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

Brennan, Jaci & Justin Schardt of CrossFit Revival [Ep.145] 07.05.2024 35:45

I sit down with Teen CrossFit Athlete Brennan "Dubby" Schardt, along with his parents, Justin & Jaci to discuss his training and mindset. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q0Flm6dLesQ » 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...

Using Data to Navigate Injury Barriers [Ep.144] 30.04.2024 45:29

Learn how Day uses objective data points and biomarkers to track athlete readiness and prevent injury for her CrossFit athletes. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3lrDxB7yolw » 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://...

Tips for Athletes with Tight Schedules [Ep.143] 23.04.2024 32:12

Day and Ben discuss how to make the most of your limited time in the gym with these helpful tools. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rddcm5uIFco » 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/...

Avoid These Workout Fueling Mistakes ft. Stacey Kadenas [Ep.142] 16.04.2024 45:12

Learn how to optimize your nutrition timing and food choices around your workouts to maximize your training. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uobqphiJCB0 » 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/zo...

AirBike & Squat Strength Progressions [Ep.141] 09.04.2024 11:44

Learn how to increase your squatting strength repeatability while also improving aerobic capacity on the assault bike. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GVry6cHASmQ » 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.instag...

"Dot Com" | An L Pull-Up & Rowing WOD 04.04.2024 13:55

"Dot Com" 3 Rounds for Time (18:00 Cap) -5 L Pull-Ups -15 Push-Ups -5 L Pull-Ups -15 Push-Ups -750m Row » View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/5A_XkdEl_Fk » 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

Catching Up with Coach Day Muñoz [Ep.140] 02.04.2024 23:25

Get to Know Dayannara, Her Boston Upbringing, and How She Became a ZOAR Fitness Coach. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fWZQP6mKfPw » 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...

How To Prep for CrossFit Quarterfinals [Ep.139] 26.03.2024 32:34

Learn how Chris & Ben prepare their athletes to perform at their best in CrossFit Quarters. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kAMsdroFnNM » 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/ Su...

Full Week of Training at Lumber Capital Athletics [Ep.138] 19.03.2024 21:00

I Dive Into Programming for CrossFit Classes at Lumber Capital Athletics, the affiliate I co-own. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OXPlYQrsHB8 » 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/...

"The Burpees Are Coming" | A Long Aerobic Tester 14.03.2024 11:22

"The Burpees are Coming" For Time (30:00 Cap) -800m Run -40 Line-Facing Burpee Broad Jump 6/4ft -40 Calorie Row -800m Run -30 Burpee Pull-Ups -30 Calorie Row -800m Run -20 Line-Facing Burpee -20 Calorie Row » View the Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy3rUWXhVEtMTzs7g_NXdjf9Qhsddpj8b » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Submit Your Score: https://zoarfitn...

Best Way to Cue Athletes to Better Performance [Ep.137] 12.03.2024 37:13

Learn what makes a cue effective as part of athlete feedback, how to use internal vs. external cues as a coach, and the cues our coaches use in common CrossFit movements. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a4jRJiF-DKQ?si=c76PFfOinrColMR7 » View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-c...

Run Development for CrossFit Athletes [Ep.136] 05.03.2024 21:18

Stop always running tired in MetCons & start building real run capacity with these training protocols. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pI2h0g_013c » 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/zoar...

The Most Important CrossFit Open Reminder [Ep.135] 27.02.2024 11:17

Learn how to optimize the start of your competitive season, whether you’re a CrossFit Open bubble athlete or a Quarterfinals shoo-in. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qjTlSln0aHI » 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: htt...

The Best Training Program for HYROX [Ep.134] 20.02.2024 15:43

I walk through how I coached my athlete to crush her first HYROX event, while improving her running and staying healthy. HYROX Prep Program: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product/hyrox-prep-program/ (use code "tfm20" for $20 off) » Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy3rUWXhVEtOp3g2EiBXpzn9qPz7BFTTz » Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/1-on-1-coaching-for-hyrox...

CrossFit Semifinals Bubble Athlete Limiter Cycle // Programming TV [Ep.133] 13.02.2024 23:37

I walk through programming a full week for one of my female CrossFit athletes in an off-season, limiter training phase. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wn5VHyv50fU » 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.insta...

"Iron Cross" | sHSPU, Deadlifts & Jump Rope Crossovers 08.02.2024 13:19

“Iron Cross” AMRAP 12:00 3, 6, 9, 12… -Strict HSPU -Deadlifts 275/185lb *30 crossovers after each round View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/-X12c9NG-Ik Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ Submit Your Score: https://zoarfitness.com/tng/ Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Suppor...

Beyond Program Design: Benefits of Coaching [Ep.132] 06.02.2024 25:42

Coaching isn’t just about individualized programming, it’s about leveraging a thought partner in planning your athletic career, working on your mindset, and refining technique through feedback. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lah4bHy8z_Y »View All Episodes: https://zoarfitness.com/podcast/ »Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/ »Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-ca...

The Fittest Experience 2024: Events & Programming Discussion [Ep.131] 31.01.2024 49:56

Sam Hagen & Ben Wise sit down to debrief their athlete experience at TFX. » Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rAOxQ5fGfXc » 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

"Kardashian" | AirBike, Sandbag Squats & Handstand Walks 24.01.2024 12:25

"Kardashian" AMRAP 10:00 -90/70 Calorie AirBike -50 Sandbag Squats* 150/100lb -Max Handstand Walk** *sandbag may be held however **every 5ft = 1 rep **scale to Wall Walks » View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/cJMJgodnVOg » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Submit Your Score: https://zoarfitness.com/tng/ » Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/down...

Olympic Weightlifting & Row Capacity: Concurrent Training [Ep.130] 23.01.2024 17:09

Learn how I balance a CrossFit athlete’s training to improve their Oly lifting maxes and row conditioning. 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

ZOAR Is A Place 18.01.2024 1:51

Learn the Meaning Behind the Name of our Coaching Brand. » Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/4mOhshKNm4M » Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ » Follow Us: https://instagram.com/zoarfitness/ Support the show

Powerlifting & Endurance Trail Running: Concurrent Training [Ep.129] 16.01.2024 12:36

Learn how I balance an athlete’s training to improve their lifting maxes while doing ultra running. 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

"Ring of Fire" | Toes-to-Ring, Box Jump Overs & Heavy Thrusters 11.01.2024 9:01

"Ring of Fire" 4 Rounds for Time -15 Toes to Rings -12 Box Jump Over 24/20" -9 Thrusters 135/95lb View the Video Version: https://youtu.be/NQd1reLlfMo Hire a Coach: https://zoarfitness.com/coach/ Submit Your Score: https://zoarfitness.com/tng/ Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/ Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitnes...

Optimizing Tension in Concurrent Training [Ep.128] 09.01.2024 17:31

Maximizing your performance in CrossFit and other mixed modal events requires excellent tension management. Learn how to manipulate yours now. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PmXw3ppyVWw?si=UEEaBkMPfkN8Zn4A Related Resources: • Concurrent Training Guide: https://www.zoarfitness.com/post/concurrent/ • Developing Strength & The Aerobic System Together: https://www.zoarfitness.com/post/devel...

Competition Simulation Example // TFX Programming 2024 [Ep.127] 04.01.2024 26:27

I use a real series of mock events to walk through my process for programming a CrossFit simulation for The Fittest Experience. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6krPTzjXfQg 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.instagr...