Ticker Training PodCast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to ticker talk where we discuss all things heart rate based functional aerobic/volume fitness training. With your host Kate Caines and Max Finkbeiner. So pace yourself we’ve got lots to say!
Ticker Podcast Returns!
In the return of the Ticker Talk, Coach Kate and Coach Alex introduce shorter episodes called Ticker Tidbits. In this Ticker Tidbit, we talk about our daily food routines and briefly cover some suggestions for cleaning up your eating.
In Today's episode of Ticker Talk Kate and Max share an athletes improved power output while reducing metabolic stress! They discuss the process involved and next steps! If you would prefer to watch on Youtube to see the charts and data here is the link to that! https://youtu.be/U6tNX_P7l6Y
Kate does a follow-up interview with ID Client Rob. He shares his experiences and why he enjoys his training here at Ticker
In this episode Kate and Max discuss one of Kate's individualized coaching Clients Rob. We share the what, why and how his program is built specific to his Rob and his goals.
Today on Ticker Talk we discuss things at HQ, Members programming, coaching them through training and assessments, wins and learnings!
In Today's live episode of Ticker Talk Kate and Max how CrossFit TreeTown utilizes assessment data to guide your health and fitness program.
On this episode of Ticker Talk Kate and Max discuss some of the positive possibilities and some of the challenges during our weeks trial of an open gym type concept.
On today's episode of Ticker Talk Kate and Max discuss the value of having a coach and the role a coach can play in helping you achieve your health and fitness goals!
In today's episode of Ticker Talk Kate and Max check in with Vaughn Smith. We discuss how cutting calories can affect your metabolic system and it may not be the quickest way to reach your goals!
In this episode of Ticker Talk, Kate and Max discuss the importance of assessments, how this can guide your training and arm us with data as coaches and members to lead us to continued improvements! Learn more at www.tickertrained.com
In this episode of Ticker Talk Kat and Max talk What is Health? We take time to recognize, health means different things to people. We discuss our own personal idea of what health is and how we are measuring it with Ticker. We tackle the debate health versus fitness, and our philosophy of focussing on health first to find fitness along the way. You can join the conversation at www.tickertrained.com or www.crossfittreetown.com
In this episode Ticker Talk Kate and Max discuss what an RER is and why you should reduce it during rest and work. RER is short for Respiratory Exchange Ratio. RER is the relationship between Oxygen inhaled and Carbon Dioxide exhaled and is a measurement of stress that can be reduced through proper training and lifestyle management.
In this Episode of Ticker Talk. Coach Monica sits down with CrossFit TreeTown member and Ticker Trained Michelle Demers. Michele shares her past struggles her new found love with Ticker!
In this episode of Ticker Talk, Kate and Max sit down to discuss the difference between aerobic vs. anaerobic training. The benefits of slowing down, and what this looks like in a Powered by Ticker Affiliate. You can watch at https://youtu.be/XdiHgfXoNrE
In this episode of Ticker Talk Max discusses getting started with Ticker Training, mindset, and the benefits of slowing down during your CrossFit sessions. If you prefer to watch. https://youtu.be/EaC3na05X1E
In this episode of Ticker Talk, Kate and Max sit down to analyze a pre and post metabolic test to show how quickly changes can occur with dedication to your prescribed MAF. If you would like to see the visual version you can find that here at https://youtu.be/uYu0op8lPII
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In this episode of Ticker Talk, Max discusses inflammation, stress, homeostasis and managing training stress through MAF training.
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In this episode of Ticker Talk, Max visits newly powered by Ticker CrossFit Kensington Valley in Brighton Michigan to discuss the importance of building a robust aerobic system for improving health through fitness.
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Welcome to the Ticker Studio!
Kate and Max delve into what it means to start your Ticker journey by answering some FAQ's from athletes who are new to our program.
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Join us in talking with our "famous" remote athlete Vaughn Smith about his realization that all the pain was not necessarily worth his gains and how slowing down made him a #betterhuman!
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On this episode of Ticker Talk Kate and Max discuss and review the last checkin Max does with the PNOE Metabolic analyzer. He discusses his reindroduction of some carbohydrates into his diet. We discuss MAP Training, and whether or not you can just slap a heart rate monitor on to train your MAF regardless of the programming.
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Today Max and Kate sit down and talk with Alex Cremer about his journey to health and happiness through lots of dedicated hard work!
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In this episode of Ticker Talk, Kate and Max review new member Mike's metabolic test. He came to us after a few years of doing traditional high intensity heart rate interval training. We highlight his strength gains and his ability to perform more work with less stress on his system. You can see from his first to second test that Mike is better at utilizing oxygen during work and rest after starting to train at his MAF.
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In this episode of Ticker Talk, Kate and Max discuss some of the trends we are noticing through the PNOE test. We noticed what gatorade does to your test, what slowing down can do for your MAF, how diet has a major effect on your fat utilization, and we also do a bit of 'fat math' as a prelude to our next Ticker Talk.
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Max Sits down to explain Ticker Training and implementing it at CrossFit Justice. Max gets into an in depth discussion surrounding the Ticker Training Program and what it means for your health and performance in the long term.
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In this episode of Ticker Talk, Kate and Max sit down with CrossFit TreeTown member Tolly Taylor and he shares his past CrossFit experiences and how he's used the results from his PNOE test to tweak his training, and how he really feels about the transition to Ticker Training Programming. Grab some coffee (or water!), get comfortable, and listen in as Tolly tells us how he's becoming more aerobic!
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In this episode of Ticker Talk, Kate and Max get into an in depth conversation surrounding how your training can lead to you being your best!
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Do you even know Wes?! Sit down with us and get to know one of our 8:30 regulars, and hear firsthand how Ticker has changed Wes' training.
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In this episode of Ticker Talk, Kate and Max discuss how to build a huge aerobic base and why long efforts matter as much as short work to rest ratios in the grand scheme of training. We also talk about how you can scale - or 'individualize' your workout to maintain the intended stimulus of the workout without feeling like you're doing less. #hack
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In this episode of Ticker Talk, Kate and Max discuss why members are feeling so great and eager for more work even after completing a training session that involved 300 wall balls, or 100 Thrusters, and even 450 Double unders. (?? Have we cracked the code?) We delve into why is this happening, and how we should be careful of adding intensity during this high volume phase of training. We also discuss Kate eating bourbon for dinner, and how she needed almond butter for energy the following day.
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Today's Ticker Talk with Max and Kate is a little all over the place - try to keep up! We touch on a lot of good points, like how best to approach doing 450 Double unders, 300 Wall Balls and what this type of volume done at low intensity can do for you over the longterm. We also go into how adding too much intensity to the volume can lead to fatigue or injury. How does adding stress to your system affect your MAF? Stay tuned to find out!
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Today on Ticker Talk Kate and Max sit down with CrossFit TreeTown Member and Ticker Training enthusiast Dana Leenheer to discuss her awesome Saturday morning. We learn a bit about Dana's past ahletic career, her progress back to health and fitness and how she was able to shift her mindset for training as opposed to competing or 'beating the clock' every day in CrossFit.
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Max and Monica sit down and talk about her struggles as she prepares for American Open Series 2 in Philadelphia at the end of this month. Whew!
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Kate and Max talk about this week's training and help you approach each workout with purpose!
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How long does a PNOE test take? What will it tell me?
In This episode of Ticker Talk, Kate and Max sit down with Claire to discuss what they learned about doing a metabolic test with the PNOE. They share what they learned during the 12-minute test.
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HEALTHClaire is in the house!! If you have goals, set up a body comp appointment with her today! In today's episode she walks you through what to expect during your appointment. With her vast knowledge of fitness nutrition, she is an invaluable asset to someone who is trying to build muscle or change your body comp! She talks more in depth about how she works with members one on one to improve their overall health by making small, sustainable lifestyle changes.
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In this episode of Ticker Talk Max and Kate sit down to discuss her consultation/goal setting/priorities meeting. What she got out of it and how it has impacted her.
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In this episode of Ticker talk, Max Sits down with Kate to discuss her priorities, her goals and do they align. We discuss a plan of action to make her goals a reality. We discuss family, professional development, health and fitness and how to integrate them all.
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Kate and Max discuss this weeks Ticker Training at CrossFit TreeTown.
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In this episode, Kate, Claire and Monica sit down to discuss the upcoming women's event at TreeTown scheduled for July 13th at 7pm. You can sign up at treetown.pike13.com
In today's episode of Ticker Talk Kate and Max discuss Ticker Training and everything that is involved and how to utilize Ticker Training in every aspect of your life!
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In this episode of Ticker Talk we sit down with TreeTown Member Jessica Storrison-Carmean to discuss her ultra running, how CrossFit works with her running and how doing OLY for a year helped her refine her lifting skills and build strength. Stay through the end - she shares a great story about a scene she witnessed involving a hospital gown!
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Max and Kate sit down with Coach Jonathan to get to know him a bit better! We learn about his Ironman triathlons, his preparation leading up to his tri, his past marathon experiences, where is love for cooking comes from, and how he became so tenacious in accomplishing what he sets out to do!!!
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In this episode Kate and Max are Joined by Claire Tewksbury to discuss what all a body composition test includes. It turns out meeting with Claire gets you more than just some cool data to geek out about. She actually gives you some tools for change! Learn more about Ticker at www.tickertrained.com
Kate and Max talk about this week's training!
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Slowing down is hard! Here are some encouraging words and a little perspective for whenever you're struggling to go slow. Pace yourself - you are changing your life!
For today's Ticker Talk, Kate and Max discuss why you should never be nervous about coming in for an introductory class at TreeTown. They talk programming, why TreeTown uses heart rate monitor training, why the 'no pain, no gain' mentality needs to go away. They share their thoughts on the need for slowing down and why all people deserve a training program to help guide them to greater health and wellness. Listen in as they discuss being fit versus overall health, and why laying down an aerobic base is the path to greater health and fitness, and how we can teach you to do more work with less effort and strain on your body. With the Ticker Training Program you don’t need to sacrifice one for the other!
In this weeks weekly WOD Wind Up Kate and Max discuss the weeks programming, maxing out your back squat and what we will be doing if you miss a max lift day.
This week on Ticker Talk we sit down with one of the original TreeTown members, LIBBY GARNO. She explains how CrossFit has helped her with her dancing career as well as how her dance made it an easy transition into CrossFit! Libby shares her experiences while on a Fulbright Scholarship in Colombia. She shares her CrossFit experience while in Latin America, as well as how she was able to transform her body composition and health through nutrition, and the benefits she has found with the heart rate based training. We love you Libby!
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Kate and Max discuss what is MAP Training, why it's so important, where it's going and will it ever end! We also discuss MAF and why training at 180bpm - age is so beneficial. (part 2 of 2)
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Kate and Max discuss what MAP training is, why it's so important, where it's going and will it ever end! We also discuss MAF and why training at 180bpm - age is so beneficial. (part 1 of 2)
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This weeks Ticker Talk Kate and Max discuss the week's Map4 Training.
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Kate and Max sit down with longtime TreeTown member Laura Wonch with a special appearance by weightlifting Coach Monica Bruell. We sit down with Laura to learn how she is able to maintain such a positive outlook throughout life. We ask many intriguing questions that Laura gives her colorful and very insightful perspective. She talks HealthClaire, programming, and her progression as an athlete from New York City Marathoner to National Event Olympic Lifting Qualifier! Learn how Laura has single handedly defeated two pickle buckets! She finally answers the question of what she likes better, CrossFit or Oly! and after the final song Monica and Laura play the Newlywed Game! So stay tuned you don't want to miss the witty banter that is the Ham and Bru Show!
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Kate and Max explain why scaling workouts helps you more than "going Rx."
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Kate and Max are Joined by Claire Tewksbury - Treetown's own Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and author of www.healthclaire.org/ to discuss what a body composition at test includes. It turns out meeting with Claire gets you more than just some cool data to geek out about (but you WILL geek out). She actually gives you some tools for change!
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In this episode of the Weekly WOD Wind Up, Kate and Max discuss a 50 minute MAP2 AMRAP. We talk about pacing, scaling double under's, FAF HR, what to do if you are running out of gas, how not to end a good FAF Workout. We close out the episode with a discussion about lawn mowers and couches!
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Kate and Max discuss this weeks programming, and go into detail about MAP2 Training and how to approach a MAP2 training session regarding pacing, desired heart rate and scaling options. It will be worth your time to wait for the ending credits! ;)
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In this episode of Ticker Talk at TreeTown we do an impromtu chat with Claire Tewksbury. Claire is our go to at TreeTown in understanding the data from our InBody body composition analyzer. Here we sit down and discuss how understanding what you are made of can help give you the information needed to create a healthy lifestyle, with this new information gathered it can create lasting positive changes in your health!
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