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JBT: Episode 136 The Programming Process Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 136 The Programming Process

The process for programming should be intentional and tested prior to delivery

Jason RifeSeptember 14, 2018

JBT: Episode 135 Strength + Metcon Pt. 2 Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 135 Strength + Metcon Pt. 2

We can do a lot of things in the hour that we have our athletes,…

Jason RifeSeptember 12, 2018

Just Ship It Coaches Corner

Just Ship It

I've been struggling to get some of the creative stuff done lately within the business.…

Jason RifeSeptember 12, 2018

EDWL: Episode 59 Chad Vaughn Podcasts

EDWL: Episode 59 Chad Vaughn

Chad Vaughn joins the cast to discuss creativity and Weightlifting alternatives.   Check out the…

Jason RifeSeptember 6, 2018

What Got Us Here…. Coaches Corner

What Got Us Here….

CrossFit is going through a bit of a transition. Coach Glassman has determined that CrossFit…

Jason RifeSeptember 5, 2018

Just 1% Coaches Corner

Just 1%

Progress is progress no matter how inconsequential it may seem. To my own detriment I…

Jason RifeAugust 29, 2018

EDW: Episode 58 MEME WARS Podcasts

EDW: Episode 58 MEME WARS

Weightlifting meme wars? Who knew that was a thing. In this episode Phil, Joe and…

Jason RifeAugust 25, 2018

EDW: Episode 157 100 Days Of Technique with Chris Yang Podcasts

EDW: Episode 157 100 Days Of Technique with Chris Yang

100 Days of Technique is a simple guide to Olympic Weightlifting. It’s also full of…

Jason RifeAugust 25, 2018

JBT: Episode 134 Should You Outsource Your Programming? Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 134 Should You Outsource Your Programming?

It depends on several factors as as coach and as a business.

Jason RifeAugust 25, 2018

JBT: Episode 133 Effective Programming for Partner WODs Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 133 Effective Programming for Partner WODs

Partner WODs, like everything else, can be great tools when used correctly and bad tools…

Jason RifeAugust 25, 2018

Drop the Dead Weight Coaches Corner

Drop the Dead Weight

I've always been a pretty loyal friend.  In many cases to my own detriment. I…

Jason RifeAugust 22, 2018

It Should Be Fun Coaches Corner

It Should Be Fun

I learn a lot more from all of you than you may think. Let's be…

Jason RifeAugust 16, 2018

EDWL: E52 | CAMP MASH-UP Podcasts

EDWL: E52 | CAMP MASH-UP

Get a bit of an inside look into camp with ECG as Joe talks recovery…

Jason RifeAugust 13, 2018

EDWL: E52 | WEIGHT CLASS SHAKE UP Podcasts

EDWL: E52 | WEIGHT CLASS SHAKE UP

The IWF and USAW will be using new Weight Classes to judge you lifting. Catch…

Jason RifeAugust 13, 2018

EDWL: E51 | COMING BACK AFTER A MEET Podcasts

EDWL: E51 | COMING BACK AFTER A MEET

Coming back after a tough meet ain’t easy! Everything seems like such a grind. So…

Jason RifeAugust 13, 2018

EDWL: E50 | HOW & WHY TO STOP HIP CLEANING Podcasts

EDWL: E50 | HOW & WHY TO STOP HIP CLEANING

So your hip cleaning, early arm bending, so of a… Don’t stress it! Phil and…

Jason RifeAugust 13, 2018

JBT: Episode 132 Teaching vs Coaching Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 132 Teaching vs Coaching

Our clients are not in the gym to listen to lectures about movement. They are…

Jason RifeAugust 13, 2018

JBT: Episode 131 Don’t Punish Athletes for Being Late Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 131 Don’t Punish Athletes for Being Late

Don't be high and mighty. You have no idea what kind of day your clients…

Jason RifeAugust 13, 2018

Food and Will Power Nutrition and Health

Food and Will Power

Willpower… Willpower can go by many names like drive, self-control, determination, self-discipline, or restraint. I…

Jason RifeAugust 9, 2018

Follow First, Lead Second Coaches Corner

Follow First, Lead Second

This year was my 5th year judging at the Games, and it gets better every…

Jason RifeAugust 8, 2018