The "Fittest" Podcast in Oakland

Episode 200: 200 Episodes Later: Straight Outta Oakland and Still The Fittest In The BayIn this episode, we celebrate 200 podcast episodes and the awesome journey the Fittest Podcast In Oakland has been on over the past couple of years. Check out the highlights  below:Where it all began2019 Origin Story with Coach MikeFrom Box Talks To BroadcastsNo Studio, No Mics, just hit recordJust start because that is the real keyThanks, Jonathan, for the jinglesMicah fixes the echoesA way to teach outside of classEmpowering members through knowledgeNutrition Matters SeriesHow-to guides for the movements you wantCheck out the special guestsThe podcast is here to give you more tools, insights, and laughs along your journey.Coach Ben's Final Thank You for listeningHopefully, this episode shows the awesomeness of 200 episodes. We hope you have enjoyed the ride. If you still have questions, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Have a listen, and as always, give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 199: Ditch This, Do That: Smart Fitness Swaps To Reach Your Fitness GoalsIn this episode, we help you swap things in your life to unlock your fitness goals. Check out the highlights  below:Shout out Tim! Customize things to reach your goalsCaffeine doesn't necessarily create energyWhen you train changes what you eatSalads might be a trapThe good and bad of the smoothieControl your nuts (you know, cashews and walnuts)Drink smarter through your dayHow to upgrade your dinnerTake the stairsTrade Humans for screensSwap in your sleep habitsHopefully, this episode helps find some simple swaps to help you reach your goals. If you want help finding swaps to meet your goals, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Have a listen, and as always, give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 198: Morning Routine 2.0: Doing the Viral Trend Better (and Smarter)In this episode, we go for a morning walk with Coach Ben for a better morning routine. We have all seen the viral social media morning routines. But you can do so much, so let's talk about how. Check out the highlights  below:Morning Dog Walks in the sunshineAshton Hall's Viral RoutineWhat's the purpose of a Morning routineYou don't need an extreme routineWhat is a realistic middle groundHydrate inside and out Soaking in the California sunshineFuel and Move to start your dayThe gentle wake-up method What is Coach Ben's morning routineYou don't have to be perfectFocus on what supports your health and goals without creating pressure.Hopefully, this episode helps you develop a better routine to start your day. If you want help developing your morning routine, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Have a listen, and as always, give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 197: From Hot Mess To Great Coaching, Fixing The 5 Big Fails In CoachingIn this episode, we learn from our mistakes. Every coach makes mistakes, but the big thing is how do they learn from them. We talk about how CFO works through these coaching challenges. Check out the highlights  below:OOPS We Did It AgainOur friends at Train Heroic Top 5 coaching mistakesEvery problem starts with communication Does Ben talk too much?We need individualization in group settingsLackluster progress vs progressionSingles and doubles Managing load for the bestHow are you handling the 12 healthy habitsWhat cue works for youMashed PotatoesHopefully, this episode shows you how we learn and develop as coaches. If you want to help us coach you better, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Have a listen, and as always, give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 196: Lettuce Talk: Why Veggies Rule In MayIn this episode, May has arrived, and the gym is going to thrive. One of the best ways to thrive is to eat your vegetables. Because vegetables rock and they make you feel amazing. Check out the highlights  below:Its gonna be MAY! Taco Saturday, 3 MayMurph is coming, and you'll be readyFun ways to prep for a goalProgramming Olympic lifting complexesFun Benchmarks are coming! Bang for your buck with VeggiesCaloric density is a cheat code14 Vegetables for VitaminsLet's count sweet potatoesFind yummy recipesHave someone else cook for youHopefully, this episode gets you excited for May and to eat your veggies. If you want to learn more about tricks with vegetables, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Have a listen, and as always, give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 195: Level Up Your Fitness: The Strength Balance Game ChangerIn this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how strength balance testing will help you "perfect" your strength. We all want to find what will make us stronger, feel better and look better. Why not take test to help unlock those secrets? That is the key to Strength Balance Testing. Check out the highlights  below:Hopefully, this episode gets you excited to test your strength. If you want to learn more about strength balance testing or what to do with your results, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Have a listen, and as always, give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 194: Your Workout, Your Way: Mastering How to Scale CrossFit WorkoutsIn this episode, we explain why scaling is important to CrossFit training. Everyone has different fitness goals, experiences, and lifestyle. But that doesn't mean we can't all work out together. That is where "scaling" comes to the rescue. Check out the highlights  below:Tell me something goodMarried to the whiteboardHow we train smarterBook reports and workoutsVaried by degree and not by kindWhat season of life are you in? Politics and ProgrammingDictate pace in your trainingLearning and growing through trainingFinding the stimulus to make you betterCustomizing the workout to your goalsGroup vs Private programmingHopefully, this podcast helps you understand why we scale workouts. If you have more questions or want your coaches to focus on other topics, then reach out to your favorite coaches.Have a listen, and as always, give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 193: More Than Just Variety: The Purpose of CrossFit's Many MovementsIn this episode, we answer the old question of why we must learn so many things. Every beginner struggles with learning and mastering all the movements of CrossFit. But this isn't some strange right of passage, it is the key to improving your fitness across "broad times and modal domains". Check out how in all the highlights  below:Age old questionsWeights, Gymnastics, Jumping, and RunningFitness in 100 wordsLearning and exploring through movementsWhen do we stop learning?What makes you sexy?Build muscle betterBe able to train more muscles More movements allow more training daysCapable to train more energy systemsImprove your ability to mitigate risk of injuryMove yourself to feel betterHopefully, this podcast helps you understand why we train so many movements. If you have more questions or want your coaches to focus on other topics, then reach out to your favorite coaches.Have a listen, and as always, give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 192: Showers and Flowers: What April Brings To CFOIn this episode, we get excited for Spring and the month of April. Not to mention April's healthy lifestyle focus is a secret super power in Sleep. Check out how in all the highlights  below:Spring has SprungGet excited to workoutCommunity Day Saturday, April 19thSupport Castlemont High School HereStrength Balance Testing is hereBuilding Endurance in GymnasticsWhat is holding you backSleep is the Magic PillHave to recover to have muscleSleep and cognitive declineHormone function is greatly impacted by SleepWays to get more sleepProgress over perfectionHopefully, this podcast helps you get pumped for April and helps improve your sleep. If you have more questions or want your coaches to focus on other topics, then reach out to your favorite coaches.Have a listen, and as always, give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 191: Sweat Smart, Not Just Hard: The Intensity EquationIn this episode, we discuss the balance of intensity. We all need high-intensity days, and they definitely need to be balanced with low-intensity days. Let's help you figure out the equation to reach your goals. Check out how in all the highlights  below:It's all about the weatherThe Darn Bike FanWhat is High intensity? You know it when you see itLow Intensity is still hardStress system to cause adaptationNeed to recover from to make progressHow to know when you need to shift intensitiesWhat the intensity of a 5k really meansAnyone can do CrossFitLetting the warm-up be your guideModify and move your way to successModulating a group class to your intensityChoosing the right training dayHopefully, this podcast helps you modulate your intensity to success. If you have more questions or want your coaches to focus on other topics, then reach out to your favorite coaches.Have a listen, and as always, give us some feedback and ask us questions!