High performance is never an accident. It is the result of refined science, tactical business decisions, and the willingness to endure the "suck." The GRIT Performance Podcast is an unfiltered look into the lives of those who live at the intersection of elite fitness and entrepreneurship.
This show is built for the athletes who want more than just a workout, the coaches who want to master their craft, and the business owners who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty.
What you can expect every week:
The Science of Training & Nutrition: Deep dives into physiology and fueling to help you move faster, lift heavier, and recover better.
The Business of Fitness: A "no-guardrails" look at running a gym, managing a community, and building a brand that survives the grind.
The Athlete/Coach Mindset: Interviews with world-class performers and mentors to pull apart the habits that create excellence.
Raw Conversations: Insights on industry leading coaches and athletes in the performance space.
We don’t do fluff, and we don't do shortcuts. We provide the education you need to get smarter and the entertainment you need to stay fueled. Whether you’re on the competition floor or in the boardroom, it’s time to find your gear.
This is GRIT Performance.
Build Endurance Without Burning Out Your CrossFit Athletes
In this conversation, Mark Cullen discusses his journey from pure endurance coaching to working with CrossFit athletes, focusing on the unique challenges they face in endurance events. He shares insights on training methodologies, the importance of run economy, and how to effectively integrate endurance training into CrossFit programming. The conversation delves into various training methodologies for athletes, focusing on cadence variation, the use of machines like assault runners, and the importance of proper footwear. Mark Cullen shares insights on testing metrics, injury prevention, and the significance of strength training for durability in athletes, particularly in CrossFit and endurance sports.
Takeaways
Endurance training is crucial for CrossFit athletes
Run economy significantly impacts performance Cadence variation enhances performance
Proper footwear is crucial for injury prevention
Chapters
00:00 From Endurance to CrossFit
08:23 Understanding Athlete Needs
09:07 Training Methodologies for CrossFit
13:36 Run Economy and Mechanics
16:53 Utilizing RPE in Training
21:07 Programming for Endurance
34:13 Integrating Machines in Training
37:07 Exploring Cadence Variability
40:01 Understanding Machine Training
44:40 The Importance of Testing Metrics
52:35 Building Durability Through Strength Training
59:00 The Role of Footwear in Performance
5 Oct 2026
Conjugate & CrossFit w/ Jesse Bifano
In this conversation, Jesse Bifano discusses his experiences as a strength coach, the challenges faced during competitions, and the importance of effective communication and adaptability in coaching. He shares insights on building trust with athletes, implementing the conjugate training method, and the tools necessary for remote coaching. In this conversation, Jesse Bifano discusses the importance of equipment in enhancing training, the assessment of athlete strength profiles, and the use of video analysis for performance improvement. He emphasizes the balance between performance and resilience, the significance of skill in lifting, and effective recovery management in training. In this conversation, Jesse Bifano discusses various training techniques focusing on midline stability, the use of velocity tracking, and the importance of proper bracing and breathing during lifts. The dialogue also explores how to effectively integrate accessory work into training regimens for optimal performance.
Takeaways
Effective communication is crucial
Adaptability in coaching methods Equipment enhances training variety
Assessment informs athlete programming Midline stability is crucial
Effective bracing enhances performance
Chapters
00:00 Weather Challenges and Adaptability
02:30 Introduction to Jesse Bifano
03:36 Journey from Gym Owner to Coach
07:24 Building Trust with Athletes
10:25 Implementing Conjugate Methodology
13:20 Collaboration with Adam and Programming
18:28 Assessing Athlete Strengths and Weaknesses
22:38 Tools and Equipment for Remote Coaching
25:19 Enhancing Training with Equipment
28:25 Assessing Athlete Strength Profiles
29:01 Utilizing Video for Performance Analysis
31:01 Balancing Performance and Resilience
33:22 Maximizing Training Effectiveness
34:04 Dynamic vs. Repetition Training
39:25 The Importance of Skill in Lifting
42:01 Building Resilience through Diverse Training
45:08 Managing Recovery in Training
52:42 Innovative Midline Training Techniques
56:27 Utilizing Velocity Tracking in Training
01:01:08 The Importance of Bracing and Breathing
01:10:50 Integrating Accessory Work into Training
8 Aug 2026
Maximise Your Training Time w/ Cam Gray
The conversation covers the excitement of the events, including the bike event and the forward roll, backward roll event. It also delves into programming insights and the future of the competition. The conversation delves into the importance of technique and consistency in strength training, emphasizing the role of frequency and intensity. It also explores the improvement of technique and mobility under load, the challenges of working with athletes' movement flair, and the use of efficient technical improvement and accessory drills. Additionally, it discusses meticulous strength training programming, personalized strength training prescriptions, conditioning and endurance training prescriptions, and the improvement of mobility through load and specific accessories.
Takeaways
Exciting Events
Programming Insights Consistency is key
Progressive overload is crucial
Chapters
00:00 Exciting Events
03:03 Programming Insights
25:44 The Importance of Technique and Consistency
26:32 The Role of Frequency and Intensity in Strength Training
27:46 Improving Technique and Mobility Under Load
28:27 Working with Athletes' Movement Flair and Clean Slate Athletes
30:23 Efficient Technical Improvement and Accessory Drills
32:35 Meticulous Strength Training Programming
37:31 Personalized Strength Training Prescriptions
48:08 Conditioning and Endurance Training Prescriptions
54:12 Improving Mobility Through Load and Specific Accessories
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