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The Training Table is a health podcast hosted by Nick Habich and Chris Plentus. It has 53 episodes, with the latest published February 2026.

Welcome to "The Training Table" with Nick & Chris! Dive into the functional fitness world with us, exploring top-notch coaching techniques, gym ownership hacks, and the latest in the box world. We're here to elevate your skills in functional fitness coaching and business, sharing our insights and the latest trends to help you succeed in the fitness industry. Whether you're a coach, gym owner, or fitness enthusiast, join us to stay informed, inspired, and ready to build stronger businesses and bodies together!

health ·en ·53 episodes

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3.2 Damon Vincent: Empowering Adaptive Athletes at Train Unique

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3.1 Annual Planning

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2.27 Specialists vs. Generalists

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2.26 Coaches Congress and Sales

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2.25 Embracing Non-Traditional Schedules in the Fitness Industry

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2.24 Nick Buying a Building and Launching Just Move Gymnastics

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2.23 The One All About Coaching

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2.22 Entrepreneurship - Not a Multiple Choice Quiz

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2.21 Nick's Speeches at Two-Brain Business Summit

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2.20 Specialty Programs - Youth/Kids Classes, Postpartum, Disabilities, and More

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2.19 The Evolution of Members and Competitions in the Gym

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2.18 "If You're Over 50, You Shouldn't Do CrossFit"

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2.17 Coaching Red Flags

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2.16 Are Certifications Valuable?

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2.15 Best and Worst Buys for the Gym

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2.14 Books for Small Business Owners

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2.13 Jeff and Harmony Hilderbrand of CrossFit Ampersand

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2.12 Changing Your Mindset about Selling

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2.11 Evolution of CrossFit/Intramural Open in Gyms

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2.10 Captain of the Ship, Protector of the Culture

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2.9 Alessandra Bisalti and Joe Venuti: CrossFit to Individualized Design and Financial Literacy for Gym Owners

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2.8 Kieran O'Dwyer: Changing Business Models

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2.7 Colm O'Reilly: Marketing and Mental Health

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2.6 Productive Gym Owners: Social Media

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2.5 Dan Purington: From Medicine to Muscle

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2.4 Misogis and End-of-Year Events for Gyms

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2.3 Carlin Vandendriessche: Jumping into CrossFit Ownership Blind

28

2.2 Navigating Parenthood and Business

29

Season 2: Marriage Hacks and Life Changes

30

24. Kenny Markwardt - Quitting Corporate Job, Opening a Gym, Hunting, and Impact

31

23. TBB Summit Recap, Being Authentic, and Self-Evaluation

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22. Coaches Who Don't Train the Thing They Coach

33

21. Kourtney Brownlow - Buying and Selling a Gym, Raising 4 Kids, Public Speaking

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20. Running Local Competitions

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19. Storm Strout - Opening a CrossFit Gym at 19 and Working with a Spouse

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18. Dr. Brian Strump - Buying a 2nd Gym, Buying a Building, Managing Staff

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17. Derek Batman - Taking Action and Relinquishing Control

38

16. Speaking Engagements, Two-Brain Business Summit

39

15. Tommy Alfinito - 3 Gyms to 1, Selling, Opening a Distillery

40

14. Vacations, Systems, and Communicating Your Vision

41

13. Tres Kennedy - Gym Culture and Keeping Fitness Fun

42

12. Karen Hazelton - Math Teacher to Gym Owner, Working with Your Spouse, and Value of a Mentor

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11. Clark Hibbs: The Evolution of Gym Culture and Focus on Health vs. Competition

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10. Nick Habich - Trying to Buy a Building and Consolidate His Gyms

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9. Chris Williams - CrossFit, Rebranding, and Second Locations

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8: Business and Lifestyle: The Importance of Taking Time Off As a Business Owner

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7. Matt Chenard - Ice Baths and Setting Achievable Wellness Goals

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6. The One with the Controversies (Gendered Barbells and Lauren Fisher)

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5. Functional Fitness Coaching Certifications and Education

50

4. Drop-In Horror Stories and Coaching Tips

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