Conquer Athlete Podcast

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CAPC150 - James Fitzgerald Mar 16, 2022

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James Fitzgerald is the founder of OPEX and the International Center for Fitness. His 20+ years of experience and service as a strength coach/technician, tireless practice on refining energy system work, nutritional and lifestyle balancing techniques and training of other coaches has made OPEX a sought after method of bringing fitness to a higher order.

James has found a desire and passion to understanding fitness through assessment, testing, research, programming and more. He has had many years experience as an athlete from early childhood into adulthood, from playing top level soccer, short and long distance running to CrossFit where he was crowned "The Fittest on Earth", Winner of the 2007 CrossFit Games.

https://www.opexfit.com/

CAPC149 - Chad Wesley Smith Mar 09, 2022

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Chad is the owner and founder of Juggernaut Training Systems, as well as being one of the most highly regarded strength coaches and athletes of the modern era. As an athlete, Chad has posted Top 10 All-Time Total in wraps (1055kg/2325#) and sleeves (1010kg/2226#), won 2 National Championships in the Shot Put and earned his Pro Card in Strongman. These days he is applying his long time strength training experience to the sport of Jiu Jitsu and helping athletes build the sort of functional strength that will translate well onto the mat. Enjoy

https://www.jtsstrength.com/

CAPC148 - Coaches Round Table #17 Mar 02, 2022

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This weeks episode revolves around how to properly handle volume and intensity during the 3 weeks of the Open to maximize your performance while not undoing all of the hard work you have put into building strength so far this season. The guys have some gems to share on the topic. Enjoy!

CAPC147 - Mike Molloy Feb 23, 2022

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Mike has extensive knowledge and education in multiple disciplines, including Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, and of course Nutrition. On todays episode, Jay and Mike take a deep dive into the world of supplements. What to look for, where to start, and most importantly, how you can't supplement out poor nutrition, sleep, or training habits.

We think you will get a lot out of this one...enjoy!

Mike's IG: @m2performancenutition

CAPC146 - Brandon Powell Feb 16, 2022

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Brandon is a professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self Defense and Functional Fitness coach. He owns and operates a dojo in Charlotte, NC. Brandon became certified in the Wim Hof Method with the first group of U.S. instructors learning directly from Wim. There is a lot to dig into within this episode, and we think you are going to love it.

Brandon's IG: @brandonpowell396

CAPC145 - Matt Bruce Feb 09, 2022

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Matt Bruce is part of a long line of successful strength and conditioning coaches from Gayle Hatch Weightlifting. With over 17 years of experience in Olympic weightlifting, Coach Bruce has profound knowledge in program design and periodization for explosive strength, power, and force velocity development. Matt's experience as an Olympic weightlifting National Champion and member of multiple Junior and Senior World teams make him one of the most decorated strength and conditioning coaches in the country. Matt's records during his career include a best snatch of 152 kg (334 lbs.) and best clean and jerk of 192 kg (422 lbs.) at a body weight of 85 kg (187 lbs.).

http://www.brucebarbell.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/brucebarbell/

CAPC144 - Captain Kaci Clark Feb 02, 2022

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Kaci is an incredible women. Not only is she a West Point Graduate, but she is also the first black women to fly for the US Special Forces, AND she was selected to be on the US Army Warrior Fitness Team to compete within the CrossFit community. Needless to say, Kaci is a very intelligent, driven, and fit human. She is also humble and insightful. We think you will get a lot from listening to this episode where she talks about her various experiences within the military and what she has taken away from it all. Enjoy

Kaci's IG: Kaci_Kase

CAPC143 - Mike Millner Jan 26, 2022

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Mike Millner is the founder of Peak Optimum Performance and is a proponent of Neurotype Training and The Personality Diet. Both of which take into account specific personality traits to determine what motivates an individual in order to design a diet and training plan that will have the highest chances of being fully adopted and ultimately lead to success.

https://www.peakoptimizationperformance.com/

CAPC142 - Coaches Round Table #16 Jan 19, 2022

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The guys discuss the most recent virtual competition that was held for the Conquer Athlete community...why they programmed it the way they did, and most importantly, how an athlete and/or coach can use the data from the Conquer Winter Classic to make adjustments moving forward. Especially considering the the CrossFit Open is just around the corner. Enjoy!

CAPC141 - Liane Blyn Jan 12, 2022

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Liane is a 14x USA Powerlifting Drug free National Champion, 10x National team member, 4x IPF World Champion, 3-time World Games competitor as well as a world record holder in the bench, deadlift & total. Liane is also the Director of Sports Performance- Olympic Sports at Arizona State University where she works directly with the Mens Hockey team, as well as Womens Soccer, Tennis, and Track. She hold many degrees and certifications within the fitness domain, and has coached athletes from the amateur up through the professional level.

IG: @lianeblyn

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