GRIT Performance Podcast

Torian Workout Review w/ Luke De Jonge

Reviewing the 2026 Programming For The Torian Pro With Luke De Jonge

Earning Your Skills - From Acquisition To Capacity w/ Spencer Kankel

The conversation covers Spencer Kankel's journey from owning a gym to becoming an online coach, the influence of mentorship, and the importance of strength in skill acquisition. It also delves into the progression of athletes from achieving their first ring muscle-up to building capacity and work rate. The conversation covers a range of topics related to gymnastics movements, including the importance of functional volume, density, and capacity in training. It also delves into movement pairings, accessory work, and the role of grip strength in gymnastics training. The discussion emphasizes the need for a systematic approach to skill progression and the importance of humility and open-mindedness in coaching and training methodologies. Takeaways * Mentorship and influence play a significant role in a coach's development. * Strength plays a crucial role in skill acquisition and can make it easier to learn new skills. * The progression of athletes from achieving their first ring muscle-up to building capacity and work rate is a key aspect of training. Functional volume is crucial for preparing the body to tolerate the demands of gymnastics movements. * Density and capacity training are essential for building strength and endurance in gymnastics. * Movement pairings and accessory work play a significant role in developing specific skills and addressing limitations in gymnastics training. Chapters * 00:00 Journey to Becoming a Coach * 09:00 Skill Acquisition and Strength * 31:05 Progression of Athletes * 01:07:25 Humility and Open-Mindedness in Coaching More from Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencercoaches/ [https://www.instagram.com/spencercoaches/]

Reviewing Brodie's WZA Nutrition

Download the nutrition plan for Brodie's peak week at WZA here [https://mailchi.mp/thegritperformanceco/brodie-wza-nutrition-download] The episode focuses on reviewing Brodie's nutrition during Waterpalooza and Marbella, highlighting the challenges of nutrition coaching during travel and competition. It explores the impact of location, time changes, and access to food on nutrition planning, emphasizing the need for personalized and practical solutions. A detailed breakdown of the nutrition plan for a CrossFit competition, including pre-event, post-event, and recovery strategies. The plan is meticulously designed to optimize performance, recovery, and hydration, taking into account event-specific factors and individual needs. Takeaways * Nutrition coaching for athletes during travel and competition requires careful consideration of location, time changes, and access to food. * Personalized and practical nutrition solutions are essential for athletes competing in different locations and dealing with time changes. Event-specific nutrition * Strategic hydration and recovery * Balanced pre- and post-event meals Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Nutrition Coaching Challenges * 05:43 Considerations for Food Availability and Preparation * 23:19 Adapting Nutrition for Training and Competition * 30:40 Practical Nutrition Solutions for Travel and Competition * 36:14 Post-Event Recovery * 53:41 Nutrition for Barbell Workouts * 01:00:51 Post-Event Recovery and Free Meal

Athletic Progress With Innovation in Wearable Tech with Evan Peikon

Purchase Evan's new book here! [https://buy.stripe.com/3cIfZh1dC2CR3dp0iQ2Ji02] Evan Peikon discusses the application of NIRS technology in understanding physiological limitations and the potential for mass market accessibility. The conversation covers the introduction to NIRS, its impact, and the understanding of oxygenation and physiology. It also delves into the daily use and testing with NIRS devices, common trends in athlete assessments, and the definition of utilization, respiratory, and delivery-limited athletes. Additionally, the integration of energy system work and movement efficiency, training protocols for delivery and respiratory-limited athletes, and the progression and adaptation in training protocols are explored. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the accessibility of NIRS technology and intramuscular coordination in high-level athletes. The conversation delves into the impact of muscle contraction and relaxation speed on oxygen utilization, the distinction between respiratory limitation and breath manipulation, the relationship between VO2 max and efficiency, the structuring of weekly training, the use of technology in training, the transition to technology development, and the utilization of NIRS devices in CrossFit. Takeaways * Muscle oxygenation as a tool for understanding physiological limitations * Adaptation of technology for mass market accessibility Muscle contraction and relaxation speed impact oxygen utilization * Training movement economy is crucial for performance improvement Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Evan Peikon and His Work * 07:26 Common Trends and Athlete Assessments * 13:15 Integration of Energy System Work and Movement Efficiency * 21:37 Progression and Adaptation in Training Protocols * 28:30 Accessibility of NIRS Technology * 33:41 Muscle Contraction and Relaxation * 41:11 VO2 Max and Efficiency * 49:47 Energy System Training in LBP Model * 57:38 Transition to Technology Development

Stampede Workout Announcements

The episode introduces the concept of workout announcements and provides insight into the programming bias behind the workouts for the GRIT Stampede event. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork, strategy, and skill expression in the workouts, as well as the logistical considerations for event planning and equipment usage. Takeaways * Workout Announcements * Programming Bias Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Workout Announcements