EP25, Interview with Adam Hawkins

Send us a question here!In this episode of Unstoppable By Design, host Matt Terry sits down with Adam Hawkins, a law enforcement veteran with 22 years of experience, to discuss the vital role of fitness for first responders. Adam shares his journey in CrossFit, emphasizing its importance for physical and mental preparedness in law enforcement. The conversation touches on their origins in coaching and CrossFit, the significance of supporting health and wellness in emergency services, and the essential training tools and methods that translate well to the demands of police work. The episode also highlights the role of community, mental health, and the need for a holistic approach to fitness from a first responder’s perspective. Key timestamps include discussions about coaching CrossFit, the value of mobility and recovery, and advice on maintaining health and wellness in a high-stress career.00:00 Introduction to Unstoppable By Design00:27 Meet Adam Hawkins: Law Enforcement and Fitness01:20 The Journey into CrossFit02:12 Coaching Philosophy and Leadership04:04 Fitness and First Responders07:03 Programming for Law Enforcement16:21 The Importance of Mobility and Recovery19:03 Maintaining Composure Under Pressure23:34 New Hampshire's Physical Fitness Test for Law Enforcement25:09 The Role of CrossFit in Law Enforcement Fitness27:44 Common Pacing Mistakes and Quick Fixes29:27 The Evolution of CrossFit Coaching35:05 Essential Training Tools for First Responders40:26 Words of Wisdom for First Responders45:50 Unstoppable Challenge and Final ThoughtsSupport the showFollow Matt on Instagram!Interested in joining Juggernaut Fitness, either remotely or in person? Check out our website here.