Best Hour of Their Day Podcast
1) CrossFit is for anybody, but your gym isn't... yet. | Alec Zirkenbach
We confront the 'Inclusivity Illusion', which is the dangerous assumption that simply believing 'CrossFit is for anybody' makes your gym accessible. Alec Zirkenbach explains why most affiliates are fa...Show More
2) How Much Should You Charge for CrossFit in 2026? (Reverse Engineer It)
Join Jason Fernandez and Christian Genson as they break down why rising operational costs and inflation mean your current CrossFit pricing model guarantees you will make less money in 2026. You’ll lea...Show More
3) Is the CrossFit Open Still Worth Running in Your Affiliate? | Chase Ingraham
Chase Ingraham joins Todd and Kristin on Coach Development Live to break down what the CrossFit Open can mean inside an affiliate and why it still matters for coaches and members. They’ll share practi...Show More
4) How we would run a terrible CrossFit box (yes, we've done these...)
Sometimes the best business advice is simply knowing exactly what to avoid at all costs. Ackerman and Fern lay out the ultimate blueprint for running a terrible CrossFit box, admitting that they are p...Show More
5) Inside 18 Years of CrossFit South Brooklyn: How David Osorio Built an 800+ Member Box
David Osorio has been running CrossFit South Brooklyn for 18 years, growing it into an 800+ member powerhouse without ads, funnels, or high-pressure sales. In this episode, he and Jason Ackerman break...Show More
6) Teaching Gymnastics in CrossFit: Progressions, Spotting, and Safety | Dave Durante
Dave Durante joins Todd Occhiuto and Kristin Bowen to break down how coaches can teach and safely spot gymnastics movements for athletes of all levels inside a CrossFit class. Learn how to keep every ...Show More
7) Taylor Self vs. Jason Ackerman on Overtraining, Identity & CrossFit Gym Culture
Taylor Self and Jason Ackerman go head-to-head on the issues every CrossFit coach and affiliate owner wrestles with overtraining, identity, and the culture you allow inside your gym. This conversation...Show More
8) Virtuosity in Programming: How to Make the “Sucky Stuff” Fun for Athletes
Taylor Self joins Todd and Kristin to unpack what “virtuosity in programming” really means and how to apply it in daily training. They explore how great coaches make the hard, unglamorous work engagin...Show More
9) How Eric Hinman BUILT a Lifestyle Brand CrossFitter Can Copy
Filmed live at AffiliateCon, Eric Hinman shares how he built a lifestyle brand that attracts opportunities without chasing them. Learn how gym owners and coaches can use authenticity, consistency, and...Show More
10) Stop Overcomplicating Nutrition: EC Synkowski on What Really Works in the Gym
Most CrossFit coaches overthink nutrition. EC Synkowski is breaking down how to simplify nutrition coaching inside your affiliate so members actually understand it, apply it, and see real results.--Le...Show More