Lam Fam and Friends: Recent Episodes

Jake Naumcheff

A podcast dedicated to highlighting the members of CrossFit Laminin and interviewing leaders in the health and fitness profession in Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

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In  this episode Jake sits down with Beau and Sloan Beard from FARM Chiropractic. This is the fourth episode in a series of episodes highlighting the sponsors of the Birmingham Beatdown, a fitness competition hosted by CrossFit Laminin on May 15th and 16th.

More information about the FARM can be found here: https://www.chirofarm.com/

For more information go to the Birmingham Beatdown Instagram page @birminghambeatdown.

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In this episode Jake sits down with Clint Johnston of Tower Homes.  This is the second episode in a series of episodes highlighting the sponsors of the Birmingham Beatdown, a fitness competition hosted by CrossFit Laminin on May 15th and 16th.

More information about Tower Homes can be found here: https://www.tower-homes.com/

For more information go to the Birmingham Beatdown Instagram page @birminghambeatdown.

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In  this episode Jake sits down with Sean Hiller of Vulcan Performance. This is the second episode in a series of episodes highlighting the sponsors of the Birmingham Beatdown, a fitness  competition hosted by CrossFit Laminin on May 15th and 16th.

More information about Vulcan Performance Rehab and Recovery can be found here: https://www.vulcanmovement.com/?r_done=1

For more information go to the Birmingham Beatdown Instagram page @birminghambeatdown.

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In this episode Jake sits down with George & Anne Lawton of Lawton Real Estate. This is the first episode in a series of episodes highlighting the sponsors of the Birmingham Beatdown, a fitness competition hosted by CrossFit Laminin on May 15th and 16th.

More information about Lawton Real Estate can be found here: https://georgelawton.remax-alabama.com/ 

For more information go to the Birmingham Beatdown instagram page @birminghambeatdown.

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On this episode the crew discuss the Birmingham Beatdown, a local fitness competition hosted by CrossFit Laminin taking place on May 15th and 16th. For more information go to the Birmingham Beatdown instagram page @birminghambeatdown. 

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On this episode the crew tackles 6 different questions from one of our most devoted listeners, Alex Morrison. Next week we'll get to everyone else who submitted a question.

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On this episode the cast and crew discuss our fondest memories over the years with the Lam Fam. 

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The crew is back! In light of our 2021 Accountability Health Challenge, we wanted to do an episode on Accountability, what that entails, and how it can help us reach our goals.

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On this episode the gang sits down and discusses how CrossFit Laminin is going to be structuring their program for our classes leading into the 2021 Open at the end of February. We also have a few visitors that pop their heads in during the recording!

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We  can all learn a lot about ourselves and others by learning to ask great  questions. On this episode that's exactly what we do: we ask hard  questions to learn more about each other and ourselves. Don't miss this  one.

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We can all learn a lot about ourselves and others by learning to ask great questions. On this episode that's exactly what we do: we ask hard questions to learn more about each other and ourselves. Don't miss this one.

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On this episode we review some of the highlights of the 2020 CrossFit Games and discuss a friendly competition coming up between Jake, Rebecca, Sean & Ellie. 

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On this episode the crew discusses when it's wise and when it's unwise to add in additional programming? The benefit competitors get from continuing to participate in group classes and more.

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We recap the Legends of the Falls competition this past weekend along with much more!

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On this episode we welcome all the newcomers to the Lam Fam!

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On this episode we interview and welcome Ryan Gackle to the Lam Fam Coaching Staff! We also discuss how horrible our predictions were for the 2020 CrossFit Games! Enjoy!

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In this episode the crew breaks down the first 4 events for stage one of the 2020 CrossFit Games and gives their predictions for their top five on the men's and women's side of the competition!

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The crew is back together. On this episode we discuss what's gone on over the past few months since quarantine and the gym opening back up!

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On this episode we discuss concurrent training methods, how to structure a phase of training, and other nuggets of wisdom around program design.

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On this episode we discuss the recent happenings regarding CrossFit HQ & it's CEO Greg Glassman. 

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On this episode, the crew talks about how we find faith intertwined with our fitness. We discuss ways in which our faith has impacted the way we approach our fitness as well as how the discipline of exercise has influenced our spiritual health and vitality.

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On this episode we discuss the pros of heart rate monitoring as well as the cons and issues people will run into when trying to implement heart rate monitoring in the sport of CrossFit.

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A lot to talk about in this one. We cover Murph, intensity in workouts and how to integrate intensity into your training, and some notes on burnout.

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I. Intro/Quarantine Recap

II. Defining Mental Toughness

III. The Root of Mental Toughness

IV. How to kill Mental Toughness

V. Methods of Mental Training

VI. Best Books/Resources

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In this episode, Rebecca and Jake sit down with Laminin member John Coltey. We discuss how he found CrossFit, what brought him to CrossFit Laminin, as well as a lengthy discussion on his athletic pursuits in the Sport of Fitness.

Don't miss this one!

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On this episode the coaches sit down and discuss the rapid changes at Laminin due to the Corona Virus. How we're approaching things with our gym and our members, as well as discuss some survival tips for everyone who may find themselves stuck at home during this time.

We are still offering online personal training and if you're interested in getting started with CrossFit, click the link below to schedule a free virtual help session today!

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On this episode Rebecca and Jake sit down with Ellie Hiller for a coach's round table where we discuss Mindset. The difference between a Growth Mindset and a Fixed Mindset. Practical ways to re frame your situation during workouts and much more!

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On this episode the roles are reversed and Rebecca interviews the owner of CrossFit Laminin, Jake Naumcheff. They discuss his journey from a young coach who started CrossFit in 2009 to a stint into vocational ministry and then into a full time gym owner.

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In this episode Jake lets Rebecca take the reigns as we sit down with Lauren Naumcheff to discuss how she found CrossFit, what it's like being married to a gym owner, and much more! 

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On this week we sit down with Austin Boone who was one of the first members at CrossFit Laminin and is now coming on board as our AM coach.  We discuss how Austin found CrossFit, what he likes most about coaching, and some of his biggest take aways from the CrossFit Level 1 course he attended this part year.

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On this episode we sit down with Kyle and Caroline Sullivan who have been members of the Lam Fam for the past year! We talk about how Laminin has changed their lives and the impact it's made on them personally over the past 12 months. We also discuss how they have been planning for the arrival of their baby, Asher Sullivan, who is due in March!

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In this episode, Rebecca and Jake cover three specific topics around training: 

1 - The Role of Intensity and it's benefits

2 - Strength training and why it's important to make lifting heavy a normal part of your fitness regimen

3 - Over training: what it is, how to spot it's symptoms, and the science behind how it happens

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In this episode we get to know one of the morning coaches at CrossFit Laminin, AC Braswell! We talk about her back ground, how she found CrossFit, and how she hopes to carry the lessons CrossFit has taught her into the medical field and profession.

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In this episode we discuss our New Year Nutrition Challenge with CrossFit Laminin's Nutrition Coach Ellie Hiller. Ellie covers a lot of topics and answers all the questions you need to know about our Challenge kicking off January 20th at CrossFit Laminin.

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We pick up where we left off the previous week by answer more questions from the Lam Fam and diving into several topics such as what to expect when starting CrossFit, hardest part of being a gym owner, and valuable resources for anyone in an entrepreneurial role.

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In this episode, Jake and Rebecca discuss some of the Lam Fam's questions they wanted more clarity on. The questions answered were primarily focused on two areas:

1 - what does self-care look like for CrossFit coaches and how can the Laminin members better support their coaches and their forms of self-care?

2 - what all goes into programming the workouts for CrossFit Laminin and what principles guide that process?

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In this episode I sit down with George Lawton to discuss his time with Laminin, his journey from full time ministry into entrepreneurship with his Real Estate Business, as well as how he juggles family, business, and his health and fitness.

If you're interested in using George as your next Real Estate Agent, you can find out more information at https://pillargroup.remax-alabama.com

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In this episode we sit down with three athletes of Welded Fitness who also train at CrossFit Laminin and are apart of the Lam Fam. We discuss the differences in individual programming with a personal coach for the purposes of competition versus group classes for the purposes of overall health and fitness. We also discuss how a blend of group training and individualized training can provide the best overall results for those looking to take their fitness to the next level.

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In this episode we discuss how one should properly prepare for the 2020 CrossFit Games Open. 

We discuss primarily 4 topics:

Reflection/Knowing your WHY

How to Schedule your workouts around the Open

How to fuel for the Open

How to warm-up/prep for the Open

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In this episode we sit down with Jacob Pollard who is a member of CrossFit Laminin and an owner of Alabama Cabinet Company. We discuss how CrossFit Laminin has impacted his life and what he loves most about the Lam Fam!

If anyone is interested in more information about the services Alabama Cabinet Company provides, you can visit their website at https://alabamacabinetco.com/ or email them at Alabamacabinetco@gmail.com

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In this episode we sit down and talk to Ellie Hiller who is not only a fitness coach but also the Head Nutrition Coach at CrossFit Laminin. In the first half of the episode we talk about Ellie's personal background and how she found CrossFit and then shift in the latter half of the episode to discuss the nutrition philosophy at CrossFit Laminin and what our Nutrition Coaching process looks like. As well as dispel a few common myths around nutrition!

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In this episode we sit down with Rebecca Blackmon Landolt who is one of the head coaches at CrossFit Laminin and discuss how she got started with CrossFit, made her way to CrossFit Laminin, and what the life of a coach looks like.

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In this episode we sit down and talk with Sean Hiller of Vulcan Performance Rehab and Recovery to discuss all things movement! The first half of the episode we talk about movement and its role in life, performance, and overall health. The second half of the episode is spent discussing what Sean has learned as an Entrepreneur over the past few years as well as how his Faith impacts and influences his vocation.

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In this episode we interview Jud Tarence who is a member at CrossFit Laminin to talk about how CrossFit has impacted her life and what the Lam Fam community means to her.

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In this episode the owners of CrossFit Laminin sit down to give the back story of how CrossFit Laminin got it's start, where they see CrossFit Laminin going, and why Laminin is so special to them. The crew also discusses the Mission, Vision, and Core Values that CrossFit Laminin is built and run on.