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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On today’s episode, the guys discuss the difficulties athletes face when they decide to retire from competing, and how, as coaches, they tackle all of it from the programming to the mental side. There is a lot to unpack here, and the Conquer Coaches do a great job or looking at all sides of this one. Give it a listen, even if you are still an active competitor, you will likely get something out of it.

Enjoy!

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On today’s episode, the coaches discuss the CrossFit Quarter Finals workouts. They discuss strategies and what to keep in mind while attacking these workouts. The drop some real gems on this one. Check it out and let us know how the workouts went for you.

Enjoy and good luck!

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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.

Chad is the owner and founder of Juggernaut Training Systems, as well as being one of the most highly regarded strength coaches and athletes of the modern era. As an athlete, Chad has posted Top 10 All-Time Total in wraps (1055kg/2325#) and sleeves (1010kg/2226#), won 2 National Championships in the Shot Put and earned his Pro Card in Strongman. These days he is applying his long time strength training experience to the sport of Jiu Jitsu and helping athletes build the sort of functional strength that will translate well onto the mat. Enjoy

@chadwesleysmith

https://www.jtsstrength.com/

This week’s episode revolves around how to properly handle volume and intensity during the 3 weeks of the Open to maximize your performance while not undoing all of the hard work you have put into building strength so far this season. The guys have some gems to share on the topic. Enjoy!

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