SCALE AND BAIL: Recent Episodes
John Wooley & Ben Dziwulski
The podcast for masters athletes, new CrossFitters, or anyone who wants to learn to scale properly hosted by Ben Dziwulski and John Wooley.
Guest - Larry ThomasLarry is the Affiliate Owner of CrossFit Accolade & Commonwealth CrossFit, both in the Boston Area. He is also on the CrossFit Seminar Staff & the Partnerships Manager for the Non Profit organization The Phoenix. We spent time discussing life as an affiliate owner, his views on coaching, charity work within CrossFit and the evolution of CrossFit over the past decade. This episode is brought to you by Thirdzy. Go to https://thirdzy.com and use code "scalezzz" to save 25%.Please subscribe, like and share if you enjoyed this episode.
John & Ben discuss what could potentially come up in the final week of the Crossfit Open as well as lessons learned from the first two weeks.This episode is brought to you by THIRDZY. Go to https://thirdzy.com and use code "scalezzz" to save 25% and improve your sleep
John & Ben discuss their experiences in week one of the 2023 CrossFit Open and offer tips and suggestions for whats possibly coming next.This episode is brought to you by Thirdzy. go to https://thirdzy.com and use the code "SCALEZZZ" to save 25% for better sleep.
John & Ben get together to discuss last minute strategy and tips for the 2023 CrossFit Open...*If you want to get insider access to live coaching calls, customized strategy, video feedback, warm-ups and more, go to https://wodprep.com/open-coaching/ and sign up for just $29
John & Ben discuss their trip to Miami, the ins and outs of the Gauntlet, and review muscleup form for a listener.
John & Ben discuss Wodapalooza, working out alone, and how to stay on track to nutrition goals.
John and Ben discuss getting over their recent illnesses, surviving the holidays, and goals/resolutions for the new year...
Special Guest Justine Luchini joins to discuss maximizing rest and recovery to prep for the Crossfit Open.
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John and Ben discuss staying on track to your goals while traveling and John reviews 5 gyms in Cincinnati that he dropped into recently...
Ben is back from his hunting trip and we discuss dealing with failure and lessons you can draw from it.
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Dr CJ DePalma joins the show this week to discuss and debate reasons why you are not making progress under your current programming.
Special guest Dr. CJ DePalma substitutes for Ben and discusses training volume and injuries.
John and ben discuss the every day challenges and differences between training and pushing yourself to competition levels.
John & Ben discuss the common mistakes CrossFit athletes make and how to avoid them...
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Ben and John break down the top 5 reasons athletes plateau and how to address it.
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Shona Oldham joins the show to discuss training postpartum and we all recap out experience at the 2022 CrossFit Games
Ben and John break down a couple of the Games workouts and discuss what the week in Madison will look like...
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John and Ben take live questions from listeners about how to measure progress in the gym, how measure volume, when to do skills practice, and more...
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In this episode we discuss mental strength, things we would tell our younger selves, and how to avoid mistakes in the gym.
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We take live Q&A from listeners and discuss burn out from the gym, how to train while working around an injury, and supplements.
In this episode we are joined by Justine Luchini to discuss how to get better and more restful sleep.
John and Ben take live questions from listeners...
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Dr Tom McCoy joins the show to discuss training as a masters athlete and factors that influence it such as alcohol and nutrition.
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This episode was live streamed 5/16/22 and questions were submitted via YouTube and Facebook Live.
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Ben and John discuss ways to break up Murph, what prep looks like, and when you should and shouldn't RX the workout...
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Mark Harris and Dana Askew-Harris from Equip Products join us to discuss the innovations they are creating for the Adaptive Athlete community.
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Ben and John discuss training and how much is too much.
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Ben and I catch up this week and discuss how to change and adjust your mindset to set goals that matter.
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This week we discuss how to deal the feeling and impact of taking no days off...
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This week with discuss the importance of mental toughness and have special guest expert Dawn Fletcher of Driven Mind-Mental Performance formerly MentalityWOD
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CrossFit Games Adaptive Athlete Casey Acree joins the show to discuss his journey in CrossFit and update us on the Adaptive Divisions. Casey is sponsoring a tee shirt drive to help us with our Adaptive Campaign. Go to:
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In every CrossFit Open you should learn something and this one is no different. Ben @wodprep and I discuss our learnings from this years test.
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Ben and John give advice to get through CrossFit Open WOD 22.3 with your best possible score.
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Ben @wodprep and John @makewodsgreatagain discuss tips and strategies to make through high rep deadlifts and bar facing burpees.
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The CrossFit Open starts this Thursday and we give our last minute tips to manage expectations and make good choices.
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In this episode we have special Guests Dr CJ DePalma & Coach Savannah Matyas to discuss how to prep for weightlifting in the CrossFit Open and recovery strategies that you still have time to implement.
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Also sponsored by Advekit. Go to advekit.com/scale and use our code "scale50" on your first therapy session.
In this episode we take questions for listeners and discuss how to properly warmup to avoid injury as well as what not to do. We cover some ideas of how to stay in "CrossFit shape" with limited gear and without access to a CF gym plus how to approach returning. We also discuss the in's and outs (pun intended) of breathing properly in workouts and the impact of heart rate changes.
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Also sponsored by Advekit. Go to advekit.com/scale and use our code "scale50" to save 50% on your first therapy session.
Tom Miazga joins the show. Tom is a paraolympian, 13x international medalist, 4x WheelWOD Champion and most recent won Wodapalooza in the RX Seated Mens Adaptive Athlete Division.
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Mini episode live from Wodapalooza. Ben and John discuss Ben's experience working through the infamous Gauntlet.
Ben and I discuss nutrition and recovery as well as the challenges and struggles that happen along that journey.
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In this episode Ben & John discuss the difference between process goals and outcome based goals.
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Also brought to you by Advekit. Visit www.advekit.com/scale to start your mental fitness journey today. Use the code: Scale50 - It get's you 50% off your first therapy session
Ben is sick with CV19 so we discuss our shared experiences and how we approached a return to training. We also discuss goal setting for the new year and to potentially make it a better experience.
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Ben is back from his trip to Canada and San Diego. We discuss the Legends Championship for Masters Athletes and take questions from listeners.
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In this episode we have 2 guests, Michelle Hill & Michelle Rowell who share their experience of finding CrossFit after 40, how it has impacted them and their approach training for longevity.
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In this episode we take questions from listeners and discuss: What should you work on before deciding to compete. How to scale for running vs ergs. How to improve wrist mobility. What are proper goals for aging masters athletes.
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In this episode we read questions from listeners covering how to avoid beginners mistakes, what to do if you are hitting a plateau, and cues for getting your first bar muscleup.
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RX Smart Gear CEO David Newman joins the show to discuss life as a masters athlete, his journey in Crossfit, his passion for scaling and how it has shaped his company.
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In this episode we discuss our recent trip to Austin as well as take questions from listeners giving advice on rowing, overhead squats, overcoming mental barriers and what it takes to be an effective coach.
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In this episode we discuss the great work Battle Cancer is doing, the WODprep Open and how to scale the competitive workouts, plus we answer questions from listeners addressing how to fix front rack issues and how to have an athlete mindset.
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In this episode John & Ben break down tips for early morning nutrition, how often you should workout, and how to prioritize scaling options in a workout.
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In this episode we discuss why you should do the Open, what piece of "cardio" equipment is best for your home gym, scaling early morning workouts, how to hold your pace on the bike/rower & adjusting to new PR's.
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In this episode we take more questions from listeners and cover: - Cardio vs Heavy Lifting - How to pick the right professional to help you with injury - Training for competition without being at an affiliate
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In this episode we have our first "Special Guests". Dr Justine Ward joins to discuss how to better manage and optimize sleep both thru routines and wearables. Dr. CJ DePalma joins to discuss how to manage and work through Injury & Pain while maintaining an active lifestyle.
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In this episode we discuss: - Our new Inov8 260 Scott Panchik designed shoes - Aging in CrossFit competing with younger athletes - Getting frustrated and angry in and after workouts - What a proper squat looks like when you are tall - How to deal with hand tears
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This week John & Ben discuss: - How to know you are in a gym that understands your needs - Things coaches hate (that you shouldn't do) - How to judge volume in a workout so you can appropriately scale (or bail)
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In this episode we discuss: - Gear you shouldn't buy immediately - Reasonable goals in your first 6 months - How to train with focus in a Garage Gym - How to deal with injury
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In this episode we discuss accessory work you should program for yourself regularly, movements all masters athletes should consider scaling more often, how to deal with coaches half your age, and books you should read to develop mental toughness.
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In this episode we discuss our thought around Pre-Workout Nutrition and Supplements, Recovery tactics, and how to discuss your personal goals with your coach to help them understand why you won't be RX'ing every single workout.
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Our first episode where we discuss the concept of Scale & Bail, our personal CrossFit history, as well as some high level concepts for how often you should scale and what that may or may not look like day in and day out.
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The podcast for Masters athletes, new CrossFitters, and anyone who wants to learn to scale properly hosted by John Wooley & Ben Dziwulski