The Gambit Stratagem Podcast: Recent Episodes

Gambit Fitness

Andrew Essig and Shawn Crocker sit down to discuss things in and around fitness and a healthy lifestyle. We'll have guests and take suggestions and questions from listeners (or viewers)!

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Kelley Jackson (Essig) joins Andrew and Shawn to discuss her pregnancy and how it has affected her training. Additionally, she discloses what she feels is safe for her and what may or may not be safe for others.

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Part two of our "13 things so you can do less" topic.

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Andrew is joined by John Gramlich for a new series called Health and Wealth.

Starting off talking over a list of 13 things to do so you can do less, by Codie Sanchez.

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Brett Kessinger sits down "between two snacks" to discuss fitness, graphic design, injuries and reality TV show appearances.

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Andrew and Shawn sit down with long-time member, Mike Capizzi to hear talk motivation, family and changing careers.

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Jon Koehly is our guest today to discuss the ups and downs of social events at CrossFit gyms.

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Andrew and Shawn reflect on their experience in the 2023 Open and discuss their thoughts on programming. We also discuss Quarterfinals being right around the corner. 

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Andrew and Shawn discuss endurance/challenge events, such as Tough Mudder, Spartan Hyrox, and Go Ruck.

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Which monthly gym challenges we have found most beneficial and what we're planning for upcoming months. 

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Jan 20, 2023 

Andrew and Shawn continue digging through Chris' list of 49 fitness tips.   

https://twitter.com/chrisboettcher9/status/1579804058461753344

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Andrew and Shawn discuss some top fitness tips from a multiple time Iron Man finisher and physical therapist. 

https://twitter.com/chrisboettcher9/status/1579804058461753344

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Andrew and Shawn sit down to chat with Scott Brown about the psychology of eating and the effect of micro nutrients on overall health. Andrew shares his experience getting blood work and health coaching via Wild Health.   

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Andrew and Shawn discuss programming for St Louis' least-legitimate competition, and food that maybe shouldn't be food. 

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9/02/2022 Knee sleeves? Lifting belt? Jump rope? Lifting shoes? We cover it all in this episode of the Stratagem Podcast!

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Andrew and Shawn recap the 2022 CrossFit Games and highlight some of their favorite events and programming. 

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Shawn studies for his L3 exam. Andrew watches basketball. And our thoughts on the CrossFit Games so far - full recap to come in following episode. 

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Andrew and Shawn are joined by Cori Anderson for a recap of the 1st Phorm Monster Games. We talk good events, bad events, the difficulties of running a CrossFit competition, mouthless rope climbs and bench-pressing your way out of a wet paper bag. 

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Andrew, Shawn and guest Kelley Jackson talk about this season's positive drug tests in CrossFit and speculate about why people do it and what effect it's having on the sport.

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Andrew and Shawn discuss the big picture of training balance. How important is accessory work and where should it fit into your program? Should you be taking the time to find a pool and work on swimming?

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Andrew and Shawn break down their experiences with all types of fitness trackers, which ones they think are best. Find out which one they think is best for you, or if you should have one at all!

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Today, Andrew and Shawn talk about competing at an amateur/hobbyist level in CrossFit, how it's changed over the years, why we still do it and why you should too! 

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Andrew and Shawn sit down with Kelley to discuss the ups and downs of this year's competitive season. 

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Shawn is doing a carnivore diet for 30 days. In this episode he shares his experience so far, what he hoped to learn and how he plans to move on with his life and nutrition after the 30 days are over.