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Function Being Will

Function Being Will

By The Big Dawgs Podcast

conversations on movement, thought and fuel
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Ep. 06 | Jacob Heppner talks CrossFit 2019 with coach Sam Smith

Function Being WillNov 30, 2018

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EST for Sport pt 2

EST for Sport pt 2

again, it makes no sense
Apr 28, 202225:10
EST for Sport

EST for Sport

EST for Sport?
Apr 25, 202249:51
Maximal Pattern Expression

Maximal Pattern Expression

what is the highest order expression of each of the patterns for humans?
Apr 20, 202255:23
A Thought Experiment for Free Movement

A Thought Experiment for Free Movement

what would happen if all youth learned how to self navigate in movement by the time they leave school at 18?
Apr 12, 202238:15
Fitness Business Authority

Fitness Business Authority

guru, glutton, seal, paltrow, techbro, suit
Jan 20, 202218:54
LuLu Lime Aid

LuLu Lime Aid

where does Yoga fit in fitness?
Jan 13, 202229:51
Humans: Rec Golf

Humans: Rec Golf

be awesome at walking and hitting balls, there, that’s it
Sep 22, 202142:20
Athletes: Snatch and Clean and Jerk

Athletes: Snatch and Clean and Jerk

only 2 sports should train these 2 lifts
Aug 18, 202142:02
Humans: Snatch and Clean and Jerk

Humans: Snatch and Clean and Jerk

just “don’t” do it
Aug 12, 202125:39
Reach for the Rings

Reach for the Rings

documentary pre-order PSA
May 20, 202107:10
Coach Sam Smith Reflects on the 2021 Quarterfinals

Coach Sam Smith Reflects on the 2021 Quarterfinals

The inaugural year of the CrossFit Quarterfinals is in the books! Check out another episode of Coach Sam Smith going over his noticings around the weekend, and the sport in general. 

Apr 19, 202158:30
Coach Sam Smith Reflects on the 2021 Open

Coach Sam Smith Reflects on the 2021 Open

Tune in for some thoughts on this year's CF Open. With numerous format changes over the last few years, many athletes have had a rollercoaster ride of finding rhythm in their season. Reflection is always helpful for these situations. 

Apr 08, 202101:02:37
Humans: Run Away

Humans: Run Away

RUN if a coach answers this ...
Mar 23, 202124:02
AMSI: 5 minutes

AMSI: 5 minutes

a detailed account of 5 min of mixed work
Mar 17, 202136:26
Humans: #ThisIsWhyNot

Humans: #ThisIsWhyNot

why one perhaps should not do the open
Mar 16, 202133:26
Athletes: The Best Program pt1

Athletes: The Best Program pt1

Pt1
Mar 01, 202127:28
Athletes: The Best Program pt2

Athletes: The Best Program pt2

pt2
Mar 01, 202124:13
Humans: Aerobic Regressionism

Humans: Aerobic Regressionism

to get better aerobically, you do more, not less
Feb 17, 202128:07
Athletes: OPEN Nutrition

Athletes: OPEN Nutrition

CF OPEN Nutrition chatter
Feb 12, 202126:17
Humans: Dynamic Contractions are Dysfunctional

Humans: Dynamic Contractions are Dysfunctional

dynamic contractions are Dysfunctional
Feb 01, 202125:02
Train Slow, Be Slow

Train Slow, Be Slow

bodybuilding in a MM season?
Jan 29, 202125:19
Virtual Fantasy

Virtual Fantasy

online competitions in Mixed Modal
Dec 11, 202034:12
Recovery

Recovery

MM Recovery
Nov 21, 202026:15
Mixed Modal and American Football?

Mixed Modal and American Football?

MM and Football
Nov 19, 202041:19
IF3 Skill

IF3 Skill

explanation of test #4 in IF3
May 24, 202053:03
Mixed Modal Fatigue Limiters

Mixed Modal Fatigue Limiters

thermoregulation, fuel, HPO, cardiac output, muscles, recovery, psychology, skill acquisition, respiration are the 9 theoretical limiters in MM
Feb 07, 202022:08
Mixed Modal for Soccer?

Mixed Modal for Soccer?

Does Mixed Modal have any possible role in helping someone be the best they can be at the sport of soccer?
Jan 31, 202025:24
Ep. 33 | AMSI
Dec 20, 201956:27
Ep. 32 | Musing about the CrossFit Open
Nov 27, 201937:20
Ep. 31 | Strength Supporting Endurance
Nov 08, 201920:56
Ep. 30 | How to get better at upper body gymnastics
Oct 31, 201925:47
*BONUS* Coach Michael Bann's thoughts on the documentary "Game Changer"
Oct 24, 201954:46
Ep. 29 | Intensity is NOT Healthy

Ep. 29 | Intensity is NOT Healthy

On episode twenty-nine of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about metabolic intensity and why intensity is NOT healthy. He covers what he means by that by starting at a basic understanding of what metabolic intensity is, the history of programming it, why the dose response is not sustainable, especially for the general population.

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Sep 30, 201948:16
Ep. 28 | 30 sec HARD

Ep. 28 | 30 sec HARD

On episode twenty-eight of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James OPT FitzGerald talks about what it means to go hard for 30 seconds. James references the  30s x5 Assault/Air Bike test (rest 5 mins), he gives the history of this workout prescription, how and why to program it and for who, and what the results of this test could mean.

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Sep 20, 201928:28
Ep. 27 | Easy Training for Mixed Modal

Ep. 27 | Easy Training for Mixed Modal

On episode twenty-seven of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James OPT FitzGerald talks about easy training for mixed modal athletes, what is it, how does "easy" compare to "hard", and how will "easy" training help you achieve higher levels in the sport of fitness. 

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Sep 12, 201930:04
Ep. 26 | How the Structure of CrossFit Limits Growth of the Sport
Aug 29, 201951:31
Ep. 25 | Masters' Competitive Fitness Pt.2

Ep. 25 | Masters' Competitive Fitness Pt.2

On episode twenty five of the Big Dawgs Podcast is part two of the Masters Competitive Fitness conversation from the last episode where James FitzGerald went into details on masters competitive fitness. In this episode he goes over programming for the masters athlete.

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Jul 25, 201952:09
Ep. 24 | Masters' Competitive Fitness Pt. 1

Ep. 24 | Masters' Competitive Fitness Pt. 1

On episode twenty four of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald going down the rabbit hole of competitive fitness for masters athletes.

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Jul 22, 201905:26:04
Ep. 23 | Powerlifting and Aerobic Training go together like PB&J

Ep. 23 | Powerlifting and Aerobic Training go together like PB&J

On episode twenty three of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about the need for an aerobic base in a sport where many do not train it; powerlifting.

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May 23, 201933:26
Ep. 22 | Mixed Modal the sport vs. Mixed Modal for life

Ep. 22 | Mixed Modal the sport vs. Mixed Modal for life

On episode twenty-two of The Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about mixed modal the sport versus mixed modal for life and longevity.

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May 16, 201919:35
Ep. 21 | Post Natal Competitive Fitness

Ep. 21 | Post Natal Competitive Fitness

On episode 21 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald goes over how to train a competitive fitness athlete back from giving birth. 

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May 09, 201931:44
Ep. 20 | What does 'Row 30/30 x 4' mean?

Ep. 20 | What does 'Row 30/30 x 4' mean?

On episode 20 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald digs into the Row 30/30 x 4 test. The meaning of results and what that means specifically for the athlete at different points in their training and competition schedule and differences between the sexes. 

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May 02, 201916:10
Ep. 19 | AMSI: Fitness for all, masters and kids alike!

Ep. 19 | AMSI: Fitness for all, masters and kids alike!

On episode 19 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald is back with an “Ask Me Something Interesting” segment. Today’s questions are 

1. Are masters athletes more prone to injury than younger athletes? 

2. How can we promote ‘fitness for all’ when not everyone can afford it?

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Apr 25, 201913:04
Ep. 18 | Are You a Good Fit for Remote Coaching?

Ep. 18 | Are You a Good Fit for Remote Coaching?

On episode 18 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about what kind of athletes work well with remote coaching.

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Apr 18, 201913:58
Ep. 17 | Preparation for the Games

Ep. 17 | Preparation for the Games

On episode 17 of the Big Dawgs podcast, host James FitzGerald, goes over how to prepare for the CrossFit Games. #Broccoli

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Apr 11, 201901:44:54
Ep. 16 | Ask Me Something Interesting: How to get over plateaus

Ep. 16 | Ask Me Something Interesting: How to get over plateaus

Episode sixteen is the first episode of a new "question and answer" series called "Ask Me Something Interesting". On the first episode of Ask Me Something Interesting, James answers the age old question on how to get over plateaus in your training.

To ask James something interesting please send emails to him directly at james@opexfit.com 

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Apr 04, 201939:01
Ep.15 | You’re Not Capable of Kipping... Yet

Ep.15 | You’re Not Capable of Kipping... Yet

On episode 15 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James Fitzgerald talks about the strength and aerobic requirements of the Kipping Chest To Bar. 

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Apr 01, 201918:27
Ep. 14 | Skills in Mixed Modal

Ep. 14 | Skills in Mixed Modal

This week on the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald takes the mic and gives his thoughts on the skills in mixed modal for athletes. James breaks these skills down into 10 ways of rethinking how to progress skills towards maximal mechanical and metabolic fatigue.


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Mar 19, 201926:28
Ep. 13 | Sean McGovern, explains epigenetics, nutrition and fitness

Ep. 13 | Sean McGovern, explains epigenetics, nutrition and fitness

In the thirteenth episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Mike Lee interviews fellow Big Dawgs Coach, Sean McGovern. They talk about epigentics and how it effects athletes' nutrition and fitness.

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Feb 28, 201934:31
Ep. 12 | The hair legend, Marcus Filly, talks all things fitness and the CrossFit Open

Ep. 12 | The hair legend, Marcus Filly, talks all things fitness and the CrossFit Open

On episode twelve of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Mike Lee chats with Marcus Filly about his fitness career including competing at the CrossFit Games and Grid. Marcus also gives his thoughts on a healthy way to attack the CrossFit Open.

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Feb 21, 201936:20