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Beyond Strength Show
by Beyond Strength
Beyond Strength, a training gym located in Northern Virginia, provides training and coaching that helps active people discover what their body is capable of, because life is better with strength and endurance.
Episodes
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One-Size-Fits-All Nutrition Struggles — and How Tiered Coaching Fixes It | The Beyond Strength Show
Train with Beyond Strength online: https://www.bspnova.com/hybrid-performance/ Or, if you're local to northern Virginia, come join us in-person: https://www.bspnova.com In this conversation, Todd Bumgardner and Chris Merritt discuss the importance of establishing daily non-negotiables for…
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Rucking Insights, Kettlebell Carries, and The Secret to Happiness
Train with Beyond Strength online: https://www.bspnova.com/hybrid-performance/Or, if you're local to northern Virginia, come join us in-person: https://www.bspnova.comIn this conversation, Todd Bumgardner and Chris Merritt explore various themes related to community, aging, fitness, and personal...
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The Self-Care Lie
In this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Todd Bumgardner and Chris Merritt explore the concept of self-care, particularly in the context of fitness and personal growth. They discuss the importance of defining one's values and purpose, the need for long-term thinking in achieving fitness…
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Truth Over Comfort | Building Strength Capacity for HYROX
Train with Beyond Strength: https://www.bspnova.com/hybrid-performance/ In this conversation, Chris Merritt and Todd Bumgardner delve into philosophical questions about reality and truth, exploring the implications of living in a simulation versus facing the harsh realities of life. They discuss...
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Purpose, Pressure, and Progress: Balancing Tension in Life
In this conversation, Todd Bumgardner and Chris Merritt explore the themes of creativity, action, and the importance of understanding client archetypes in achieving personal and professional goals. They discuss the significance of having stakes in one's pursuits, the balance between purpose and...
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2024 Program Design Review: What Worked and What’s Next
Sign up for the Hybrid Tips Email Series here: https://mailchi.mp/1626d07dec43/becoming-a-hybrid-athlete
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We're back! Let's catch up.
It has been a MINUTE! But that's because a lot of change has gone down in the last 5 months. Let's catch up today and we'll be back with regular episodes going forward.
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DOES YOUR TRAINING MAKE YOU A LIABILITY?
Access Hybrid Performance Training Tips (FREE!!) here: https://mailchi.mp/1626d07dec43/becoming-a-hybrid-athlete Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon!
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SELF TALK FOR HYBRID ATHLETES | THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW | CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon!
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IS CROSSFIT HYBRID ATHLETE TRAINING? | THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW | CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon!
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WHY YOUR ENDURANCE HAS PLATEAUED | THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW | CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon!
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WHEN TO QUIT ON YOUR GOALS | THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW | CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon!
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HYBRID ATHLETE TRAINING | HOW TO SEQUENCE RUNNING WORKOUTS | THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW
Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon!
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VALUE AND DEFEND YOUR FREEDOM - COACH RONY'S STORY | THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW
Coach Rony's journey to the U.S. from Venezuela is a gripping story. And on today's episode of the Beyond Strength Show we're finally sharing it with all of you... Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your...
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HOW CORY COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED HIS BODY AND MIND (OVER 40LB WEIGHT LOSS) | THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW
Cory Hudson has done what you want to do. He’s done what every person that’s ever lived has wanted to do. He’s transformed. Cory’s lost over 40 pounds since joining Beyond Strength in November 2021. More than that, he’s improved his performance during all of our testing weeks, deadlifting over...
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WHAT IS HYBRID ATHLETE TRAINING | THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW | CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
Well, if you’re a Beyond Strength member, you’re already doing it (in one form). But Chris and Todd break it down for you in the newest episode of The Beyond Strength Show. They also lay out example training weeks and talk about how to get back into running. Episode on how to add running to your...
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YOUR NUTRITION QUESTIONS ANSWERED I BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon!
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2024 DC ROCK N ROLL 1/2 MARATHON RECAP I BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon!
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HOW TO NAIL A DIFFICULT TRAINING WEEK I BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
Difficult training weeks are a part of the fitness process. You might curse your coach and everyone who’s ever loved them while you’re in the thick of hard a session, but we need those sessions to push ourselves forward. The rub is that we must be smart about how we approach them. But the good…
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STRENGTH METHODS EXPLAINED I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
Is there a difference between muscular endurance and strength endurance? Plus: CHRIS’S DEEPEST FEAR TODD’S DISDAIN FOR CONDIMENTS STRENGTH METHODS STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SELECTIONS YOUTH TRAINING AND EARLY SPECIALIZATION IN SPORTS Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram:...
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HOW TO BALANCE STRENGTH AND... I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT AND TODD BUMGARDNER
In today's episode, we'll outline how to concurrently train for various disciplines... specific capacities, layering skills, and recovering from it all. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro…
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HOW TO TRACK YOUR FITNESS PROGRESS I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
We all want to see the fruits of our labor, right? Why would we do anything, other than something that’s purely pleasurable, if we can’t eventually note measurable progress? Well, unless we are seeing measurable results, or we’re getting some kind of pleasure, we typically stop doing the thing.…
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HEART RATE ZONES FOR TRAINING I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
On this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd discuss heart rate training zones. The physiological benefits of the different zones, the mental side of things, and dive into practical application with real-world training examples. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram:...
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HOW TO SET PHYSICAL GOALS IN 2024 I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
On this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd discuss how to set physical goals in 2024, and they share their physical goals with you. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at...
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END OF YEAR RANDOMNESS I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
On this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd look absolutely horrendous and talk through random subjects to close out the year. You'll laugh, you'll have some deep shit to think about, and you'll get a list of our favorite books we each read this year. Connect with Beyond Strength…
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WHAT WE LEARNED IN 2023 I THE BEYOND STRENGTH SHOW I CHRIS MERRITT & TODD BUMGARDNER
On this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd discuss what they’ve learned in 2023… and YOU get to walk away with two killer tools to plan your 2024 (among other things, of course). Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Local to Northern...
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Bus Bench VS Park Bench Workouts
On this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, the guys discuss how you can approach training when you don't have a date-stamped goal through the lens of some wonky stuff that Chris has been dealing with lately. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength…
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What's worth wanting?
People chase all kinds of "things" in their lives... but what's worth wanting? Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁 Talk soon! ✌️ Chris and Todd
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The $10,000,000 Question
What would it take for you to give up your passions? To give up years of your life? Today’s episode explores how asking yourself, or others, a simple question can lead to some deeper understanding of what’s important (or not). Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram:...
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Performance Testing for Tier One Units
On this weeks episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about their recent experience with mobility, power, agility, strength, endurance, and recovery testing for tier one operators. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Follow Chris’s...
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How to change up your training throughout the year
On this weeks episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about Beyond Strength’s seasonal approach to developing different capacities in (and out) of the gym. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Follow Chris’s Threads training journal…
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What’s working right now? A discussion on training, nutrition, and recovery.
On this weeks episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about what’s working for them right now with regard to training, nutrition, and recovery! Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength Follow Chris’s Threads training journal for his...
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Movement Assessments: Worth It or Waste?
On this weeks episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd discuss the “controversy” of mobility assessments and moving with good form in the gym. That is, after we get through about 24 minutes of absolutely ridiculous banter (as always)… Enjoy! Want to read the accompanying blog?...
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Relative Strength: What it is, why we test it, and how to build it
Strength matters, you know this, I know this, hell, I bet your Aunt Edna from Altoona, Iowa knows this. But here’s the thing, lots of strength with lots of body weight isn’t the best thing for you. Have a look at the general health of powerlifters and strongman competitors. They ain’t too…
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THE (training) Secret: THIS is how you massively level up 🤫
In this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about a training secret and, I mean, I guess that’s all we can say. You’ll have to listen to discover what exactly it is… and then you can’t tell ANYONE. 🤫 Want to watch the video we reference? Here you go:...
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Signing up for the worlds hardest ________. 🙈
In this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about a new challenge that Todd has decided to take on, and the conversation goes to some really interesting and unexpected places. To be honest, this one was supposed to be about organizing your training week, but that’s just the...
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Why run with a metronome? 🏃
In this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about some wacky shit up front (as always), before diving into their experiences of running with a metronome, how Chris is experimenting with programming changes for his upcoming 50-miler (ultra), and other randomness. No new blog...
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How to Deal with Injuries, Discomfort, and Pain in Training
Have you ever been injured, felt discomfort, or experienced pain with your physical pursuits and felt like you were going to have to stop training? Maybe even lose all of your progress? In this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about dealing with pain, discomfort, and...
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Feeling Stuck? (life beyond gym goals)
Ever achieve your goals and go… now what? 🤔 Or feel like you’re just training, but without a clear purpose? In this episode of the Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd talk about a time where they were both struggling with training motivation, and how they navigated it to get where they are…
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The Most Important Fitness Variables: Consistency and Continuity
Sure you’ve heard of consistency—everyone’s talking about that—but what about continuity? In this weeks episode Chris and Todd break down the what and the how of the two most important training variables. Many folks think in terms of workouts. They want to do a HIIT workout. Or they search the...
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Rucking tips! 🎒
“About halfway back, I was in real trouble. My vision blurred and I could walk for 10 or 15 minutes at a time.” During the newest podcast episode, Todd tells a story about something pretty stupid that he did while rucking. The damn fool could have kilt hisself! He and Chris also share some solid...
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Self-talk, metrics, and optimizing routines
What’s your inner dialogue when you’re doing HARD things? That’s where Chris and Todd kick off this weeks episode before diving into what they both “measure” and how they’ve optimized their routines as a result. Expect to walk away from todays episode with some new mental skills, some things you...
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Why we stopped talking about body composition
In this weeks episode, Chris and Todd talk about the surprising changes we’ve seen from NOT focusing on body comp with our members… and focusing on THESE things instead. And YOU can apply the takeaways from anywhere. Ready to join Beyond Strength? Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁...
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The case for aerobic base building
How you lay out your conditioning matters well beyond immediate “results” and how it makes you “feel”. On todays episode, Todd and Chris discuss the why and how of aerobic base building before high intensity work. We nerd out. We get practical. And hope you enjoy! Ready to join Beyond Strength?...
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The Kettlebell Mile Challenge
In this weeks episode, Chris and Todd discussed the Kettlebell Mile Challenge they were preparing to host at the gym, which went down on May 20th, 2023. The fastest men’s time was 12:00. And the fastest women’s time was 14:05. They were each awarded with a brand new kettlebell for their efforts!...
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Endurance Training for Longevity (and Performance)
Todd and Chris talk about Peter Attia’s new book, Outlive. Before diving into that, they talk about their experiences of adding more aerobic base training to their own training and what they noticed. Ready to join Beyond Strength? Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁
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The value of putting something hard on the calendar 🗓️
Todd hits Chris with some pretty weird questions off the bat, which opens the door to talking about the sketchiest hotels we’ve ever stayed in. And then we get to the real meat of the show: Why you should put something hard on the calendar (and how to do it). Want to register for an ultra? Head…
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The importance of resting between sets (and awesome climbing documentaries)
We kick todays episode off talking about some climbing documentaries we’ve been into lately, and then we talk about the importance of resting between sets. But you should already know that from the title, right? Oh, ready to join Beyond Strength? Sign up for your FREE intro at www.bspnova.com 🎁
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Chris’s Georgia Death Race Recap ⛰️
Chris finished the 2023 Georgia Death Race in 19:25:09, ending up 36th overall and 9th in his age group (35-39). In todays episode we recap how the day went. Interested in signing up for Beyond Strength? Head to www.bspnova.com to sign up for your FREE intro! 🎁
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Chris’s Final 🧠 Prep for the Georgia Death Race
Follow along with Chris’s race on Saturday, March 25th here: https://georgiadeathrace.livetrail.net/?fbclid=IwAR2p1R0twZ5ooSPmQlTxkb1DtbIFFYFqUnmgGs6X_JKSjr8Zf0HwBQp4pqw Ready to join Beyond Strength? Head to www.bspnova.com to sign up for your FREE Intro. 🎁
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Beyond Strength, a training gym located in Northern Virginia, provides training and coaching that helps active people discover what their body is capable of, because life is better with strength and endurance.
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