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Hosted by Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez, Best Hour of Their Day is a podcast dedicated to helping the CrossFit community. We cover all aspects of fitness including coaching, training, competing, starting and growing a business, and everything in between. Regular guests include world-class athletes, some of the best Coaches in the world, fitness entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and more.

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Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast Jason Ackerman / Jason Fernandez

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 310 Ratings

Hosted by Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez, Best Hour of Their Day is a podcast dedicated to helping the CrossFit community. We cover all aspects of fitness including coaching, training, competing, starting and growing a business, and everything in between. Regular guests include world-class athletes, some of the best Coaches in the world, fitness entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and more.

Follow us on all socials!

BestHourofTheirDay.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

    728. Preparing for Your CrossFit L1, Part 2: What is Fitness?

    728. Preparing for Your CrossFit L1, Part 2: What is Fitness?

    FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches.
    https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools

    Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman are joined by Brentie Kincaid, owner of CrossFit Mafia and Seminar Staff trainer, to explore Greg Glassman's definition of fitness and the foundational models of CrossFit. They discuss practical insights into balancing physical skills, differentiating practice from training, and using fitness as a hedge against sickness.

    Check out this episode to better understand "What is Fitness?" and how to apply these concepts to improve overall health and fitness.

    0:00 - Introduction
    0:37 - Defining fitness and introducing the episode.
    1:31 - Brentie Nicaid defines fitness.
    2:10 - The 10 general physical skills.
    4:51 - Practice vs. training and threshold training.
    10:15 - Practical applications in everyday life.
    18:15 - The hopper model in testing fitness.
    22:50 - Training across different metabolic pathways.
    35:16 - The sickness-wellness-fitness continuum.
    40:47 - Fitness as a hedge against sickness.
    49:57 - Relating the models to fitness and health.
    56:35 - Maintaining fitness through life’s challenges.
    1:02:24 - Helping others understand the benefits of fitness.
    1:05:31 - Closing remarks on CrossFit’s evolution and adaptation.


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    • 1 hr 7 min
    727. Preparing for Your CrossFit L1, Part 1: What is CrossFit?

    727. Preparing for Your CrossFit L1, Part 1: What is CrossFit?

    FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches.
    https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools

    Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman are joined by Brentie Kincaid, owner of CrossFit Mafia and Seminar Staff trainer, to discuss various aspects of CrossFit. They delve into the definition, methodology, and practical applications of CrossFit, highlighting the importance of functional movements, intensity, and constantly varied workouts.

    Check out this episode to better understand CrossFit and the effect it has on training and life.

    0:00 - Introduction
    0:38 - Defining CrossFit and Explaining It to Newcomers
    2:03 - Functional Movements in Everyday Life
    5:04 - Essential Nature of Functional Movements for Quality of Life
    8:59 - Universal Motor Recruitment Patterns
    13:43 - Safety, Scaling, and Ensuring Accessibility
    20:03 - Intensity and Its Impact on Fitness Results
    30:38 - Importance of Variation and Preparing for Real-Life Challenges
    41:29 - Scientific Principles and Methodology Supporting CrossFit
    53:08 - Balancing Generalism and Specialization in Fitness
    1:03:27 - Practical Tips, Benefits, and Community Aspect of CrossFit


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    • 1 hr 18 min
    726. Mastering CrossFit Gym Management | Dan Uyemura (PushPress CEO)

    726. Mastering CrossFit Gym Management | Dan Uyemura (PushPress CEO)

    FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches.
    https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools

    Dan Uyemura, CEO of PushPress, joins Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez to discuss key strategies for managing and scaling a CrossFit gym.

    They highlight the importance of maintaining efficiency, building effective systems, and avoiding common pitfalls like over-titling staff.

    Check out this episode to gain actionable insights on enhancing your gym's growth while maintaining high-quality service.

    LEARN MORE ABOUT PUSH PRESS
    https://www.pushpress.com/

    0:00 - Introduction
    0:51 - Over-titling Issues
    1:28 - Need for Self-Managing Doers
    2:35 - Slowing Down with More Staff
    3:09 - Virtual Communication Challenges
    6:01 - Amazon’s Innovation Policy
    7:04 - Data-Backed Innovation
    8:43 - Value of Rigorous Processes
    9:58 - Living Your Values
    12:30 - Effective Team Communication
    18:12 - Fern at Harvard
    23:06 - Open Participation and Retention
    28:35 - Balancing Business and Open
    34:23 - Dan’s Gym Journey
    44:03 - Focusing on Essential Tasks

    #crossfit #fitness #gym #crossfitgames #podcast #coaching #business


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    • 56 min
    725. The Role of Mental Health in CrossFit Gyms | MentalFit

    725. The Role of Mental Health in CrossFit Gyms | MentalFit

    How do you help your members forge mental fitness inside the gym? Dr. Christina L. Migliara is a mental health professional, owner of CrossFit Tailwinds, and founder of MentalFit. She is on a mission to educate Coaches and Affiliate Owners on how to help use the gym to make physical and psychological gains for your members.

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    AFFILIATE OWNERS! Want to grow your business and develop your team?

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    Check out The Knowledge: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge




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    • 50 min
    724. Buying & Fixing A Failing CrossFit Gym | CrossFit Lake Wylie

    724. Buying & Fixing A Failing CrossFit Gym | CrossFit Lake Wylie

    In this podcast episode, Alie Kimbrell shares her inspiring journey from being a member to owning and turning around a struggling CrossFit gym. She talks about the challenges she faced, from taking over a failing business to implementing new membership structures and establishing core values.

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    AFFILIATE OWNERS! Want to grow your business and develop your team?



    Learn more about Affiliate University:

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    https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge

    (0:00) Introduction
    (2:15) First Impressions of Alie and Her Journey
    (4:45) CrossFit Lake Wylie: Alie's Initial Experience
    (7:30) Challenges in the Previous Gym
    (10:00) Decision to Switch Gyms
    (12:20) Becoming a Coach
    (15:10) Quitting Her Job for Nutrition Coaching
    (18:00) Taking Over CrossFit Lake Wylie
    (21:05) Implementing Changes and Facing Challenges
    (24:30) Raising Membership Rates and New Billing
    (27:15) Handling Member Feedback and Responses
    (30:00) Establishing Core Values
    (33:00) Personnel Changes and Maintaining Standards
    (35:40) Expanding the Nutrition Program
    (38:10) Final Thoughts and Advice for Affiliate Owners


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    • 48 min
    723. How To Buy A CrossFit Gym And Turn It Around

    723. How To Buy A CrossFit Gym And Turn It Around

    AFFILIATE OWNERS! Want to grow your business and develop your team?

    Learn more about Affiliate University:

    https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university

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    In this podcast, Markus Gerszi and Jason Fernandez dive into the significant turnover in gym ownership over the past three years and provide crucial advice for prospective buyers. If you're considering purchasing a CrossFit gym, tune in to learn the realities of ownership, the importance of understanding the business's health, and how to foster a positive gym culture for lasting success.

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    Want to develop your coaching and prep for your next credential?



    Check out The Knowledge

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    #crossfit #fitness #gym #crossfitgames #podcast #coaching #business



    (0:00) Introduction

    (1:00) Recent Trends in Gym Ownership Turnover

    (4:01) The Opportunity for New Owners

    (5:00) Advice for New Gym Owners

    (6:02) Identifying Cultural and Staff Challenges

    (9:54) Importance of Understanding Financials Before Buying

    (16:58) First Steps After Purchasing a Gym

    (18:01) Establishing Trust and Culture as a New Owner

    (21:01) Immediate Improvements to Enhance Gym Value

    (25:01) Long-term Strategies for Gym Success


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    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
310 Ratings

310 Ratings

jshand42 ,

Must for coaches and owners

If you’re not listening to this as a gym owner, you’re doing yourself a disservice

Vagabond yogi ,

Great for CrossFit... not so much for conspiracy theories

Decent podcast when it comes to to discussing CrossFit, but one of the hosts seems to have gone down the conspiracy theory funnel. It’s not something uncommon to see in some CrossFit circles, but being able to hold information objectively is fairly important. My hope is that spiral out doesn’t continue to make its way into the episodes.

Tim Newt307 ,

A must for any coach or gym owner

If you own a gym or coach you are doing yourself and your members a disservice. These guys have helped me develop more as a coach than anyone else.

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