Function Being Will

Episode sixteen is the first episode of a new "question and answer" series called "Ask Me Something Interesting". On the first episode of Ask Me Something Interesting, James answers the age old question on how to get over plateaus in your training. To ask James something interesting please send emails to him directly at james@opexfit.com  Follow James on instagram @jfitzopex Follow the Big Dawgs on instagram @bigdawgsathlete www.thebigdawgs.com marketing@thebigdawgs.com

On episode 15 of the Big Dawgs Podcast, James Fitzgerald talks about the strength and aerobic requirements of the Kipping Chest To Bar.  Email James @ james@opexfit.com or follow him on instagram @jfitzopex Follow the Big Dawgs on instagram and all other social media @bigdawgsathlete www.thebigdawgs.com marketing@thebigdawgs.com

This week on the Big Dawgs Podcast, James FitzGerald takes the mic and gives his thoughts on the skills in mixed modal for athletes. James breaks these skills down into 10 ways of rethinking how to progress skills towards maximal mechanical and metabolic fatigue. Follow James on IG @jfitzopex Follow Big Dawgs on all social media @bigdawgsathlete Ready to get started with a coach? www.thebigdawgs.com/consult Questions? marketing@thebigdawgs.com

In the thirteenth episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Mike Lee interviews fellow Big Dawgs Coach, Sean McGovern. They talk about epigentics and how it effects athletes' nutrition and fitness. Follow Sean on IG @coachseanmcgovern Follow Mike @coachm_lee Follow Big Dawgs @bigdawgsathlete www.thebigdawgs.com marketing@thebigdawgs.com

On episode twelve of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Mike Lee chats with Marcus Filly about his fitness career including competing at the CrossFit Games and Grid. Marcus also gives his thoughts on a healthy way to attack the CrossFit Open. Marcus Filly: @marcusfilly www.thebigdawgs.com FB/IG/Tw/Yt: @bigdawgsathlete

On the eleventh episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, founder of OPEX Fitness and Big Dawgs, James FitzGerald, talks about CrossFit: the history of the sport, how the sport is changing and where he sees it going for athletes and coaches. Follow guest James FitzGerald @jfitzopex Follow us on IG @bigdawgsathlete Follow host Mike Lee @coachm_lee www.thebigdawgs.com www.opexfit.com marketing@thebigdawgs.com

In the tenth episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, host Mike Lee interviews sports psychologist, Christina Sutter. They talk through what sport psychology is, the mindset of an athlete and much more. Follow us on IG @bigdawgsathlete Follow Mike Lee @coachm_lee Email us at marketing@thebigdawgs.com

On the ninth episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Mike Lee chats with coach Will Trujillo, a head coach at BD and a practicing PT. Will talks about how to know you have an injury, what to do once you know you have an injury and how to come back from injury as an athlete. Follow Will Trujillo on instagram @coach_willt Follow us on instagram @bigdawgsathlete Follow Mike Lee @coachm_lee Questions? Reach out on instagram or shoot us an email at marketing@thebigdawgs.com

On episode eight of the Big Dawgs Podcast coach Mike Lee gives athletes strategies, tips and tricks for traveling during the holidays so that they can be consistent with their fitness plans as best as possible. Follow us on instagram @bigdawgsathlete Follow Mike Lee @coachm_lee Questions? Reach out on instagram or shoot us an email at marketing@thebigdawgs.com

In episode 6, coach Mike Lee talks about the basic lifestyle guidelines for athletes. Follow us on Instagram @bigdawgsathlete Follow Mike Lee on Instagram @coachm_lee thebigdawgs.com

On episode six of the Big Dawgs Podcast, coach Sam Smith interviews Jacob Heppner, multi-year CrossFit Games athlete. They chat about the new CrossFit format, how Jacob is going to do every online qualifier workout and what goes on in his day to day life. Follow us on instagram @bigdawgsathlete Follow Sam Smith on IG @coachsamsmith Follow Jacob Heppner @jheppner66 thebigdawgs.com

On the fifth episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, host Mike Lee talks about mindset. We all know that mindset is a buzzword out there nowadays, but Mike goes over what type mindset is best for an athlete and how the correct mindset can set you up for success. Resources: Carol Dweck - The New Psychology of Success: https://amzn.to/2SDADV9 Jim Afremow - The Gold Medal Mind: http://bit.ly/2zmsags Jim Afremow - The Champion's Comeback: https://amzn.to/2CWlOYz Follow us on Instagram @bigdawgsathlete Follow Mike Lee on Instagram @coachm_lee https://thebigdawgs.com

In the fourth episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, host Sam Smith interviews Jonathan "Gibby" Gibson, a CrossFit Regionals and Big Dawgs Athlete. Sam and Gibby dive into Gibby's athletic background, his thoughts on the changes in the CrossFit Games season, Marcus Filly's hair, Gibby's why and what a day in the life of Gibby looks like. thebigdawgs.com Follow Big Dawgs on instagram and facebook @bigdawgsathlete Follow Sam Smith on instagram @coachsamsmith Follow Jonathan "Gibby" Gibson on instagram @grindlikegibby

In the third episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, host Sam Smith interviews Colleen Fotsch, a CrossFit Regionals athlete, collegiate swimmer, and Big Dawgs Athlete. Sam and Colleen dig into her training routine, her goals in CrossFit and Colleen's thoughts on the changes in the CrossFit Games season. https://thebigdawgs.com Follow Big Dawgs on instagram and facebook @bigdawgsathlete Follow Sam Smith on instagram @coachsamsmith Follow Colleen Fotsch on instagram @colleenfotsch

On the second episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, host Sam Smith introduces himself, how he got involved as a coach at Big Dawgs and his training and coaching experience that has led him to this point in his career. Follow us on IG @bigdawgspodcast Follow Sam Smith on IG @coachsamsmith http://thebigdawgs.com marketing@thebigdawgs.com