Ben Wise

The Fitness Movement

Health EN ↓ 330 episodes

The Fitness Movement cuts through the noise. No fluff. No filler—just training talk that gets results. With decades of hands-on coaching experience, we help you separate what works from what doesn’t, so you can grow into a smarter, more capable athlete and coach.

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Ben Wise

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080: Kasper Vinther: Strength Coach of Andre Houdet 21.02.2023 1:03:45

We discuss how to improve max strength and force potential while bulletproofing an athlete's joints through proper volume, intensity and movement selection. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/080/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/044lk8Pcqp8 Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/ The Prot...

079: Rope Climbs: Strength Development 14.02.2023 23:17

Ben & Chris discuss the best ways for a CrossFit athlete to improve upper body pulling & grip strength for regular & legless rope climbs. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/079/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p1-DoZmVXig Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/ The Protocol [Weekly P...

078: Rope Climbs: Technique & Efficiency 07.02.2023 27:59

Ben & Chris discuss the best technique for regular & legless rope climbs, including how to maximize your climbing effectiveness on the ascent & how to use a J-Hook vs. Fireman's slide for the descent. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/078/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/25L2ARLCrrQ Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fit...

077: Ashley Carrano: From Rehab to Entrepreneur & Coach 31.01.2023 30:49

Ben & Stacey sit down with Ashley to discuss how she went from using drugs & being an addict to getting -and staying- clean, opening her own business, and becoming a CrossFit athlete & coach. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/077/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ay298iZyFqU Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge...

076: Reactive Periodization 17.01.2023 16:53

The ideal way to progress an athlete's training is by using their feedback & training readiness to build out their program. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/075/ Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/ The Protocol [Weekly Programming]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/ Movement Break...

075: Athlete Camp 2023: BMU, LLRC, GHD, HSPU 03.01.2023 20:23

Chris & Ben cover each of the four sessions of our Winter 2023 athlete in details, along with tips on improving your Bar Muscle-Ups, Legless Rope Climbs, GHDs and deficit Handstand Push-Ups. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Hfn3PS55LQ Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zo...

074: Charles Pienaar: CrossFit Games Champion, Men’s Lower Extremity 20.12.2022 38:56

Charlie Pienaar was a D1 Wrestler, Member of Army National Guard, Gym Owner, Health & Physical Education Teacher, and -most recently- winner of the 2022 CrossFit Games Lower Extremity Division. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/074/ Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/ The Protocol [Weekly...

073: CrossFit Team Training: Coaching & Programming 13.12.2022 44:21

Ben interviews ZOAR Fitness Coach, Chris Hardenberg, on his experience coaching, writing program design, and competing on a CrossFit team. We discuss the best ways to build fitness, align schedules & expectations, improve communication, and ultimately compete at your best. View the Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/073/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z_9aP9zvG1w Hire a Coach: htt...

072: Blayr Drumm: Tactical Games & CrossFit Athlete 29.11.2022 1:22:02

Ben & Chris sit down with Blayr Drumm to discuss her athletic journey and the training that led to her taking 5th place in The Tactical Games National Championship. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/072 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yto9MC7SjRs Check out my sponsor LetsGetChecked: http://trylgc.com/fitnessmovement (code: FITNESSMOVEMENT for 25% off) Hire a Coach: htt...

071: The Best Way to Accelerate Your Fitness Progress 15.11.2022 10:24

Learn how to become with a ZOAR Athlete with ZERO financial risk, and all the benefits of individualized coaching & program design. Competitor's FastTrack: https://zoarfitness.com/fast/ Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/071/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8n6c-u730Hc Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https:...

070: Eoin Everard: Sub 4 Minute Mile, Sub 14 Minute 5k Run 01.11.2022 1:20:16

In this episode I sit down with professional runner & PhD in Biomechanics Eoin Everard to discuss race day prep, his training sessions layout and technique tactics for recreational runners. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/070/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bif6lcUSLro Check out my sponsor LetsGetChecked: http://trylgc.com/fitnessmovement (code: FITNESSMOVEMENT for...

069: How to Build Squat Strength Without Knee Pain 18.10.2022 27:17

Ben & Chris debate the best ways to train & write programming for CrossFit athletes dealing with knee pain. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/069/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2SqlksQlUsk Watch Programming TV: https://youtu.be/hE-ksOhFaGg Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/ The P...

068: We're Opening a CrossFit Gym in Williamsport (ft. Stacey Kadenas) 20.09.2022 38:21

Ben & Stacey sit down to talk about the challenges & rewards of opening a functional training facility in 2022. We dive into lease negotiations, location, partnerships, programming, and more! Lumber Capital Athletics Website: https://lumbercapital.fit/ Lumber Capital Athletics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumbercapital/ Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/068/ W...

067: Weightlifting Coach Roundtable with Jeff Baltimore & Kyle Fields 06.09.2022 1:03:42

In this episode we discuss everything from developing maximal strength and true 1RM potential to navigating injuries and mechanical distress in the Oly lifts. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/067/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b4QZVYQNMFY Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/ The Protocol...

066: Ken Scherdell, 6th Fittest 65+ Year Old in the World 30.08.2022 54:25

Kenneth Scherdell is a Masters CrossFit Games Athlete, Fitness Coach, Entrepreneur, Professional Carpenter, Former Chaplain, and overall a true Renaissance man. Support the show

065: ZOAR Athlete Camp Overview 23.08.2022 25:22

Reserve Your Spot: https://zoarfitness.com/camps/ Chris & Ben discuss what the weekend of camp will entail, from key learnings and athlete hangouts to detailed breakdowns of each of the four training sessions. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iVh6QlCdI0M Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/065/ Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness...

064: Training Injury Prone Athletes 09.08.2022 17:22

Learn what causes some athletes to be prone to injuries and what you can do about it from a program design perspective. Sign Up for Pro & View the Full Article Here: https://www.zoarfitness.com/post/training-injury-prone-athletes-pro/ Watch the Video Version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuKHfI3D8io Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledg...

063: Season 3 Finale: Listener Q&A 19.07.2022 47:26

From Training Post-Covid to Strength Benchmark Testing to My Competitive Aspirations...this episode has a little something for everyone! Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy3rUWXhVEtP6kFMVi7FVRmlnKWdsef60 Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/...

062: Bart Orth, The 15th Fittest 45-49 Year Old on the Planet 05.07.2022 1:26:28

Ben sits down with Bart to talk through his 2022 training year priorities and his experiences competing in the CrossFit season through the Open, Quarterfinals and Semifinals. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMrD8v_If_0 Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfit...

061: The Art of Competing 28.06.2022 39:30

Others want it, Champions have it. Learn how to maximize your CrossFit performance and live up to your potential on the competition floor when it matters most. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7plbauiJa0U Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/ The Protocol [W...

060: Justin LoFranco, Morning Chalk Up CEO & Founder 21.06.2022 57:45

Justin discusses what allowed Morning Chalk Up to become the go-to source for athletes, coaches and community members seeking CrossFit information, news and media. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/060/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SUU4ywnqCUI Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/ The Prot...

059: How Temperature, Thermoregulation, Heat & Cold Impact Performance 14.06.2022 44:52

The body has limitations to it's heating & cooling capacity. Today we dive into the physiology of temperature regulation and how to train yourself to handle the heat & cold. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/059/ Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/ The Protocol [Weekly Programmin...

058: The New ZOAR Fitness Coach: Chris Hardenberg 07.06.2022 41:51

Ben sits down with our new coach, Chris Hardenberg, to discuss benchmark fitness testing, data comparison, the pursuit of progress and training CrossFit athletes. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pGOIrRTcxQA Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: https://zoarfitness.com/pro/ The Protocol...

057: How to Learn Any CrossFit Skill: From Handstands to Double Unders 31.05.2022 47:02

One of the big challenges for new CrossFit athletes is mastering all the skills required for the sport. Learn how to apply principles of motor learning to your progressions, drills & practice. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/057/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xtn7ZYqZN4E Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowledge]: htt...

056: Brannen Dorman on a Statistical Basis for CrossFit Program Design 24.05.2022 1:04:13

In this episode, Brannen & Ben discuss how Stats such as Functional Volume, Density & Cycle Speed impact how to best coach an athlete to improve their movement economy & capacity. Listen with Show Notes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/056/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvqqja1BW2U Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ Get Pro [Upgrade Your Fitness Knowle...