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JBT: Episode 130 Don’t Punish Athletes for Being Late Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 130 Don’t Punish Athletes for Being Late

Our job is to make the class the best hour of the athlete's day. If…

Jason RifeAugust 1, 2018

Send the Elevator Back Down Coaches Corner

Send the Elevator Back Down

I'm sitting in my hotel room in Madison, WI after a full day of prep…

Jason RifeAugust 1, 2018

What is Food (Part 1 of 6)? Protein Nutrition and Health

What is Food (Part 1 of 6)? Protein

What is Food? (Part 1 of 6) When you think of the word food, what…

Jason RifeJuly 27, 2018

JBT: Episode 129 Let Your Members Have Fun Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 129 Let Your Members Have Fun

Most people show up to the gym to get away from the world and hang…

Jason RifeJuly 26, 2018

What is the best diet? Nutrition and Health

What is the best diet?

What is the best diet? It depends. It depends on your situation and goals. It…

Jason RifeJuly 25, 2018

The Best You is Through Nutrition Nutrition and Health

The Best You is Through Nutrition

Nutrition is the most overlooked aspect in fitness. Your nutrition is the foundation of your…

Jason RifeJuly 25, 2018

“Winning is Fun!” Coaches Corner

“Winning is Fun!”

I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to call the serious of stories…

Jason RifeJuly 25, 2018

JBT: Episode 129 What Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Gym Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 129 What Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Gym

There are some black and white questions that anyone would want to know the answers…

Jason RifeJuly 23, 2018

It’s Not About Taking the Trash Out Coaches Corner

It’s Not About Taking the Trash Out

When I was a kid for almost a decade I attended the "World Famous Dixie…

Jason RifeJuly 18, 2018

JBT: Episode 128 Why It’s Easier to Coach When Athletes Move on Command Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 128 Why It’s Easier to Coach When Athletes Move on Command

When teaching large groups there are ways to make your life harder and easier. You…

Jason RifeJuly 16, 2018

It Was the Best and the Worst Day of My Life Coaches Corner

It Was the Best and the Worst Day of My Life

Sometimes coming to the realization that we don't know what we thought we did is…

Jason RifeJuly 11, 2018

JBT: Episode 127 Gym Expansion Follow Up Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 127 Gym Expansion Follow Up

Here is a follow up to some previous videos with regard to expanding your gym…

Jason RifeJuly 10, 2018

JBT: Episode 126 Test Rounds for WODs Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 126 Test Rounds for WODs

Doing a mini round or a test round prior to "3,2,1 GO!" can be a…

Jason RifeJuly 10, 2018

“He’s fine…..” Coaches Corner

“He’s fine…..”

My dad has always been very good and knowing when to show sympathy and when…

Jason RifeJuly 3, 2018

Busy Doesn’t Mean Productive Coaches Corner

Busy Doesn’t Mean Productive

I was at a wedding this past weekend for a buddy of mine that I've…

Jason RifeJune 27, 2018

JBT: Episode 125 Member Testimonials Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 125 Member Testimonials

We have incredible stories in our gyms. It's our responsibility to tell those stories.

Jason RifeJune 25, 2018

JBT: Episode 124 How to Manage Intensity Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 124 How to Manage Intensity

Intensity is important because it is how we get results, regardless of what we are…

Jason RifeJune 25, 2018

We Are Never As Good As We Think Coaches Corner

We Are Never As Good As We Think

This is a parenting story.  And It's a funny one. Most of you know Jess…

Jason RifeJune 20, 2018

JBT: Episode 123 Audio and Video Equipment Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 123 Audio and Video Equipment

Creating content doesn't have to be expensive. Prioritize audio over video for most content and…

Jason RifeJune 13, 2018

“I’m Embarrassed of the Gym Owner I Was…” Coaches Corner

“I’m Embarrassed of the Gym Owner I Was…”

I often think back to how we use to operate our gym and business.......it was…

Jason RifeJune 13, 2018