CrossFit has come under the microscope lately because of comments made by its former CEO, Greg Glassman, on Twitter. Those comments, and previous controversies are leading to CrossFit gyms across the country cutting ties with the brand. Frank Nguyen of Derive Athletics in Houston tells us why he made that decision, what the cross training workouts are all about, and what you should know if you are considering trying it yourself.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made a lot of people 'newbie' runners these last three months. Now that summer temperatures are here, Muffy King with the Chevron Houston Marathon says you'll need to adjust. She also taold us about the #RUNHOUTOGETHER Challenge, and the difficulties of planning for a marathon with nearly 30,000 runners in in uncertain times like this.

Everyone is doing their part in the fight against COVID-19, especially front line workers. There is a new fitness challenge on social media where you can get your workout in and help front line workers at the same time! Dr. Paul Klotman of the Baylor College of Medicine joins Cliff and tells you how you can do your part.

On this episode we catch up with Houston area gym owner Felicia Lee Sexton, who went from drug addict to bodybuilder and gym owner. She had to close her gym for two months during the pandemic. Now that she's re-opened, she's happy to get back to work. But for her, it's not just fitness. It's about helping women get through tough times. And now she can do it on a global scale.

Your gym just re-opened after being closed for two months. You're excited You want to go back. But, should you rush back in? Or should you play it safe for now? Dr. Joe Galati joins Cliff Saunders and says that for now, it might be best to take a more conservative approach to this.

Gyms in parts of the U.S, are starting to come back from the pandemic. Texas gyms re-open with limits on Monday. Henry Walker, owner of Legacy Barbell in the Houston area, talks about the safety measures he's taking, and what working out at a gym will look like going forward.

Walker also made news when he re-opened his gym before state regulations said he could. But he says the media missed the point of what he tried to do.

Jason Dragon has been in law enforcement for over 20 years. He thought he was fit. In fact, he thought about skipping a doctor's appointment. He's glad he didn't. Doctors found a dangerous heart problem that required surgery. He went from surgery to training for a half triathlon in just months.

Courtney Smith knew she needed to change after getting diagnosed with prediabetes. She decided to switch to living a keto lifestyle, and lost 105 pounds in two years. She says it's easier than you think. Yes, you can still eat. You can still go out with your friends for a drink, and keeping it during COVID-19 isn't hard, either.

The pandemic is going to have a lasting impact on how we work out. Strength coach Mark Rippetoe of Starting Strength says it's going to change the entire fitness industry. Home gyms could become more common as more people think twice about investing in owning a gym.

You're stuck at home. Your gym is closed. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to change their fitness routines. Jeff Dengate, the Runner-in-Chief at Runner's World magazine, says more people are lacing up their shoes and running. So what should you do if you want to start? Jeff has all the answers in this week's episode of Gen X Fit.