This week Doug actually comes prepared… and with a word association game for Chris to take. Doug reads out a variety of words or phrases and Chris has to say whatever comes to mind right away. Some good ones in there… and then Doug highjacks it with his own words to wrap things up.

Whether we know it or not there seems to be some unspoken code of CrossFit etiquette. Each gym has it’s own sub culture that is in some way or another part of the CrossFit movement. Each has it’s own vibe, way of doing things, and approach to the methodology but there are often some things […]

Yep, it’s that tough topic. This week Doug and Chris get in on some of their PED’s. With athletes at higher levels getting exposed does it mean all athletes are on them? What about those that are at lower levels and may be taking them? Does it mean everyone else performing better than them is […]

What’s up with people when it comes to mental toughness? Are we born like that, is it something that can be learned? And if it can be how do we develop it? What skills can we use and practice to become more mentally tough? Chris and Doug has out these topics as well as how […]

When it comes to programming it can be difficult to give people what they need, all the while scratching the itch of giving them what they want too. This week Doug and Chris run through some ways they approach this with both Icon Athlete as well as CrossFit Park City. All the while working to […]

James Hobart!! This week Doug and Chris talk with James on a variety of topics. He is a bit of an anomaly in that he has won 3 CrossFit Games Affiliate Cups but has a normal high school athletic background unlike many other high level athletes. He also teaches for CrossFit Seminar Staff traveling the […]

What’s up with the negative connotation with scaling? What’s the purpose of it, why do we do it, and is it really a negative thing. Doug and Chris dive into these questions along with why they “scale” workouts and how often that may be. Hear the purpose of scaling from their perspective and how they […]

This week Doug and Chris get a bit more serious with the concept of health and fitness. The two are directly related and although many focus on performance, the root of why we do this should have at least some relation to our health. Chris comes from more a performance perspective and Doug more of […]

This week Doug and Chris read a review that sparks the conversation of what we do for sport specific training. What do they recommend, what do they do personally, and what role does it play in our training and fitness.

Affiliate ownership is no joke. It’s a difficult run for anyone and many of us have learned some tough lessons along the way. David is a friend of ours that has owned a total of 3 affiliates along his CrossFit journey, teaches seminars for HQ, and has a ton of media experience. David and Chris […]