Ed and Ant begin by sharing their thoughts on the CF Quarter-final tests, as well as some thoughts on how to improve the tests and the format of the competition season. Next, they discuss how they break down the CrossFit season into the off-season, pre-season, mid-season and competition season, and how our training should change based on the time of year. Lastly, they share insights into how to structure your pre-season, from rest and regeneration, strength training, aerobic conditioning and ski...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Ed sits down with Ant Haynes to reflect on the 2023 Crossfit Open. Find out what we thought about the tests, What we learned from them and how we will prepare athletes differently next season. We also talk about mindset, the leaderboard, and what we have learned about ourselves this year. Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocessprogramming
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Ed sits down with Mensa, who is one of the founders and creators of the “Today Well Spent Journal”. In this conversation, Mensa shares her story of burnout and spiritual growth, which lead to the creation of the journal. I have been using the journal every day for the last 2 years, and it has had a massive impact on my life. We talk about the power of gratitude, human connection, self reflection, and the impact of technology. It was a pleasure to finally get to meet the brains behind the journal...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Ed sits down with Marcus Filly, A 7-time CrossFit Games Athlete, and the man who coined the term ‘Functional Bodybuilding”. In my opinion, I believe that Marcus, in many ways, saved CrossFit by making bodybuilding style training ‘acceptable’ in a community that was previously opposed to the idea. In this episode, Marcus shares his physical and mental challenges of being a CrossFit Games athlete; Burnout and Injury; Retiring as an athlete; Exploring Functional bodybuilding; and going ‘all in’. We...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Tammi and Lotte to play a game of Overrated or Underrated. Our 10 topics for today’s episode: 1. Air Fryers 2. Speedos on Men 3. Tattoo’s 4. Oat Milk 5. Indoor plants 6. Masturbation 7. Standing desks 8. Prescribing Percentages’s for training 9. Cold Showers 10. Measuring body fat Percentage Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocessprogramming...
Feb 27, 2023•56 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with his client, and online athlete at The Process, Chris Tuazon. In this conversation, we talk about training, community, coaching, values, seasons of life, living based on priorities, balancing work and play, and lastly we talk about what is stopping him from leaving his full time job to pursue his passion in coaching. Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocessprogramming
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Ed and Liam sit down to reflect on their most recent holidays, which quickly turns to a conversation about life. We reference a lot of things from the book we just read, called ‘BEQOMING’. We talk about ‘trusting the triggers to teach’, surrendering the outcome, letting go of what is not within your control, being vs doing and spirituality. Hope you guys enjoy the deeper, reflective conversation! Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocessprog...
Feb 13, 2023•50 min
In this episode, Ed sits down Victoria Campos. Victoria is a full-time CrossFit Athlete, who finished 33rd in her rookie season at the 2022 CrossFit Games. In this conversation, she shares the changes that occurred in her life which ultimately lead to her going ‘all in’ on trying to qualify for the CrossFit Games. Her story is one of self reflection, taking risks, identifying priorities and being laser focus on her goal. Victoria Campos IG: https://instagram.com/victoriacampos013?igshid=YmMyMTA2...
Feb 06, 2023•56 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Singapore-based coaches Stu Diplock and Naz Lomboan. We talk about how they entered the coaching space, the importance of learning and mentorship, transitions from CrossFit to Bodybuilding and the challenges they have experienced as they prepare to open up their first gym together. Stuart Diplock IG: https://instagram.com/stuartdiplock?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Naz IG: https://instagram.com/nazhariaschifra?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Sponsors: The Process Programming: Websit...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, Ed and Ant sit down to reflect on their relationship and how it has evolved over the years. From the outside looking in, many people think that their relationship is all rainbows and butterflies, but it hasn’t always been that way. This is an entertaining exchange of stories and memories from early childhood, to playing rugby together, to university, joining coastal, and working together as coach and athlete. Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming....
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with his client and good friend, Rob Naylor. At the time of recording, it’s 12 hours before Rob joins 570 other racers to take on the Doi Inthanon Summit160, a gruelling 170km race through the hills of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Shortly after retiring from Rugby, Rob hired Ed as his coach, and they have been working together as for the last 7 years. In this conversation, they discuss what made Rob transition into running, their story as coach and athlete, Ed’s role as a ...
Jan 16, 2023•40 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Liam to talk about the things that go into writing a great group class programme. We cover a lot of different considerations here, from having clear intentions, equipment and space, time, class flow, movement selection, rest management and effectively managing the dose-response. If you take part in group classes, we hope that this conversation provides some insight into what goes on behind the scenes. For coaches who are writing their group programmes, we think...
Jan 09, 2023•45 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with the head of the BUILD programme, Liam Carmichael. We rewind the clock to talk about how and why Liam took over the programme, his KPIs and management responsibilities; some of the challenges he encountered when taking over the programme; building a team; why we rebranded and finally, what the future holds for the BUILD programme. Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocessprogramming...
Jan 02, 2023•37 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Jenz Robinson. Jenz is the co-founder of the Professional Fitness Coaching Association (PFCA) and he plays a pivotal role in the leadership and development of coaches at MARCHON. Jenz shares his story, and what a story it is. From pursuing the dream of playing professional rugby in South Africa, dropping out of university, being scammed to play rugby in the UK, being broke and depressed, finding coaching, opening a gym, closing a gym, and starting his journey a...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Tammi and Liam to talk about habits. In this conversation, we share some strategies that we have used to create habits, as well as why we often fail at them! Throughout this conversation, we reference James Clears’ book Atomic Habits, which we would highly recommend, Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocessprogramming
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Hong Kong Rugby Sevens captain, Max Woodward. We talk about captaincy and leadership, overthinking, longevity in high-level sports, building and team culture, insecurities and the importance of self-regulation. It was refreshing to hear a big figure in the sport of Rugby being so open and vulnerable about his failures, challenges and shortcomings. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxjwoodward/ Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogra...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 24 min
In this episode, Ed sits down Babs Glancy. Babs has been a member of staff at COASTAL and The Process for over 12 years. In that time she has experienced a lot of self-growth, much of which has come in the last 2.5 years after relocating to Bangkok with her family amidst the pandemic. Having time and space provided her with the opportunity to reflect on her years as an athlete, a captain and a coach. Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocess...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Ant and Schalk to reflect on our first HYROX race. In this conversation, we share our thoughts on the event and whether or not it met our expectations. We discuss how we felt ‘mentally’ going into the race, and how we felt immediately before and during the race. We reflect on our pacing and strategy, and what we would do differently in hindsight. Finally, we discuss our training and preparation leading into the race, and lastly what we think of the test (and ho...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Isabell to talk about what goes into running an online programme. The Process was created in 2019, and its sole purpose was to share our LIVE, PERFORM and COMPETE programmes with the world via online subscriptions. Since then, we have added multiple programmes, built a coaching team, constantly evolved our offering, changed our prices more times than we can remember, started an Affiliate programme, and we are about to launch a coaching certification programme. ...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Liam Carmichael to talk about the “lifecycle of a coach”. Truth be told, there is no clear cut path for a coach, and myself and Liam’s journeys highlight that. In this conversation, we share our stories: Why we started; How we started, and what we thought we would be doing vs what we are currently doing. We also discuss things like avoiding burnout; discovering your unique abilities, social media and imposter syndrome. Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website...
Nov 14, 2022•58 min
In this episode, Ed with Patrick James to talk to catch up on life. Since our last episode together, Patrick has followed his heart, moved countries and joined a new company. Paddy’s last 6 months of life included many challenges that coaches face: from finding a job, ongoing education, finding and speaking to your audience and surrendering the outcome. Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocessprogramming...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Tamarind Robinson to discuss the acronym H.A.I.L. This conversation was based on the Ted Talk “How To Speak To People Who Want To Listen” By Julian Treasure. We share our thoughts, stories and experiences on Honesty, Authenticity, Integrity and Love, and roles they play in our lives. Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocessprogramming
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Ant Haynes to reflect on how life has been since returning from 6 months abroad. In the conversation, we discuss realisation and learnings from last season, redefining his priorities, upcoming competitions, coaching at The Process, and prepping for HYROX. Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocessprogramming
Oct 24, 2022•52 min
In this episode, Ed and Liam take on some cracking listener Q&A’s. Thank you to everyone who submitted a question! If you’d like to submit a question, please send us a message on IG @theprocessprogramming. 1. How are you preparing for Hyrox? 2. What age did you actually start to think about mental health and how it effected you day to day 3. The importance of cool-downs? 4. Is it necessary to train power? 5. What does mental health actually mean? And what do you do for your mental health. 6....
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, Ed catches up with Leigh Coates to talk about the 2021/2022 CrossFit Season, which concluded with her taking 2nd place in her age category in her rookie season. In this conversation, we explore Leigh’s training history and what took her from body pump classes to joining COASTAL in 2017. Leigh reflects on her season, which took her to Dubai shortly after the CrossFit Open. Little did she know that it would be over 6 months before she’d eventually return home. Aside from Training ...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, Ed goes solo to share his thoughts after travelling being on the road for 3 weeks travelling around Bali. These 10 reflections include thoughts on training, nutrition, routines, relationships, social media, wearing masks and the power of community and team. Sponsors: The Process Programming: Website: www.theprocessprogramming.com Instagram: @theprocessprogramming
Oct 03, 2022•50 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Jamie Lau, a Personal Trainer living in London, who was a part of the Coastal Fitness coaching team from 2013-2015. In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane. It begins with our story and how we first met, the early days of Coastal Fitness shortly after opening our first gym. Jamie then asks Ed about his days as a Rugby player, his experiences, dealing with injury and his mental health. We talk about coaching and leadership: being a specialist vs a gener...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 40 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Tammi to talk about CrossFit’s definition of “Fitness in 100 words”. This was something that we both learnt about when doing the CrossFit Level 1 certification, and it recently made an appearance on @crossfittraining’s instagram page. On the day, Ed shared some thoughts on what he thought about the definition, and the goal of this episode was to share more thoughts on the definition: what we love, what we didn’t love, and some recommendations on how it can be i...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Brandon Hasick, who is the owner and founder of Body by Brando, a gym business with 3 locations in Sydney Australia. Brandon is also the founder of a coaching mentorship programme, and a business mentorship programme, and is a part owner of several different businesses. In this conversation, Brandon shares his origin story, burnout, the successes and failures in trying to grow a gym business, lessons learned in leadership, and the constant struggle of slowing d...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Ed sits down with Isabell Wolfe to talk about the recent restructuring of COASTAL and THE PROCESS. After reading the comments and questions from the article Ed wrote for The Morning Chalk Up, we wanted to share our story in more detail. It begins with the story of Coastal Fitness, why we needed to make a change, the new mission and vision for the business, how we calculated the salaries and created the different coaching levels, and how we are monitoring and managing the changes...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min
