lead, do hard things, and never settle on good enough. Scott it the host of The Brotherhood of Fatherhood Podcast and Stories That Sell Podcast. He has been married for 26 years and has two teenage bo...

Elite Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition & Westside Barbell Certified coach, Jordan Syatt is well known for having been Gary Vaynerchuk’s personal trainer. Jordan began Syatt Fitness, his online fitness coaching business, from his dorm at the University of Delaware in 2011 and has become one of the industry’s leading experts in strength training, nutrition, and behavioral psychology. One of the...

Committed to Health and Wealth Todd is the President and Founder of Blue Rock Financial Group. His Fee-Based Financial Planning practice focuses on assisting individuals and business owners to make educated decisions on an ongoing basis. Since 2005 Todd worked to develop an effective financial planning process to provide value through the art of giving advice. Tax planning and estate planning typi...