This week we’re talking about our favorite and least favorite workouts from this year’s Open, what an Open workout would look like if we could design one (think Lipsync Battle for time), and how you can still help raise money for the Open+.

The only thing Toxic we love is the song by Britney Spears. Today we’re talking about Toxic Masculinity - in life, and in the CrossFit community. Our friends over at The Good Men Project define it as “the cultural ideal of manliness, where strength is everything while emotions are a weakness.” We break down the famous Gillette commercial from this year that tried to address Toxic Masculinity, why “girls can be boyish but boys can’t be girlish,” and some headline makers that are breaking the norms.

In this episode we talk to Jake Boly (Zaddy, Writer, Strength Coach, and Power Lifter – aka one strong dude) about the current state and future of strength sports.

In this episode Alex, Will and Brooks talk about their very first dates, how they handle breakups, and what it means to breakup with a friend.

Quiana touches on growing up black in a predominantly white community, her journey toward representation in strength sports, and taking her first step toward motherhood -- and is hilarious and heartwarming all the while. This one is not to be missed, hennies.

Quiana touches on growing up black in a predominantly white community, her journey toward representation in strength sports, and taking her first step toward motherhood -- and is hilarious and heartwarming all the while. This one is not to be missed, hennies.

Brooks gives an unforgettable lesson in “tucking,” Alex gets an anatomy lesson, and Will teases his 2019 Drag Show ~LeWk~~~~~

Brooks gives an unforgettable lesson in “tucking,” Alex gets an anatomy lesson, and Will teases his 2019 Drag Show ~LeWk~~~~~

Linnea Hartsuyker is an author, CrossFitter, and Norwegian Princess who resides in the tranquil woods of New Hampshire.

Linnea Hartsuyker is an author, CrossFitter, and Norwegian Princess who resides in the tranquil woods of New Hampshire.