Snapped

MY new program Summer Strong drops on Monday and we discuss the program in detail and why you should do it. We talk about why adding muscle mass to your body is important, for aging and metabolic health in general, and we also discuss the idea of 'putting on your own oxygen mask first' in life. Then we discuss the aftereffect of my weekend in Las Vegas and why sleep is so overly crucial to health.

Today we discuss a trip to Vegas and how to fit your fitness and health goals into such a thing, more thoughts on CrossFit Quarterfinals, how my training will look through my half marathon, HR and it's ability to guide you around training, and a fun gear recommendation at the end.

We go over where my predictions landed on best scores, How I approached the weekend, Where I landed in the region and world, and what my plans are moving forward.

I take read and react LIVE to the 2024 CF QF workouts for individuals and give my thoughts on them in totality, which ones are good for me and which are not, and my quick guesses on what the top scores worldwide will be.

Daily Pushups and reading, What's next with the CrossFit season, and why my current training is making me lose muscle

-I messed up the Home Buying Process

-Dedicated Podcast Studio on the horizon

-My core is wrecked, here's why

We discuss the 2k row progression that I embarked on in the 8 weeks prior to the CrossFit Open. My initial test, how much I improved, what it takes to be successful, and how you can use this program for any cardio modality.

We discuss the last week of this years open, go over the workout, what it was like to go after, where it tripped me up, and why. We talk a little about thought process heading into indy QFs in a month, and touch on some other subjects as well.

We discuss the workout that came out for week 2, my score, and how I stacked up against Iowa, the region, the US, and the world. We talk about workout strategy, what I got hung up on and why, and we look ahead to the final Week 3 of the open.

We discuss where my head was at entering the open, what the workout entails, how I did, and where I ended up on the leaderboard. As well as my thoughts and motivation heading into week 2.

Today we go over my brief history with the CrossFit competitive season, entering my 7th official open, where I have placed the last few years, and what my expectations are heading into this season.

-The Volume vs Dosage Relationship

-Sleep before nutrition and exercise

-Dont be a child and have some discipline

-A standing desk and a kettlebell

Today we discuss some personal anecdotes as of late in my own life, where consistency over the last 5-10 years is really starting to show its power. Why doing the work IS the reward, and regardless of what you get in the end, the process will yield you something of value. We also discuss what the next month looks like on the podcast!

Today we discuss a brand new training goal, this years Dam to DSM race. My brother and I will be running this half marathon on June 1st, and today we talk about my history with this race and course, why we decided to go after it again, how much more I know this time around, and if it's possible for me to run such an aggressive pace.

Today we break down exactly why exercise makes us better humans and healthier, what the metrics are, How to structure your exercise for success and more. How to split your cardio and lifting, how much Zone 2 to do, what split you should focus on while resistance training, and more.

Today we discuss why sleep is important to our health, how it works in relation to our nutrition and exercise, and the best ways to maximize both time and quality of our sleep.

Today we discuss which supplements are worth it, which are not, and how to decide what's worth your money and time. I also discuss my personal supplement usage and why I take what I do.

The most basic, general advice to live your best nutritional life in 2024. What to eat, how much, why certain things work and others dont. Simplify your diet with this episode. Also- Learn how to track your metabolism and use it to lose or gain weight!

Today we discuss what 2024 will look like for the personal fitness brand, TKG training program, the Snapped Podcast, and more. We tease the first few episodes that will come out starting next week, we talk about my personal competition goals for the year and where my body is going to allow me to push to, and why resolutions suck but starting something new is smart.

Today we talk about why building muscle is essential to your health. What are the specific mechanisms around insulin, glucose, and metabolism that make muscle important? Why is it easier for people with muscle mass to take time off of good nutrition and training to get back to top shape? and more...

Today is all about balancing your health and fitness through the holiday season. How do we indulge and enjoy life without completing throwing away our progress both physically and mentally?

Today we discuss hamstrings, binging tv series, buying homes, being sad, and my first year of fatherhood.

Today we talk Axolotls, my spine X-ray, and whether I will actually rest like I should prepping for the CrossFit Open 2024

Today we discuss showing up to phantom appointments, how bias we are to our own brilliance, and finding passion and meaning over relying on motivation.

We talk about the spine, staying healthy, supporting local high school sports, and more.

Today we talk changes in the CrossFit season, What it takes nutritionally to gain muscle as someone who trains 10+ hours a week, and the mindset to let your potential realize itself in whatever you do.

We are back after a week off. We talk the Olympia, Body Dysmorphia, Elite Volleyball, and Sleep

My lungs dont work- which has me thinking.. can I run a sub 5 minute mile? a sub 20 5k? Can I complete an Ironman? and when would I go after these goals?

Took some time to share thoughts on fitness IQ and why listening to your body is important. How I personally listen to bio ques to inform my training and diet, and what indicators might be relevant for you to help best stay healthy and consistent in the gym

This episode is the 2nd installment of our series following my dexa scans results. It's been 3 months since our first baseline scan, so we sit down to review the results of scan #2 to see if we gained weight, how much was muscle, how we did that calorically and lifestyle wise, and what the goals are moving forward.

today we give a quick update on our next body comp scan and look ahead to what next week's big episode is all about, we tell a short story that gives us our lesson of the day, we discuss short term fixes that actually make worse the long term problem, and our fitness recommendation of the day has a crazy pump.

Today we discuss the worst beating I have taken in a while, talk about a new scheduled appointment coming up, and Travis Kelce is dating Taylor Swift

Today we talk all about Rate of Perceived Exertion. What is it? Why should we use it? Who should be using it? Is it even helpful?

Today is more of a story time, with a life lesson that I am taking advantage of far too late. But hopefully this comes across as actionable to those who listen and will inspire others to say Yes to opportunities they are given, even when it may land them out of their comfort zone. I discuss how starting the Walkon podcast led me to meet 2 individuals separately, and how those relationships collided in a positive way at a reception I was invited to attend that could lead to brand elevation later down the road.

I was recently asked the question "What do you say to yourself when you want to quit" and it sparked the idea for this episode. Negative thoughts, telling you to quit and give in are something that we all deal with when it comes to working out. These thoughts manifest when it comes to being disciplined about diet choices or even making it to the gym as well. How do we deal with them? How do the best on the planet use those negative thoughts to their advantage? I break down when I made the realization that controlling your own self talk could be the ultimate power, and how I have continued to build my own discipline using self talk over the last 8 years.

Today we talk about what you can do to get strong outside of just 'lifting weights'. Taking these 3 things seriously will allow you to maximize your training and continue to make progress with your strength.

Today we have a collection of personal tips that stem from the recent weeks of my own life. I have re-established my personal routine with a decent amount of new habits, and these habits have been adding loads of value to my life. Brain Breaks, Dark Chocolate, Hobbies, Walking, and Personal Investment.

How do you deal with injury? How do we avoid the all or nothing mindset? What are thing action steps we can take during a forced step back to keep us consistent and disciplined? We answer all of these questions today as I near the light at the end of the tunnel with my back injury and start to lift weights again.

I went to the CrossFit Games in Madison Wisconsin for 4 Days. Here I discuss the Top 10 highlights of the trip from competing in a 5K test to a delicious steak dinner, and of course watching the fittest in the world compete.

Today we update how my last month of dialing in the discpline is already starting to pay off in terms of energy, body comp, and training. We talk about how I have taken another step forward in my own training and what I have introduced into my workouts. And finally we discuss the big 4 days I have ahead as I travel to Madison, WI for the 2023 CrossFit Games.

Today I do a planned and prepped episode as on release day I will be coming home from a 4 day trip to the Lake. Which stirs the question.. How can you make a long weekend vacation work with nutrition and exercise goals?

Today is a ramble and random podcast. We eventually get to the main topic of why you should start building out your home gym no matter what your training situation is. What equipment should be the first pieces of your home setup and why, and a whole lot more.

Today we are back from vacation and BACK to working out. I bring everyone up to speed on how I am working back in to my disciplined workout routine, a better diet, and a deeper focus on the whole picture of fitness. We also go over the recent body fat scan I had done, the different ways that body composition can be measured, and what I am doing with that information.

Today we discuss what it's been like being forced to take over an entire month off of training. The mental and physical struggles of my injury, and more specifically how I am processing these into Pros and Cons, and using them to positively impact my path back to routine.

Today we discuss the rebrand of my personal fitness business. I lay out the 3 pronged approach to how I will be bringing fitness solutions to the masses, and the goals I have for the brand. Follow @Tylerkluver and @TKGtraining on Twitter, Insta, and Facebook for more information. Visit tylerkluver.com to get started

After an almost 3 month hiatus from the podcast, that was unannounced, the podcast returns. We go over why I disappeared for 12 weeks, Why I am back now, the plan for the podcast moving forward, Where I currently sit with my own training and which program I am following, Some big things coming on the Tyler Kluver Fitness side of my professional work, and a whole lot more.

My CrossFit season comes to a close with the Quarterfinals. I added the obstacle of doing 4/5 of these workouts on vacation, at a completely new gym, in condensed blocks of time. We discuss how I faired worldwide, and within my region, as well as if I improved on last year or not. And briefly scratch how I am feeling moving forward into the off season.

The Open is finally over, 3 works of tests have come and gone, and its time to break down how I did! We talk about the final week in specifics, how this years Open finish compares to my previous years, how I did relative to my goals for the season, and moving on to Quarterfinals!

Todays podcast is my thoughts on Week 2 of the Open! The workout specifically, the first 2 weeks and how they play together, what could be coming in Week 3 for the Finale, and more! I also dive into the numbers, my updated placing on the leaderboard, and where I sit relative to hitting my Pre-Open goals!

Disclaimer: This is very numbers based.. we are DEEP in the weeds of analyzing my placings for this workout.. I am only entertaining myself.

25 minutes of me rambling about where I placed in the first Crossfit Open workout of 2023.. relative to the world, the state, the country.. and so forth. How those numbers compare to last years placings.. some Crossfit Open history, and all other thoughts on the start of this season.