The Training Philosophy of CrossFit Invictus Coach Bryce Smith Pt. 2

CrossFit and Invictus Fitness coach Bryce Smith returns to answer your questions. In this Performance Edition of the Thorne Podcast Bryce joins Joel Totoro, Thorne Director of Sports Science to discuss training athletes during Covid, finding exercise motivation, and the joy of competitive CrossFit.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

CrossFit Semi-Finals [00:50]
Questions from the community [1:15]
- How do you make training fun? [1:21]
  - Gratitude [1:47]
  - Appreciate the moment [3:20]
  - “Earning your spot on the couch [4:56]
- Training athletes during a pandemic [6:10]
  - Listening to the experts [6:33]
  - Breathwork and mobility [7:00]
  - Combating too much sitting [8:00]
  - Customized training programs [10:48]
  - Encouraging moderation [11:30]
  - Zoom meetings and social interaction [12:06]
- What are CrossFitters competing for in the games? How is it different from a CrossFit workout? [13:14]
  - Recreational CrossFit vs. Competitive CrossFit [17:05]
- Advice for someone looking to start competitive CrossFit [21:50]
  - Answering questions about what you want [22:11]
  - Defining goals [22:44]
- I can’t always make it to a CrossFit gym, is it ok to train other ways? [27:03]
  - Making your health a priority [27:25]
  - Other ways to exercise [29:02]
  - Narrowing your mindset [31:05]
  - Using a coach and finding motivation [31:42]
  - Acknowledging negative mindsets [32:33]
- Learn more about Bryce Smith and Invictus [33:27]

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