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

Best Ways to Improve Your Mobility 27.03.2025 27:31

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Benefits of Breath Holds 25.03.2025 26:24

Psychological Skills for Endurance Performance with Samuele Marcora [Ep.182] 20.03.2025 1:18:05

We're back Sam Marcora (Researcher, Physiologist) & Michael FitzGerald (Coach, Owner of OPT) to continue our discussion from last time on a variety of topics loosely related to the Physiobiological Model. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mY78zvhoPcU » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoa...

Samuele Marcora: Researcher, On the Psychobiological Model of Fatigue [Ep.181] 18.03.2025 1:09:39

Welcome Sam Marcora & Michael FitzGerald to the show to discuss Sam's model & research, including how perception of effort effects performance, the role of motivation, and how the model compares against others, like the Central Governor. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O6lWtVYgFAs » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/co...

The Best Ways To Improve Your Rowing Capacity 13.03.2025 26:00

Half Marathon + CrossFit: Head-to-Head Programming Battle [Ep.180] 11.03.2025 29:46

See Coach Day & Coach Ben compare programming head-to-head to see who comes up with the better design for a Hybrid athlete. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0BWu7tjbq2E » 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://w...

Teen Sports Performance Athlete: Programming TV [Ep.179] 04.03.2025 15:49

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how I think about programming for a teenage athlete who plays volleyball, basketball and track & field. View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/Q7mq-wi3H2E Check out our other resources... » 1-on-1 Coaching: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » PDF Programs: https://zoarfitness.com/product-category/programs/ » Follow Us: https://instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support...

CrossFit Training Mistakes I've Made 27.02.2025 27:29

Skipping Steps: Layering Too Quickly CNS Load Was Too High Unbalanced Doses of Weaknesses & Strengths Prioritizing Novelty over Consistency Not Having (Enough) Fun Doing It All On My Own » 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 Instag...

ZOAR Athlete Camp 2025 Preview [Ep.178] 25.02.2025 18:30

Sign-Up Here: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/camp/ ZOAR Athlete or LCA Member? Take $100 Off Your Camp with Code “athlete” » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7SrPuCM5laU » 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://w...

"Big Fish, Little Pond" | A Back Squat CrossFit MetCon 20.02.2025 16:07

"Big Fish, Little Pond" AMRAP 15:00 -3...6...9... Back Squat 225/155lb *after each set: 30/25 Calorie Row » View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/YaInr9ElaVM » 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

Strength Training for Triathlon with Coach Day Muñoz [Ep.177] 18.02.2025 39:34

Learn how to build foundational strength and avoid the common injuries in triathletes. » Hire Coach Day: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vX7K-vRkYzE » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support t...

Wes Johnson: Head Triathlon Coach, University of Arizona [Ep.176] 11.02.2025 52:56

Today we welcome Triathlon Coach Wesley Johnson to the show with his colleague Dayannara Muñoz. Wes is the head coach at the University Arizona and recently led the program to a national championship in it's second year. We talk about cultivating a positive team culture with a group of young women, and how he thinks about developing raw talent into professional triathletes. » Watch on YouTub...

Our Favorite Workouts from 2024: Lumber Capital Athletics 06.02.2025 33:40

The Lumber Capital Athletics staff goes through our top CrossFit workouts from 2024. Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/JZRS6J7tUM0 Follow Lumber Capital: https://www.instagram.com/lumbercapital/ Support the show

How We Prepped for Fittest of the Coast [Ep.174] 04.02.2025 16:47

Watch me write programming for one of my Masters Athletes competing in the upcoming Fittest of the Coast competition. View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/Ab1M_RZ8-K4 Check out our other resources... » 1-on-1 Coaching: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » PDF Programs: https://zoarfitness.com/product-category/programs/ » Follow Us: https://instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support the show

A Week of My Current Training: Programming TV [Ep.173] 28.01.2025 12:26

This week I'm diving into my own programming and my thought process behind what I wrote as I look towards the 2025 CrossFit Games Season. View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/bS2ajCrQ8Co Check out our other resources... » 1-on-1 Coaching: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » PDF Programs: https://zoarfitness.com/product-category/programs/ » Follow Us: https://instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Suppor...

Michael FitzGerald of OPT (Optimum Performance Training) Ep. 172 24.01.2025 1:12:12

Today I chat with Michael of OPT, a gym in Calgary that coaches many high level CrossFit athletes. This conversation ranges from talking about motivation vs. discipline to RPE to a wide array of other coaching topics. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b_asJVWbT4Y » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www...

Battle of the Ages Prep: Programming TV [Ep.171] 14.01.2025 21:53

Watch me write a week of programming for a high-level CrossFit athlete preparing for the upcoming Benton Gym Battle of the Ages 30-39 Division. View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/O0Cy421ly4Q Check out our other resources... » 1-on-1 Coaching: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » PDF Programs: https://zoarfitness.com/product-category/programs/ » Follow Us: https://instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Suppo...

"Karen Gets Around" | A Chipper with 150 Wall Balls 09.01.2025 18:11

"Karen Gets Around" For Time (25:00 Cap) -25 Burpee; Lateral over Rower Rail -50 Chest-to-Bar -100 Double Unders -150 Wall Balls 20/14lb, 10/9ft -100 Calorie Row -50 Toes-to-Bar -25 Line-Facing Burpee » View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/CEOqRxtHJgM » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ » Follow ZOAR...

Olympic Weightlifting Program Design [Ep.170] 07.01.2025 13:41

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The Most Important Quality of Elite CrossFitters? 02.01.2025 32:32

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Optimizing Your Body Composition for CrossFit Performance 31.12.2024 25:00

Learn how to manipulate your body size and muscle mass to make the most of your performance. View the Show Notes Here: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/012/ » 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

Hybrid Athlete? CrossFit + Running 26.12.2024 26:38

Athlete Feedback Done Right Instantly Makes Your Coach Better [Ep.169] 24.12.2024 19:15

Learn how to maximize your coaches potential and best program design possible through communication. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FsOVk25yhTM » 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/zoarfitnes...

"Matchstick" | A Sprint Chipper WOD 19.12.2024 15:08

"Matchstick" [0:00-10:00] Event 1 -1 Mile AirBike -Remainder: Find Heavy Complex Clean + Hang Clean + Jerk ... [At 10:00] Event 2 For Time -27 Deadlift 255/175lb -21/15 Calorie AirBike -15 Lateral Burpee Over Bar -9 Clean & Jerk 255/175lb *scale barbell to 20/15lb less than heaviest complex on E1 » View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/PYG6bgntrJA » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitne...

Masters CrossFit Athlete Program Design [Ep.168] 17.12.2024 21:38

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