On today's episode, we welcome Conquer’s newest coach: Jerod Gordon. His primary role within the Conquer team is to head up the training for our MMA athletes, specifically in regards to overall conditioning, global movement patterns, and strength development. Jerod is extremely well rounded coach with a long list of education across the spectrum. We loved catching up with him in this episode, and we couldn't be more excited to have him as a part of the team. Enjoy!

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Amy and Stu are two incredible athletes. They have both recently punched their respective tickets to the CrossFit Games as masters athletes. Amy took 2nd place in the Open within the 35-39 year old age group, and Stu outright won the Open within the 60-64 year old age group. The most impressive thing about these two is that they are not one dimensional. They both have very full schedules, and yet continue to find the time to train as elite athletes, making it to the absolute pinnacle of their sport. We know that you will enjoy this one!

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Todays guest is Conquer Athlete: Tyler Cooke. Tyler is not only a phenomenal athlete, but he also runs a successful real estate business, is a husband and father of two young children, and is an amazing coach in his own right. Because of this, a large portion of the show revolves around finding balance in life and how to navigate around the things that you can and can not control. This is a good one, and we think that you will agree.

Tyler's IG: @classic_coo

Today's guest is one of our very own "Individual Design" Conquer Athletes, Aurora Vellante. Aurora just qualified for Semifinals for the first time and thats not even her most impressive achievement. Aurora is a college professor, CrossFit coach, AND athlete who we could all learn a thing or two from when it comes to time management and achieving goals. She is an impressive lady, and we think that everyone is going to start seeing and hearing a lot more from her.

Aurora's IG: @aurorav1313

Mike Ross is a collegiate wrestler at Johnson & Whales University in Rhode Island. He is a multi-time All American, most recently placing 2nd in the country. He is on his way to a potential National Title this year, his work ethic and talent is simply astounding. We really enjoyed having him on the podcast this week, and we are super excited to see what he is able to accomplish in the coming years. Check him out!

Mike's IG: @_mike_ross_

On todays episode, we welcome back the OG James Fitzgerald. This time we chat about what it really takes to compete in the sport of CrossFit.

James Fitzgerald is the founder of OPEX and the International Center for Fitness. His 20+ years of experience and service as a strength coach/technician, tireless practice on refining energy system work, nutritional and lifestyle balancing techniques and training of other coaches has made OPEX a sought after method of bringing fitness to a higher order.

James has found a desire and passion to understanding fitness through assessment, testing, research, programming and more. He has had many years experience as an athlete from early childhood into adulthood, from playing top level soccer, short and long distance running to CrossFit where he was crowned “The Fittest on Earth”, Winner of the 2007 CrossFit Games.

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