We’re answering more listener questions, including my tips for increasing your pull-up strength, how to recover better when you’re an older athlete, and if CompTrain will ever field a team at the CrossFit Games.
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Show Notes:
02:15 - What is the best way to improve my strength in pull-ups?
05:30 - How much do you think mindset training is important on a daily training routine?
09:15 - When your discipline and will power go out the door. How do you stay on track or regain focus?
11:50 - How do you handle difficult athletes in class?
14:30 - What’s the coolest box you’ve ever visited?
15:00 - CrossFit Big Dane
15:21 - Farmhouse Fitness
16:00 - I'm over 40 and am starting to struggle after heavy workouts or a 2 hr basketball session...what can we do to recover more quickly?
18:00 - Episode on Recovery here
18:10 - Where is the line when the coach is still a coach and when the coach is becoming a good friend to an athlete?
20:00 - Any tips on staying on a routine after having kids? Especially a newborn?
23:45 - How do you make each of your athletes feel as if they are the most important person you train?
27:30 - What’s the future of CrossFit?
27:45 - Have you ever thought of making a CompTrain Team to win the Games?
29:45 - You talk about always having feedback for coaches after each class. My question is how do you find a critique every day? Our coaches struggle with this and honestly, I do too. It leads to a lot of it was a great class, you did this well, etc.

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Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.