THE INTRO: An (Unfiltered) Fitness Podcast

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THE INTRO is here to introduce you to a new point of view about the worlds of fitness, nutrition, and performance from three coaches who know it best – and they’re not holding back. Matt DellaValle (aka MDV) is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFIT, a leading CrossFit affiliate in NorCal, USA. He's your host of THE INTRO, a CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran, and a lawyer in another life. James Hobart is a CrossFit Games legend, CrossFit Seminar Staff flowmaster, and widely regarded as one of the best CrossFit coaches and athletes to ever do it. Max Isaak is the owner of five CrossFit TILT locations across Boston, a highly sought-after fitness consultant, and one of the most charismatic coaches to ever take the floor. So, grab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from these pros. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

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Recent Episodes
  • 178: How WE Built This Box | Lizz & Tyler Mahoney x CF Liberator
    Oct 15, 2024 – 01:03:29
  • 177: The One That Breaks Down CrossFit Benchmarks
    Oct 8, 2024 – 00:35:51
  • 176: The One About the Science of CrossFit Workouts
    Oct 1, 2024 – 00:43:41
  • 175: Talking Shop with Elite Coach Jason Leydon
    Sep 17, 2024 – 01:08:44
  • 174: How I Built This Box | Jared Monaco x CF Route 1
    Sep 10, 2024 – 00:51:04
  • 173: How I Built this Box: Justin Gould x Waterbury Functional Fitness
    Sep 3, 2024 – 00:56:16
  • 172: The One About What Makes Workouts 'FUN'
    Aug 27, 2024 – 00:48:26
  • 171: The One Where James & Max Takeover
    Aug 20, 2024 – 00:56:41
  • 170: How I Built this Box: Brentnie Kincaid x CrossFit Mafia
    Aug 13, 2024 – 00:54:23
  • 169: The One About the Most Important Quality of a Coach
    Aug 6, 2024 – 01:02:27
  • 168: The One About Training Celebs, Being on Tour, & Just Getting it Done
    Jul 30, 2024 – 00:56:42
  • 167: The One About the 2025 CF Games & 1000 Rep Workouts
    Jul 16, 2024 – 00:53:49
  • 166: The One About AI in Fitness and Fall-Out Shelter Must-Haves
    Jul 9, 2024 – 00:37:54
  • 165: The One About Running, Biking, Rucking, & Rowing...Oh My!
    Jun 18, 2024 – 00:50:36
  • 164: The One About Murph, Rucking, & Headphones During Workouts
    May 28, 2024 – 00:44:57
  • 163: The One About 'Does Doing CrossFit ONLY Mean You Do CrossFit?'
    May 14, 2024 – 01:04:09
  • 162: The One About Doing Hard Things & Paying for 'Punishment'
    May 7, 2024 – 01:00:10
  • 161: The One About CF Quarterfinals, Specialty Classes, & Yucking Someone's Yum
    Apr 30, 2024 – 00:58:03
  • 160: The One About Career Paths & Continued Education in Coaching (...and James' Vibrams)
    Apr 23, 2024 – 00:54:36
  • 159: The One About Women's Hoops & Fast Food Sponsors for CF
    Apr 16, 2024 – 00:48:44
  • 158: The One About the Best Workouts, Warm-Ups, & Skills
    Apr 9, 2024 – 00:57:06
  • 157: The One About the Final Open Workout...and Barnyard Animals
    Mar 26, 2024 – 00:53:00
  • 156: The One About Hingin', Hatin', & Helpin' Coaches
    Mar 19, 2024 – 00:59:16
  • 155: The One About Beer Miles, Balance, & Open Re-Dos
    Mar 12, 2024 – 00:52:41
  • 154: The One About Programming for "The Best"
    Feb 27, 2024 – 00:44:23
  • 153: The One About Abnormally Small...Classes
    Feb 20, 2024 – 00:49:55
  • 152: The One About Tricky Workouts
    Feb 13, 2024 – 00:55:25
  • 151: The One About Warm-Ups, Older Athletes, & Max at Bikini Bottom
    Feb 6, 2024 – 00:52:50
  • 150: The One About the Movements BEFORE the Movements
    Jan 30, 2024 – 00:50:53
  • 149: The One About Competitive Fitness
    Jan 23, 2024 – 00:57:30
  • 148: The One About Max & Wodapalooza
    Jan 16, 2024 – 00:38:40
  • 147: The One About What Makes a Good Workout
    Jan 9, 2024 – 00:54:14
  • 146: The One Where Everything's Gonna Be Alright
    Dec 26, 2023 – 00:57:41
  • 145: The One About Being "Just A Coach"
    Dec 19, 2023 – 00:36:55
  • 144: The One About the CrossFit Affiliation Fee
    Dec 12, 2023 – 00:53:45
  • 143: The One With All the Feels
    Dec 5, 2023 – 01:04:26
  • 142: The One About What REALLY Matters in Coaching
    Nov 28, 2023 – 01:02:04
  • 141: The One Where We Dress to Impress (No Smelly Coaches)
    Nov 21, 2023 – 01:11:45
  • 140: The One About James' Giant Peach and the Mental Benefits of Training
    Nov 14, 2023 – 00:59:27
  • 139: The Spooky One About Cherry-Picking Workouts
    Nov 7, 2023 – 01:15:20
  • 138: The One Where Someone Said CrossFit is 'Over'
    Oct 24, 2023 – 00:53:56
  • 137: The One About The Perfect CrossFit Program... Does It Exist?
    Oct 17, 2023 – 01:10:58
  • 136: Concert Tour Managing & Life on the Road With Mike Finn
    Oct 10, 2023 – 01:05:05
  • 135: The One About Owning A 16-Year Affiliate With David Osorio!
    Oct 3, 2023 – 01:18:46
  • 134: The One Where James Keeps Taking It Too Far
    Sep 26, 2023 – 01:06:56
  • 133: The One With Seth Page on the Show!
    Sep 19, 2023 – 01:37:51
  • 132: The One About The Hip Replacement
    Sep 12, 2023 – 01:12:11
  • 131: The One About Getting Feedback as a Coach
    Sep 5, 2023 – 01:02:03
  • 130: The One About Footgate, 5kgate, and Chill Hobart
    Aug 30, 2023 – 01:28:38
  • 129: The One About the Impact of the CrossFit Games (Good and Bad)
    Aug 22, 2023 – 01:10:24
Recent Reviews
  • anaspieexercises
    Thank y’all!
    Max said, “It’s important for coaches to hang out with coaches.” Thanks for providing more of this virtually for us! Your positive attitudes rock.
  • Dan77$$777
    Great perspective great guests
    Solid podcast. Very much worth the time if you are into fitness and being the best version of yourself you can be.
  • mvelasco07
    Highly recommend!
    The Intro with MDV has quickly become a favorite in my feed! Each episode is packed with insightful content and actionable ideas. No matter the subject, you’re guaranteed to gain something from every episode - I can’t recommend this podcast enough! 🙌
  • J Tway
    One of my favorites!
    If you’re a functional fitness coach or gym owner this is a must listen. I listen while I clean the floors and there is always a take away for me. MDV and Max have a fantastic chemistry which always makes it a fun listen. Level up you’re coaching and open up your mind to new ideas via some of the best in the game.
  • kelli.harley
    Great topics for anyone in the fitness industry
    It’s always a good idea to listen and learn from people that are professionals in your field. As a gym owner and coach, that is the main reason why I enjoy listening to this podcast every week!
  • Sudarat08
    The depth of knowledge
    Always love listening to Matt break things down and how in depth he can get with his guests even when they are from different fitness backgrounds.
  • udeka
    Great Lessons on Coach Development
    I always leave with some life or business-changing lesson each time I listen to the Intro. Thanks MDV!!
  • ThekodyWilson
    Listen to improve your coaching
    Love this. Every week I can listen to it and come away with something that I can implement during the week while coaching. It’s a GOOD listen.
  • lindseytaylorlocke
    ON REPEAT
    I don’t listen to many podcasts multiple times, but there’s SO many nuggets of knowledge in these episodes—that I find myself re-listening all.the.time! MDV is killer and his guests are 🔥 thank you for bringing this show to the masses! LETS GO
  • gyanez12191
    Value and inspiration every episode
    MDV bring constant value to anyone listening. Coach, gym owner, or anyone wanting to level up, MDV and his guests will get you there.
  • katie10s
    Max Attack
    Thank you for having Max on your PodCast. The culture he has created at CrossFit Tilt is something to behold. I love my buddies at Tilt and I love Max. Stay happy and healthy Matt. Most fondly, Katie Sullivan (“$ully”)
  • gebbama
    Best coaching podcast out there
    MDV really has a heart and passion for coaches and the art of coaching and it’s abundantly evident in the questions he asks his guests. They in turn provide insightful and actionable nuggets that have helped me improve as a coach. Currently a fave!! 🤩
  • RachelleTravis
    New favorite podcast!
    This is my new favorite podcast! So much great content!
  • carlosdcardoza
    Become a better coach instantly!
    Great content. Listen to it every morning on my way to teach a class or train a client and helps get my mindset right! Raising the standards of what it takes to be a coach.
  • DL5188
    Great content
    Love the podcast and the conversation MDV has with his guests. It is insightful, knowledgeable, and enjoyable to listen to. Excited to see what more come MDV has in store and other guests we invites on!!
  • casey_oquin
    Give it a listen!!
    My gym uses NC Fit programming. Three episodes in and this has been an awesome compliment to get some depth into the workouts. Highly recommend giving a listen if your gym uses NC Fit! Promise it’s worth it!!
  • Mrs_Twiz
    Great perspective!
    What an amazing time in my life and ironically the perfect time as being the new year to be introduced to your podcast and listening to “perspective.” Excellent questions full of content! This is the first interview of yours I’ve listened to and I cannot wait for more!
  • Xxldave12
    Very knowledgeable
    New to CrossFit and this podcast makes things make even more sense. Podcast dropping knowledge to coach’s and athletes. It kept my attention all the way through. Great content.
  • Afjones46
    10/10
    Best podcast from some of the best in the fitness space. From motivation, to “the why”, to reigniting your passion - this is the podcast for you.
  • Hhsysga
    Great perspectives!
    Really engaging and interesting podcast! There’s always great perspectives and I walk away with more knowledge every time. What more could you want?!
  • David America Morey
    Let me make an introduction!
    If you’re looking for variety when it comes to fitness related content this is a podcast your looking for. NCFIT is a thriving fitness company located in Redwood City CA and the show is hosted by their chief fitness Officer MDV. He brings on great guests and energy! He regularly has a greater perspective on the variety of fitness, coaching and lifestyle topics covered. 🇺🇸🤙
  • Aldreteonthetrail
    Great Listen
    This is a super informative podcast. Well worth the listen and a podcast worth following. Looking forward to the next episode!
  • Chandler Francis
    Amazing Podcast
    Love listening to this podcast on my daily commutes! Keep up the great work!
  • Dee_Sass
    Best Resource for Coaches!
    MDV knows his stuff. He is so passionate about elevating the coaching profession, giving people a world class workout experience, and sharing his knowledge. I learn something every time I listen. Hearing him talk always adds a little fuel to my fire and drive to be the best coach I can!
  • Makristal
    Introspective approach to fitness
    Listening to the Marcus Filly podcast really hit close to home. Working the corporate rat race often makes us blind to our full potential. Listening to Marcus talk through how he had an out of body experience to understand that He is Enough is crucial. I have my own emotional demons and this allowed me to gain another perspective on how you respect myself and my path.
  • LT. Wauters
    Great listen for the athlete, from newbie to master!
    Really good podcast ! As a intermediate CrossFit athlete I’ve gotten a great deal from MDV. Strongly recommend for anyone from the aspiring functional fitness athlete up through coach! Thank you Matt! Keep it up homie! 🔥👯🚢
  • Kpugs1
    Preach
    For the average fitness person with limited knowledge, MDV podcasts provides so much solid advice. Easy and interesting material to listen too! Keep them coming.
  • alfalfabeanorino
    Very Interesting Podcast
    Love the new stuff I’ve learned about fitness from listening to this podcast. It’s always nice being able to learn something from some of the fitness industries best, and being able to incorporate that into my own fitness journey!!
  • tankrees
    Setting the standard for coaches
    Great podcast and guests! I haven’t come across many of the topics discussed on this podcast and it has been a great resource for me and our coaching staff.
  • Amnekwise
    Thank you for sharing your knowledge...
    I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I enjoy listening to you and utilizing what I hear on your podcast as well as from NCFIT coaching videos. Thanks again! BWise
  • VLZ219
    Great Stuff!
    MDV regularly drops knowledge bombs for coaches and business owners on IG, so it’s great to have them here in podcast format. Both the host and his guests are passionate about what they do and are changing the game of coaching in the sport of functional fitness.
  • CFFAB1130
    Great information and super helpful!
    As a CrossFit coach and working in the health and fitness industry for about 8 years, I am constantly striving to continue educating myself and expanding my knowledge. MDV is a great resource and always provides credible and useful knowledge bombs! Always a fun listen!
  • @dannyg
    Worth the Listen
    MDV is a great dude and is an incredible resource for all things fitness. Thoughtful guy who knows his stuff in this space and beyond. You won’t be disappointed.
  • Allen Duarte
    Listen & Learn
    Such an easy listen with a great selection of guests from different specialties and experiences. What you can get out of this podcast goes beyond the walls of the fitness industry!
  • Omensap
    Great podcast
    A fun time to listen to while gaining incredibly valuable health and fitness information along the way.
  • yogajen98106
    Great resource!
    Wonderful informative interviews with great people! If you are a CrossFit coach or athlete, this is the podcast for you!
  • toy bot
    Loving it!
    Been keeping up with all things NCFIT since becoming a gym affiliate partner and I love this podcast
  • Mrdietcola
    Love this podcast!
    Always bringing new takes into the world of fitness!
  • MindyAppReview
    Always a great listen!
    I love the guests that MDV chooses and I always learn something when I listen in. Great podcast for anyone to listen to!
  • Narcie S
    COACHES!!!!!!!
    If you coach any athlete, you must listen to MDV
  • Wasabie3
    Knowledge Bombs!
    Dropping knowledge bombs, love to listen! Keep it up!!
  • Anjelica Z
    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
    I am learning so much from each episode and have replayed them recently because I am to impatient to wait for the new episode each week. Can’t wait to hear more!
  • Snicksnicker
    Incredible Knowledge!
    This podcast is a fitness gem! Very informative and always great content! Give it a listen 💥
  • GregBuckles89
    5/5
    MDV is consistently pushing forward within the coaching sphere. A true professional - worth the listen.
  • Hallster1410
    So knowledgeable
    This is one of the best podcast I’ve listened to thus far. Very knowledgeable and relatable. If I could recommend one podcast to any of my athletes it’s this one!
  • ZackM19
    A+ information!
    Having coached in the fitness space for a handful of years now, I’m always trying to find more information to keep learning. MDV is CONSTANTLY giving new information to help all coaches, from beginners to vets, get better and continue improving the craft! 100% worth the listen!
  • Vinny Lombardi
    Great podcast!!!
    Full of knowledge, and understanding in the Fitness industry, good way to learn a little bit about mind and body in everybody’s fitness journey, love it, also I’ve known Matt, from coming in to a breakfast place I used to work, almost every morning, we had some conversations about CrossFit and many other things. If you looking to expand you mind in life, Fitness, and get some motivation, this is the Podcast for it!!! Enjoy 🤩
  • TitoMervyn
    This stuff is what dreams are made of!
    My mentor my sensei the Jedi master himself! These episodes are everything not only for anyone in the fitness space, but anyone in general. Best enjoyed while benching or doing curls while wearing joggers. Tattoos optional
  • Woke≠Awake
    MDV
    MDV is the man. So much knowledge. His delivery is fantastic and can listen to this guy talk for hours!
  • Ghdghj
    Fan
    I’ve been following MDV since we joined the collective. Love the content
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