Your questions return this week! We’re talking about visualizing failure vs success, talking with kids about hard work, bench presses, knowing when to quit, and a bunch more. To get your question in the cue, send Patrick a DM on IG. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick Question About: 01:50 - Making sure our professional ladder is up against the right wall. 07:30 - Knowing if quitting something is the right move. 09:40 - Ensuring fitness is a priority when work is overwhelming. 13:20 - Why CrossFit ...
Jul 05, 2022•42 min•Ep. 234
I recently joined the gentlemen from Mark Bell’s Power Project for a wide-ranging conversation and wanted to share it here. We talk about word choices, why success isn’t binary, the mantra for a happy life, and much more. Find us on Social: Mark | Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding ....
Jun 28, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 233
We’re revisiting an episode from the archives this week, reminding ourselves of our 10 principles of training. We’re talking about starting with mechanics, understanding relative intensity, weaknesses, thresholds, and more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding ....
Jun 21, 2022•45 min•Ep. 232
In this edition of HopperTalk, we’re talking about the one law we would create if we could, how much money Elon Musk makes every day, why weddings aren't worth the money, Jurassic Park, playing CDs in the car, and more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick Question Answered: 01:10 - What is something that is practically useless but it is treated as a luxury item? 06:30 - What are some things your children will never experience the way you did? 13:50 - If you could create one law for your country wha...
Jun 14, 2022•36 min•Ep. 231
Ishan Shivanand is a mindfulness teacher and founder of Yoga of Immortals . He joins us to talk about the 4 aspects of meditation, integrative healing, starting from a place of joy, the responsibility of organizations, and more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 230
We’re talking about the three levels of focus this week, diving into how to wrestle with the internal distractions that get in our way, what anxiety feels like and where it comes from, gaining traction, and more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
May 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 229
Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick Question About: 01:30 - Getting a spouse into CrossFit 05:50 - Knowing if it’s too late to be a competitive Games athlete 10:30 - Making the best of a sub-optimal job choice 16:00 - Incorporating spirituality into the think factor 23:20 - Earning trust as a coach 29:00 - Raising children to embrace challenges 34:20 - Learning how to move better in the gym 37:30 - Training athletes who don’t eat meat 41:50 - Thanking new members of your gym // About Us: 👉🏼 Ben B...
May 24, 2022•46 min•Ep. 228
I recently chatted with Peter White of Coffee, Pods, & WODS , and wanted to share it here too. We covered a lot, including my ideal CrossFit Games athlete, the three decisions that dictate our future, reading books, and more. Find us on Social: CP&W | Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding ....
May 17, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 227
Perfectionism is a curse amplified by highlight reels on social media. How can we learn to stop judging ourselves, develop hindsight in the present moment, and focus on our character? That’s what we’re unpacking this week. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
May 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 226
This round of HopperTalk has us talking through life’s cheat codes, things that are criminally over-priced, lessons from the pandemic, and more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick Questions Answered: 01:05 - What are some cheat codes you’ve found in the game of life. 07:25 - What improved your quality of life so much that you wish you did it sooner? 15:20 - What’s criminally over-priced to you? 24:30 - What seems harmless but is actually dangerous? 30:50 - Looking back at COVID, what are some of t...
May 03, 2022•42 min•Ep. 225
We’ve got your questions on tap this week. We’re talking about what a de-load week looks like, how to prioritize health when life is busy, choosing the best kind of bodywork, and more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick Questions Answered: 01:55 - Building confidence as a coach 04:15 - Admitting our least productive habits 06:45 - Dealing with long-term challenges 13:00 - Choosing the best kind of bodywork 15:10 - Designing a better physical education fitness test 22:20 - Understanding de-load wee...
Apr 26, 2022•49 min•Ep. 224
Stephen MR Covey has made a career of teaching people about trust. He joins us to talk about his new book, the difference between a trust & inspire leader vs. a command & control leader, shifting paradigms, & so much more. Learn more about Trust & Inspire here. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick // About Us: 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c ...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 223
We're talking about our top nutrition principles in this rebroadcast from one of our most popular episodes. We talk about avoiding sugar, eating more veggies, understanding good vs bad fats, and eating mindfully. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding ....
Apr 12, 2022•34 min•Ep. 222
Your questions are back this week! We’re talking about goals versus purpose, whether anonymous leaderboards might work, how to think about Fran, buying a gym, and more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick Questions Answered: 02:50 - Working with a challenging employee 06:30 - Focusing on goals or purpose 08:45 - Earning trust with co-worker 11:15 - Taking vitamins & supplements (or not) 12:30 - Training when not sleeping enough 17:20 - Doing Fran for fitness or as a test 21:10 - Getting better ...
Apr 05, 2022•49 min•Ep. 221
Dr. Nate Zinsser is the author of the book “ The Confident Mind .” He joins us to discuss the mental toughness strategies he’s developed over 30 years of working with cadets at West Point and elite athletes at every level. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Mar 29, 2022•55 min•Ep. 220
The 3x3 is back! This round, I’m giving some strategies you can use to improve your confidence levels, increase your earning potential, and leave a lasting legacy. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Mar 22, 2022•27 min•Ep. 219
In this round of HopperTalk, Patrick and I give our thoughts on lies we tell to make other people feel better, why grades shouldn’t be taken so seriously, how to react when something bad happens, and much more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Mar 15, 2022•45 min•Ep. 218
Mark England and Kimberly Kesting from Enlifted Coaches are back to continue our conversation about the victim mentality, should statements, soft talk, the imposter syndrome, writing down our scary thoughts, and much more. Find us on Social: Enlifted Coaches | Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding....
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 217
We’ve got Mark England and Kimberly Kesting from Enlifted Coache s in town this week to talk about the victim mentality, soft talk, owning your story, pressure language, and much more. Be sure to tune in next week for part two. Find us on Social: Enlifted Coaches | Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding....
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 216
Your questions return this week! We’re talking about how making the most out of training solo, dealing with the challenge of injuries that keep coming back, prioritizing balance, and a whole lot more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding ....
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 215
I recently had a chance to chat with Chris at the Modern Wisdom podcast . We talked about a whole bunch, including Castro’s exit from the Games, Katrin's decision to stay in Iceland, risk, flow, leadership, and a bunch more. Find us on Social: Chris | Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 214
Patrick & I pull together the last five books we’ve read, talk about how we picked them, what we’re getting from them, why reading with purpose beats reading at random, making connections, diving deep, and more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Feb 08, 2022•39 min•Ep. 213
How do we stack awareness, intention, and action to make the most out of this one life we’ve got? That’s what we’re talking about today in this short episode. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Feb 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 212
HopperTalk is back this week! Patrick and I are talking about what we think are scams, why nothing should start before 10 am, integrity, generosity, little things that are signals that a person is good, and a lot more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Jan 25, 2022•59 min•Ep. 211
We're talking about the different areas of focus for a CrossFit Games athlete and someone who's chasing health, diving into maximizing your minutes, keeping the frisbee of life in balance, and developing a single-minded focus. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Jan 18, 2022•50 min•Ep. 210
We’re unpacking the two most important things to get right in your business, talking about the marketing hourglass, creating a calm organization, distinguishing between coaching for development vs. performance, and more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Jan 11, 2022•51 min•Ep. 209
We're revisiting our most popular episode ever to kick 2022 off right, diving into the 6 steps we need to take to develop more mental toughness, including becoming a learner, expecting adversity, and killing the critic. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Jan 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 208
Your questions are back this week. We’re talking about what to do between double sessions to recover, dealing with family members who aren’t on the same nutritional page as you, training for a Spartan Beast, and more! Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Dec 28, 2021•49 min•Ep. 207
Multiple-times Games athlete Cole Sager joins us this week to talk about being a pro athlete, seeking solitude, being grateful, becoming a father, having curiosity, and a whole lot more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 206
We're talking this week about health as an integrated system and about how the 5 Factors are all essential inputs in that system. We dive into the knowledge/doing gap, kicking ass into our 90s, the age of abundance, and more. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick 👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author , coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain . 👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and c reator of Functional Branding ....
Dec 14, 2021•54 min•Ep. 205
