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Conquer Athlete Podcast

Conquer Athlete Podcast

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 Get an uncensored deep dive into all things functional fitness, nutrition, and wellness. Coach Jason Leydon, Ryan Bucciantini & the rest of the Conquer Team give you a place where you can learn, grow, and laugh.2025 Conquer Athlete Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • CAP 265 Preventing Coach Burnout: Strategies for Success | 3 July 2025

    CAP 265 Preventing Coach Burnout: Strategies for Success | 3 July 2025
    Jul 3 2025
    Summary In this episode of the Conquer Athlete podcast, Jason Leydon and Ryan Bucciantini delve into the critical issue of coach burnout, exploring its causes and offering practical strategies to prevent it. They discuss the importance of resilience, setting boundaries, and creating effective systems to manage coaching workloads. The conversation emphasizes the need for coaches to maintain a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives to ensure long-term success and well-being in their coaching careers. Takeaways Burnout is a reflection of your state of stress.Coaches need to set boundaries to prevent burnout.Creating a system that works for you is essential.High touch points with athletes can lead to burnout.Managing life outside of coaching impacts coaching effectiveness.Resilience is key to handling stress in coaching.It's important to have a structured approach to coaching.Coaches should educate themselves to build effective systems.Communication with athletes is crucial for maintaining relationships.Being uncomfortable can help build resilience. Topics Preventing Coach Burnout: Strategies for SuccessThe Resilient Coach: Managing Stress and Burnout Sound Bites "You can't always be in optimal positions.""Set boundaries to prevent burnout.""Create smarter athletes to reduce stress." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Burnout in Coaching 10:56 Understanding Burnout for Online Coaches 17:37 Systems and Processes to Prevent Burnout 26:37 Setting Boundaries and Work Hours 30:19 Creating Smarter Athletes and Conclusion
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    32 mins
  • CAP 264 Mastering Load Management in CrossFit | 26 June 2025

    CAP 264 Mastering Load Management in CrossFit | 26 June 2025
    Jun 26 2025
    Summary In this episode of the Conquer Athlete Podcast, Ryan Bucciantini and Jason Leydon dive deep into load management principles for CrossFit athletes. They discuss the importance of individualized programming versus generic templates, the role of communication in coaching, and how to create a balanced training environment that caters to different athlete needs. The conversation emphasizes the significance of exercise selection, managing athlete expectations, and educating athletes on training principles to foster autonomy and understanding. The hosts also touch on real-world applications of training and the necessity of adapting to athletes' feedback and recovery needs. Takeaways Load management is crucial for CrossFit athletes.Templates often fail to account for individual needs.Communication is key in understanding athlete capabilities.Creating a balanced training environment is essential.Exercise selection should be tailored to the individual.Athletes need to understand their training principles.Real-world application of training is important.Recovery should be prioritized alongside training intensity.Educating athletes fosters independence and understanding.Coaches should be creative in their programming approach. Topics Mastering Load Management in CrossFitThe Art of Individualized Training Sound Bites "We're talking about volume of loads.""The problem with that is that you're not that person.""You just gotta get a little bit creative." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Load Management in CrossFit 02:03 Understanding Templates and Individualization 03:26 The Challenge of Class Programming 05:28 Creating Individualized Training in Group Settings 07:29 Fatigue Management and Exercise Selection 09:35 Conversations and Athlete Understanding 11:38 Managing Loads and Volume Effectively 14:01 Educating Athletes for Autonomy 15:56 Real-World Application of Training Principles 18:06 Final Thoughts on Load Management
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    32 mins
  • CAP 263 Building Mental Toughness in Athletes | 19 June 2025

    CAP 263 Building Mental Toughness in Athletes | 19 June 2025
    Jun 19 2025
    Summary In this episode of the Conquer Athlete Podcast, hosts Ryan Bucciantini and Jason Leydon discuss various themes surrounding fitness, mental resilience, and the importance of mindset in athletic performance. They share personal anecdotes from their experiences in the fitness community, including the origins of the D-BAP philosophy, which emphasizes mental toughness and resilience. The conversation also touches on the challenges athletes face, the significance of gradual exposure to difficult tasks, and the camaraderie built through shared fitness experiences. In this conversation, Ryan Bucciantini and Jason Leydon explore the intricacies of mental resilience, emphasizing the importance of discomfort, self-awareness, and the distinction between need and want in training. They discuss how mental toughness can be developed through intentional practices and the necessity of reflection in training. The dialogue also touches on the balance between focus and generalization in an athlete's life, the risk of burnout, and the significance of planning and prioritization in achieving long-term success. Takeaways Mindset resilience is crucial for athletes.Quitting can lead to negative self-talk.Gradual exposure to challenges prevents burnout.The D-BAP philosophy encourages mental toughness.Community and camaraderie enhance the fitness experience.Training should be balanced to avoid overexertion.Personal anecdotes enrich the discussion on fitness.The importance of frequency in mental training.Eating habits can impact athletic performance.The evolution of fitness culture is fascinating. Mental training is akin to physical training; both require exposure to discomfort.Understanding the difference between need and want is crucial for mental resilience.Self-awareness is the foundation for building mental strength.Mental toughness can be compartmentalized but should be applied across life domains.Burnout often stems from a lack of self-knowledge and poor planning.Intentional planning can help prevent burnout and maintain balance.Reflection is essential to ensure that training intentions are met.Athletes must learn to stack their priorities to avoid neglecting other life areas.The journey to mental resilience is complex and requires ongoing effort.Creating a supportive environment can enhance mental training outcomes. Topics Building Mental Toughness in AthletesThe D-BAP Philosophy ExplainedMindset Resilience: Key to Athletic SuccessFrom Burnout to Brilliance: A Fitness Journey Sound Bites "Don't be a pussy. Dbap!""We thought we had to eat paleo!""Those training days were crazy!""I can go back to those days!""D-BAP, Conqueror Athlete D-BAP shirt!""It's all about frequency and exposure.""Mental burnout is part poor planning.""Changing the way you think is complex." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Conquer Athlete Podcast 04:37 Mindset Resilience and Mental Toughness 14:06 The D-BAP Philosophy and Its Origins 15:15 Building Mental Resilience Through Discomfort 18:04 Understanding Need vs. Want in Mental Training 20:09 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Resilience 23:00 Translating Mental Toughness Across Life Domains 27:02 The Balance of Focus and Generalization in Training 29:51 Preventing Burnout Through Intentional Planning 33:00 Reflection and Intention in Mental Training
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    33 mins
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