IST CrossFit Podcast

This week the coaches talk about the benefits of participating in the CrossFit Open. We have touched on this topic a few times over the years and continually find additional reasons why we think it can be one of the best experiences.

This week the coaches talk about the worst workouts they have heard of or performed themselves. They primarily focus on workouts that are high risk and low reward. What's the worst workout you've heard about or performed?

This week the coaches talk about how to train for CrossFit and another event at the same time. We talk specifically about combining CrossFit and running, triathlon and other sports like darts/golf. Enjoy!

This week we talk about maximizing your fitness by taking your warm up and strength training seriously. We talk about mindset, what to focus on, and how to get the most out of every rep.

This week we talk about maximizing your fitness. We talk about the most important lifestyle changes we can make outside of the gym. Thanks for listening!

This week we talk about what is going on in the fitness industry. We talk about new social media trends and if we believe they are a net positive or not. We talk about changes we have seen in the CrossFit and nutrition as well. Let us know what fitness trends you have been seeing and if you find them positive/motivating or just plain annoying.

This week we talk about our favorite memories from a decade of coaching. We talk about some fun positive moments, as well as moments that we could never forget even if we wanted to. Do you have a favorite memory at IST? Please share.

This week the coaches have 90 seconds to create a workout. We take three movements, design a workout, then talk about why we designed it that way. We talk about the stimulus the workout provides and the expected outcomes. We are hoping this lets you peak inside our minds! This was a fun one for us! Let us know if you liked this style podcast.

This week we talk about our strategy to improve at any exercise. We talk about the stages we progress through from the first time we try an exercise all the way to mastery. 

This week we talk about motivation! We share our personal experiences with slumps in motivation. We talk about identifying when it might be time to take a break or time to modify your training. 

This week we talk about the basics of protein! How much to consume, when, and what are good sources of protein. We share our tips that we use everyday to reach our protein intake goal.

This week we catch up and talk about what to expect going forward!

Our CrossFit competition, the 3rd Annual IST Classic, will be August 20th. 

Time stamps 0:00: Nutrition challenge intro, time commitment, etc. 3:00: Calories, macronutrients 9:00: Pre and post workout nutrition 14:30: How do I know if I’m eating enough? How do I eat more? 22:00: Struggles with weight loss while in calorie deficit. How long should weight loss phases be? Can you be in a weight loss phase for too long? 31:00: How to modify intake with changes in activity lev...

This week we talk about the lessons we've learned over our training careers. We talk about focusing on the long term, managing pain/injury, deciding on the correct number of days to workout per week, and much more. Enjoy!

This week we talk about Brendan's experience at Wodapalooza. Brendan competed on a team of 3 in the elite division. We talk about travel, eating, sleeping, and dealing with a chaotic environment. We try to paint a picture of what it is like to compete on the big stage and talk about the lessons learned.

This week we talk about 2021. We go over ten moments that we enjoyed including the in-house competition, our new class format, and the return of the IST Christmas Party. 

This week we go over your questions! We talk about belts, age groups in CrossFit competitions, how CrossFit could improve your performance in your profession, and how to make a good choice at restaurants.

This week we talk about the equipment we have in gym and why we use it. We also talk about pieces we have, but don't use as often.

This week we talk about our approach to maintaining healthy habits in the holiday season. 

Chris, Joe, Brendan and Alex talk about what goes through their mind during a class. We talk about our mental preparation, modifying the workout for individual need, safety and much more. 

This week we talk about the CrossFit Quarterfinals. Coach Brendan and Joe reflect on the 5 events they completed. 

This week we talk about the first two weeks of the open and the positives and negatives of a competitive setting.

This week we talk about the 10 domains of fitness. They are cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy. We also talk about what type of athlete we think would be at the top of each domain.

This week we talk about the power of group fitness. We talk about motivation, increases in performance, and enjoyment!