Real Training. Better Living.

The 30,000 Foot View | Episode 1 - Let’s Start at the End of the Story

This is a new channel within our podcast where Tommy discusses higher level topics that revolve around the organization as a whole. To kick things off, let's start at the end of the story. How do we define success for all major stakeholders at District H: the members, the staff, and the owners?

Episode 44 | All Things Conditioning & Training with Intention

In today's episode, Tommy, Robert, and Morrill discuss all things conditioning. As a gym that prides itself on strength training, we are still firm believers in having a conditioning component to your exercise prescription. But in today's world, conditioning and cardio have become more of a tagline that an intentional part of someone's training. Whether it is burning calories, endless variety, or high intensity, we believe the fitness industry as bastardized some pretty important concepts around conditioning. We discuss what conditioning is from a physiology standpoint, its role in promoting general health and performance, as well as how staff and ownership at District H strive to create a culture around intentional training and developing intrinsic motivation.
Enjoy!

Episode 43 | Benefits of Endurance Training with Elite Runner, Katie Howe

Today I sit down with District H Member and Elite Runner, Katie Howe. We discuss her unique background in using CrossFit style workouts and strength training to compliment her long distance training. While most members are used to working out at higher intensities via our group classes and general programming, Katie goes into the benefits of slowly down, finding your specific gears to produce repeatable and sustainable fitness, and how to pair strength training and endurance training for more intentional workouts. Best part, she is going to be leading a 6-Week speciality program throughout the month of May and early June for members to join if they are interested in building their aerobic engine or just get better at running in general. Enjoy!

Episode 42 | Personalized Training Experience at District H with Shelley Parks

Today, Head Coach Robert Johnson sits down with District H Member Shelley Parks to discuss her personalized training approach. While Shelley started as a group session member, she quickly realized that her priorities and goals were mainly focused on strength training. Since then she had rotated her membership to a "hybrid" approach that includes 1-on-1 personal training with Robert 2x per week, plus nutrition coaching, plus 3 days of remote coaching where she focused on accessory strength work and strongman training. Shelley is the perfect example of how District H can tailor their prescription to a client's goals as they change over time.
Enjoy the episode!

Episode 41 | Meet New District H Coach, Amanda Mason

District H Podcast Host, Morrill Scott, sits down with new District H coach, Amanda Mason to discuss her background, her passion for coaching, and what she is personally working on to keep developing her skill set. This MidWest native is no stranger to strength and conditioning and her passion for helping others is contagious. Excited to have her on board as a coach.
Enjoy!

Episode 40 | The District H Approach to Fitness with DHSF Owner, Tommy Allen

In today's episode, host Morrill Scott sits down with District H Strength & Fitness owner, Tommy Allen to discuss the entire fitness landscape. How has the market changed for fitness over the last 5 years? What has District H's evolution looked like during that time and where do they want to position themselves in the marketplace?
We talk about our background as a CrossFit gym and how we have decided to rebrand away from the franchise in order to deliver a better experience and better results for our members.
Enjoy!
Study referenced on EPOC Effect: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26950358/
Study referenced on Training to Failure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33497853/

Episode 39 | How Fitness Changed Me as a Person with New District H Member, Jesse McCormack

In today's episode, Morrill sits down with new District H Member, Jesse McCormack. Jesse started at District H two months ago with the goal of feeling better, being healthier, and being more productive throughout the day. From feeling like a fish out of water during his first class, to tackling his On Ramp is a single week, to now structuring his day to ensure he makes it to class, Jesse has started to change as a person. Listen in and learn more about Jesse's story and how he found success within our four walls.
Enjoy!

Episode 38 | Nutrition & The Holidays - How to Stay on Track While Also Enjoying Yourself

In today's episode, host Morrill Scott sits down with District H's two nutrition gurus to talk about preparing for the holidays. Learn how to maintain your progress when it comes to your nutrition while also enjoying yourself during this time of year. Listen in on how to develop good habits, manage your enjoyment, and ultimately move one step closer to reaching our better self.
Enjoy!

Episode 37 | Having the Proper Mindset to Tackle Your Nutrition with Miranda Johnson

In today's episode, District H General Manager, Miranda Johnson, discusses the proper mindset to tackle your nutrition. Miranda and Morrill discuss some of the pitfalls clients have when it comes to nutrition, battling an industry built on "fad diets," resources available to members to help build a healthy lifestyle, and tips on tricks to getting on the right track.
Enjoy!
Hosted by Morrill Scott

Episode 36 | Approaching Your Training with Intention with Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson is the Head Coach at District H Strength & Fitness. Today we discuss approaching training with intention, how to get better at specifics skills, and the resources available to members to help them reach their health and wellness goals.
Hosted by Morrill Scott