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On Episode 30 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talk about organizing upper body gymnastics training. While gymnastics training should cover multiple muscle groups, such as the core, shoulders, scapulas, and legs, James sees many people going wrong in their upper body gymnastics training. Thus he breaks down upper body gymnastics organization your yearly plan of strict strength, then into a focus on max contractions, then into a focus on dynamic power endurance work, while pay close attention to scapula strength and fatigue.  Follow Big Dawgs @bigdawgsathlete Follow James FitzGerald @jfitzopex www.thebigdawgs.com

On this BONUS Episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, we hear Coach Michael Bann's thoughts on the documentary "Game Changer" to fellow BD Coaches on their weekly calls. Follow Michael Bann on instagram @coach_michael_bann Follow Big Dawgs on instagram @bigdawgsathlete

On episode twenty-nine of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about metabolic intensity and why intensity is NOT healthy. He covers what he means by that by starting at a basic understanding of what metabolic intensity is, the history of programming it, why the dose response is not sustainable, especially for the general population. Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfitzopex/ Follow Big Dawgs on all social: https://www.instagram.com/bigdawgsathlete/ Want to start reaching your full potential in fitness? Get a Big Dawgs Coach: http://bit.ly/2mepjmK

On episode twenty-eight of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James OPT FitzGerald talks about what it means to go hard for 30 seconds. James references the  30s x5 Assault/Air Bike test (rest 5 mins), he gives the history of this workout prescription, how and why to program it and for who, and what the results of this test could mean. Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfitzopex/ Follow Big Dawgs on all social: https://www.instagram.com/bigdawgsathlete/ Want to start reaching your full potential in fitness? Get a Big Dawgs Coach: https://www.thebigdawgs.com/hire-a-coach?inf_custom_SocialReferralRAC=1

On episode twenty-seven of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James OPT FitzGerald talks about easy training for mixed modal athletes, what is it, how does "easy" compare to "hard", and how will "easy" training help you achieve higher levels in the sport of fitness.  Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfitzopex/  Follow Big Dawgs on all social: https://www.instagram.com/bigdawgsathlete/  Want to start reaching your full potential in fitness? Get a Big Dawgs Coach: https://www.thebigdawgs.com/hire-a-coach?inf_custom_SocialReferralRAC=1

On episode twenty-six of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James OPT FitzGerald talks about the history of the sport of fitness, its structure and how that structure limits the potential growth. He gives ideas on how the sport would need to change to be recognized/gain the respect in the world of sports.  And he goes down several other rabbit holes you're sure to enjoy.  The show James referred to as the "Canadian SNL" was called Second City TV (SCTV). And today's show was sponsored (but not really) by BeaverFit USA https://www.beaverfitusa.com/ Follow/tag James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfitzopex/ Follow Big Dawgs on all social: https://www.instagram.com/bigdawgsathlete/ Want to start reaching your full potential in fitness? Get a Big Dawgs Coach: https://www.thebigdawgs.com/hire-a-coach?inf_custom_SocialReferralRAC=1

On episode twenty five of the Big Dawgs Podcast is part two of the Masters Competitive Fitness conversation from the last episode where James FitzGerald went into details on masters competitive fitness. In this episode he goes over programming for the masters athlete. Email James to ask something interesting: james@opexfit.com Catch us on social media @bigdawgsathlete questions? marketing@thebigdawgs.com wwww.thebigdawgs.com

On episode twenty four of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald going down the rabbit hole of competitive fitness for masters athletes. Email James to ask something interesting: james@opexfit.com Catch us on social media @bigdawgsathlete questions? marketing@thebigdawgs.com wwww.thebigdawgs.com

On episode twenty three of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about the need for an aerobic base in a sport where many do not train it; powerlifting. Email James to ask something interesting: james@opexfit.com Catch us on social media @bigdawgsathlete questions? marketing@thebigdawgs.com wwww.thebigdawgs.com

On episode twenty-two of The Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about mixed modal the sport versus mixed modal for life and longevity. Ask James something interesting by emailing him at james@opexfit.com Follow us on social media @bigdawgsathlete Follow James on instagram @jfitzopex Want to learn more about Remote Coaching with Big Dawgs? www.thebigdawgs.com Questions about us? marketing@thebigdawgs.com

On episode 21 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald goes over how to train a competitive fitness athlete back from giving birth.  Ask James something interesting by emailing him at james@opexfit.com Follow James @jfitzopex Follow Big Dawgs @bigdawgsathlete marketing@thebigdawgs.com

On episode 20 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald digs into the Row 30/30 x 4 test. The meaning of results and what that means specifically for the athlete at different points in their training and competition schedule and differences between the sexes.  Follow James at @jfitzopex or send him a question for AMSI at james@opexfit.com.  Follow Big Dawgs on all social @bigdawgsathlete thebigdawgs.com

On episode 19 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald is back with an “Ask Me Something Interesting” segment. Today’s questions are  1. Are masters athletes more prone to injury than younger athletes?  2. How can we promote ‘fitness for all’ when not everyone can afford it? Follow James at @jfitzopex or send him a question for AMSI at james@opexfit.com Follow Big Dawgs on all social @bigdawgsathlete thebigdawgs.com

On episode 18 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald talks about what kind of athletes work well with remote coaching. to learn more about remote coaching with Big Dawgs --> www.thebigdawgs.com/remote-coaching Follow us on social @bigdawgsathlete Follow James FitzGerald on instagram @jfitzopex To submits AMSI email James at james@opexfit.com thebigdawgs.com

On episode 17 of the Big Dawgs podcast, host James FitzGerald, goes over how to prepare for the CrossFit Games. #Broccoli Follow us on social media @bigdawgsathlete Follow James @jfitzopex or shoot him an email at james@opexfit.com with questions for the Ask Me Something Interesting segment. Want to reach your full potential? Join The Pack! www.thebigdawgs.com/consult Questions? email us! marketing@thebigdawgs.com