Episode 49: CrossFit Games Winner James Fitzgerald On How To Plan Your Obstacle Course Training

11 Jan Episode 49: CrossFit Games Winner James Fitzgerald On How To Plan Your Obstacle Course Training

In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Hunter McIntyre interview James Fitzgerald.

James is the founder of OPEX (Formerly OPT) and The International Center for Fitness. When not coaching, he’s a full-time husband, father and fitness athlete.

James has found a desire and passion to understanding fitness through assessment, testing, research, programming and more. He has had many years experience as an athlete from early childhood into adulthood, from playing top-level soccer, short and long distance running to CrossFit where he was crowned “The Fittest on Earth”, Winner of the 2007 CrossFit Games.

James is a top notch coach with a ton of knowledge applicable to obstacle racing athletes, and in this episode you’ll discover:

-When a child can and should begin weight training, and when weight training might stunt their growth…

-How to create your own obstacle course training program based on the specific requirements of your race…

-What kind of measurements James recommends you do on your own body to track your fitness…

-James’s top recovery methods, including how he uses deep tissue work and cryotherapy…

-And much more!

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 Music courtesy Skorge – Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)
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