A Decade Done: Reebok in the Rearview Mirror
I dive into the last ten years at Reebok and what I learned, the experiences, the people and the brand and how it has led to where I am going now and my next steps!
Mar 14, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The Soap Box with Austin Malleolo
Austin Malleolo
We step onto the soap box about any given topic and don’t step off until it’s exhausted. From CrossFit to business to relationships to training and coaching we cover it all. We will try to keep the episodes to around 20 minutes. Let us know what you want to hear, and we will cover it! You will love it or hate it, but we will go all in no matter what and not hold back! Topics include; CrossFit, Coaching, Competing, Business, Finance, Parenting, Travel, Relationships, Nutrition, Leadership and more!
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Ideas vs Action: Why Ideas matter, but Action might matter more
In this one I dive into a ramble on throughput and how ideas are great, but HOW do you plan on putting them into play and how that might change over time. Goals are great, but just having a clear direction might be more important than a SUPER specific end state - as that end state is more of a horizon that you might never reach - but keep pushing toward.
Feb 14, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The Pendulum Effect: Emotions, Fitness and Life
I go deep in on this one on how important it is to let yourself swing from one end of the pendulum to the other. From how we feel, to the pain we feel in workouts. A life session that has been a guiding tenet for me for nearly half my life and I talk about where I learned it and its origins!
Jan 14, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 1
What I learned in 2020
I break down my top "Learnings" from 2020. 1. Awareness 2. Action 3. Trust, but always question 4. Work ethic, priorities & communication 5. Different is NOT the opposite of the same Challenge, be true to who you are and be empathetic
Dec 28, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 16
How Living Small & Basic Nutrition Principles Are The Same...
In this episode I dive into how proper nutritional principles and basic finance principles on saving and preparing for life ahead are the same. It does not make it easy in application, but it does make it easy in principle, therefore allowing us to focus on DOING and nothing else. As it is know that "Doers" will do and "Takers" will take, who are you?
Dec 15, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Hard-work, Work Ethic, Skill Sets and Ownership: We need to know the Difference!
In this episode I get passionate about how we can overvalue ourselves, and not really take a deep look at what skills we have and how that differs from our ability to work hard and have a good work ethic. It can be intoxicating to let your ability to work hard, or that you have been successful in one area, lead you to believe that you have the ability to do this anywhere...Knowing what you do not now is one of the most powerful skills a person can have...
Dec 05, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Adaptive Leadership Vs. "Hunker Down" Leadership
I dive into some leadership tactics and how they have and will play out during the current struggles that we are faced with in our industry (fitness). Lots to unpack in this one, but the take away is that "There is no end state to success, there is just what's next."
Nov 25, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 12
How to make money as a trainer?
In this episode we dive into the age old question "how do you make money as a trainer" there has always been a struggle with the fitness industry and trainers and there has always been many people out there that want to "tell you" how to make money in this industry. I dive into some real ways to make it in this industry and how to stand out - and how to navigate through the fitness landscape.
Nov 16, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Find the "Daily Win"
I break down how to find the daily WIN. Most all people care about results, that is what drives us, and what we want. So how do we make this clear in our lives and our gyms? I also think I make my favorite analogy of all time at the end of the episode - please let me know what you think if it, I am proud of it!
Nov 10, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Money & Fitness: How they are VERY Similar
In this episode I dive into money, finances and how it relates so well to fitness and CrossFit, what we do and how we do it. Some best practices and red threads that you see across successful indivudlas and business that we all can learn from. This is a fun one because we all can relate and it is not easy for many people to talk about money - so I hope you find some value in this one!
Oct 31, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Why the CrossFit Games Are Important & What to be worried about...
In this episode I break down why I love the CrossFit Games, why it they are important and what we can learn from them! I talk about best practices as well as pitfalls many have fallen into when it comes from learning or looking to the games for what to do as opposed to taking best practices or themes from...
Oct 23, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 10
How to transition from an "Athlete" to "Life after being an Athlete"
In this episode I dive into a great question about how to deal with transitioning from being focused on being an athlete, competing and all that goes into that lifestyle to next steps. There is so much to unpack here from the simple, what do I do from a training perspective and how do I shape my days. To how do I deal with this mentally and emotionally? I talk about what I have found useful for me and what I have struggled with so far in my journey.
Oct 16, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
My View On Politics, How to Live Life?
Not really about politics, just a world view that I think can help many. I draw on my life experiences in this one from my many failures to how I "turned" it around and what my thought process was and still is. Hard work, Care and DRIVE! With that mindset, you will tune out the noise, not have time to worry about things that deter you from you goal, mission and purpose - you will be laser focused and therefore have a better chance for success, and not be a snowflake and complain or whine - you w...
Oct 06, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Ego, Emotions and how it holds you back...
In this episode, I dive into the world of emotions and ego and how many people have become unable to take feedback or criticism or even deal with someone that has a different viewpoint or belief then they do. Leading to stagnation in growth and inability to get better or learn from others...
Sep 28, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 7
What is the #DADSESH and how it started
I break down how it started, why it started, and then where it has gone from there. Paul, Craig, and I created this to help us and our consistency and motivation. Then we realized that many others wanted to be a part of this and get in on the action! So I dive into the philosophies and thoughts on this!
Sep 18, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Too Much Volume Vs Not Enough? All your questions answered!
In this episode, I try to answer the question about what is the RIGHT amount of volume to have in a class at the Affiliate level. I talk about how a class should be structured, and how much it matters what we do as coaches in a class that will make or break your athlete's experience. Just having lots of "parts" in a class does not mean it is a good class. Having a well thought out class, with a general and specific warm-up, cool down and a well-paced class can be LOTS of volume, you just need to...
Sep 07, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
10 Learnings over the last 10 years: 20 Minute Shotgun Version
Be the hardest worker, and expect no one to notice or care Have a goal, be disciplined in the pursuit of that goal, even if it is not “cool" Master the fundamentals CrossFit, at its core works, to compete you need this basic understanding Run the numbers, a lot Find every reason NOT to something, before you do it Dig the trenches, and don’t ever fully leave them Be real, be caring and be passionate Listen and learn - be open-minded Never stop getting feedback...
Sep 01, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 5
CrossFit Vs. "The Specialist"
In this Soap Box I dive in to a fun topic of how the world of CrossFit differs from the specialist world and why. There are many misconceptions on this topic, so I try to put them to rest with some common sense and real world examples of why there is a difference and a NEEDED one at that! Just because things are different, does not make them at odds or enemies - in fact they can often complement one another! -- Here is the butterfly pullup tutorial video that sparked this episodes inspiration! h...
Aug 26, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
How to handle FEEDBACK - As a gym owner or coach...
In this episode, I dive into the arena of feedback. We all get it, and it can be hard to deal with and even harder to know what to do once you get it! We dive into the main reasons WHY we get feedback at a gym and as coaches adn gym owners and the best ways to listen, learn and ACT. But it is not as clear cut and one sided as you might think...
Aug 16, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 4
What is Variance? How does it Work? Why should you do a program that uses it?
We go in on the CrossFit Programming geek stuff here. I dive into why variance works, why MOST of us should do it AND why many mis understand it, and therefore knock it and try to capitalize on talking down about it. This one will be very good for you if you are a coach, or wonder how this stuff works and want to understand this stuff a little more!
Aug 09, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
4 Simple Rules to "Live By"
Short and sweet on this one... Lifestyle: Wake up Early Fitness: Don't go without working out for more than 2 days Nutrition: Don't have it in the house, if you do not want to eat it Profession: Say yes, and learn on the fly, never turn down an opportunity to at least learn about an opportunity
Aug 03, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 3
What we can learn from where we come from...
I dive into some of the feeling and learnings that I had when I went back to my house where I grew up and threw down in a workout with my pops and brother for the last time at that house, the place where I learned about CrossFit and started to train for the Games as well. Lots of learnings can come from taking a "walk" back in different environments to reflect and overlay those learnings on what is currently going on...Enjoy!
Jul 27, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 3
5 Good Questions: Answered
I got some great questions the other day, so I decided to answer them on here! 1) How important is a rotational aspect in functional fitness? I feel like there are tons of back injuries in the general population and many of them come from twisting motions. For example, shoveling snow. It’s somewhat of a deadlift/clean variation but there’s also a big rotational phase in most cases. In my eyes, Crossfit does not really address that motion 2) We do a ton of bilateral motions. Deadlift, push press,...
Jul 18, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Are you in, or are you out? A Lifestyle Choice...
In this episode I dive into a HUGE lifestyle factor for me and how I choose to live my life and who I choose to surround myself with. It comes down to people that are all in, all the time. They are down for the cause, to train, be with or just do what is needed, regardless of circumstances and self need - it is for the "team" I dive into how this mindset when it comes to working out, can lead to a better mindset in life and make sure you have the right people surrounding you!
Jul 08, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
What is the Opportunity for Coaches & Athletes Right NOW?
In this episode I talk about the opportunity we have as coaches during this unique time where athletes are coming back to the gym for the first time in a while. Getting back on the barbell, pull up rig or working out all together. We can use this as time to become better coaches, teach proper mechanics of higher skill movements as our people will need to go lighter and keep the overall volume and intensity a little lower - this is the time for you to hone your craft with smaller classes and a re...
Jul 01, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
What is your Anchor Point? Do you have a Mantra?
Lots on my mind these days and with that, I was reminded of a few things we talk about at my Advanced Coaching Concepts. I talk about what an Anchor Point is and how important that is for us to drawn on and derive motivation a direction. As well as a mantra which drives you through when you need it. Take a listen, I take you down two moments in my games career that I pull on all the time!
Jun 21, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
James and Austin Talk About Current Events In the CrossFit Community
James and I talk about the recent events in the CrossFit Space and where we stand. Raw, honest and real. We don't have all the answers, but we talk about where we are at now and what we hope to see and why. Happy to talk, support and help if you need, just let us know.
Jun 11, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Why you have to "HURT" to see results
In this one I dive into a topic that is often misunderstood by many in and out of the field. But I hope to break it down for you here simply and in ways that makes sense for us all! The summary is this: If you want to get better - you need to do something that you have not done before, it will not be easy and it will be uncomfortable and it will "hurt" and it will work. You need to earn the right to do certain things as well - it is not all or nothing - it is a balance - but trust me, intensity ...
Jun 01, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 50
HOW to safely settle the debate on HOW to get our athletes back in the gym!
In this episode I dive into the hot discussion on how to get back into the gym! I do not tell you what to do, I share some best practices that frankly have not changed since we have been in the gym. But now we have added stressors as coaches and gym, making our scope even more wide. So prep, practice and thought should go into each class - we talk about just that! Enjoy! http://thehamplan.com/back-to-business/
May 25, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 46
If you matter, your product matters, your gym matters...Make yourself matter to your people!
I get on one here about YOU and how you matter and how what you do in your gym with your people really does matter. I break down how this works, how it has always worked and do not be deterred by where we are now, now more than ever your people want you because you add value to them!
May 18, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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