❤️ Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club

We’ve got a great chat with Mark England, co-founder and head coach of Enlifted, about the profound value of silence, solitude, and the power of storytelling in our minds.

We explore how these elements contribute to personal growth and well-being, delving into effective techniques such as full-sentence journaling and mindful breathing.

Mark shares his insights from his personal experiences and 17 years of professional practice, providing practical advice for managing the internal narrative and becoming more comfortable with oneself.

00:30 Introducing Mark England and Enlifted

01:55 The Importance of Silence and Solitude

02:43 Diving into Silence and Solitude

04:17 Mark's Personal Journey with Solitude

07:23 The Power of Observing Thoughts

08:41 Balancing Social Interaction and Solitude

15:28 The Practice of Journaling

19:23 Enhancing Gratitude Practices

24:52 The Struggle with Gratitude

25:38 Improving Mindset Through Storytelling

26:25 Thanks to our Sponsors: Magic Spoon and Defender Vehicles

29:18 Facing Silence and Solitude

31:06 Creating Positive Habits

32:16 Soft Talk Keywords and Their Impact

38:13 The Importance of Listening and Reflection

44:16 Final Thoughts and Enlifted Certification Information

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We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays.

ABOUT US

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

🤩 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club

We’re discussing what it means to get in the best shape of your life. We take a comprehensive approach to physical fitness, emphasizing the importance of strength training, cardiovascular endurance, and bodyweight exercises.

We break down a practical weekly training framework that includes three days of compound free-weight exercises, one long run, and mixed-modal conditioning.

Finally, we highlight the benefits of incorporating functional movement into your routine, such as carrying and moving heavy objects, and clarify the distinction between general fitness and elite athletic training.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:43 Book Club and Membership Announcements

01:23 Defining 'Best Shape of Your Life'

03:00 Strength, Endurance, and Bodyweight Goals

09:57 Weekly Training Framework

23:49 Thanks to our Sponsors: OneSkin and DUER

30:21 Practical Questions and Time Commitment

39:31 Conclusion and Sponsors

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ABOUT THE SHOW

We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays.

ABOUT US

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

🔔 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club

We’re diving into listener questions across various topics, including launching an online coaching program, choosing effective fitness trackers, tackling posture issues from desk work, blending CrossFit with Ironman training, and maintaining strength gains with limited equipment.

We also touch on adapting meal plans to daily activity levels and responding to contradictory information in health research.

00:00 Welcome to Chasing Excellence

01:47 Launching Online Coaching Programs

05:19 Effective Fitness Trackers

07:29 Improving Posture for Desk Workers

09:54 CrossFit and Ironman Training

12:35 Thanks to our Sponsors: The Defender 110 & Momentous

15:50 Adapting Meal Plans

18:21 Responding to New Research

22:03 Maintaining Strength with Limited Equipment

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ABOUT THE SHOW

We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays.

ABOUT US

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.