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  • TBB 009 - Only Assholes Speak in Absolutes. Mission, Vision, Programming, & Training
    Aug 17 2021

    On this episode of the BRKR Brief, guest host Bekki sits down to interview Thom. Bekki and Thom discuss a wide range of topics, ranging from Breaker’s mission and vision to programming and performance. On top of outlining BRKR’s philosophy, Thom drops the deets on his pet peeves in the gym, his favorite CrossFitter, and which health and fitness podcasts you should be listening to. This podcast is really long, which is why we included timestamps.

    PS: Special shoutout to Bekki for filling in as a guest host!

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    0:00: Intro + Mission & Vision

    10:04: The Ideal Member & The Athlete’s Mindset

    12:34: Why expectations and Attitude are Important

    24:21: A discussion of Community

    27:30: BRKR Programming Discussion Begins:

    28:00: BRKR Programming: Periodization

    31:10: BRKR Programming: Progression

    35:04: BRKR Programming: rockBRKR

    37:05: BRKR Programming: How in advance are workouts written?

    45:13: Interlude while Thom Throws Shade at Other Gyms.

    46:55: BRKR Programming: Writing specific workouts

    47:39: Performance Questions: Relative Weight and scaling.

    50:05: Performance Questions: The importance of Scaling Properly.

    52:05: Performance Questions: Met-con length and Warm Up Time

    56:54: BRKR Programming: Programming for the Best

    1:03:55: Personal Questions: Tell Us Your Real Thoughts on The Games Programming

    01:08:42: Performance Questions:: What Differences Between CrossFit and Functional Fitness.

    01:13:45: Performance Questions:: Empowering by believe

    01:15:24: Performance Questions: Conquering the Fear of Dropping Under the Bar

    01:24:39: Rapid Fire Questions about Open Gym, Extra Practice, what accessory exercises should I do?

    01:33:03: Performance Questions: Approaching CrossFit as a Masters Athletes

    01:39:39: Performance Questions: Under Training versus Overtraining

    01:45:41: Personal Questions: Why did Thom start CrossFit?

    01:46:40: Personal Questions: What other Jobs has Thom Had?

    01:46:59: Personal Questions: What does Thom love the most about Owning a gym?

    01:47:46: Personal Questions: What are Thom’s pet peeves?

    01:48:41: Personal Questions: Anything specific that inspires Thom?

    01:50:43: Personal Questions: What motivated Thom to stay open during the Pandemic?

    01:55:40: Personal Questions: Does Thom have Plans for 10 to 20 years from now?

    01:58:00: Personal Questions: Favorite and least favorite CrossFit lift or movement.

    01:58:55: Personal Questions: Favorite CrossFit Athlete?

    01:59:45: Personal Questions: Compete as a Masters Athlete?

    02:05:06: Personal Questions: Any health & fitness podcast recommendations?

    02:07:45: Final Question and Conclusion.









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    2 h et 12 min
  • TBB 008 - From Overweight to the Top of the Leaderboard. Discussing Little Changes for Big Results with Terence.
    Jul 27 2021

    Episode eight of the Breaker Brief features local celebrity Terence Man. Terence has really improved his CrossFitness over the last couple of years and has ascended up the ranks of Breaker leaderboard. His progress has even been featured in The Morning Chalk Up. Thom grills Terence on a variety of topics ranging from nutrition to managing injury. This is a great episode to dive into for the long-time CrossFit athletes looking for some real world advice on progressing past plateaus.

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    Sponsors:

    MPG Sport: https://mpgsport.ca/ Use THOMASW20 for 20% off of your order.

    Trulocal: https://trulocal.ca/ Use BREAKERFIT For Bonus Chicken with your first order

    Learn About:

    Our Gym: https://www.breakerstrength.com​

    Our Strength & Conditioning Program: https://www.breaker.fit​

    Our Nutrition Program: https://www.habitualnutrition.com/​

    Follow Us:

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    44 min
  • TBB 002 - Find an Hour For Yourself. Discussing the Importance of Balance with Sam.
    Jul 12 2021

    On the seventh episode of the Breaker Brief, Thom sits down with Sam Juni a mom of three and all around badass. Thom talks to Sam about her journey into CrossFit, how she manages to fit time for herself into her schedule, and the importance of balance. Sam’s progress over the last two years is the stuff of legend and it is even made even more impressive when you hear her story. So what are you waiting for?

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    Follow the same Training Program as Sam:

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    Sponsors:

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    Trulocal: https://trulocal.ca/ Use BREAKERFIT For Bonus Chicken with your first order


    Learn About:

    Our Gym: https://www.breakerstrength.com​

    Our Strength & Conditioning Program: https://www.breaker.fit​

    Our Nutrition Program: https://www.habitualnutrition.com/​


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    47 min
  • TBB 006 - Paying For Expensive Pee. The Nutrition Episode Pt. 2 with Bekki
    Jun 27 2021

    Episode six of the Breaker Brief is the second half of the Nutrition Episode. Thom and Bekki delve into a range of dietary topics, from supplementation, to intermittent fasting, to Keto, and discuss the importance of patience when making dietary changes. Thom and Bekki also delineate the difference between eating for performance versus eating for life.

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    Relevant Links:

    Habitual Nutrition Website: https://www.habitualnutrition.com/

    Habitual Nutrition Insta: https://www.instagram.com/habitual.nutrition/?hl=en

    Jordan Syatt: https://www.instagram.com/syattfitness/?hl=en

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    Follow the same Training Program as Bekki:

    JOIN NOW: https://bit.ly/2x7Vzxm

    Learn About:

    Our Gym: https://www.breakerstrength.com​

    Our Strength & Conditioning Program: https://www.breaker.fit​

    Our Nutrition Program: https://www.habitualnutrition.com/​

    Follow Us:

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    Instagram: @BreakerStrength

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    39 min
  • TBB 005 - Be Brilliant At the Basics. The Nutrition Episode Pt. 1 with Bekki
    Jun 13 2021

    For the fifth episode of the Break Brief, Thom chats with Bekki Cait, part-time Breaker coach and owner of Habitual Nutrition. In part one of this two part conversation, Thom and Bekki delve into the four pillars of Bekki’s philosophy to health and wellness: Quality, quantity, sleep, and exercise. Want more details? Great, listen in!

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    Relevant Links:

    Habitual Nutrition Website: https://www.habitualnutrition.com/

    Habitual Nutrition Insta: https://www.instagram.com/habitual.nutrition/?hl=en

    John Berardi’s Podcast (Episode 9,10, 11): https://drjohnberardishow.com/#episode

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    Follow the same Training Program as Bekki:

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    Learn About:

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    Our Strength & Conditioning Program: https://www.breaker.fit​

    Our Nutrition Program: https://www.habitualnutrition.com/​

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    41 min
  • TBB 004 - Pain is Complex. Talking about Injury with Meghan
    May 30 2021

    On the fourth episode of the Breaker Brief Thom sits down with Meghan MacTavish, Breaker’s newest coach and student at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where she is starting her twelve month clinical internship. Thom and Meghan discuss Meghan’s athletic history, journey into CrossFit, and how to approach injury. If you are in Toronto and would like to book an appointment with Meghan or learn more about her clinical approach, follow @themvmtchiro on Instagram.

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    44 min
  • TBB 003 - Sleep is the Answer. Training Questions with Brandon
    May 16 2021

    On the third episode of the Breaker Brief, Thom answer’s training questions with Breaker’s own Brandon Tamane. From who would win in a fight between Mat Fraser and Rich Froning to the impact of Toronto’s lockdowns on your well-earned gainz, there is a ton of good stuff here!

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    40 min
  • TBB 002 - Mindset Matters. Talking Training with Kansas
    May 2 2021

    Thom is joined by Kansas Pickrell, owner of Carbon Heights Fitness Academy, a CrossFit affiliate in Lindsey Ontario. In between owning a successful business, competing in rodeo, and working as a massage therapist. Kansas has managed to steadily improve her CrossFit Open Placements, finishing this year 61st in Canada. What’s her secret? Tune in to find out!

    PS: Due to COVID-19, we recorded outside. Apologies for the audio quality.

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    Our Nutrition Program: https://www.habitualnutrition.com/​

    Follow Us:

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    40 min