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In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Hunter McIntyre interview James Fitzgerald. James is the founder of OPEX (Formerly OPT) and The International Center for Fitness. When not coaching, he’s a full-time husband, father and fitness athlete. James has found a desire and passion to understanding fitness through assessment, testing, research, programming and more. He has had many years experience as an athlete from early childhood into adulthood, from playing top-level soccer, short and long distance running to CrossFit where he was crowned “The Fittest on Earth”, Winner of the 2007 CrossFit Games. James is a top notch coach with a ton of knowledge applicable to obstacle racing athletes, and in this episode you'll discover:
-When a child can and should begin weight training, and when weight training might stunt their growth...
-How to create your own obstacle course training program based on the specific requirements of your race...
-What kind of measurements James recommends you do on your own body to track your fitness...
-James's top recovery methods, including how he uses deep tissue work and cryotherapy...
-And much more!
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