THE INTRO: An (Unfiltered) Fitness Podcast

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course Coach Like A Pro Newsletter

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] The day after Christmas[2:42] Speaking of being sick[4:55] I learned how to wash my hands[6:13] Sweating it out in Reebok[7:42] Sick day grocery haul (post-dinner chicken sammy)[10:30] Training protocol when you're under the weather: 365 days of Murph[15:49] Challenge yourself [18:57] You don't have to live in the extremes (FAAFO)[25:17] People are intimidated by CrossFit[30:53] It all starts with the whiteboard brief[38:36] Where should new athletes be standing?[44:58] Keep everyone on a running clock[48:30] You didn't get your spot on the rig? You'll be alright[50:09] James likes the shorties[51:52] Max's favorite pastime[53:45] The most underutilized tool is...[55:20] $100 is the adult $1Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] James & MDV are the same person[1:20] Being "just a coach"[4:15] The skills you've learned through coaching[8:03] Am I really doing important work?[10:24] Importing your skills[12:00] Anyone can cook a big juicy ribeye[15:44] A coach's influence[16:45] But... what about da cash? (wing metaphors)[21:50] These are the good ol days[24:50] The best damn part-time job on earth[30:54] Unlock the fun things[33:10] We digressGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Shuck 'em if you got 'em[1:50] Big CrossFit affiliate news[5:29] The CrossFit community does NOT take change well[8:07] You are running a BUSINESS!!![9:14] NCFIT's journey with CrossFit[11:27] Your membership rates have probably gone up too[13:22] James has his listening ears on[15:33] The "don't grandfather your members in" irony[19:45] Where is this distrust coming from? (look your burpee penalties in the mirror)[22:02] The rom-com-inization of the past[27:30] The vocal minority strike again[28:27] The way has been paved for the new regime[31:11] So... what's to come? [39:23] The (lack of) impact on the coaches and members[45:00] Nobody had an easy start (the grass is always greener[49:50] In conclusion... buy a scratch ticketGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] We ARE the Number 1 fitness podcast and James is the people's champ[2:10] Stop calling it a man bun[3:45] Blaming our ancestors on going lobster mode after 5 air squats[4:06] Hero WOD "Badger"[5:32] Imagine the hottest person you know wearing toe shoes[8:00] It's a trap![9:06] The hardest Hero WOD Max has ever done is...[12:00] New segment: "Grinds Max's Gears"[13:53] Newer segment: "MDV Lubes Your Gears"[16:20] Influencers be influencing[17:50] Stop stressing yourself out! [20:30] Max sunk the Titanic[24:00] Do you do weed?[25:51] We all need a little bit more sunshine[27:39] Having the IT factor[29:50] Stack them habits[34:53] Stop nurturing your strengths[39:14] Journaling = having a journal and writing in it[42:57] Real advice on how to be a better coach[45:55] Having a pre-game ritual[48:27] James coaching in his Oshkosh B'Gosh[49:57] Chick-Fil-A chronicles[55:11] What can YOU control? ... yeah, man[57:35] MAKE YO BED!!! and tie your shoes[1:51] If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands in the chalk bucketGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Seminar flow masters[3:55] Programming Sunday as a make-up day[6:08] Max likes rowing a f*ck ton[7:30] The machine game has leveled up in CrossFit[8:42] Shoutout to C2 customer service[12:04] Plane etiquette [17:55] Dropping in to gyms[18:20] Back extension v. hip extension[27:20] Educating your members on the point of these workouts[29:40] How important is it to do the workouts 'as written'?[34:43] A listener dialed in: coaching question![43:05] The most important thing about feedback[46:13] What REALLY matters as a coach[51:48] You can't overcomplicate feedback[56:00] CrossFit Mafia is 10 years old[57:09] Max predicts the future of the world in 50 years[58:22] Inception is "Go, Dog. Go!"Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Mr. New Haircut[1:52] Things you will never do again[3:16] You look good, you feel good, you coach good [6:34] If I've learned everything from Ted Lasso...[8:40] You can't coach in pajamas[9:43] Little foot wears dinosaur nanos[10:44] Bullshit false senses of decorum[13:30] What should a coach be wearing? (according to MDV)[15:00] ...now according to Max[16:41] You don't want to be pig pen (the body odor conversation)[22:53] Phylis' perfume and patchouli[23:38] Coaching is 50% crop dusting[24:29] You should look like you are putting coaching first (seminar staff expectations)[26:35] There is never a reason to eat during class... IT HAPPENS[27:40] New age pocket sandwich[29:38] MDV did a really cool workout[33:14] A coach needs a high emotional IQ[36:37] Thoughts on the word "functional" and over "scienc-ing" fitness[39:45] Be a beginner in a group setting[41:15] Fun fact about Max and swimming[43:20] Getting frustrated with athletes[47:31] It's incredible how obient a class can be[50:09] There's levels to everything[52:47] Painting 4 portraits at the same time[54:30] Tin foil hat segment[56:07] Frog kip v. butterfly kip pull-ups (Max's mic drop)[1:00:26] Apple is king[1:02:10] 38 ways to cook a steak[1:05:22] Flava flav[1:07:47] What workout is James doing today?[1:10:28] Sexiest, shreddiest, tattiestGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDV Follow Max Follow James Follow NCFIT NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners Coach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course