Ep. 66 - Are you prepared for the Open?

This week we talk about working on your health and fitness during the holidays!

This week we talk about how to take the best approach to avoid injuries. We talk about sleep, nutrition, and correct programming. Enjoy!

This week we talk specific training plans for: improving the back squat improving echo bike performance improving toe to bar What exercises do you need help improving?

This week we talk about: Quarterfinals and semifinals summary Tantrum: Pop Country music Training in summer, how to stay consistent, how often do we need to train to maintain fitness Fitness requirements for mountain biking, climbing

This week we talk about: CrossFit Open CrossFit Quarterfinals Coaching different personalities Coaching competitive athletes Increasing motivation

This week we talk about: Fitness update Tantrums: Hockey players are the toughest What is the most important quality (strength, endurance, flexibility, etc) for a CrossFitter to have? What quality is the hardest to develop?

This week we talk about: Chris Bell's thoughts on Usher and the Superbowl Does your trainer/coach/doctor need to be in shape?

This week we talk about: Weightlifting with long limbs How to decide what days to attend class? (5:20) How to get better at Toe to Bar (8:00) What does it mean to be consistent? (12:10) Nutrition on off days (15:10) How to get the most out of a recovery day (16:40) How to improve strength in a lift outside of class (19:25) What got each of you (coaches) into CrossFit (22:55) Country Music Friday (25:30)

This week we talk about: Chris doing 2 pull ups (13 reps in the tank) The Grammys Nutrition tips Making protein convenient Gas station food/airport food How to easily increase calorie intake Snacking strategies

This week we talk about: Updates on the coaches training Tantrums: Bragging about waking up early, fake morning routines, and influencers Are you prepared for the Open? What do you need to be able to handle, for safety! Our least favorite open workouts Our favorite open workouts