Chasing Excellence

Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
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Chasing Excellence

Exploring how we can live a life of better health and increased fulfillment. We answer listener questions about the five factors of health, dive deep into what it takes to live a life of excellence, and explore the strategies and frameworks to help us chase what truly matters.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    [ ❤️‍🔥 ] Nutritional Guilt, Zone 2 Training, The Value of Napping, & More

    ❤️‍🔥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club 📘 Get The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy === We're answering listener questions about effective zone two training, overcoming nutritional slip-ups, the importance of community in coaching, and more. === 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 LMNT | This zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix delivers essential hydration with a powerful dose of electrolytes, designed for athletes and anyone following a low-carb diet, ensuring optimal hydration without any artificial ingredients or sugars. 🔗 EIGHT SLEEP | Experience revolutionary sleep technology with a high-tech mattress cover that optimizes your sleep through precise temperature control, biometric tracking, and automatic adjustments, enhancing sleep quality and overall health for a truly restorative night's rest. === 🤙 ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

    35 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    [ 🗣️ ] HopperTalk: Bravery, Compassion, & Infinite Happiness

    ❤️‍🔥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club 📘 Get The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy === Using a segment from Kelly Corrigan's TED talk and a clip of Hillel Einhorn as inspiration, we’re exploring the themes of bravery, empathy, and happiness. You'll gain insights into how to engage meaningfully in difficult conversations and the importance of focusing on what you don't want and don't have to increase happiness. === 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 SIPHOX HEALTH | This innovative at-home blood test allows users to easily and affordably monitor 17 essential biomarkers, providing comprehensive health insights and actionable recommendations to optimize well-being, all from the comfort of home without the hassle of clinic visits. 🔗 MOMENTOUS | This supplement company offers a trio of essential nutrients—Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3—designed to support muscle recovery, enhance focus, and promote overall health, with a commitment to quality and transparency in sourcing ingredients. Use code EXCELLENCE to save. === 🤙 ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

    37 min

  3. 19 NOV

    [ 💭 ] Balancing Peace of Mind & Ambition

    ❤️‍🔥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club === We're exploring the delicate balance between ambition and peace of mind as we navigate life's transitions. You'll gain insights into how to maintain your drive while seeking fulfillment beyond personal achievements and cultivate a deeper understanding of what it means to pursue meaningful goals that enrich both your life and the lives of others. === 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 LUMEN | This handheld device measures your metabolism through breath analysis, providing personalized nutrition plans and real-time insights to optimize your health, improve energy levels, and support better weight management through understanding fat and carb burning. 🔗 LMNT | This zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix provides essential hydration with a meaningful dose of electrolytes, perfect for athletes and anyone looking to enhance their health and wellness without the unwanted ingredients found in traditional sports drinks. === 🤙 ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

    20 min

  4. 15 NOV

    [ 🍽️ ] The Simplest Nutrition Strategy: Eat Clean & Eat Light

    ❤️‍🔥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club === We're discussing the simplest nutrition strategy we can come up with. You'll gain insights into how to make healthier food choices and understand the importance of nutrient density in your diet. By implementing these principles, you'll cultivate a balanced approach to nutrition that enhances your overall well-being. === 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 EIGHT SLEEP | An innovative sleep optimization system that regulates temperature, tracks vital metrics, and reduces snoring, all designed to enhance sleep quality and recovery for a more energized and healthier lifestyle. 🔗 THE DEFENDER | The Defender is an iconic, adventure-ready vehicle, engineered for modern explorers, offering legendary off-road capability, robust materials, and a family of models—90, 110, and 130—designed to meet the challenges of both city streets and rugged terrains. === 🤙 ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

    42 min

  5. 12 NOV

    [ 🏃🏽‍♂️ ] The 9 Essential Components of a Complete Training Program

    ❤️‍🔥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club === We're exploring the nine essential components of a complete training program, emphasizing the importance of strength, conditioning, and functional range of motion. By understanding these elements, you’ll cultivate a balanced fitness approach that enhances your overall health and performance. You’ll gain insights into how to integrate these components into your routine for optimal results and longevity. === 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 QUALIA | This science-backed supplement targets senescent cells to promote healthy aging, enhance energy levels, and improve overall vitality, offering a rejuvenation regimen with a 100-day money-back guarantee for those seeking to unlock their cellular health. 🔗 SHOPIFY | This leading commerce platform empowers businesses to grow and succeed with a seamless checkout experience, boosting conversions and reducing abandoned carts, allowing sellers to reach customers wherever they shop, whether online, in-store, or through social media. === 🤙 ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

    43 min

  6. 8 NOV

    [ 🎒 ] AMQAP20: Balancing Yoga & Strength, Sleeping with a Snorer, Office Snacks, & More

    🦋 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club === We've got your questions about health, fitness, and lifestyle choices this time around. You'll learn how to maintain strength while transitioning to yoga, optimize sleep quality despite obstacles, and make healthier choices in tempting situations. By exploring these topics, you'll develop a more mindful approach to your health and well-being. === 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 Momentous | This supplement company offers a trusted range of high-quality nutrients, including Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3, designed to support muscle recovery, energy, and overall health, with a commitment to transparency and rigorous ingredient sourcing for optimal efficacy. Use code EXCELLENCE to save. 🔗 Brain.FM | This app offers science-backed music designed to enhance focus, productivity, and relaxation, utilizing patented technology that boosts brain waves significantly in just minutes, featuring task-specific audio modes tailored to meet individual needs and support various work styles. === 🤙 ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

    23 min

  7. 5 NOV

    [ ❤️‍🔥 ] Mindset During Tough Times, Book Clubs for Kids, Training 6x a Week, & More

    🦾 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club === We're tackling listener questions that explore the intricacies of health, mindset, and personal growth. You'll discover insights on choosing impactful books for middle schoolers, striking the right balance between rest and training for peak performance, and walking the tightrope of self-compassion and accountability when times get tough. Tune in to deepen your understanding of how to level up your pursuit of excellence. === 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 Land Rover | The Defender is a modern, versatile vehicle engineered for adventure, featuring legendary off-road capability, a tough design, and options for 8-seat capacity, allowing explorers to confidently tackle challenges and embrace their ambitions with style and strength. 🔗 Our Place | Experience beautifully designed, non-toxic kitchen products that are PFAS-free, ensuring a healthy cooking environment while enhancing your culinary creativity, making cooking easier, and eliminating clutter from your cabinets with multifunctional, sustainable cookware and appliances. Use code EXCELLENCE to save. === 🤙 ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

    33 min

  8. 1 NOV

    [ 💪🏼 ] Why You Shouldn’t Shield Your Kids from Adversity

    🤾🏽 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club ❤️‍🔥 Grab the ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy === We're discussing the importance of allowing kids to face adversity and how it shapes their resilience. You'll gain insights into finding the balance between protecting your kids and letting them navigate challenges on their own. By listening, you'll cultivate the skills necessary to raise adaptable and strong individuals prepared for life's inevitable hurdles. === 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 MOMENTOUS | This supplement line sets a new standard in health with NSF and Informed Sport Certified products, focusing on quality ingredients to enhance muscle recovery, mental focus, and overall performance, making it essential for serious athletes and health enthusiasts. Use code EXCELLENCE. 🔗 EIGHT SLEEP | Experience revolutionary sleep technology with a bed that automatically adjusts temperature, elevates for comfort, and tracks sleep phases and heart rate, clinically proven to help you gain up to one hour more quality sleep each night. === 🤙 ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

    23 min
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Exploring how we can live a life of better health and increased fulfillment. We answer listener questions about the five factors of health, dive deep into what it takes to live a life of excellence, and explore the strategies and frameworks to help us chase what truly matters.

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  • Creator
    Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    395
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings
  • Show Website
    Chasing Excellence

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