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Great Coaches Beat Great Programming (2:00  Drill #23)

Great Coaches Beat Great Programming (2:00 Drill #23)

FromChasing Excellence


Great Coaches Beat Great Programming (2:00 Drill #23)

FromChasing Excellence

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We're reaching back into the grab bag of your questions for this month's 2:00 Drill, talking about helping kids with mindset, scaling businesses, my thoughts on the value of hypertrophy training alongside CrossFit, and more.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickJump to a question:03:15 - How I can get my 12-year-old son to understand the concept, power, and impact that mindset can have in every aspect of his life?05:45 - I have been doing the same exact job for three years and worked in the same organization for 7 years. I would like to do something else but I don’t think I will be able to find a job that pays the same around me and my wife is unwilling to move. Any advice?07:45 - Any advice on transitioning from a corporate job into my own business, within the same profession?10:30 - I bought my dad a Whoop for his birthday, along with a 12-month membership. But he’s only worn it once and hasn’t touched it since, and gets mad whenever the topic is brought up or he sees me wearing mine. How do I get him to wear and listen to it without attacking him or aggravating him?12:10 - What are your most important factors & principles to scale an online business like CompTrain?14:30 - What resources do you recommend for a teenager to begin learning about strength training?16:00 - What’s your opinion on hypertrophy training incorporated in with CrossFit training?17:30 - Is a little extra fat gain normal when trying to put on muscle weight, or does that mean you’re eating too much?18:04 - I follow CompTrain, but wanted to get into more weightlifting since I know I should build-up since I’m young. I know Ben has recommended the conjugate method. I’ve tried, but I like day to day programming so I can be accountable. Should I look for a coach or is there great programming out there that wouldn’t put me into overdoing it with CompTrain programming?19:30 - Would a Games athlete get more benefit from having you coach them but using someone else's programming or using your programming but working with another coach?20: 30 - How does a good leader/box owner balance their creativity with the need to make decisions?23:40 - What do you see as a common obstacle for most athletes?About the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.
Released:
Jan 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of being an athlete & maximizing your potential.