Best Tactical Strength And Conditioning Podcasts (2025)

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No More Summer Slumps! How to Fill the Gap With a Kids Program 19:17

6h ago19:17

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What if your gym was fully booked and highly profitable all summer long? While many gym owners brace for a summer slump, Debbie Rosslan ramps up with youth programs such as jump training, volleyball development, and speed and agility, which keep her gym full and profitable. In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” host Mike Warkentin talks with D…

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Episode 302: CSS - Combat Swimmer Stroke or the Elementary Side Stroke for the Navy PST? Your Choice. 47:45

2d ago47:45

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Spec Ops Swimming Tests: Learning the CSS to get TO and THROUGH Spec Ops Selection - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/css-help-series-quick-fix-to-crushing-the-swim The RULES: First, the 500yd Navy Physical Screening Test (PST) allows for the elementary side stroke, the breaststroke, or the modified side stroke nick-named the Combat Swim…

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Beat the Summer Revenue Dip: The Gym Owner's Action Plan 17:56

3d ago17:56

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Summer is coming, and for many gym owners, that means holds, cancellations and a painful dip in revenue—but it doesn’t have to. The summer slump is natural if you don't take action: Clients go on vacation, they trade your programmed workouts for outdoor activities in the sunshine, and kids who are home from school force routine changes. But when cl…

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Episode 301: TFR246 - 30 Yr Police Capt SWAT Commander Teaches Us About EMDR PTS 54:21

5d ago54:21

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If you have never heard of EMDR - listen up: Dan walks us through his career and calling to serve and many of the things he has learned in the last 40 years of serving his community and now his fellow officers. EMDR therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a form of psychotherapy designed to assist individuals in processing and…

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Episode 300: What Makes Your Workout the Best 49:04

5d ago49:04

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Here is a top ten list of “What Makes Your Workout the Best”: 1 - The one you do consistently. The number one rule for exercise and physical activity is to make it more than a workout of the day, but something that fits into your schedule and becomes your lifestyle. 2—The one designed for your goals. Doing workouts that do not address your specific…

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He Added $200,000 in Semi-Private Training Revenue in Just 1 Year! 25:02

6d ago25:02

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Gabriel Mayer-Bédard, owner of CrossFit St-Basile-le-Grand in Quebec, Canada, used semi-private training to generate over $200,000 in new revenue in just one year. Adding semi-private training also boosted his gym’s client retention, solved scheduling challenges, and produced higher pay and improved career paths for his coaches. In a semi-private m…

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111 Body Composition for the Fitness Athlete 32:00

7d ago32:00

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Send us a text In this episode, I share my clinical experiences with manipulating body composition for fitness athletes. We discuss: Food Quality Food Quantity Meal Frequency Rate of Gain and Loss The Importance of Training Performance Weigh Ins and Body Scans Preserving Blood Sugar Balance and Insulin Sensitivity Gut Health Food Variety Fiber Guid…

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$OPs: Business Basics That Make Big Bucks 23:15

7d ago23:15

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Tired of answering the same questions, fixing the same mistakes and doing everything yourself? In this episode, Corey Lewis, Two-Brain mentor and owner of Xtra Mile Fitness, shares how systemizing his gym with SOPs (standard operating procedures) has helped him save time, improve retention, onboard staff more efficiently and build a more profitable…

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QnA 🎙️ Program Design: 5 x 5 vs Other "Programs", Conjugate for Strength AND Health / Longevity 💪 23:43

8d ago23:43

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STRONG Life Podcast BONUS 🎙️ RANT on Travel Sports / Youth Sports & Why Athletes are NOT Athletic 🔥 Brought to you by The Underground Strength Academy Compression and Recovery Gear by DFND USA Get 20% Off with Code => ZACH ========= http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES http://SSPCoach.com - SSPC (Strength & Sports Performan…

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🎙️ RANT on Travel Sports / Youth Sports & Why Athletes are NOT Athletic 🔥 9:48

10d ago9:48

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STRONG Life Podcast BONUS 🎙️ RANT on Travel Sports / Youth Sports & Why Athletes are NOT Athletic 🔥 Brought to you by The Underground Strength Academy Compression and Recovery Gear by DFND USA Get 20% Off with Code => ZACH ========= http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES http://SSPCoach.com - SSPC (Strength & Sports Performan…

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Want to Earn $100K From Your Gym? Start With This Checklist 10:45

10d ago10:45

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Want to earn $100,000 a year from your gym? Passion alone won’t cut it. You need a clear plan. Today, Chris Cooper introduces a proven, step-by-step guide: “The Gym Owner’s Checklist for Hitting $100K+ Annual Income.” Based on data from thousands of gyms worldwide, this checklist outlines exactly what you need to do to build a profitable, sustainab…

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504: QnA 🎙️ The ONE Sport Athlete, “Potential” & Wasted Talent (BRONX TALE) 44:33

14d ago44:33

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STRONG Life Podcast ep 504 QnA 🎙️ The ONE Sport Athlete, “Potential” & Wasted Talent (BRONX TALE) Brought to you by Zach Strength - Get the BEST FREE Strength Training Courses HERE SSPC Cert - Strength & Sports Performance Coach Cert with Business Bonuses, Training Seminar Bonuses and MUCH More Underground100 Saves you $100! Get the BEST recovery &…

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$450+ Average Revenue Per Member 5 Months After Opening! 27:10

14d ago27:10

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At just five months old, Emilie Towns’ gym is already averaging more than $450 per member per month. Instead of offering big group classes, Emilie built Ardent Fitness on a high-value foundation by focusing on semi-private and small-group training. In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Emilie shares how her mentor helped her launch with clarit…

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Elite Earnings: Why Top Gyms Prioritize Client Value Over Headcount 21:24

17d ago21:24

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What if every client in your gym happily paid you $20 more per month? What about $50 more? Or even $100 more? In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper presents the Top 10 leaderboard for average revenue per member (ARM), with the No. 1 gym earning $724 per client per month. He explains how these elite gyms have boosted their revenue …

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Reconnecting Feet & Performance with Dr. Emily Splichal of Naboso Technology 27:17

19d ago27:17

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– Reconnecting Feet & Performance with Dr. Emily Splichal of Naboso Technology In this powerful episode of the Cold Feet Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Dr. Emily Splichal — world-renowned podiatrist, human movement specialist, and founder of Naboso Technology, a game-changing company pioneering texture-based foot stimulation tools. We co…

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4X Revenue, 2X Members, 2X ARM in Just 17 Months! 29:24

20d ago29:24

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When Theresa Straight signed up for mentorship, she was working 70-80 hours per week—coaching for 30-plus of those—and barely scraping by. Seventeen months later, she’s doubled her client headcount, doubled her average revenue per member and quadrupled her revenue. Theresa raced through the stages of Two-Brain mentorship and has reached the elite T…

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110 Injury Protocols for Gymnastics 23:19

21d ago23:19

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Send us a text The first step in injury recovery is to rest so that the pain can dissipate. Once my clients are pain free with daily activities, then I start rehab exercises. Here are the key variables I keep in mind: Force Range of Motion Speed Keep in mind that what causes pain sensation for one person may not cause pain for another even if they …

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Sales Funnel First Aid: Why Leads Aren't Turning Into Members 12:42

21d ago12:42

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Struggling to turn gym leads into paying members? Your sales funnel might need some first aid. In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” marketing experts John Franklin and Matt Temby break down sales data from three gyms, identify gaps in their sales processes and explain how to fix them. The pair dial in on three key lead-tracking metrics: set r…

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Help First: How to Boost Gym Sales Without Slimy Tactics 21:04

24d ago21:04

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If you own a gym, you must sell. That probably makes you uncomfortable, but Chris Cooper is here to remind you that selling is actually the first act of coaching. If you can't get people to sign up, you can't coach them to improve their health and fitness. Still, no fitness coach wants to feel pushy or slimy. In this episode, Coop explains how to s…

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503 🎙️ REAL Strength Training to Build BAD MFers w/ Troy Shallow & Otto Zaccardo 1:57:04

26d ago1:57:04

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STRONG Life Podcast ep 503 REAL Strength Training to Build BAD MFers w/ Troy Shallow & Otto Zaccardo of GUD Performance in Massachusetts. Connect with Troy and Otto below: https://www.gudperformance.com/ https://www.gudperformance.com/programs https://www.instagram.com/gud_performance/ ========= Brought to you by: https://ZachEven-Esh.com - Strengt…

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109 Gymnastics from Beginner to Rx 32:16

28d ago32:16

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Send us a text I use a five step process to guide my athletes to better scores in gymnastics-heavy workouts: Strength - are you strong enough to make this movement easy? Movement Economy - could you use less energy per rep? Volume - can you handle the number of reps? Density - can you handle the set sizes? Intensity - can you handle the set sizes w…

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Financial Freedom for Gym Owners: How to Retire Comfortably 36:06

28d ago36:06

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How can gym owners achieve financial freedom and retire comfortably? Traditional retirement plans are not always the best answer for gym owners, and relying solely on gym income can be risky. To tackle this question, Chris Cooper sits down with Joey Mure from “Wealth Without Wall Street,” a podcast and online community designed to educate people on…

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502 | Mondo Strength Clinic NYC Recap 🎙️ Boyd Epley Lessons, Tony Decker (Cornell) & Dwight Galt (Penn State, Md) 42:44

30d ago42:44

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STRONG Life Podcast ep 502 Mondo Strength Clinic NYC Recap 🎙️ Boyd Epley Lessons, Tony Decker (Cornell) & Dwight Galt (Penn State, Md) Brought to you by: The STRONG Life Insider - FREE Strength Training Courses HERE https://dfndusa.com/ - 20% off Code => ZACH Get Certified: UndergroundStrengthCert.com (Less than 5 years experience) SSPCoach.com (5+…

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How to Grow Your Gym in Uncertain Times 23:09

1M ago23:09

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Economic uncertainty is coming, but that doesn’t mean your gym has to struggle. In fact, the best gym owners use challenging times as an opportunity to grow, refine their businesses and come out stronger on the other side. In today’s episode, Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper lays out the exact steps gym owners can take to thrive during an economic do…

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How $18K Months Became $30K Months in Just 3 Years 30:50

1M ago30:50

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Struggling to pay yourself enough as a gym owner? James Harris of Brentwood Barbell went from barely scraping by to generating $30,000 a month in revenue—and today, he’s sharing exactly how he did it. In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” host Mike Warkentin sits down with James to unpack his journey from burnout to six-figure success. A forme…

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Zero to $100,000 Annual Income in Less Than 1 Year 22:15

1M ago22:15

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First-time entrepreneur Natalie Winslow opened her gym with the support of a Two-Brain mentor and brought her income from $0 to $100,000 in under a year. In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym” host Mike Warkentin talks with Natalie, owner of The Gym at Tierra Verde in Florida, to find out the exact steps she took to build a profitable gym fast. …

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501 🎙️ Shane Sweatt: Gym Business, Honoring Louie Simmons, Building ELITE Athletes & REFUSING MEDIOCRITY 1:23:54

1M ago1:23:54

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STRONG Life Podcast ep 501 🎙️ Shane Sweatt: Gym Business, Honoring Louie Simmons, Building ELITE Athletes & REFUSING MEDIOCRITY Connect with Shane here: https://www.instagram.com/sweattshopcincinnati/ ======== The STRONG Life Podcast is brought to you by: http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES https://ZachEven-Esh.com - THOUS…

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Greg Glassman: 1-on-1 With Chris Cooper 1:22:09

1M ago1:22:09

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CrossFit founder Greg Glassman is back with a new project: MetFix. In this exclusive interview on “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain Business CEO Chris Cooper gets the inside story on Glassman’s latest venture—a program designed to attack chronic disease through its focus on metabolic health. Glassman explains why he believes sugar is public enemy N…

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How to Make $100,000 Per Year From Your Gym (While Working 4 Hours a Day) 1:40:11

1M ago1:40:11

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This episode features important visuals. For the best experience, watch it on YouTube. Two-Brain Business has helped hundreds of gym owners hit their income goals with dramatically reduced work hours—and Chris Cooper is here to give you a detailed look at the exact system they used to do it. This plan has produced 55 millionaire gym owners (and cou…

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108 Gymnastic Conditioning 24:50

1M ago24:50

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Send us a text Key Takeaways The mechanical loading of burpees and box jump overs limits the number of reps we can safely do - about 150 reps per session. Because we are limited in volume, we want to do all of our burpees and box jump overs at race relevant paces - 15 reps per minute or faster. Use as short of a working interval as you need to achi…

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The No-Paid-Ads Plan That Pays Gym Owner More Than $20K Per Month! 31:06

1M ago31:06

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What if you could double your gym’s size without spending a dime on advertising? Today on “Run a Profitable Gym,” Mike Warkentin talks with top-earning gym owner Travis Laufle of TRVFIT in Detroit, Michigan. In just one year, Travis doubled his gym’s size with zero ad spend and earned a spot on the net owner benefit (NOB) leaderboard. Travis reveal…

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Ep 500 🎙️ Shane Sweatt | Mindset & Training Secrets of WINNERS 🥇🥇🥇 1:08:16

1M ago1:08:16

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STRONG Life Podcast Ep 500 🎙️ Shane Sweatt Mindset & Training Secrets of WINNERS 🥇🥇🥇 ========== Connect with Shane Sweatt on Instagram: / sweattshopcincinnati / conjugatepowerlifting ========== The STRONG Life Podcast is Brought to you by: http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES http://SSPCoach.com - SSPC (Strength & Sports Pe…

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Episode 299: TFR 245 - Army Strength and Conditioning Coach Mark Christiani (Holistic Health and Fitness - H2F Program) 59:05

1M ago59:05

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Stew Smith and Mark Christiani discuss the transition from military service into coaching and how the Army has evolved in it's creation of training programs for active duty and reserve soldiers with the H2F program. If you are interested in becoming a coach with military units, check this out. If you are a soldier and looking for answers on how to …

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What Is MetFix? Emily Kaplan on Her New Project With Greg Glassman 1:05:29

1M ago1:05:29

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Greg Glassman’s new venture, MetFix, has generated monster buzz across the fitness industry, and current and former CrossFit affiliate owners are particularly interested. So what exactly is MetFix, and how does it compare to Glassman's other major creation, CrossFit? In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain Business founder Chris Cooper…

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Earn More as a Gym Owner: Lessons From Industry Leaders 22:08

2M ago22:08

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Most gym owners don’t start their businesses to get rich, but that doesn’t mean they should struggle to make a living. In fact, the better a gym pays its owner, the more likely it is to stay in business and change more lives. In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper reveals the Top 10 gym owners for net owner benefit (NOB)—take-home …

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CrossFit Games: Moving Beyond the Fittest on Earth 9:31

2M ago9:31

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Some CrossFit affiliate owners believe the CrossFit Games are a powerful marketing tool for their gyms. But is that really true? In this special episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper challenges the idea that the Games help affiliates and explores what must change to make them a win for more than just elite athletes. Coop explains why Game…

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Episode 298: TFR 244 - Transitioning Out of the Military 1:06:16

2M ago1:06:16

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Join Stew Smith, Alex Gendzier, and former Navy SEAL Officer Rob Sarver on the type of preparation needed to transition from the military into civilian life optimally. See more at https://www.heroes-journey.net The new book, Warrior to Civilian - The Field Manual to the Hero's Journey Amazon - https://amzn.to/4l1QI4v is a 5-year research project by…

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CrossFit Affiliates: How to Save the Movement 14:21

2M ago14:21

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CrossFit’s future depends on its affiliates—but right now, they’re struggling. The public message is that the brand is thriving, but behind the scenes, thousands of gym owners are fighting to stay afloat. In today’s special episode, Chris Cooper explains why CrossFit affiliates are closing at an alarming rate and outlines what must change if CrossF…

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Dealing with Bullies - Helping a Dad Turn his Boy into a BEAST 26:31

2M ago26:31

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STRONG Life Podcast ep 499 Dealing with Bullies - Helping a Dad Turn his Boy into a BEAST FREE Newsletter & BEST FREE Training Courses HERE Brought to you by https://DFNDUSA.com 20% Off Code ==> ZACH https://ZachEven-Esh.com - Strength Training Programs, Strength Coach Certifications, Blog and MORE FREE Stuff! MORE RESOURCES: http://ZachStrength.co…

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Saving CrossFit: Coop Answers Your Questions 23:29

2M ago23:29

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Last week, Chris Cooper published a blog titled “How to Save CrossFit,” and the response was massive—affiliate owners, coaches and industry leaders reached out with questions and concerns. Today, in this special episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris answers their questions. Coop addresses why he deaffiliated from CrossFit and why the method must…

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107 Gymnastic Strength and Movement Economy 57:39

2M ago57:39

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Send us a text In this episode, we cover every CrossFit gymnastics movement, to what degree each movement depends on strength or movement economy, and how to train each movement. Hey guys, letting you know that I have 1:1 coaching spots available. With the Open over, this is the start of the offseason for most athletes. This is the time for doing a…

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Stop Using Free Trials at Your Gym and Do Exactly This Instead 22:25

2M ago22:25

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Free trials might seem like a great way to attract new members, but they’re actually hurting your gym. Instead of bringing in long-term, high-value clients, they often lead to price-based decisions and short retention—and they have low conversion rates, too. Today on “Run a Profitable Gym,” host Mike Warkentin and gym owner and mentor Nick Habich b…

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How to Save CrossFit 22:51

2M ago22:51

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CrossFit is at a crossroads. With affiliate numbers shrinking and Berkshire Partners looking to sell, the future of the brand is uncertain. In this special episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain Business founder and CEO Chris Cooper lays out a plan to save CrossFit—the company and the broader community of gym owners and trainers who depend on…

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STRONG Life Insider # 49 🎙️ Be a GOOD Person in a "BAD World" 5:36

2M ago5:36

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STRONG Life Insider # 49 🎙️ Be a GOOD Person in a "BAD World" ALL Past STRONG Life Insider episodes are here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Vggj8E0DJXydVN00vZ1CS Brought to you by: https://ZachEven-Esh.com - Find the BEST Strength Training Courses for YOU Get Certified: SSPC Cert (Strength & Sports Performance Coach Cert)…

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Free Trials Are Hurting Your Gym. Here's What to Do Instead. 22:57

2M ago22:57

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Many gym owners still rely on free trial classes to attract new members, but do samples actually help your fitness business? The data says "no." In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper explains why free trials are ineffective, how they hurt long-term retention and what to replace them with. Instead of creating a race to the bottom b…

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Jeff Herdman | Lessons in Longevity, Compression Performance Gear & Business 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

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STRONG Life Podcast ep 498 with Jeff Herdman, co founder of DFND USA - Use Code "ZACH" for 20% Off https://dfndusa.com/ Jeff Herdman | Lessons in Longevity, Compression Performance Gear & Business Also Brought to you by: The STRONG Life Insider - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses The Underground Strength Academy The SSPC Certification (Strength &…

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106 Gymnastics Volume, Intensity and Density 30:42

2M ago30:42

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Send us a text In this episode, we cover these concepts for CrossFit gymnastics: Volume – the common number of reps per workout for each gymnastics movement Intensity – the intensity of the workout in which the gymnastics reps occur Density – the direct muscle fatigue of the workout in which the gymnastics reps occur…

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When Your Coaches Don't Suck: The Rewards for Developing Staff 22:23

2M ago22:23

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What happens when every coach at your gym operates at an A+ level? In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” host Mike Warkentin sits down with Two-Brain Business mentor Kenny Markwardt to discuss the massive rewards of developing your training staff. As the owner of Sandpoint Strength Conditioning in Idaho and co-host of the “Strength Coach Colle…

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Episode 297: Spring Forward - Spring Training Begins at StewSmithFitness.com 52:24

2M ago52:24

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Check out the options we have at https://www.stewsmithfitness.com if you are looking for a cycle to focus on running progression, calisthenics improvement, and strength maintenance - this is it: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/spring-training-options Or if you need to focus on specifics of a fitness test or selection, we have options fo…

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Episode 296: TFR 243 - Are You Coachable? It Matters to Your Success with Longtime Friend and Coach Pat Bonis 57:24

2M ago57:24

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Being coachable is a vital quality that can significantly impact your journey as a student-athlete, especially as you start the process as a military recruit and spec ops candidate. If you aspire to elevate your skills and enhance your performance to new levels, understanding what it means to be coachable can be the difference between getting to an…

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