Welcome to Episode 133 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast! In this episode, hosts Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez sit down with CrossFit star Chandler Smith to discuss how mindset can be your secret weapon in fitness and life. Chandler shares his journey, the importance of relationships in CrossFit, and how resilience shapes success in competition and personal growth. Tune in to discover powerful insights that can help you overcome challenges and reach your goals! Don't miss out on these valuable lessons from a true champion.

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Chapters:

0:00 Discover CrossFit Relationships: Chandler & Noah Olson

1:45 Training Through Military Life: Chandler's Summer Experience

5:31 Dylan’s Incredible Race Pace and Endurance Tips

7:12 Mentoring in Sports: Learning Without Competition

10:45 Training to Win: Beyond Basic Goals

12:38 The Drive for Greatness: Why Champions Compete

16:36 Mindset and Resilience: Overcoming Tough Challenges

18:21 From Army Captain to Fitness: Chandler's Grateful Journey

21:34 Wrestling vs. Jiu-Jitsu: What’s Best for Kids?

23:12 Training in Martial Arts: Skills You’ll Use For Life

26:26 Finding the Right Jiu-Jitsu School for Growth

27:59 Couples in Fitness: Strengthening Bonds through CrossFit

31:26 Personal Growth: Winning in Relationships Competes Too

33:07 Disagreements that Build Stronger Relationships

36:19 Effective Recovery: How Injury Can Boost Performance

38:03 The Future of CrossFit: Changes in Competition

41:28 Competition Drives Improvement: Why It Matters

43:14 Insights on the 2025 CrossFit Games: What’s New?

46:44 CrossFit vs. H Rock: The Changing Landscape of Fitness

48:19 Future Athlete Standards: Are You Ready?

51:31 Visualization: A Key to Childhood Dreams

52:59 Writing Goals: Secret Sauce for Accountability

56:02 Follow Chandler’s Journey: Track Fitness Growth Over Time

57:36 Influence and Encouragement: Stay Dedicated to Your Training