Episode

#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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1:36:53
Published: Mon Mar 05 2018
Description

This week I'm sitting down with CrossFit coaches, athletes, programmers, nutritionists and all round good guys Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs. I absolutely loved recording this, despite being behind one of the UK's top CrossFit Programming Companies, the guys do not take themselves too seriously and it really shows in one of the funniest episodes so far. Expect to learn the key differences between good and great athletes, how your body type can be used to play to your strengths in fitness and how to get blood and semen out of joggers. Find out more: www.ReebokCrossFitTyneside.com www.WarriorProgramming.com www.WeDominateNutrition.com  Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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The host talks about a pair of joggers belonging to Paul that have someone else's semen and blood on them.
00:00 - 03:39 (03:39)
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Personal Anecdote
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The host talks about a pair of joggers belonging to Paul that have someone else's semen and blood on them. They also tease upcoming episodes with fitness experts about technology reduction and ethical uses of social media.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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Modern Wisdom
The hosts discuss how they ignored a fire safety officer during a lecture and share some funny anecdotes related to fire safety.
03:39 - 05:47 (02:08)
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Fire Safety
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The hosts discuss how they ignored a fire safety officer during a lecture and share some funny anecdotes related to fire safety.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker compares Ben and Stu, referring to them as "inside" and "outside" dogs respectively.
05:47 - 08:13 (02:26)
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Fitness
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The speaker compares Ben and Stu, referring to them as "inside" and "outside" dogs respectively. They also criticize the sponsorship culture in the fitness industry while praising Ben's versatility and describing his emotions as fragile.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker started training for mid-distance runs in 2009 with just a few pieces of basic equipment.
08:13 - 12:31 (04:18)
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Running
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The speaker started training for mid-distance runs in 2009 with just a few pieces of basic equipment. To prepare for races like the half marathon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of putting in a lot of miles.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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The speaker shares his journey to becoming a CrossFit coach and his introduction to kettlebells through the 300 workout.
12:31 - 17:03 (04:32)
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CrossFit
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The speaker shares his journey to becoming a CrossFit coach and his introduction to kettlebells through the 300 workout. He also mentions his missed opportunity to qualify for regionals but got invited to try a new gym.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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The definition of fitness may not necessarily mean being the fittest, but rather a well-rounded athlete who can excel in various domains.
17:03 - 23:37 (06:34)
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CrossFit
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The definition of fitness may not necessarily mean being the fittest, but rather a well-rounded athlete who can excel in various domains. This idea is embodied in CrossFit, where competitors are tested in diverse skills such as weightlifting, running, and gymnastics.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker shares different types of CrossFit workouts, including "Bull" and a three-component workout.
23:37 - 27:07 (03:30)
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CrossFit
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The speaker shares different types of CrossFit workouts, including "Bull" and a three-component workout. She also emphasizes the importance of the workout environment for motivation.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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Modern Wisdom
The key to cycling is to ride just below anaerobic so your body can still have oxygen and avoid going anaerobic, where breathing becomes difficult.
27:07 - 30:05 (02:58)
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Cycling
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The key to cycling is to ride just below anaerobic so your body can still have oxygen and avoid going anaerobic, where breathing becomes difficult.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on the pressure to push harder in intense workouts, sharing a personal example of being coached to increase their speed during a challenging routine.
30:05 - 32:57 (02:52)
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fitness
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The speaker reflects on the pressure to push harder in intense workouts, sharing a personal example of being coached to increase their speed during a challenging routine.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker mentions using a specific workout as an example of anaerobic exercise.
32:57 - 35:23 (02:26)
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Anaerobic Exercise
The podcast discusses the significance of incorporating aerobic workouts in your routine to enhance physical endurance and stamina.
35:23 - 39:33 (04:10)
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Aerobic workouts
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The podcast discusses the significance of incorporating aerobic workouts in your routine to enhance physical endurance and stamina. The speaker highlights the difference between long, Jane Fonda-style workouts and shorter four to twelve-minute exercises.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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Modern Wisdom
Discussing the development of Crossfit as a sport and the changes that have come with it, including the shift from a background transition to specialization.
39:33 - 42:17 (02:44)
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Crossfit
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Discussing the development of Crossfit as a sport and the changes that have come with it, including the shift from a background transition to specialization. Also, the host and guest talk about their experiences with the most challenging and ridiculous Crossfit workouts they have attempted.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on how their past coach advised them that more is not necessarily better when it comes to training, and mentions struggling to understand how they managed to do some of their past training methods.
42:17 - 44:13 (01:56)
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Fitness Training
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The speaker reflects on how their past coach advised them that more is not necessarily better when it comes to training, and mentions struggling to understand how they managed to do some of their past training methods.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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Modern Wisdom
The hosts discuss the common misconceptions of CrossFit, ranging from elitism and inaccessibility, to the diverse nature of certification offered by the program.
44:13 - 1:04:55 (20:41)
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CrossFit
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The hosts discuss the common misconceptions of CrossFit, ranging from elitism and inaccessibility, to the diverse nature of certification offered by the program. The conversation also includes potential future changes within CrossFit to further suit the varying levels of athletes.

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#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
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CrossFit is a high skill, high-intensity workout that combines various movements such as burpees, snatches, and thrusters to ensure maximum range of motion and intensity.
1:04:55 - 1:35:12 (30:17)
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CrossFit
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CrossFit is a high skill, high-intensity workout that combines various movements such as burpees, snatches, and thrusters to ensure maximum range of motion and intensity. CrossFit's benchmark workouts like Fran and Helen offer proof of an individual's fitness progress, while participation in events like the Regionals provides a different level of challenge and showcases the true essence of CrossFit.

Episode
#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
Podcast
Modern Wisdom