David, Dylan, and Sarah talk about the ebbs and flows of staying on track when your training gets mundane and boring. They focus on the expectations you're setting, how action breeds motivation, and ultimately to stop overthinking.
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Music by Matthew May
Recs:
Dylan: Go to Cafe Flore in Uptown Mt. Lebo
David: Follow @will.ratelle on IG
Sarah: Read “The Bodyguard” by Katherine Center
Sarah quizzes Dylan and David on a few of there favorites...
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Music by Matthew May
The name sort of says it all. With no original topic in mind, David, Dylan, and Sarah jump into a bunch of different topics, and also dive into a few different ongoings at the gym.
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
Recs:
Dylan: Go to Aldi
David: Watch the new live action “Lilo and Stitch”.
Sarah: Watch “The Studio” on Apple TV
The Mecka Cast crew bring you 4 tips for boosting your Crossfit Performance.
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Music by Matthew May
David, Dylan, and Sarah turn their attention to a few mental aspects of training - namely, willpower. They discuss the importance of being able to toggle the use of willpower on and off so that it doesn't burn out!
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
Recs:
Dylan: Watch “Righteous Gemstones” On HBO Max
David: Watch “A.P. Bio” on Netflix
Sarah: Watch “The Four Seasons” on Netflix
Sarah, David, and Dylan sit down for a short episode with 5 quick tips on self care for busy people (and/or those who just feel busy). Enjoy.
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Music by Matthew May
About last week.....
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
Recs:
Dylan: Mt. Dew Baha Blast
David: Watch “Wicked” on Peacock
Sarah: Read The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune
David, Sarah, and Dylan discuss a list of fitness fads and share their opinions and thoughts on their value (or lack thereof). They cover topics such as ice baths, foam rolling, intermittent fasting, wearable technology, and 30-60-90 day challenges.
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
Recs:
Dylan: Follow @justinsua on IG
David: Study/Learn something new or deeper this week
Sarah: Watch the YouTube clip on Benson Boone singing Bohemian Rhapsody at Coachella
Sarah, Dylan, and David discuss traininig age. It might be a rather common sense topic, but they strive to bring some more awareness to it and how to use it to your clients and your own advantage.
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
Recs:
Dylan: Go to Rolliers!
David: Check out Jessie Gold on Spotify
Sarah: Listen to “The Red Flags” podcast
Dylan, Sarah, and David recap the 2025 Open and give some suggestions for your planning and prep for next year.
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
Recs:
Dylan: Try Tony’s chocolate bar
David: Watch Andrew Shultz’s “Life” special on Netflix
Sarah: Go check out a library
David and Dylan share their thoughts on the principles of warm ups, their best advice for them, and hashing out the time and place for each and every tool the gym might have to offer.
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
Recs:
Dylan: Go to “Public Lands” for your outdoor activity equipment
David: Watch “Ted” on Peacock
In this quickie, each of the group share the 2 biggest pieces of advice they wish every member of the gym could know.
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Music by Matthew May
Sarah, David, and Dylan hand out some gems and thoughts about focusing on your own "lawn". They get into why being grateful for what you have is so important, the effects of showing up, and how attachment can keep you stuck. Pay attention to what you pay attention to.
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
Recs:
Dylan: Watch “My Cousin Vinny” wherever you can
David: Follow @coachjamesmac on IG
Sarah: Watch “The Pit” on Max
You ask the questions, we answer them. Enjoy this episode of Q&A.
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Find Your Anchor Event:
https://go.meckafitness.com/find-your-anchor-fundraiser459665
Music by Matthew May
David, Dylan, and Sarah just dump out some things on their mind. Topics include a little bit of imposter syndrome, creating principles and systems, Dylan and Sarah teaching David how coffee works, and moments of silence and laughs.
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
Recs:
Dylan: Trader Joe’s Chocolatey Chip Cookie Dunkers
David: Go check out Bitty and Beau’s Coffee in the Strip District
Sarah: Check out Atlas Coffee Club
The crew talks grip strength. What are some good exercises for it, is it necessary, and how many tips did we actually share are all a part of this quickie.
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
Dylan, David, and Sarah talk to the coaches out there with this episode. They share their opinion that you are not responsible for creating miracles with your clients. Focus on the process, get people moving in a solid direction, and let the results and outcomes take care of themselves.
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
Recs:
Dylan: Check out Lavery Brewing Company if you’re in Erie, PA
David: Watch the Docuseries “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night”
Sarah: Listen to “Acquired” Podcast
David, Dylan, and Sarah talk about sitting with discomfort and how it can help you become a more fine tuned version of yourself. They chat about the power of being able to choose your actions and even share a few personal journal entries.
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
@aaron.palmieri.refoundfitness
Recs:
Dylan: Check out Camp Grounds of America (KOA)
David: Watch Mark Normands “Soup to Nuts” special on Netflix
Sarah: Go have a treat at LeGourmandine
The crew dishes out their top 5 tips for breaking through plateaus when you are stuck.
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Music by Matthew May
Dylan, Sarah, and David discuss why starting at the end may be the best place to start when setting to achieve a goal. If anything, starting with an end in mind and reverse engineering the path creates a "compass" to give us some direction.
Mentions:
Music by Matthew May
@aaron.palmieri.refoundfitness
Recs:
Dylan: Play/Download Tony Hawks Pro Skater
David: Throw your Fairlife Protein in the freezer
Sarah: Go eat Oak Hill Post before they close!
