- Ep. 119 - The One About Bidets, AMRAPs, & Coaching Development
This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic talking their experiences with bidets, AMRAPs, and coaching development. All three can be game changers for you and your happiness! The fellas ask the same question about all three...how much do we need?
Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, your host of THE INTRO, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor.
Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.
57m | May 23, 2023 - Ep. 118 - The One About MURPH & MURPH Prep
This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic talking the biggest, most well-known workout in the CrossFit community...MURPH. The MURPH workout honors Lt. Michael P. Murphy and is a staple in gyms, garages, and anywhere you can find a place to run and do pull-ups, push-ups, and squats on Memorial Day. The fellas breakdown the workout and their thoughts on 'prepping' for this great workout.
Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, your host of THE INTRO, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.
47m | May 16, 2023 - Ep. 117 - The One About 'More Art than Science'
This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic talking about the idea that fitness & nutrition might very well be 'more art than science'. The fellas ask the question...do we need more studies or more hard work and consistency?
Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, your host of THE INTRO, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.
1h 1m | May 9, 2023 - Ep. 116 - The One About Spirit Animals & Stupid Gym Injuries
This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic talking about everything from James' spirit animal to the stupid gym injuries we've seen and experienced. The fellas also dive into a deep coaching convo about how many cues are too many cues for your athletes.
Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, your host of THE INTRO, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.
53m | May 2, 2023 - Ep. 115 - The One About a Little Bit of Everything
This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic talking about a little bit of everything...retaking the CFL1 as a participant, adventures from coaching around the world, best & worst jobs, and how to avoid the curse of your ego in coaching.
Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, your host of THE INTRO, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.
59m | Apr 25, 2023 - Ep. 114 - The One About All the Small Things
This week MDV & Max are back on the mic talking about how the 'small things' can have a big impact. It's easy to look past the things that no one else sees or will ever know but the important thing is that YOU know and YOU see. Don't sleep on the small things!
Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, your host of THE INTRO, and a lawyer in another life. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.
59m | Apr 18, 2023 - Ep. 113 - The One About Taking SUPPS
This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic talking about supplements in the fitness biz, PEDs in sport and training, and the whole 'tainted' supps excuse...this one is a fun one so buckle up!
Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, your host of THE INTRO, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.
1h 5m | Apr 11, 2023 - Ep. 112 - The One About Careers as a CF Coach
This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic talking about navigating career prospects in CF coaching circles, risk vs. reward, and making the most of the opportunities in front of you.
Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, your host of THE INTRO, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.
1h 2m | Apr 4, 2023 - Ep. 111 - The One About Good Gyms vs. Bad Gyms
This week MDV, James, & Max are back on the mic talking about good gyms, bad gyms, and whether or not bad gyms give good gyms a bad name.
Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, your host of THE INTRO, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across New England, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, coaching, and CrossFit from these pros.
57m | Mar 28, 2023 - Ep. 110 - Reebok, Life in Boston, & the Hallmarks of a Great Coach
This week MDV, Conor Murphy, & Max Issak are back on the mic talking about the history of the Reebok-CrossFit partnership, stories from the 'good ol days' in Boston, their favorite workouts, tips for young & hungry coaches and more!
MDV aka Matt DellaValle is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, and your host of the Intro Podcast. Conor is the head of fitness operations for Big Night Inc, a seasoned CrossFit Seminar Staff team member, and trainer for some of the music industry's biggest stars. Max is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations in New England, a highly sought-after gym-biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about coaching CrossFit from these pros.
1h 6m | Mar 21, 2023 - Ep. 109 - Our Thoughts on the 2023 Open
This week MDV, James Hobart, & Max Issak are back on the mic recapping their thoughts on the 2023 Open. Together, the fellas tackle the topics of grading the workouts, mastering high-skill movements, the value (or lack of...) of quality days, and more.
MDV aka Matt DellaValle is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, and your host of the Intro Podcast. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations in New England, a highly sought-after gym-biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about coaching CrossFit from these pros.
1h 3m | Mar 14, 2023 - Ep. 108 - James & Max | The One About The CrossFit Open
This week the fellas tackle the CrossFit Open, how to handle 'faults' in movement, and relentlessness in coaching.
James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches to ever do it. Max is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations in New England, a highly sought-after gym-biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about coaching CrossFit.
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56m | Feb 21, 2023 - Ep. 107 - James & Max | The One About Inspiration & Fear
This week the fellas tackle the topics of inspiration and fear on the coaching floor. MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, James Hobart and Max Isaak.
James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches to ever do it. Max is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations in New England, a highly sought-after gym-biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about coaching CrossFit.
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41m | Feb 7, 2023 - Ep. 106 - James & Max | The One About Coaches & Owners
MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart and the unstoppable Max Isaak.
James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around fitness stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Max is the owner of five (and counting!) CrossFit TILT locations in New England, a highly sought after gym-biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter.Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back!
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48m | Jan 24, 2023 - Ep. 105 - James & MDV | A Couple of "Recovering" Lawyers...
MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with one of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart.
James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around fitness stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back on the mic!
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38m | Jan 17, 2023 - Ep. 104 - James & Max | The One About New Year, New Me
MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart and the unstoppable Max Isaak.
James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around fitness stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Max is the owner of five (and counting!) CrossFit TILT locations in New England, a highly sought after gym-biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back!
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1h 0m | Jan 10, 2023 - Ep. 103 - James & Max | The One About Liver King & Morning Routines
MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart and the incomparable Max Isaak. James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Max is the owner of five (and counting!) CrossFit TILT locations, highly sought-after biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back!
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49m | Dec 6, 2022 - Ep. 102 - James & Max | A Daft Dose of Fitness (and Turkey)
MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart and the incomparable Max Isaak. James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Max is the owner of five (and counting!) CrossFit TILT locations, highly sought-after biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back!
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55m | Nov 29, 2022 - Ep. 101 - James & Max | The Open Is Coming...
MDV is back on the mic this week chopping it up with two of his favorite people in fitness, the undeniable James Hobart and the incomparable Max Isaak. James is a CrossFit Games legend, Seminar Staff jedi, and all-around stud who has done it all in the world of CrossFit. Max is the owner of five (and counting!) CrossFit TILT locations, highly sought-after biz consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches you’ll ever encounter. Grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about training and coaching from the boys...who are back!
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55m | Nov 22, 2022 - Ep. 100 - Jason Khalipa on The Intro | Throwback Favorite 12/8/20
In a throwback to the first episode of The Intro, MDV sits down with legendary coach and gym owner, Jason Khalipa. Jason is the founder and CEO of NCFIT as well as one of the most accomplished athletes and coaches in the fitness biz. In this episode, Jason dives deep into the qualities, attitudes, and actions of the world's best coaches. He also makes it clear — there are no more excuses for just being an "okay" coach. The game has changed, and if you're not getting better, you're going to be left in the dust because the wolves are knocking.
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