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  1. [CFMS SERIES] The Healthcare Revolution Starts in The Affiliate (EP. 047)

    3 DAYS AGO

    [CFMS SERIES] The Healthcare Revolution Starts in The Affiliate (EP. 047)

    This marks the sixth episode of a special CrossFit Podcast collaboration with the CrossFit Medical Society.  CrossFit affiliates are the force transforming how the healthcare system operates. Zia Rohrbaugh of CrossFit Counter Culture and Josh Plosker of Invictus Boston have turned their gyms into full-service “health homes,” offering blood panels, IV therapy, and access to Community Care health plans — all built around CrossFit’s foundational principles. In this conversation, Jocelyn Rylee explores how affiliates bring these systems to life, how members save money through HSA and FSA programs, and what it means for the future of CrossFit and community-based healthcare. TOPICS INCLUDED How affiliates are transforming into “health homes” Partnering with the CrossFit Medical Society Offering blood panels, IV therapy, and telemedicine in gyms How Community Care provides affordable health coverage Using HSA/FSA and TrueMed to make CrossFit memberships tax-free The future of CrossFit as a global healthcare model RESOURCES MENTIONED CrossFit Medical Society and Community Care TrueMed CrossFit Counter Culture Invictus Boston Community Highlight In 2011, Jaeho Woo discovered CrossFit as a college athlete in Seoul. What started as training for basketball became a lifelong passion — one that eventually took him to the most remote place on Earth. After serving in the Korean military and coaching CrossFit, Jaeho opened an affiliate in Seoul — then shipped 500 lb of equipment to Antarctica to found the first CrossFit affiliate on the continent. For 10 months, he’s coached his 18-person crew in a tiny gym surrounded by glaciers. When the endless dark set in and isolation hit hard, Jaeho kept showing up — knocking on doors, reminding his teammates: When you train together, you feel better, and you’re never alone. As he prepares to leave Antarctica, Jaeho’s message is simple: Isolation is real. Resilience comes from connection. Wherever you are, don’t go it alone. Know someone you think deserves to be highlighted? Nominate them here. Share Your Thoughts: Email us [podcasts@crossfit.com] or complete our survey here.

  2. [LIVE] The Relationship Between the CrossFit Games and CrossFit (EP. 046)

    6 DAYS AGO

    [LIVE] The Relationship Between the CrossFit Games and CrossFit (EP. 046)

    Are the CrossFit Games CrossFit?  How does the test for the Fittest on Earth fit into the grand scheme of CrossFit as a brand? Where are the pain points and synergies between the tip of the spear and the rest of the community? The sport expression of CrossFit is a vital one, but how is it best incorporated into the brand so it serves the entire CrossFit ecosystem?   James Hobart, Dave Castro, and special guest Seth Page discuss this relationship and where they see the Games contributing to or detracting from the CrossFit brand. Let us know what you think --> podcasts@crossfit.com Follow us on YouTube to join us every Thursday at 10 am PT.

  3. [CFMS SERIES] Calley Means and the Fight to Fix a Broken Healthcare System (EP. 045)

    20 OCT

    [CFMS SERIES] Calley Means and the Fight to Fix a Broken Healthcare System (EP. 045)

    This marks the fifth episode of a special CrossFit Podcast collaboration with the CrossFit Medical Society.  Calley Means is a former food and pharma lobbyist turned healthcare reform advocate. He co-authored “Good Energy” with his sister, Dr. Casey Means, and co-founded TrueMed, a company working to make root-cause health solutions like exercise and nutrition eligible for HSA/FSA dollars.  In this conversation, Calley explains why our healthcare model is built to manage disease instead of preventing it, how CrossFit and lifestyle interventions are effective, and what policies and cultural shifts could finally turn the tide against chronic illness. Topics Covered Why the U.S. healthcare system is built to manage, not prevent, disease The role of food policy, SNAP reform, and FDA guidelines in chronic illness Calley’s personal journey from industry lobbyist to health advocate The promise of functional medicine, biomarkers, and personalized care TrueMed and making fitness/food eligible for HSA/FSA healthcare dollars Resources Mentioned Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means and Calley Means Levels Health (continuous glucose monitoring) TrueMed (Calley’s company leveraging HSA/FSA dollars for root-cause health) SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) reforms FDA nutrition and food additive guidelines Community Highlight Nick Johnson founded CrossFit Liminal, a nonprofit affiliate outside Atlanta serving one of the most diverse refugee communities in the U.S. What started in his garage with five members from Syria and Nepal, has grown into programs for Afghan women, refugee youth training for free, and community events like “Ruck for Refugees.” As Nick puts it: “Trauma gets you out of your body. CrossFit gets you back in it.” Know someone you think deserves to be highlighted? Nominate them here. Share Your Thoughts: Email us [podcasts@crossfit.com] or complete our survey here.

  4. [LIVE] Every CrossFit Gym Should Do This (EP. 042)

    15 OCT

    [LIVE] Every CrossFit Gym Should Do This (EP. 042)

    What does the ideal CrossFit experience look like? In this livestream, hosts James Hobart and Denise Thomas break down the non-negotiables of a great affiliate, as well as stylistic touches that make each gym unique. From the 60-minute class to the full journey, the conversation explores what members should expect, what owners and coaches must deliver, and how the best affiliates create environments where people thrive. Whether you’re a coach, owner, or member, this episode will leave you with a clear picture of what the “ideal member experience” really means in CrossFit. Let us know what you think --> podcasts@crossfit.com Follow us on YouTube to join future livestreams.

  5. [CFMS SERIES] CrossFit Behind Bars: Freedom, Sobriety, and Leadership (EP. 043)

    13 OCT

    [CFMS SERIES] CrossFit Behind Bars: Freedom, Sobriety, and Leadership (EP. 043)

    This marks the fourth episode of a special CrossFit Podcast collaboration with the CrossFit Medical Society.  Redemption Road CrossFit started inside Colorado’s prison system, where a small group of men turned CrossFit workouts into the first affiliate behind bars. Today, it’s a nonprofit changing prison culture through mentorship, accountability, and community — cutting recidivism to just 1.6% compared to the national average of 80%. This week, we welcome Redemption Road CrossFit’s founder Nick Wells and founding member Gino Aviles to the show. Nick and Gino share their journey, from addiction and life sentences to freedom, sobriety, and leadership, and show how CrossFit’s methodology can transform not just fitness, but lives. Topics Covered Personal journeys from addiction, incarceration, and transformation The origins of CrossFit in Colorado prisons Building Redemption Road: the first affiliate inside a correctional facility Overcoming stigma, violence, and systemic barriers through community fitness Partnerships with CrossFit HQ and the broader community Redemption Road’s measurable impact on recidivism and prison culture Resources Mentioned Redemption Road CrossFit – RF2.org CrossFit Journal coverage of Redemption Road: Community Behind Bars and CrossFit in Prison Morning Chalk Up articles on Redemption Road: Nick Wells and Mat Fraser Books used in coach candidate curriculum: Overcoming Gravity,” “Becoming a Supple Leopard, “100 Days of Technique Community Highlight Troy Peterson founded ValorFit to connect veterans with CrossFit affiliates across the U.S. For him, it’s personal. After serving in Iraq and earning a Purple Heart, Troy came home battling addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts. At 300+ pounds and dependent on pills and alcohol, his wife gave him an ultimatum. That’s when he walked into a CrossFit gym and asked for help. “I didn’t want to take the substances anymore because I wanted to go work out.” That shift changed everything. Today, ValorFit covers six months of affiliate memberships for veterans — over 4,000 so far. The only requirement? Show up three days a week. “Free breakfast on Veterans Day has never changed anyone’s life,” Troy said. “But showing up to the gym three days a week can.” Know someone you think deserves to be highlighted? Nominate them here. Share Your Thoughts: Email us [podcasts@crossfit.com] or complete our survey here.

  6. [LIVE] Inside CrossFit Programming (EP. 040)

    11 OCT

    [LIVE] Inside CrossFit Programming (EP. 040)

    Programming is one of the most debated topics in CrossFit. On this livestream, James Hobart and Denise Thomas sit down with the guys behind both mainsite and CrossFit Affiliate Programming (CAP), Joe Alexander and Spencer Hendel. Together, they’ll dig into the philosophy and practice behind effective programming.  They’ll cover the charter of CrossFit.com, how CAP supports affiliates, what makes programming successful (and what doesn’t), and how intensity, volume, and movement selection come into play.  Let us know what you think --> podcasts@crossfit.com Follow us on YouTube to join future livestreams.

  7. [CFMS SERIES] Top Affiliate Owners on the No. 1 Limiter to Growth (EP. 041)

    6 OCT

    [CFMS SERIES] Top Affiliate Owners on the No. 1 Limiter to Growth (EP. 041)

    This marks the third episode of a special CrossFit Podcast collaboration with the CrossFit Medical Society. In this episode, Jason Fernandez, longtime coach, Seminar Staff member, and co-founder of Best Hour of Their Day, and Matt Souza, 12-year affiliate owner of CrossFit Livermore, join host Jocelyn Rylee to dig into the overlooked fundamentals of hospitality, first impressions, and soft skills in CrossFit gyms. They share hard-earned lessons on onboarding, reducing friction, building community, and why trust is the ultimate currency. Understand the type of service top CrossFit affiliates provide and how that’s the road to reducing the intimidation factor.  Topics Covered Why hospitality is as important as coaching skills How first impressions shape member retention Onboarding systems that actually work Reducing friction inside and outside the gym Collaboration between affiliates and local businesses Building trust as the ultimate foundation of community 4. Resources Mentioned Level 1 and Level 2 Seminar Courses AffiliateCon [Oct 24-26, 2025, Dallas, TX] CrossFitLivermore.com (affiliate website example) Will Guidara’s book “Unreasonable Hospitality” Community Highlight David Needham seems to do it all: full-time firefighter, owner of two CrossFit affiliates, contributor to WheelWOD and the Adaptive CrossFit Games, and mentor to other affiliate owners on business growth. One of his biggest passions is serving on the Adaptive Athlete Foundation of Maryland, where he helps athletes secure life-changing prosthetics through insurance. Watching someone regain the ability to move and train is what drives him most. And when asked what CrossFit means to him, David’s answer is simple … and very firefighter:“Because of CrossFit, I can save people from burning buildings.” Know someone you think deserves to be highlighted? Nominate them here. Share Your Thoughts: Email us [podcasts@crossfit.com] or complete our survey here.

  8. [CFMS SERIES] Daniel Chaffey: Unpacking CrossFit's Evolution and Affiliate Success (EP. 039)

    29 SEPT

    [CFMS SERIES] Daniel Chaffey: Unpacking CrossFit's Evolution and Affiliate Success (EP. 039)

    This marks the second episode of a special CrossFit Podcast collaboration with the CrossFit Medical Society. This week, we welcome Daniel Chaffey, a longtime leader in the CrossFit space. He owns CrossFit Louvre in Paris, one of Europe’s most established affiliates with over 3,100 members across three locations.  He also founded the major European competition, The French Throwdown, and Operating With Excellence, a workshop platform dedicated to helping affiliate owners build thriving businesses.  In this conversation, host Jocelyn Rylee dives into the essentials of CrossFit affiliates with Daniel: leadership, hospitality, and community. Chaffey, known for never mincing words, shares point-blank perspectives on everything from the future of CrossFit to the responsibility of affiliates in shaping that future.  Topics Covered The role of leadership in affiliate success and sustainability The difference between service and hospitality in gyms Building and maintaining community in CrossFit CrossFit’s role in health across generations Optimism, anxiety, and the future direction of CrossFit The importance of education and HQ’s role in supporting affiliates Resources Mentioned Jordan Peterson/Peterson Academy (leadership courses) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (applied to member experience) CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Courses Affiliate gatherings/events (e.g., Banff, Canadian Affiliate Gathering) Community Highlight Saxon Panchik is having a full-circle moment. With six CrossFit Games appearances, he’s now putting more energy into giving back to the community that built him. His message: Get into an affiliate and be active. Uplift those around you. Keep each other accountable. “It is life-changing. We all have things we wish we knew when starting our fitness journey. Take a minute to share that with someone just beginning.” Know someone you think deserves to be highlighted? Nominate them here. Share Your Thoughts: Email us [podcasts@crossfit.com] or complete our survey here.

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  • Creator
    CrossFit LLC
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright CrossFit LLC
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    The CrossFit Podcast

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