Conquer Athlete Podcast

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CAPC238 - Don't Sabotage Your Program Jan 31, 2024

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Today we take about ways that you, or your coach, could be unintentionally sabotaging your program and robbing you of your hard earned gains. We take about the programs themselves, nutrition, recovery, and all the things.

Grab your notepad, sit back, and listen.

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CAPC237 - Coaching at Competitions Jan 24, 2024

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Today Coach Jay and Tommy discuss the nuances of what its like to coach at a competition. Coaching at a competition is much different than coaching in the gym or remotely, and the guys discuss these differences as well as the benefits and things that can be learned in this situation.

This was a fun recording with a few tangents as well that we think you will like.

Enjoy!

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CAPC236 - Paul Spada Jan 17, 2024

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Paul Spada is one of the best Collegiate Strength and Conditioning coaches out there. His knowledge of his craft is undeniable, but it is the level of passion for what he does that really separates him from the pack and helps him to connect with his athletes and get them to their absolute best.

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Conquer Athlete Spotlight #4 Jan 11, 2024

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Today we welcome on the show the most recent 60-64 CrossFit Games Master's Mens Champion, Stu Swanson. Sit back and enjoy this conversation between Tommy and the Champ.

CAPC235 - How to Compete Jan 10, 2024

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Today's episode is a discussion between Jay and Tommy centered around competition. How to compete, and how to compete well. Obviously there is the physical side of preparing for a competition, which we discuss on so many of our episodes. Today, however, we lean into the mental and psychological side of what it takes to compete well, and how the coach can work in concert with the athlete to help them reach their best performance on the floor.

This is a must listen to episode of the podcast, and we hope you enjoy it!

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CAPC234 - Building Movement Capacity Jan 02, 2024

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Want to get better at CrossFit?! One of the most fundamental things that you will need is the ability to not tire so quickly. So how does one accomplish such a thing?

Coach Jay, and coach Tommy talk all about how to do just that on todays episode. Sit back, grab a notepad, and turn the volume up!

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CAPC233 - Where Coaches Go Wrong Dec 27, 2023

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Today, Coach Jay and Coach Tommy take some time to talk about common areas where coaches tend to fall short. Not just in coaching their athletes, but in programming for them as well. Often times the fix can be accomplished by actually doing less!

Jay and Tommy outline these common areas, and what you can do to improve your ability to connect with, and get the most out of your athletes.

Enjoy!

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CAPC232 - Building Stronger Minds Dec 20, 2023

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When it comes to performance in the gym, it is not just about training the muscles and the movements. You have to train your mental game too.

Today's episode is all about how to set yourself up mentally to be more successful in the gym. Coach Jay and coach Tommie outline some actionable steps that you can take as a coach to help facilitate a shift in your athletes mental game that will lead towards a more favorable perspective in the gym.

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CAPC231 - The New CrossFit Season Dec 13, 2023

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Today we talk about some of the changes that we are noticing within the programming of CrossFit competitions and what that means for athletes going into the CrossFit open with hopes of qualifying for Quarter Finals and Semi-Finals.

Where should athletes be placing their focus when it comes to training and preparing for the Open? All of this is discussed at length between Coach Jay and Coach Tommie.

Enjoy!

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CAPC230 - Reading a VO2Max Test Dec 06, 2023

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Today's episode is a discussion around the practical application of VO2Max test results in programming. This is an incredibly valuable test when it comes to understanding the limitations of an athlete with regard to energy systems. If you know how to interpret the results of a VO2Max test, then you are able to very specifically manipulate an athletes training to increase their ability to sustain long duration efforts at a maximal pace, which for the sport of CrossFit is ideal.

We hope you get a lot out of this episode, and as always...check out:

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