EP 63 | Anthony Peressini: The Hybrid Engine Coach with Lauren Weeks, Girl Dad, "Finding New Challenges and Doing What Others Won't"

The Competitive Edge Podcast: Fatherhood | Fitness | Focus

EP 63 | Anthony Peressini: The Hybrid Engine Coach with Lauren Weeks, Girl Dad, "Finding New Challenges Doing What Others Won't" Stay Up To Date on Podcast Episodes, Fitness Challenges. Brand Discounts, and Work out WOD's by signing up for the FREE Newsletter on Substack below: https://competitiveedge2023.substack.com/ The Hybrid Engine Coaches: Lauren Weeks and Anthony Website: https://www.thehybridengine.com/ Discount code: TCE50 (7 day trial and then 50% off the first month code for our listeners) Instagram: @awildperessini Check out Schizz Graphix for podcast covers, athlete cards and more.

"They are always watching and learning from you."

Summary Anthony Peressini, a dad and professional engineer, shares his fitness journey and experiences as a new father. He discusses his background in wrestling and how it led him to running marathons. He then discovered CrossFit and found a passion for it. Anthony emphasizes the importance of being a role model for his daughter and instilling good habits in her. He also talks about the challenges of being a new dad, including lack of sleep, but finds joy in watching his daughter grow and learn. Anthony Peressini shares his journey of facing adversity and overcoming challenges in his fitness and personal life. From being a wrestler to getting into CrossFit, Anthony experienced injuries and setbacks, including a herniated disc and appendicitis. However, he never saw these as adversity but rather as obstacles to overcome. He took small steps, made incremental changes, and focused on working smarter, not harder. Anthony's competitive edge is about doing the things that others aren't willing to do and making smart decisions that lead to long-term success. He emphasizes the importance of being present for family and prioritizing their well-being. "Being a role model to her because they are watching and learning" Takeaways

• Being a role model for your child is important, and they are always watching and learning from you.
• Involving your child in your activities can help them develop good habits and create a strong bond.
• New dads may face challenges such as lack of sleep, but the joy of watching their child grow makes it all worth it.
• Finding new challenges and passions after college or a sports career can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
• Prioritizing health and fitness as a family can create a positive and healthy lifestyle for everyone. Adversity is not a roadblock but an opportunity to grow and overcome obstacles.
• Taking small steps and making incremental changes can lead to long-term success.
• Working smarter, not harder, allows for better results and prevents burnout.
• Being present for family and prioritizing their well-being is crucial.
• Focus on the things that others aren't willing to do and make smart decisions that lead to success.

"I bench 315. So there you go. Three sub three-hour marathon and a three-plate bench press."

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 12:13 Being a Role Model for Your Child 29:17 The Journey of a Wrestler Turned Marathon Runner 36:09 Finding New Challenges and Passions 38:08 Prioritizing Health and Fitness as a Family 38:24 Introduction and Getting into CrossFit 39:33 Facing Injuries and Setbacks 49:06 Working Smarter, Not Harder 55:15 Prioritizing Family and Making Changes 01:02:26 Setting Goals and Achieving Success 01:07:53 The Competitive Edge and Final Thoughts