Party in My Plants Podcast
Happy gut, happy mood! Learn how the food you eat affects your brain and mood from Dr. Uma Naidoo: a Harvard psychiatrist, nutritionist, and professional chef.
Yoga Nidra for Better Sleep
Not being able to fall asleep at night is not only frustrating, but can also throw you off for days at a time. Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is slightly different from your typical meditation practice but has been shown to help with insomnia, stress and anxiety. All you need to do is lay down, listen and drift off to sleep.
"A healthy outside starts from the inside." - Robert Urich
How My Desire to Run Again Pushed Me to Walk
After a traumatic brain injury from falling during a run, journalist and ER physician Elizabeth Rosenthal talks about her “need to recapture the emotional sustenance” that running provides.
What do you consider to be your “Mt. Everest”?
What I Know For Sure
If someone asked you, “What do you know for sure?”, what is the first thing to come to mind? Maybe it's that forks don’t go in outlets? Or to look both ways before crossing the street? In this book by Oprah Winfrey, she compiles the love, loss and everywhere in between that she’s experienced in her lifetime, to share with the world what she knows for sure.
Hardwire Your Brain for More Success
Perhaps it’s not what we are thinking about, but the way we think about it. In this podcast with James Wedmore and Dr. Amen, learn the importance of our brain health (especially for entrepreneurs), and how we can optimize its performance.
How Much Exercise Do We Need to Live Longer?
We’ve all heard that exercise can help us live longer, but how much exercise do we really need to reap these longevity benefits? The quick answer is about 7000 to 8000 steps a day, or 30 to 45 minutes of exercise most days. Check out this New York Times article that explains how much exercise is necessary to actually affect our longevity.
“Nature has given us all the pieces required to achieve exceptional wellness and health, but has left it to us to put these pieces together”
- Diane McLaren
Women are Key to Post-Pandemic Leadership
Covid-19 has brought a copious amount of changes to our lives, and the business world has certainly felt these shifts. As we show our resilience through this period of tragedy and severe change, it has become apparent that the modern day leader must be more aware of the physical and emotional well being of their employees. Female leaders have taken this challenge head on and will continue to do so going forward.
Better Than Before
Happiness and habits. Have you ever considered the connection? Maybe you quit smoking, or adopted a new diet & workout plan. Or maybe you have had trouble making and sticking to these changes. This book by Gretchen Rubin teaches us how to make and see through habits, as well as finally kick some bad ones to the curb.
Kettlebells & Cocktails
While at the CrossFit Games in July, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Wooley to talk about LIFEAID's history with CrossFit and the importance of eliminating "soft talk" from your vocabulary. Check out our conversation starting at 42:55.
The Entrepreneurs are Coming!
As the tide ebbs and flows in the labor market, a new wave of entrepreneurship is on the way. Check out the stats in this recent INC. article about the percentage of people quitting their jobs to start their own businesses. Any guesses on the figure? Click to see if you were close...
"Customer service shouldn't be a department, it should be the whole company."
- Tony Hsieh
Planet Purpose
Purpose-driven organizations are rarer than you might think. Leaders and CEOs may fly the flag of mission, yet how much translates into the actual processes and actions of an organization? Whether your team is large or small, there is a little tidbit of knowledge to be gained in this short conversation.
Delivering Happiness
It has been almost a year since the tragic passing of Tony Hsieh, the venture capitalist, internet entrepreneur, and former Zappos CEO. His disruption of the way online brands interacted with consumers set the new standard for e-retailers and echoed in an entirely new paradigm for how all brands view customers’ happiness.
Bonus:
NFL regular season is back in action. Be on the lookout for FITAID talent Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco, Derwin James in Los Angeles and Budda Baker in Arizona.
Are you a football fan? DM me your team on Instagram! You can find me at @aaronhinde, as long as you’re not a fan of that one team…
Cambridge Companies SPG Sets Sights On The Future Of Functional Beverages
Very exciting news for LIFEAID Bev Co these last few weeks. As our company expands both domestically and internationally, our sights are set on continuing to up-level our business model and find new ways to get our cans in consumer hands.
Second in Command: Andy Halliday
Our COO, Andy Halliday, is not only incredible at what he does from a business standpoint, but he is also a dear friend of mine. In this podcast interview, Andy discusses his personal career history, as well as the pivot we made as a company during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher.”
― Oprah Winfrey
How Fermented Foods May Alter Your Microbiome and Improve Your Health
A lot of us know by now the importance that our gut health has on our overall well-being. While there is still a lot of research to be done, a recent study found that eating fermented foods may have a beneficial impact on the makeup of your gut.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
This title speaks for itself. In Mark Manson's book, he dives into the concept of learning to live through the unavoidable, negative aspects of life and focusing only on things really worth caring about.
Bonus:
FITAID Strawberry Lemonade is back in stock! Get yours now before it's gone.
It’s Not About How Much You Sleep, It’s About What You Do When You’re Awake
Adaptive Athletes on the First-Ever Adaptive Season
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.”
10 Benefits of Cycling
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Bonus:
Big Summer Sale! Coming Soon...
Road to Madison - Jeffrey Adler
Jeffrey Adler is making his 3rd straight individual appearance at the CrossFit Games. He was one of five men to compete in the in-person portion of the CrossFit Games in 2020 and took 5th overall. Tommy Marquez talks with him and coach Caroline Lambray about the experience of competing at the Games last year, expectations for 2021 and how Jeffrey is excited to get on the floor at the Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center for the first time in his career.
Does CrossFit Have a Future?
Last week, The New Yorker dropped a piece outlining the last 18 months of CrossFit as a brand and questioned whether or not there is a future for the brand. As you may know, LIFEAID was born in a CrossFit box and has been essential to the growth of our brand. So far with the sale of CrossFit to Eric Roza, we’ve seen many positive changes and are looking forward to the Roza era of CrossFit.
“When you combine extreme focus and great teams, magic happens”
—Sam Altman
Lifting Weights? Your Fat Cells Would Like to Have a Word
We all know that lifting weights can build up our muscles. But by changing the inner workings of cells, weight training may also shrink fat, according to an enlightening new study of the molecular underpinnings of resistance exercise. The study, which involved mice and people, found that after weight training, muscles create and release little bubbles of genetic material that can flow to fat cells, jump-starting processes related to fat burning.
Two-Brain Business: Grow Your Gym
Whether you own a garage gym,a CrossFit Box, or a martial-arts studio,Two-Brain Business can help you get running, get organized, and getmembers; keep people happier,and make more time for yourself. Chris Cooper of TwoBrainBusiness.com shows you how!
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Taking on the Giants in the Beverage Industry
Last week, I sat down with the team at Virtual Mgr on the “How Did We Get Here?” podcast. During the episode, we talk about how Orion and I started and scaled LIFEAID from an RV to global domination, taking on the giants of the industry and winning! There are many similarities in our journey alongside Virtual Mgr's despite the significant differences in our respective industries.
Why is Nutrition so Important for the Sport of Fitness
CrossFit as a training methodology has long promoted balanced nutrition. It is part of the L1 curriculum, and a great amount of focus has been placed on a low processed, whole
foods based diet as the driver to a reversal of chronic disease.
CrossFit the sport has taken a slightly different approach. While food quality is still important, there is a new focus on food amounts both on a calorie and macronutrient level. Macro tracking is the new nutrition approach du jour for athletes, and to no one’s surprise, the community has followed close behind.
“A business has to be evolving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts.”
—Richard Branson
Having a Growth Mindset Makes it Easier to Develop New Interests
Steve Jobs’s vision for Apple was rooted in the belief that the arts and sciences do not live in isolation. They complement and enhance each other. John Lasseter, chief creative officer at Pixar, echoed this sentiment stating, “Technology inspires art, and art challenges the technology.” But even though integrating these areas can be necessary for innovation, too many people confine themselves to only one.
This is Your Brain on Food
When it comes to diet, most people’s concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. And recent studies have shown that diet can have a profound impact on mental health conditions ranging from ADHD to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia and beyond.
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Jacob Heppner on the Make Wods Great Again Podcast
CrossFit Games and Team FITAID athlete Jacob Heppner joined the Make Pods Great Again podcast back in March to discuss his retirement from competitive CrossFit, his new training barn, his work with teen athletes, new business ventures, and some hints to his new sporting pursuits. Spoiler alert: he’s boxing Josh Bridges in September.
Physical Therapist Advice for Athletes
Taking care of your body means you can tackle your next adventure sooner. Abigail Stanislaw, a physical therapist in Santa Fe who specializes in sports rehabilitation, answered our most burning rehab questions.
“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”
—Sheryl Sandberg
FITAID Strawberry Lemonade is Here!
We've made athletic recovery simple. Now we've made it even more delicious for summer. As our first flavor extension, FITAID Strawberry Lemonade checks off all the boxes for a refreshing finish to a hard workout. Stacked with anti-inflammatory goodness and great taste, this is my new favorite in our roster.
7 Habits of Highly Successful People
One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents--millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey.
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Recapping the German Throwdown, Lowlands Throwdown and Brazil CrossFit Championship
After two weeks of in-person competition the CrossFit Games semifinals go virtual. Sean and Tommy recap the CrossFit German Throwdown, the CrossFit Lowlands Throwdown and the Brazil CrossFit Championship. Who impressed, who surprised and who emerged as potential podium contenders at the Games? Plus, WIT signs a multi-year deal to operate an official online CrossFit store, sell CrossFit-branded gear and have a retail presence at the CrossFit Games and other CrossFit events.
The Benefits of Creatine Supplementation for Women
Last week, Morning Chalk Up published an article by CrossFit Games athlete and Owner of Tactic Nutrition, Meredith Root, outlining the benefits of creatine supplementation in women. Although creatine is one of the most extensively researched supplements, like most, it has traditionally been researched in men, but can offer some overwhelmingly positive results (beyond fitness) for women, too.
“I may be over the top on this, but I just don’t want to like my competitors. I want my people to believe that whenever he and our other competitors succeed, we will be less able to do all the things we want to do.”
—Phil Knight
How to Harness the Pain-Blocking Effects of Exercise
Pain isn’t like heart rate or lactate levels—things you can measure and meaningfully compare from one session to the next. Every painful experience is different, and the factors that contribute to those differences seem to be endless. A recent study in the Journal of Sports Sciences, from researchers in Iraq, Australia, and Britain, adds a new one to the list: viewing images of athletes in pain right before a cycling test led to higher pain ratings and worse performance than viewing images of athletes enjoying themselves.
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller, this business book argues that one of the most valuable skills in the world is quickly becoming rare—the ability to focus without distraction on a demanding task. Author Cal Newport explains that by mastering this skill, you’ll be able to more effectively process complicated information and deliver better results in less time as a result.
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Training and Competing as a New Mom with Kenzie Riley
Team MisFits athlete Kenzie Riley joins Drew and Sherb on the podcast to discuss the lessons she’s learned as a new mom trying to stay fit.
"Self-Rule" Choices You Can Make to Increase Your HRV and Immunity
Stress is often defined as an organism’s ability to adapt to environmental and psychological demands which result in biological changes that either support health, or could place you at risk for illness (Salleh, 2008). The relationship between stress and illness is complex and varies from person to person. Events in our lives collide with a host of physiological and psychological factors to either protect us from illness or make us more vulnerable.
"Don’t worry about being successful but work toward being significant and the success will naturally follow.”
—Oprah
What's the Minimum Dose of Training to Stay Fit?
This review addresses three key training variables: frequency (how many days per week), volume (how long is your endurance workout, or how many sets and reps do you lift), and intensity (how hard or how heavy). It only includes studies in which the subjects reduced their training for at least four weeks, to distinguish it from research on tapering before big competitions—although some of the conclusions are similar. And it’s focused on athletic performance, not weight loss or health.
HWPO: Hard Work Pays Off
For years, every single decision he made was weighed against the question: "Will this help me win?" If the answer was no, he didn't do it. If it would give him even the slightest edge or advantage, he would--no matter the cost. Fraser became a master of identifying his weaknesses and then seeking out training methods to improve them, and he's idolized in the fitness community for his relentless pursuit of peak performance. It's not hard to see why he achieved so much success--but how is a different question.
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