Chad is joined by Michelle de Jong and Nutritionalist Cara Kasdorf from Blueprint Nutrition!
Listen in as the group discusses the truth about processed foods and their role in a high-performance diet. We tackle current nutrition hot topics, like the debate around seed oils and their potential inflammatory effects, and debunk these misconceptions with research-backed evidence. You'll learn the importance of sourcing nutritional advice from reputable sources instead of social media, and explore the benefits of various oils.

0:02:06 - Finding Balance in Processed Foods
0:08:23 - Debating the Controversial Seed Oil Trend
0:11:39 - Debunking Misinformation About Seed Oils
0:17:00 - Fasted Workouts
0:26:42 - Caffeine Supplementation and Awareness
0:30:56 - Caffeine Risks for Teens
0:46:41 - Balancing Blood Sugars Through Addition

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Get ready for an inspiring conversation with CrossFit athlete Adam de Jong, who recently secured his spot in the CrossFit Games 35-39 age group. We discuss his emotional rollercoaster of a journey, from the anticipation of leaderboard finalization to rising up to 8th place in a fiercely competitive global field.

We also take a deep look into the challenges Adam faced along his path to the CrossFit Games, from the Open to the Age Group Qualifier. Hear about his encounters with leaderboard "destroyers" and how he found success in the Open and Quarterfinals. As we explore the importance of focusing on the details in the final stage of the qualifiers, you'll learn how skills, strength, and aerobic ability all come into play for the top 10 qualifiers. Don't miss this incredible story of perseverance, hard work, and determination as Adam de Jong gears up for the CrossFit Games.

0:00:19 - Kudos for a Job Well Done
0:06:02 - Achieving Athletic Goals
0:11:17 - CrossFit Clean Complex Analysis
0:13:27 - Athlete's Journey to the Semifinals
0:18:46 - Training and Performance at Semifinals
0:26:35 - CrossFit Games Workouts Preview
0:30:18 - Training Goals for Competition

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In this Living the Fit Life episode, we dive into endurance sports and obstacle course racing with special guest Jesse Bruce (@oa_jbruce), an OG Hybrid athlete and co-founder of One Academy in Toronto. With an impressive resume that includes top finishes in races like the World's Toughest Mudder and OCR World Championships, Jesse shares his inspiring journey and how fitness helped him overcome his darkest days. We discuss the power of hard work and determination, the rise of the hybrid athlete, and the importance of community in the world of fitness racing. Join us as we explore the Hyrox fitness racing experience, the benefits of being fit across multiple sports, and Jesse's personal experiences with performance, nutrition and recovery.

Take advantage of this inspiring conversation about strength, community, and living a high-performance lifestyle!

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Chapters:

(0:04:49) - The Power of Fitness
(0:17:10) - The Benefits of Fitness Racing
(0:27:04) - The Rise of the Hybrid Athlete
(0:38:10) - The Inclusive Fitness Community
(0:43:27) - Strength and Community Building Through Fitness
(0:52:23) - Performance Nutrition for Adults
(1:01:15) - Flexible Training for Endurance Athletes

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In this episode, I sit down with Preslie Hirsch (@heypreslie), CrossFit Coach, Nutrition Coach, Podcast Host, and now spearheading HWPO's marketing! We discuss why "it's cool to care about the Open." Preslie discusses her journey in weightlifting and overcoming an elbow injury. How her background as an athlete, playing competitive volleyball, led to bodybuilding and stepping on stage.

Preslie shares her insights on nutrition and how it is crucial to fuel your body with the right foods to achieve optimal performance. Preslie shares some of her favourite meal prep hacks, including cooking in bulk, using a slow cooker, and prepping ingredients. She also emphasizes the importance of keeping it simple and finding easy-to-make meals that fit your lifestyle.

Preslie discusses her experience with injuries and how she overcame them by focusing on what she could do instead of what she couldn't. She stresses the importance of listening to your body, seeking proper medical attention, and finding alternative exercises to stay active during recovery.

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Check out the new Gym Class Heroes Podcast on Instagram (@gymclassheroespod)

Chapters:

(0:08:17) - Health and Fitness in Hard Times
(0:13:19) - The Challenges of CrossFit and Weightlifting
(0:19:52) - Weightlifting Tests
(0:31:45) - Performance Nutrition Lifestyle
(0:39:57) - Injury & Meal Prepping
(0:45:19) - Learning From the Best
(0:51:58) - Balancing Priorities for Personal Growth
(1:00:06) - Launching a Gym Class Heroes Podcast

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In this podcast episode, Chad is joined by Dave Lipson, the creator of Thundrbro Hypertrophy Training. A former CrossFit Games athlete, member of CrossFit seminar staff and coach. Dave shares his insights on CrossFit, hypertrophy training , recovery, the future of fitness, and testosterone replacement therapy.

We begin by discussing his years doing CrossFit, and Dave shares his thoughts on the sport and its evolution over the years. We then delve into hypertrophy training, and Dave explains how it can be used to build muscle mass and how it keeps you staying injury free! He shares his tips on effective hypertrophy training, including the importance of proper form and technique, progressive overload, and recovery.

Dave shares his tips on how to optimize recovery through proper sleep, nutrition, and mobility work.

Finally, we wrap up the discussion with a conversation on testosterone replacement therapy, and Dave shares his insights on the topic, including its benefits and proper usage.

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Visit thundrbro.com to find out more about hypertrophy training, Muscle Anarchy daily program or many of the Thundrbro books.

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In this episode, Chad sits down with Cara Kasdorft of Blue Print Nutrition to discuss the often-confusing world of nutrition and Cara provides practical tips and strategies for making healthier choices in your daily life. Cara and Chad discuss simple and practical strategies for "Corporate Athletes" to make their daily workouts more beneficial, how to mitigate short-term nutrition tactics and build long-term strategies for better health.

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Chad finally sits down with Michelle de Jong to discuss what life has been like since the introduction of Maddi!

Chad and Michelle dive into some important topics around fitness, nutrition, mental health and body image around pregnancy. This topic isn't shared often, and Michelle provides real-life experiences for any new or expecting Mothers. This is not just for Moms, Dads can learn a thing or two from Michelle's story!

Having a baby is a life-changing event, and being a mother is a huge responsibility. Michelle talks about her journey to get back to competing and being the best athlete and Mom that she can be.

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CrossFit's premiere off-season events are right around the corner, and we had a chance to sit down with Jack Farlow qualifier of the Rogue Invitational.

Jack is one of CrossFit's rising stars and quite possibly the strongest CrossFit competitor!

Jack has had a breakout year making waves at the Atlas Games with a Worldwide top score of 347lb complex!

He's been busy competing on the competition floor at CanWest and CanEast and now gears up for the Rogue Invitational to throwdown with some top athletes, including; Fittest Man on Earth Justin Medeiros, Patrick Vellner, Noah Ohlsen, Saxon Panchik and 15 other male athletes.

We sat down with Jack and discussed; how he started in CrossFit, how his fitness has changed over the years, how important strength is at a young age and how valuable nutrition has been for him as he has grown through the sport.

We also find out who wins in the gym between Jack and Emma Lawson!

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