Chasing Excellence

Written by: Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings
  • Summary

  • Looking to build more than just physical fitness? Join Ben Bergeron and Patrick Cummings as they explore how daily practices create the foundation for lasting peace of mind. Through practical frameworks and honest conversations, discover how deep health unlocks the freedom to chase what truly matters. Learn the five essential factors - training, eating, thinking, sleeping, and connecting - that transform fleeting moments of clarity into a life of sustained fulfillment. If you're ready to move beyond quick fixes and build context-independent peace of mind, this is your guide.
    Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings
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Episodes
  • No Training Partner? The Surprising Solution to Home Gym Motivation
    Feb 4 2025

    The 5 Questions We're Answering:

    1. How can athletes with limited ankle mobility maintain an effective weightlifting routine and participate successfully in CrossFit?

    2. What's the most effective way to build strength and power when your primary focus is CrossFit performance?

    3. How should potential business partners address misaligned visions before opening a CrossFit gym?

    4. What strategies can help maintain training motivation when working out alone in a home gym setting?

    5. How can families navigate disagreements about nutrition and care for loved ones with cognitive decline while maintaining quality of life?

    👉🏼 Get the full Listener Guide here

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    ❤️‍🔥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club

    ⏱️ New to Chasing Excellence? Start here!

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    👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

    🔗 Thrive Market - Trusted, family-friendly brands.

    🔗 Our Place - Beautiful & safe kitchenware

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    🤙 ABOUT US

    📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

    📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

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    28 mins
  • The Inner Echo Chamber: When Suppression Amplifies Negative Storytelling (& How to Break Free)
    Jan 28 2025

    The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:

    1. How do storytelling and suppression impact our mental fitness, and what practical steps can we take to reframe our narratives for better well-being?

    2. What are effective techniques for processing emotions healthily, and how can we prevent the negative consequences of emotional suppression?

    3. In what ways can practices like gratitude and mindful breathing enhance our emotional resilience and overall mental health?

    🎧 Get the full Listener's Guide here

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    ❤️‍🔥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club

    🧭 New to Chasing Excellence? Start here!

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    👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

    🔗 Land Rover - Icon of vehicular adventure

    🔗 LMNT - Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix

    🔗 Momentous - High-quality supplements [code: EXCELLENCE]

    🔗 MUD/WTR - Coffee alternative with adaptogens [code: EXCELLENCE]

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    🤙 ABOUT US

    📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

    📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

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    55 mins
  • Hunger, Habit, or Hydration? The Real Reason You Can't Stop Late-Night Snacking
    Jan 24 2025

    The 4 Questions We're Answering:

    1. What strategies can help manage and prevent late-night eating habits and cravings?

    2. How should athletes approach eating windows when combining intermittent fasting with morning workouts?

    3. What type of workout programming best prepares athletes for skiing season?

    4. When and how should coaches incorporate mindset discussions and educational talks into their classes?

    👉🏼 Get the Full Listener's Guide here

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    ❤️‍🔥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club

    🧭 New to Chasing Excellence? Start here!

    ===

    👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

    🔗 Our Place - Healthy, sustainable kitchenware [code: Excellence]

    🔗 LMNT - Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix

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    🤙 ABOUT US

    📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

    📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

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    30 mins

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