112 episodes
Chasing Excellence Ben Bergeron
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- Fitness
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 being an athlete & maximizing your potential.
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#112: Tips for Overcoming Performance Anxiety
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.
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#111: How to Maintain Your Edge When Training Solo (2:00, #14)
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.
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#110: Mental Toughness Isn't What You Think
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.
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#109: 3x3 on Worthwhile Mistakes, Health Markers, & Self-Help Books
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.
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#108: When People Judge Your Passion
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).
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#107: Don't Wear a Weight Vest Every Day (2:00 Drill #13)
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.
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Lots of wisdom here!
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