In this episode of the Conquer Athlete Podcast, hosts Ryan Bucciantini and Jay Leydon discuss the concept of micro peaking in athletics, particularly in CrossFit. They explore the challenges athletes face when trying to peak for multiple competitions throughout the year, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning, recovery, and mental resilience. The conversation also touches on tapering techniques, managing expectations, and the necessity of training specific qualities for competition. Real-life applications and case studies are shared to illustrate the principles discussed, providing valuable insights for coaches and athletes alike.

In this episode of the Conquer podcast, hosts Ryan Bucciantini and Jason Leydon discuss the principles of training for longevity, the challenges within the CrossFit community, and the evolution of athlete connections. They explore the importance of understanding personal definitions of longevity, the risks versus rewards of training intensity, and the need for affiliates to adapt their training models to better serve their communities. The conversation emphasizes the significance of maintaining a strong foundation in training while also addressing the myths surrounding longevity training and the importance of delivering quality experiences in affiliate settings.

In this episode of the Conquer Podcast, hosts Ryan Bucciantini and Jason Leydon discuss the journey of athletes transitioning from competitive sports to lifestyle fitness. They explore the emotional challenges faced by athletes, the importance of building a strong foundation beyond sports, and the need for fulfillment in training. The conversation also touches on managing athlete transitions, the evolving landscape of fitness competitions, and the significance of finding new metrics for success.

James Fitzgerald was the first man ever to win the CrossFit Games. He went on to build the fitness empire: OPEX.

Today James is sharing some very interesting and possibly polarizing opinions and suggestions around what fitness and the fitness industry are doing and what is actually necessary.

We encourage you to give this a listen and let your thoughts be challenged.

If you are wondering how to program and progress yourself or your athlete to the Semi-Finals, this podcast is for you.

Listen in as Coach Jason, Tommy, and Jared break down this process from the first interaction with your athlete through the training process and into competition.

Ensuring that your athlete is making progress is one of the primary goals of any coach. But how do you do that? And how do you do it for multiple types of athletes?

Coach Jay and coach Tommy break down what they do with two very different types of athletes that they work with to keep them moving towards their goals of being the best athlete for the sport of CrossFit.