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JBT: Episode 127 Gym Expansion Follow Up Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 127 Gym Expansion Follow Up

Here is a follow up to some previous videos with regard to expanding your gym…

Jason RifeJuly 10, 2018

JBT: Episode 126 Test Rounds for WODs Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 126 Test Rounds for WODs

Doing a mini round or a test round prior to "3,2,1 GO!" can be a…

Jason RifeJuly 10, 2018

“He’s fine…..” Coaches Corner

“He’s fine…..”

My dad has always been very good and knowing when to show sympathy and when…

Jason RifeJuly 3, 2018

Busy Doesn’t Mean Productive Coaches Corner

Busy Doesn’t Mean Productive

I was at a wedding this past weekend for a buddy of mine that I've…

Jason RifeJune 27, 2018

JBT: Episode 125 Member Testimonials Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 125 Member Testimonials

We have incredible stories in our gyms. It's our responsibility to tell those stories.

Jason RifeJune 25, 2018

JBT: Episode 124 How to Manage Intensity Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 124 How to Manage Intensity

Intensity is important because it is how we get results, regardless of what we are…

Jason RifeJune 25, 2018

We Are Never As Good As We Think Coaches Corner

We Are Never As Good As We Think

This is a parenting story.  And It's a funny one. Most of you know Jess…

Jason RifeJune 20, 2018

JBT: Episode 123 Audio and Video Equipment Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 123 Audio and Video Equipment

Creating content doesn't have to be expensive. Prioritize audio over video for most content and…

Jason RifeJune 13, 2018

“I’m Embarrassed of the Gym Owner I Was…” Coaches Corner

“I’m Embarrassed of the Gym Owner I Was…”

I often think back to how we use to operate our gym and business.......it was…

Jason RifeJune 13, 2018

JBT: Episode 122 Why You Should Video Yourself Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 122 Why You Should Video Yourself

Video doesn't lie and can be the best form of evaluation. You will be your…

Jason RifeJune 11, 2018

EDW: Episode 48 Reaching the Peak Podcasts

EDW: Episode 48 Reaching the Peak

Reaching peak performance can be tricky, and takes time https://eastcoastgold.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/EDWL47_mixdown.mp3

Jason RifeJune 7, 2018

“You’re either stupid or you don’t give a sh*t” Coaches Corner

“You’re either stupid or you don’t give a sh*t”

When I was in elementary school and high school my dad and I would strip…

Jason RifeJune 6, 2018

JBT: Episode 121 How to Evaluate Set Up Positions Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 121 How to Evaluate Set Up Positions

It's best to understand relationships rather than perfect angles or positions. This will help to…

Jason RifeMay 30, 2018

EDW: Episode 47 Threshold Training Podcasts

EDW: Episode 47 Threshold Training

Threshold training takes up most of the session in this release. However, before that the…

Jason RifeMay 30, 2018

“I Didn’t Want to End Your Career Over One Mistake” Coaches Corner

“I Didn’t Want to End Your Career Over One Mistake”

I spent 7 months in Athens, GA after I graduated from the Naval Academy. I…

Jason RifeMay 30, 2018

JBT: Episode 120 A Simple Way to Offer Child Care Jerk Block TalkJerk Block Talk

JBT: Episode 120 A Simple Way to Offer Child Care

Child Care is a huge value add to your gym, business and community. But there…

Jason RifeMay 25, 2018

EDW: Episode 46 2018 Nationals Week Podcasts

EDW: Episode 46 2018 Nationals Week

It’s Nationals week! So we thought it would be a good opportunity to chat on…

Jason RifeMay 25, 2018

EDW: Episode 45 Add to the Atmosphere Podcasts

EDW: Episode 45 Add to the Atmosphere

Rob Filebark of Thirdpull Apparel joins to the show to discuss weightlifting, CossFit and the…

Jason RifeMay 25, 2018

EDW: Episode 44 Tom Duer Podcasts

EDW: Episode 44 Tom Duer

Tom Duer of the Pittsburgh Fitness Project joins Phil and Joe in a discussion about…

Jason RifeMay 25, 2018

EDW: Episode 43 Fix Shaky Shoulders Podcasts

EDW: Episode 43 Fix Shaky Shoulders

Fixing those shaky shoulders is the name of the game in this episode of the…

Jason RifeMay 25, 2018