We're breaking down the process I've used to transform my higher-level goals into daily actions, why accountability partners are so helpful, and why it's not enough to say things like, "I want to lose 15 pounds this year."Find  us on social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/" target="_blank">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>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.

We're breaking down the process I've used to transform my higher-level goals into daily actions, why accountability partners are so helpful, and why it's not enough to say things like, "I want to lose 15 pounds this year."Find  us on social: Ben | PatrickSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing 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.

Chasing Excellence

#116: Turning Broad Goals into Concrete Action

The 2:00 Drill returns! This time around, we're answering your questions about whether we should be doing HSPU, how triathlon training can help someone's CrossFitting, and what kind of benchmark workouts you should be keeping track of.Find us on social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/" target="_blank">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>Questions Answered:01:30 - What are your thoughts on HSPU for regular Crossfitters? As a Kinesiologist, I find that even for the advanced athlete, this movement puts a lot of unnecessary pressure on your spine and neck which might be dangerous in the long term.02:40 - What is the quickest way to increase push-ups for fitness test in LEO setting?04:20 - I'm a CrossFit coach and I struggle with my presence in the class. I have no problems helping individuals, but when it comes to addressing the class during a WOD, I have a lot of dead moments. I don't know what to say, how to encourage them, and I repeat myself a lot.07:20 - I’m engaged to a girl I love and want to spend the rest of my life with, but our passions regarding fitness are very different. I’m very active athlete and an L-1 coach, and she is more of an off and on globo gym user. Our heads often butt when it comes to working out & I don’t know what to do about it.09:50 - What would be 4-5 benchmarks worth recording (mile run, deadlift, etc.) to get a good sense of overall progress year-over-year?12:00 - I’m a brown belt in BJJ and compete in strongman and local CrossFit competitions. I have a hard time programming around everything. How do you handle training for other sports outside of CF while keeping up with the volume of programming like CompTrain?14:00 - What are your thoughts on affiliate fees, & more generally, on the value of remaining a CF affiliate?15:40 - What's the best way to respond to someone telling you something you already know Example: When a coach that doesn't know me well as an athlete tells me I need to position my feet a certain way or lift in a manner that isn't compatible with my body's mobility limitations. Or at work when a co-worker tried to tell me I'm doing something the wrong way when I have more experience and data than they do.17:30 - Does training for another endurance-based sport such as triathlon have any carry-over to the intensity you can perform at in a CrossFit workouts (assuming you are proficient in all the movements of Crossfit)?18:40 - I’m 32 and getting ready to go to basic military training. I am in pretty good shape & I feel strong BUT my run time is 12:57 min for a 1.5 mile run. I need to get my run time down to 10:57 or better. Should I add Chris Hinshaw’s aerobic capacity programming? I was told to just run. 2-3 times a week & I just don’t know what to do.20:40 - Do you have any advice on how to manage or work with members who might be in an overtrained state? How can we recognize it's happening or happened? How do we work with members who might be susceptible to it because they're always doing "extra" on top of class?Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>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.

The 2:00 Drill returns! This time around, we're answering your questions about whether we should be doing HSPU, how triathlon training can help someone's CrossFitting, and what kind of benchmark workouts you should be keeping track of.Find us on social: Ben | PatrickQuestions Answered:01:30 - What are your thoughts on HSPU for regular Crossfitters? As a Kinesiologist, I find that even for the advanced athlete, this movement puts a lot of unnecessary pressure on your spine and neck which might be dangerous in the long term.02:40 - What is the quickest way to increase push-ups for fitness test in LEO setting?04:20 - I'm a CrossFit coach and I struggle with my presence in the class. I have no problems helping individuals, but when it comes to addressing the class during a WOD, I have a lot of dead moments. I don't know what to say, how to encourage them, and I repeat myself a lot.07:20 - I’m engaged to a girl I love and want to spend the rest of my life with, but our passions regarding fitness are very different. I’m very active athlete and an L-1 coach, and she is more of an off and on globo gym user. Our heads often butt when it comes to working out & I don’t know what to do about it.09:50 - What would be 4-5 benchmarks worth recording (mile run, deadlift, etc.) to get a good sense of overall progress year-over-year?12:00 - I’m a brown belt in BJJ and compete in strongman and local CrossFit competitions. I have a hard time programming around everything. How do you handle training for other sports outside of CF while keeping up with the volume of programming like CompTrain?14:00 - What are your thoughts on affiliate fees, & more generally, on the value of remaining a CF affiliate?15:40 - What's the best way to respond to someone telling you something you already know Example: When a coach that doesn't know me well as an athlete tells me I need to position my feet a certain way or lift in a manner that isn't compatible with my body's mobility limitations. Or at work when a co-worker tried to tell me I'm doing something the wrong way when I have more experience and data than they do.17:30 - Does training for another endurance-based sport such as triathlon have any carry-over to the intensity you can perform at in a CrossFit workouts (assuming you are proficient in all the movements of Crossfit)?18:40 - I’m 32 and getting ready to go to basic military training. I am in pretty good shape & I feel strong BUT my run time is 12:57 min for a 1.5 mile run. I need to get my run time down to 10:57 or better. Should I add Chris Hinshaw’s aerobic capacity programming? I was told to just run. 2-3 times a week & I just don’t know what to do.20:40 - Do you have any advice on how to manage or work with members who might be in an overtrained state? How can we recognize it's happening or happened? How do we work with members who might be susceptible to it because they're always doing "extra" on top of class?Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing 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.

#115: Benchmarks Worth Testing Yearly (2:00 Drill #15)

We're talking about how you can raise concerns and have difficult conversations without feeling like you're whining, complaining, or making excuses.Find us on social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/" target="_blank">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

We're talking about how you can raise concerns and have difficult conversations without feeling like you're whining, complaining, or making excuses.Find us on social: Ben | PatrickSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

#114: Complain Less, Communicate More

The 3x3 is back! This week, I'm offering my take on the 3 numbers every gym owner should know, 3 ways to get organized, and 3 ways to deal with difficult people.Find us on social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ ">Ben</a> || <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>Show Notes:01:00 - 3 numbers every gym owner should track 12:20 - 3 ways to get better organized 16:20 - 3 ways to deal with difficult peopleSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

The 3x3 is back! This week, I'm offering my take on the 3 numbers every gym owner should know, 3 ways to get organized, and 3 ways to deal with difficult people.Find us on social: Ben || PatrickShow Notes:01:00 - 3 numbers every gym owner should track12:20 - 3 ways to get better organized16:20 - 3 ways to deal with difficult peopleSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

#113: 3x3 on Gym Metrics, Getting Organized, & Difficult People

We're taking a few listener questions this week about how I'd coach somebody through performance anxieties that are getting in the way of competing, training, and enjoying the process. We talk about how to make practice more like game day, why Rich Froning loves EMOMs, and what I'd do with an athlete who gets nervous when the weight gets too high.Find us on social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ " target="_blank">Ben</a> || <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>Show Notes:01:20 - How I'd work with an athlete who trained great, but struggled with confidence on game day.09:00 - How I'd work with an athlete who was starting to get anxious before every training session, hindering performance and enjoyment.16:20 - How I'd work with athletes who are struggling with mental blocks during specific movements (box jumps and heavy snatches).Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>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.

We're taking a few listener questions this week about how I'd coach somebody through performance anxieties that are getting in the way of competing, training, and enjoying the process. We talk about how to make practice more like game day, why Rich Froning loves EMOMs, and what I'd do with an athlete who gets nervous when the weight gets too high.Find us on social: Ben || PatrickShow Notes:01:20 - How I'd work with an athlete who trained great, but struggled with confidence on game day.09:00 - How I'd work with an athlete who was starting to get anxious before every training session, hindering performance and enjoyment.16:20 - How I'd work with athletes who are struggling with mental blocks during specific movements (box jumps and heavy snatches).Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing 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.

#112: Tips for Overcoming Performance Anxiety

We're diving back into your questions this week, including my thoughts on four-day workweeks, how to judge a gym from afar, and how I prioritize what I focus on every day.Find us on social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/" target="_blank">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>Questions Answered:01:45 - How can someone keep "chasing excellence" in an environment that doesn't encourage that attitude & behavior? Is it possible to become excellent in an environment that doesn't support you through it?02:50 - I’m currently considering taking one more day off of my work week for a 4 day work week. Is it worth the chance of financial stress to have more freedom during the week?04:55 - My wife and I just had our second child. Due to my work schedule, I train at 0530am. Obviously, sleep is very interrupted at this point. Would you recommend altering my training or just scaling the workouts/volume since sleep is so important?07:20 - Is it better to focus on being more mobile and substitute movements like the thruster or clean until my front rack, t-spine, and ankle mobility improves, or should those barbell movements still be performed alongside doing mobility?10:00 - I’ve just gone through breast surgery and can’t train for 2-3 months. This has proved to be a huge challenge for me as an athlete, mentally. What’s your best advice for someone who can’t sit still and watch all their progress go away after surgery?13:20 - I’m lucky to be a member of an amazing CrossFit gym. Sometimes, friends and family who live far away are interested in starting CrossFit. Do you have any advice on how to assess a CrossFit gym without being able to actually go to it?16:00 - As a gym owner, where do you stand on paying for professional photography of your members on a regular basis?19:10 - How do I get back into the CrossFit mindset when working out at home?22:05 - As an athlete who’s goal is to compete in competitions in the Rx division, how much should I be practicing the things I suck at and how much should I be following the programming at the gym?25:40 - What should someone do when they have applicable strength and power but lack proper motor recruitment? I have a 600# DL, 550# BS, but my best clean is 330# (and that’s a miracle if I can hit that). I even have an amazing coach, previous OTC and Olympic education center coach for weightlifting but progress in that is still underwhelming - especially compared to everything else.29:15 - Been coaching for a while and an established CrossFit gym is for sale. I am thinking of taking it over. What are the things I should look at?32:20 - How do you make decisions & prioritize throughout the day, given all the responsibilities you have?Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

We're diving back into your questions this week, including my thoughts on four-day workweeks, how to judge a gym from afar, and how I prioritize what I focus on every day.Find us on social: Ben | PatrickQuestions Answered:01:45 - How can someone keep "chasing excellence" in an environment that doesn't encourage that attitude & behavior? Is it possible to become excellent in an environment that doesn't support you through it?02:50 - I’m currently considering taking one more day off of my work week for a 4 day work week. Is it worth the chance of financial stress to have more freedom during the week?04:55 - My wife and I just had our second child. Due to my work schedule, I train at 0530am. Obviously, sleep is very interrupted at this point. Would you recommend altering my training or just scaling the workouts/volume since sleep is so important?07:20 - Is it better to focus on being more mobile and substitute movements like the thruster or clean until my front rack, t-spine, and ankle mobility improves, or should those barbell movements still be performed alongside doing mobility?10:00 - I’ve just gone through breast surgery and can’t train for 2-3 months. This has proved to be a huge challenge for me as an athlete, mentally. What’s your best advice for someone who can’t sit still and watch all their progress go away after surgery?13:20 - I’m lucky to be a member of an amazing CrossFit gym. Sometimes, friends and family who live far away are interested in starting CrossFit. Do you have any advice on how to assess a CrossFit gym without being able to actually go to it?16:00 - As a gym owner, where do you stand on paying for professional photography of your members on a regular basis?19:10 - How do I get back into the CrossFit mindset when working out at home?22:05 - As an athlete who’s goal is to compete in competitions in the Rx division, how much should I be practicing the things I suck at and how much should I be following the programming at the gym?25:40 - What should someone do when they have applicable strength and power but lack proper motor recruitment? I have a 600# DL, 550# BS, but my best clean is 330# (and that’s a miracle if I can hit that). I even have an amazing coach, previous OTC and Olympic education center coach for weightlifting but progress in that is still underwhelming - especially compared to everything else.29:15 - Been coaching for a while and an established CrossFit gym is for sale. I am thinking of taking it over. What are the things I should look at?32:20 - How do you make decisions & prioritize throughout the day, given all the responsibilities you have?Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

#111: How to Maintain Your Edge When Training Solo (2:00, #14)

We're diving deep into the 6 steps we all need to take if we want to develop more mental toughness, including becoming a learner, expecting adversity, and killing the critic.Find us on the socials: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/" target="_blank">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>Show Notes:03:00 - Why is mental toughness important? 12:50 - It's all about awareness 19:00 - Becoming a learner 25:15 - Expect adversity 30:30 - Set your sights 37:50 - Learn your triggers 44:30 - Kill the critic 49:20 - Seek out practiceSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

We're diving deep into the 6 steps we all need to take if we want to develop more mental toughness, including becoming a learner, expecting adversity, and killing the critic.Find us on the socials: Ben | PatrickShow Notes:03:00 - Why is mental toughness important?12:50 - It's all about awareness19:00 - Becoming a learner25:15 - Expect adversity30:30 - Set your sights37:50 - Learn your triggers44:30 - Kill the critic49:20 - Seek out practiceSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential. 

#110: Mental Toughness Isn't What You Think

This week's 3x3 is looking at mistakes I think everyone should make, shortcuts to assessing overall health, & self-development books I've found helpful.Find us on social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/">Patrick</a>Show Notes:01:30 - 3 mistakes everyone should make 11:12 - 3 ways to assess overall health 24:30 - 3 self-development books you should read--Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>--Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

This week's 3x3 is looking at mistakes I think everyone should make, shortcuts to assessing overall health, & self-development books I've found helpful.Find us on social: Ben | PatrickShow Notes:01:30 - 3 mistakes everyone should make11:12 - 3 ways to assess overall health24:30 - 3 self-development books you should read--Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q--Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

#109: 3x3 on Worthwhile Mistakes, Health Markers, & Self-Help Books

We're answering a few listener questions this week about how to respond to people who don't get why you're dedicating your time and energy to something they don't understand (like trying to make it to the CrossFit Games). Find us on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/" target="_blank">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>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.

We're answering a few listener questions this week about how to respond to people who don't get why you're dedicating your time and energy to something they don't understand (like trying to make it to the CrossFit Games). Find us on IG: Ben | PatrickSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing 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.

#108: When People Judge Your Passion

Another 2:00 Drill this week, covering questions about cheat meals, getting the most out of what you're reading, and tips on gaining weight.Follow us on social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ " target="_blank">Ben</a> || <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>Questions Answered:01:40 - Thoughts on: “It’s better to ask forgiveness than permission”? 03:15 - How do you handle/deal with people who are toxic & chronically problematic? 06:25 - How do you & Ben retain information from books you read/listen to? 12:20 - Cheat meals? One a week? One a month? Never? 13:40 - What are some tips and tricks on safely gaining weight? 16:00 - What are the best practices for improving mobility/flexibility? 16:45 - What’s the training value or potential harm in wearing a weight vest for every class workout? 18:45 - In your interview with Julie Foucher, you mention you don’t think shooting is a good test of fitness, and I'm curious why. 20:30 - How much of the accomplishments of high-level CF Games athletes can be attributed to the coach and how much is virtuosity on the part of the athlete? 21:35 - The coaches in my box take turns programming each month and one of them programmed a Hero WOD every single day for a month. Good idea or bad? 24:30 - Do you concern yourself with a member who decides to not renew his/her membership? 26:30 - How do you handle members with good intentions who are trying to “coach” other members, but just don’t have the knowledge?Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

Another 2:00 Drill this week, covering questions about cheat meals, getting the most out of what you're reading, and tips on gaining weight.Follow us on social: Ben || PatrickQuestions Answered:01:40 - Thoughts on: “It’s better to ask forgiveness than permission”?03:15 - How do you handle/deal with people who are toxic & chronically problematic?06:25 - How do you & Ben retain information from books you read/listen to?12:20 - Cheat meals? One a week? One a month? Never?13:40 - What are some tips and tricks on safely gaining weight?16:00 - What are the best practices for improving mobility/flexibility?16:45 - What’s the training value or potential harm in wearing a weight vest for every class workout?18:45 - In your interview with Julie Foucher, you mention you don’t think shooting is a good test of fitness, and I'm curious why.20:30 - How much of the accomplishments of high-level CF Games athletes can be attributed to the coach and how much is virtuosity on the part of the athlete?21:35 - The coaches in my box take turns programming each month and one of them programmed a Hero WOD every single day for a month. Good idea or bad?24:30 - Do you concern yourself with a member who decides to not renew his/her membership?26:30 - How do you handle members with good intentions who are trying to “coach” other members, but just don’t have the knowledge?Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

#107: Don't Wear a Weight Vest Every Day (2:00 Drill #13)

We're going behind the scenes of my recent TEDx talk, talking about the kind of prep I did, the process of cutting it from 50 minutes to 12, and what it was like working with a coach. (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csF2sms5-eg" target="_blank">You can view the talk here.</a>)Follow Us On Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/" target="_blank">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>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.

We're going behind the scenes of my recent TEDx talk, talking about the kind of prep I did, the process of cutting it from 50 minutes to 12, and what it was like working with a coach. (You can view the talk here.)Follow Us On Social: Ben | PatrickSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing 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.

#106: Behind the Scenes of My TEDx Talk

We're back with another 3x3! This week, we're talking about 3 things I recommend everybody do every morning, 3 tips for parents of teenagers, and 3 ways to stop being so addicted to your phone.Follow Us On Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/" target="_blank">Ben</a> || <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>SHOW NOTES:01:40 - 3 Things Everyone Should Do Every Morning 04:30 - <a href="https://www.bokskids.org/" target="_blank">More on BOKS here</a> 09:20 - <a href="https://dailystoic.com/" target="_blank">More on Daily Stoic here</a> 11:50 - 3 Tips for Parents of Teenagers 23:20 - 3 Ways to Stop Being Addicted to Your Phone 31:30 - <a href="https://www.calnewport.com/books/digital-minimalism/" target="_blank">More on Digital Minimalism</a> 31:30 - <a href="https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/" target="_blank">More on Indistractable here</a> 32:50 - <a href="https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/" target="_blank">More on Essentialism here</a>//ABOUT THE SHOW   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.

We're back with another 3x3! This week, we're talking about 3 things I recommend everybody do every morning, 3 tips for parents of teenagers, and 3 ways to stop being so addicted to your phone.Follow Us On Social: Ben || PatrickSHOW NOTES:01:40 - 3 Things Everyone Should Do Every Morning04:30 - More on BOKS here09:20 - More on Daily Stoic here11:50 - 3 Tips for Parents of Teenagers23:20 - 3 Ways to Stop Being Addicted to Your Phone31:30 - More on Digital Minimalism31:30 - More on Indistractable here32:50 - More on Essentialism here//ABOUT THE SHOW 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.

#105: 3x3 on Morning Routines, Parenting Tips, & Phone Usage

We're answering a listener question today about responding to adversity, the balance between staying Stoic & being complacent, & how to know when you're reaching for something beyond your control.Follow Us On Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/" target="_blank">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/" target="_blank">Patrick</a>Show NotesHere's the full question we're answering:"I have always strived to focus only on what I can control and let everything else go, however, I’ve been struggling to decide where the line between 'focusing on my circle of influence' and 'accepting defeat too easily' lies.For example, recently my wife and I had our connecting flight canceled and we were looking at having to spend the night at the airport.I have always embraced stoic philosophy and was ready to 'accept what I couldn’t control' and focus on making the best of the situation...My wife, however, was unwilling to accept this situation, and as a result had a lengthy negotiation with the customer service rep to get us home tonight, via a couple of connections.Had she also been thinking stoically and focused on accepting our situation, we would have ended up trapped in the airport overnight…How do you ensure that striving to accept what you can’t control doesn’t lead you to accept defeat too quickly?"Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

We're answering a listener question today about responding to adversity, the balance between staying Stoic & being complacent, & how to know when you're reaching for something beyond your control.Follow Us On Social: Ben | PatrickShow NotesHere's the full question we're answering:"I have always strived to focus only on what I can control and let everything else go, however, I’ve been struggling to decide where the line between 'focusing on my circle of influence' and 'accepting defeat too easily' lies.For example, recently my wife and I had our connecting flight canceled and we were looking at having to spend the night at the airport.I have always embraced stoic philosophy and was ready to 'accept what I couldn’t control' and focus on making the best of the situation...My wife, however, was unwilling to accept this situation, and as a result had a lengthy negotiation with the customer service rep to get us home tonight, via a couple of connections.Had she also been thinking stoically and focused on accepting our situation, we would have ended up trapped in the airport overnight…How do you ensure that striving to accept what you can’t control doesn’t lead you to accept defeat too quickly?"Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. In each episode, we'll deep dive into various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

#104: On Calmness & Complacency

We're back for more of your questions this week! We're talking about whether CrossFit should be in the Olympics, my tips for triathlon training, and my thoughts on "faking it until you make it."Follow Us On Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/">Patrick</a>Show Notes01:45 - How to balance training zones 05:10 - Dealing with conflicts when you train your significant other 08:45 - How to find happiness in a job that causes you stress 13:25 - How I handle drama that might come from coaches dating other coaches 17:30 - Whether I'd like to see CrossFit in the Olympics 20:25 - Macro intake on training vs off days 21:25 - How a CrossFitter can train for a triathlon 23:40 - Thinking about how to choose a college major 27:00 - The big reason why many affiliate owners are struggling 30:20 - Thoughts on “faking it till you make it?” 32:00 - Choosing the right gym for you 34:35 - Making the Games without supplementsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>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.

We're back for more of your questions this week! We're talking about whether CrossFit should be in the Olympics, my tips for triathlon training, and my thoughts on "faking it until you make it."Follow Us On Social: Ben | PatrickShow Notes01:45 - How to balance training zones05:10 - Dealing with conflicts when you train your significant other08:45 - How to find happiness in a job that causes you stress13:25 - How I handle drama that might come from coaches dating other coaches17:30 - Whether I'd like to see CrossFit in the Olympics20:25 - Macro intake on training vs off days21:25 - How a CrossFitter can train for a triathlon23:40 - Thinking about how to choose a college major27:00 - The big reason why many affiliate owners are struggling30:20 - Thoughts on “faking it till you make it?”32:00 - Choosing the right gym for you34:35 - Making the Games without supplementsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing 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.

#103: Why CrossFit Shouldn't be in the Olympics (2:00 Drill, #12)

We're breaking down the fifth of our 5 Factors of Health, this time diving into the principles you should keep in mind as it relates to training for health and longevity.Follow Us On Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/">Patrick</a>Show Notes:01:30 - What are the 5 Factors of Health? 06:00 - What we mean when we say "training" 09:00 - Work out five to six times a week 13:15 - Focus on mechanics, consistency, then intensity 15:50 - Prioritize functional movements 22:40 - Live in couplets and triplets 26:15 - Understand relative intensity 28:25 - Aim for a low trajectory toward a distant horizon 32:30 - Identify weaknesses, then attack them 35:30 - Commit to constant variance 36:55 - Target your threshold 40:55 - Enjoy it: the opportunity, the moment, the processSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/2lCdeWb">http://apple.co/2lCdeWb</a> Subscribe on Google Play: <a href="https://goo.gl/VPYj3G">https://goo.gl/VPYj3G</a> Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8">https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8</a> Grab the book: <a href="http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q">http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q</a>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.

We're breaking down the fifth of our 5 Factors of Health, this time diving into the principles you should keep in mind as it relates to training for health and longevity.Follow Us On Social: Ben | PatrickShow Notes:01:30 - What are the 5 Factors of Health?06:00 - What we mean when we say "training"09:00 - Work out five to six times a week13:15 - Focus on mechanics, consistency, then intensity15:50 - Prioritize functional movements22:40 - Live in couplets and triplets26:15 - Understand relative intensity28:25 - Aim for a low trajectory toward a distant horizon32:30 - Identify weaknesses, then attack them35:30 - Commit to constant variance36:55 - Target your threshold40:55 - Enjoy it: the opportunity, the moment, the processSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWbSubscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3GSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yamjhwl8Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qChasing 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.

#102: The 10 Principles of Training

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