Function Being Will

EST for Sport pt 2 Apr 28, 2022

again, it makes no sense

EST for Sport Apr 25, 2022

EST for Sport?

Maximal Pattern Expression Apr 20, 2022

what is the highest order expression of each of the patterns for humans?

A Thought Experiment for Free Movement Apr 12, 2022

what would happen if all youth learned how to self navigate in movement by the time they leave school at 18?

Fitness Business Authority Jan 20, 2022

guru, glutton, seal, paltrow, techbro, suit

LuLu Lime Aid Jan 13, 2022

where does Yoga fit in fitness?

Humans: Rec Golf Sep 22, 2021

be awesome at walking and hitting balls, there, that’s it

Athletes: Snatch and Clean and Jerk Aug 18, 2021

only 2 sports should train these 2 lifts

Humans: Snatch and Clean and Jerk Aug 12, 2021

just “don’t” do it

Reach for the Rings May 20, 2021

documentary pre-order PSA

Coach Sam Smith Reflects on the 2021 Quarterfinals Apr 19, 2021

The inaugural year of the CrossFit Quarterfinals is in the books! Check out another episode of Coach Sam Smith going over his noticings around the weekend, and the sport in general.

Coach Sam Smith Reflects on the 2021 Open Apr 08, 2021

Tune in for some thoughts on this year's CF Open. With numerous format changes over the last few years, many athletes have had a rollercoaster ride of finding rhythm in their season. Reflection is always helpful for these situations.

Humans: Run Away Mar 23, 2021

RUN if a coach answers this ...

AMSI: 5 minutes Mar 17, 2021

a detailed account of 5 min of mixed work

Humans: #ThisIsWhyNot Mar 16, 2021

why one perhaps should not do the open

Athletes: The Best Program pt1 Mar 01, 2021

Pt1

Athletes: The Best Program pt2 Mar 01, 2021

pt2

Humans: Aerobic Regressionism Feb 17, 2021

to get better aerobically, you do more, not less

Athletes: OPEN Nutrition Feb 12, 2021

CF OPEN Nutrition chatter

Humans: Dynamic Contractions are Dysfunctional Feb 01, 2021

dynamic contractions are Dysfunctional

Train Slow, Be Slow Jan 29, 2021

bodybuilding in a MM season?

Virtual Fantasy Dec 11, 2020

online competitions in Mixed Modal

Recovery Nov 21, 2020

MM Recovery

Mixed Modal and American Football? Nov 19, 2020

MM and Football

IF3 Skill May 24, 2020

explanation of test #4 in IF3

Mixed Modal Fatigue Limiters Feb 07, 2020

thermoregulation, fuel, HPO, cardiac output, muscles, recovery, psychology, skill acquisition, respiration are the 9 theoretical limiters in MM

Mixed Modal for Soccer? Jan 31, 2020

Does Mixed Modal have any possible role in helping someone be the best they can be at the sport of soccer?

Ep. 33 | AMSI Dec 20, 2019

On episode 33 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald answers some listener questions in Ask Me Something Interesting.

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Ep. 32 | Musing about the CrossFit Open Nov 27, 2019

On Episode 32 of the Big Dawgs Podcast James FitzGerald muses about the CrossFit Open 2020. He covers topics of Time, Movement, Volume, Season, and Rate as they relate to the Open.

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Ep. 31 | Strength Supporting Endurance Nov 08, 2019

On episode 31 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about strength supporting endurance.

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Ep. 30 | How to get better at upper body gymnastics Oct 31, 2019

On Episode 30 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talk about organizing upper body gymnastics training. While gymnastics training should cover multiple muscle groups, such as the core, shoulders, scapulas, and legs, James sees many people going wrong in their upper body gymnastics training. Thus he breaks down upper body gymnastics organization your yearly plan of strict strength, then into a focus on max contractions, then into a focus on dynamic power endurance work, while pay close attention to scapula strength and fatigue.

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*BONUS* Coach Michael Bann's thoughts on the documentary "Game Changer" Oct 24, 2019

On this BONUS Episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, we hear Coach Michael Bann's thoughts on the documentary "Game Changer" to fellow BD Coaches on their weekly calls.

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Ep. 29 | Intensity is NOT Healthy Sep 30, 2019

On episode twenty-nine of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about metabolic intensity and why intensity is NOT healthy. He covers what he means by that by starting at a basic understanding of what metabolic intensity is, the history of programming it, why the dose response is not sustainable, especially for the general population.

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Ep. 28 | 30 sec HARD Sep 20, 2019

On episode twenty-eight of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James OPT FitzGerald talks about what it means to go hard for 30 seconds. James references the 30s x5 Assault/Air Bike test (rest 5 mins), he gives the history of this workout prescription, how and why to program it and for who, and what the results of this test could mean.

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Ep. 27 | Easy Training for Mixed Modal Sep 12, 2019

On episode twenty-seven of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James OPT FitzGerald talks about easy training for mixed modal athletes, what is it, how does "easy" compare to "hard", and how will "easy" training help you achieve higher levels in the sport of fitness.

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Ep. 26 | How the Structure of CrossFit Limits Growth of the Sport Aug 29, 2019

On episode twenty-six of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James OPT FitzGerald talks about the history of the sport of fitness, its structure and how that structure limits the potential growth. He gives ideas on how the sport would need to change to be recognized/gain the respect in the world of sports. And he goes down several other rabbit holes you're sure to enjoy.

The show James referred to as the "Canadian SNL" was called Second City TV (SCTV). And today's show was sponsored (but not really) by BeaverFit USA https://www.beaverfitusa.com/

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Ep. 25 | Masters' Competitive Fitness Pt.2 Jul 25, 2019

On episode twenty five of the Big Dawgs Podcast is part two of the Masters Competitive Fitness conversation from the last episode where James FitzGerald went into details on masters competitive fitness. In this episode he goes over programming for the masters athlete.

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Ep. 24 | Masters' Competitive Fitness Pt. 1 Jul 22, 2019

On episode twenty four of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald going down the rabbit hole of competitive fitness for masters athletes.

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Ep. 23 | Powerlifting and Aerobic Training go together like PB&J May 23, 2019

On episode twenty three of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about the need for an aerobic base in a sport where many do not train it; powerlifting.

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Ep. 22 | Mixed Modal the sport vs. Mixed Modal for life May 16, 2019

On episode twenty-two of The Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about mixed modal the sport versus mixed modal for life and longevity.

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Ep. 21 | Post Natal Competitive Fitness May 09, 2019

On episode 21 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald goes over how to train a competitive fitness athlete back from giving birth.

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Ep. 20 | What does 'Row 30/30 x 4' mean? May 02, 2019

On episode 20 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald digs into the Row 30/30 x 4 test. The meaning of results and what that means specifically for the athlete at different points in their training and competition schedule and differences between the sexes.

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Ep. 19 | AMSI: Fitness for all, masters and kids alike! Apr 25, 2019

On episode 19 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald is back with an “Ask Me Something Interesting” segment. Today’s questions are

1. Are masters athletes more prone to injury than younger athletes?

2. How can we promote ‘fitness for all’ when not everyone can afford it?

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Ep. 18 | Are You a Good Fit for Remote Coaching? Apr 18, 2019

On episode 18 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about what kind of athletes work well with remote coaching.

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Ep. 17 | Preparation for the Games Apr 11, 2019

On episode 17 of the Big Dawgs podcast, host James FitzGerald, goes over how to prepare for the CrossFit Games. #Broccoli

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Ep. 16 | Ask Me Something Interesting: How to get over plateaus Apr 04, 2019

Episode sixteen is the first episode of a new "question and answer" series called "Ask Me Something Interesting". On the first episode of Ask Me Something Interesting, James answers the age old question on how to get over plateaus in your training.

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Ep.15 | You’re Not Capable of Kipping... Yet Apr 01, 2019

On episode 15 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James Fitzgerald talks about the strength and aerobic requirements of the Kipping Chest To Bar.

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Ep. 14 | Skills in Mixed Modal Mar 19, 2019

This week on the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald takes the mic and gives his thoughts on the skills in mixed modal for athletes. James breaks these skills down into 10 ways of rethinking how to progress skills towards maximal mechanical and metabolic fatigue.

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Ep. 13 | Sean McGovern, explains epigenetics, nutrition and fitness Feb 28, 2019

In the thirteenth episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Mike Lee interviews fellow Big Dawgs Coach, Sean McGovern. They talk about epigentics and how it effects athletes' nutrition and fitness.

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Ep. 12 | The hair legend, Marcus Filly, talks all things fitness and the CrossFit Open Feb 21, 2019

On episode twelve of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Mike Lee chats with Marcus Filly about his fitness career including competing at the CrossFit Games and Grid. Marcus also gives his thoughts on a healthy way to attack the CrossFit Open.

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Ep. 11 | Founder of OPEX, James "OPT" FitzGerald, talks about CrossFit Feb 14, 2019

On the eleventh episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, founder of OPEX Fitness and Big Dawgs, James FitzGerald, talks about CrossFit: the history of the sport, how the sport is changing and where he sees it going for athletes and coaches.

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Ep. 10 | Sports Psychology with Christina Sutter Jan 09, 2019

In the tenth episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, host Mike Lee interviews sports psychologist, Christina Sutter. They talk through what sport psychology is, the mindset of an athlete and much more.

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Ep. 09 | How to Come Back From Injury with Will Trujillo Dec 27, 2018

On the ninth episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Mike Lee chats with coach Will Trujillo, a head coach at BD and a practicing PT. Will talks about how to know you have an injury, what to do once you know you have an injury and how to come back from injury as an athlete. Follow Will Trujillo on instagram @coach_willt Follow us on instagram @bigdawgsathlete Follow Mike Lee @coachm_lee Questions? Reach out on instagram or shoot us an email at marketing@thebigdawgs.com

Ep. 08 | Athlete Travel Tips and Tricks with Coach Mike Lee Dec 20, 2018

On episode eight of the Big Dawgs Podcast coach Mike Lee gives athletes strategies, tips and tricks for traveling during the holidays so that they can be consistent with their fitness plans as best as possible. Follow us on instagram @bigdawgsathlete Follow Mike Lee @coachm_lee Questions? Reach out on instagram or shoot us an email at marketing@thebigdawgs.com

Ep.07 | The Basic Athlete Lifestyle Guidelines with coach Mike Lee Dec 06, 2018

In episode 6, coach Mike Lee talks about the basic lifestyle guidelines for athletes. Follow us on Instagram @bigdawgsathlete Follow Mike Lee on Instagram @coachm_lee thebigdawgs.com

Ep. 06 | Jacob Heppner talks CrossFit 2019 with coach Sam Smith Nov 30, 2018

On episode six of the Big Dawgs Podcast, coach Sam Smith interviews Jacob Heppner, multi-year CrossFit Games athlete. They chat about the new CrossFit format, how Jacob is going to do every online qualifier workout and what goes on in his day to day life. Follow us on instagram @bigdawgsathlete Follow Sam Smith on IG @coachsamsmith Follow Jacob Heppner @jheppner66 thebigdawgs.com

Ep. 05 | The Athlete Mindset Nov 22, 2018

On the fifth episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, host Mike Lee talks about mindset. We all know that mindset is a buzzword out there nowadays, but Mike goes over what type mindset is best for an athlete and how the correct mindset can set you up for success. Resources: Carol Dweck - The New Psychology of Success: https://amzn.to/2SDADV9 Jim Afremow - The Gold Medal Mind: http://bit.ly/2zmsags Jim Afremow - The Champion's Comeback: https://amzn.to/2CWlOYz Follow us on Instagram @bigdawgsathlete Follow Mike Lee on Instagram @coachm_lee https://thebigdawgs.com

Ep. 04 | A Day in the Life of Athlete Jonathan “Gibby” Gibson Nov 15, 2018

In the fourth episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, host Sam Smith interviews Jonathan "Gibby" Gibson, a CrossFit Regionals and Big Dawgs Athlete. Sam and Gibby dive into Gibby's athletic background, his thoughts on the changes in the CrossFit Games season, Marcus Filly's hair, Gibby's why and what a day in the life of Gibby looks like. thebigdawgs.com Follow Big Dawgs on instagram and facebook @bigdawgsathlete Follow Sam Smith on instagram @coachsamsmith Follow Jonathan "Gibby" Gibson on instagram @grindlikegibby

Ep. 03 | Big Dawgs Athlete Colleen Fotsch Nov 15, 2018

In the third episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, host Sam Smith interviews Colleen Fotsch, a CrossFit Regionals athlete, collegiate swimmer, and Big Dawgs Athlete. Sam and Colleen dig into her training routine, her goals in CrossFit and Colleen's thoughts on the changes in the CrossFit Games season. https://thebigdawgs.com Follow Big Dawgs on instagram and facebook @bigdawgsathlete Follow Sam Smith on instagram @coachsamsmith Follow Colleen Fotsch on instagram @colleenfotsch

Ep. 02 | Who is Sam Smith? Nov 14, 2018

On the second episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, host Sam Smith introduces himself, how he got involved as a coach at Big Dawgs and his training and coaching experience that has led him to this point in his career. Follow us on IG @bigdawgspodcast Follow Sam Smith on IG @coachsamsmith http://thebigdawgs.com marketing@thebigdawgs.com

Ep. 01 | Welcome to The Pack: An intro to the Big Dawgs Podcast Nov 05, 2018

In the first episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, host Mike Lee introduces you to Big Dawgs, our coaches, staff and athletes. He dives into some overarching themes and topics that you’ll hear more about on later episodes and announces a fun contest at the end of the episode. Follow us on Instagram @bigdawgsathlete Follow Mike Lee on Instagram @coachm_lee thebigdawgs.com

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