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

Episodes

Full Week of Programming for Tyson Maher [Ep.219] 17.02.2026 27:24

I write a week of training for a CrossFit Athlete in a reconstitution / Quarters prep phase of training. » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » CoachRx 14-Day Free Trial: https://referrals.coachrx.app/l/BENWISE83/ » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SlDlCp18XZQ » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/...

Jen Bower on Learning to Live "In the Gray" 10.02.2026 1:04:02

Jen Shares Her Story of How She Found Her Rhythm with Fitness and What Keeps Her Motivated to Keep Showing Up at Lumber Capital Athletics. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SlFtC9-aMLE » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram...

Hyrox Prep Training | I Design A Full Week for Coach Day [Ep.222] 10.02.2026 53:36

Ben writes a training plan for Hyrox prep with a bias towards strength & bodybuilding. » CoachRx 14-Day Free Trial: https://referrals.coachrx.app/l/BENWISE83/ » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E7QA09aNDzo » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow Z...

Paige Marion Smashes "Intervals⁴" 05.02.2026 11:49

"Intervals⁴" Every 4:00 x 4 Sets: -7/5 BMU -14 Calorie Row -14 Deadlift 225/155lb -7/5 BBJO 30"/30" *reverse order each interval *score is combined time *cap of 3:00 / interval » View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/Bn4IOu4msQg » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Ins...

Keeping Fitness Sharp on 4 Hours per Week [Ep.217] 03.02.2026 19:03

Watch me program for a Masters CrossFit Games Athlete (Real Client Case Study) with limited time to train. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vesZ_ZI8AhE » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoa...

I'm Retiring from Competitive CrossFit. 30.01.2026 29:36

» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Follow My Workout Log: https://www.instagram.com/my.workout.log/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support the show

How To Best Coach CrossFit Teens 27.01.2026 23:52

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Good Coaching Is Hard—Stop Making It Harder [Ep.215] 23.01.2026 15:03

It's been a long journey of seeking margin improvements in my coaching service. And here's where I'm at... » 14 Day CoachRx Free Trial: https://referrals.coachrx.app/l/BENWISE83/ » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lSJ8Wj_noBo » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/produc...

"Gold Kangaroo" | A CrossFit Quarters Style Workout 19.01.2026 20:18

"Gold Kangaroo" AMRAP 16:00 4 Rounds -10 Chest-to-Bar -10m DB Goblet Lunge 70/50lb -10 HSPU ... AMRAP; Remainder -10 Bar Muscle-Up -10m DB Farmer's Lunge 70/50's -10m Handstand Walk *scale: perform a 16min amrap of the first portion » View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/jBwvc1VlVME » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/...

"Echo Fran" | Since Regular Wasn't Bad Enough. 16.01.2026 6:33

"Echo Fran" For Time // 21-15-9 -Echo Calories -Thrusters 95/65lb -Pull-Ups » View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/6bFEOVWOM00 » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support the show

Building Strength & VO2 Max Concurrently | Programming Battle [Ep.214] 13.01.2026 28:17

Trial CoachRx 14 Day Free Trial: https://referrals.coachrx.app/l/BENWISE83/ » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lb-1ABtXxOk » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support the show

Individual Design & CrossFit Classes: Programming for a Real Athlete 06.01.2026 32:55

Learn how Ben Wise goes about combining training for a class goer who wants to accelerate their progress with individualized programming. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6FP_SjVAxwA » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram:...

Ben Races Through "Vin Petrol" a Fast (& Furious) Workout 03.01.2026 9:33

“Vin Petrol” For Time -50 Line-Facing Burpee; Anyhow -50 DB Snatch 50/35lb -50 DB Goblet Lunge Steps 50/35lb -50 Shuttle Run (25ft) » View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/GYJrAHpILxw » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support the show

Turn Up the Training Volume 30.12.2025 29:40

Masters CrossFit Athlete // Legends Championship Prep Programming Battle 23.12.2025 34:03

Watch our coaches write a week of programming for a real client who is currently prepping for the Legends Championship CrossFit competition. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A5lJptElw10 » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagr...

Masters Hybrid Athlete: Full Week of Programming [Ep.211] 16.12.2025 15:47

Learn how I balance running and lifting goals for a client who wants to maintain strength, improve run capacity and get better at strict pull-ups. » Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP4Fo-NabV8 » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZO...

Training for Fatigued Weightlifting Tests 05.12.2025 35:17

Ben Wise vs. Brennan Schardt: Pro Triathlete Programming Battle [Ep.210] 02.12.2025 31:26

» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fPPjFzfIcJs » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support the show

Heart Rate Graph Analysis: CrossFit Athletes [Ep.209] 25.11.2025 44:26

Day & Ben analyze 6 different heart rate graphs from the athletes we coach. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ibpFvGpzIqs » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support the show

A Muscle-Up Density Test | "Muscle Egg" 20.11.2025 6:15

"Muscle Egg" AMRAP 5 Minutes -Bar Muscle-Ups *EMOM, Including the Start: 10 Pistols » View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/4Hx5Rfo_xPE » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support the show

Sam Smith & Michael FitzGerald on Prescribing Effort in CrossFit [Ep.208] 18.11.2025 1:23:48

Learn How to Think About & Prescribe Effort as a Coach of CrossFit Athletes. » Samuele Marcora Interview: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/181/ » Michael FitzGerald Interview: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/172/ » Sam Smith Interview: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/095/ » Spiral Out Podcast on Power-Duration: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VAhgEZfrj4jXsU3KHnRiU?si=mLWL5fJQRGOOH...

Kyle Ruth on How to Deal with "The Suck" During Workouts [Ep.207] 11.11.2025 40:35

Kyle & Ben discuss how to deal with the pain that inevitably comes along with high-level performance in metabolic-intensive racing sports, like CrossFit. » Episode with Ultra Runner Kara Hahn: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/199/ » Episode With Athlete Interview on Coping with Pain: https://www.zoarfitness.com/podcast/110/ » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ecmYzAkp0B4 » View All Episode...

Can "Random" Workouts Actually Build Fitness? 07.11.2025 28:35

How much structured progression is actually needed to improve as a CrossFit athlete? » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support the show

Hard Workouts Make Hard Times Easier | Micah & Susan Jackson [Ep.206] 04.11.2025 58:07

From world travel to raising three kids, get to know the Jackson 5. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1jQ2OxgBQCI » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support the show

The "American Sweetheart" Chipper | The Name Game 30.10.2025 17:40

"American Sweetheart" For Time -60/50 Calorie Echo -40 Burpee Box Jump Over 24/20" -30 Pull-Up -20 Handstand Push-Ups -10 Power Clean 195/135lb » View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/54nfS-cQ7to » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoar...