Ep 6 -Rowing ,Olympic Games Training and Crossfit with Dr. Cam Nichol |Getting To Grips With Podcast

The 'Getting To Grips With' Podcast

For Episode 6 I am Joined by former Olympic Rower and Two-time world silver medalist Dr. Cameron Nichol. Not only has Cam achieved some amazing athletic achievements as a professional athlete but is also a respected medical doctor, coach and business owner. In this episode, we delve into what it takes to be an Olympic rower, the journey and life after as he transitioned into the world of Crossfit. Cam founded 'Rowing WOD' as a way to help athletes ‘Get To Grips’ with the beauty and technicalities of the rowing machine and created a community of like-minded individuals who follow his programming. Cam also delivers seminars worldwide under the Rowing WOD umbrella and has now worked with some of the best athletes in the sport of Crossfit. We also get a flavor in this episode of our thoughts on the recent changes to the CrossFit games qualifying procedures and restructure. We touch on how Cam manages his day and balances his priorities as an athlete, coach, doctor, business owner husband, and recent father. Big thanks to Cam and the team down at Crossfit Blitz in Twickenham for having me down for the morning. Hope you enjoy it. Show Notes: Spotify Playlist Fire Up : Grave digger - Matt Maeson Chill Out : Airplanes - Hayley Williams Guilty Pleasure : Jackson 5 - ABC Cams Recommended Books: The Story of the Human Body- Daniel Lieberman Derren Brown - Happy Tribe of Mentors - Tim Ferris Cams Recommended Podcasts: Joe Rogan - The Joe Rogan Show Jordan Peterson - (Search him on Youtube) Bryan Rose - London Real Glen Carlson - Dent Podcast