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Talking Elite Fitness

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Tommy Marquez & Sean Woodland

CrossFit Games Analysts Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil, bring you all the latest information, updates, and analysis on the sport of fitness, and the CrossFit community.

#100

The Land of Boz, HWPO for Michele Letendre and Layman's Terms

Individual Quarterfinals have begun! Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins the show to give us an inside look at what inspired him to concoct the four workouts, where he is in semifinals programming and what he's looking forward to when we get to the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth. Michele Letendre is joining forces with HWPO. She tells us why this was the right time for her to make the move. Cale Layman finished 7th overall in the Open, now we will see what he can do in Quarterfinals. Tommy Marquez talks to him about how he found CrossFit, how he had no idea who Mat Fraser was, attending West Point and his stint on a professional fishing tour. This episode is presented by Vuori. Head to vuoriclothing.com/TEF to save 20% and shop the most comfortable performance apparel on the planet. ... Read more

5 hrs Ago

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:29

5 hrs Ago

#99

Death By Episode 46 - Can All Major Training Camps Survive?

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss ways that major training camps can survive in the ever growing ecosystem, whether the team eligibility rule should change and what movements need to be programmed for indy quarterfinals in order to advance the correct athletes to Semifinals. Our contestants include James Hobart, Kenny Johnson, and Rob Kearney ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

38 MINS

38:28

16 Apr 2024

#98

The PFAA's Hot Topic, Making the Open Matter and Team Quarterfinals Reaction

The PFAA has questions about the heat in Ft. Worth but CrossFit is short on answers right now. Brent Fikowski joins the show to shed some light on why the PFAA reached out and what information they were hoping to get. Dave Castro is saying there are plans to make the Open matter again. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what that might mean. Plus, Colten Mertens is really good at burpees and the crew takes a closer look at the Team Quarterfinals results. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below and the code "TEF" to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:04

12 Apr 2024

#97

Death By Episode 45 - Should CrossFit Have Anonymous Submission Drug Testing?

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the pros and cons of potentially having the CrossFit Open qualify athletes for the Games, thoughts surrounding CrossFit's new sponsor Hustle Up and whether athletes should be allowed to fill out anonymous submissions of athletes they think are on PEDs. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler and Jason Croxon. ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

35 MINS

35:18

09 Apr 2024

#96

Houdet Helps Teams and Strongwomen Go Rogue

Team quarterfinals has begun! Games veteran and No Shortcuts coach Andre Houdet talks with Tommy Marquez about the programming and gives advice on how teams of all levels should approach the workouts. Rogue is adding Strongwomen to the 2024 Rogue Invitational and offering an incredible prize purse as well. The latest Reps Ahead event took place this last weekend. Fee Saghafi gives her insights on the competition and why she enjoyed the experience. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the format and why they think it has potential to really take off. ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:11

05 Apr 2024

#95

Death By Episode 44 - Do Quarterfinals Rankings Matter?

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss what they do and don't want to see in the team quarterfinals programming, whether quarterfinals ranking matters and if 1-on-1 competition is a format that can grow the sport. Our contestants include James Hobart, Ellia Miller and Tim Paulson. ... Read more

02 Apr 2024

28 MINS

28:22

02 Apr 2024

#94

CrossFit in Schools, Amazing Grace and Oceania Outlook

CrossFit recently announced that they are offering 50 $10,000 grants to schools that want to form non-profit affiliates for students. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the move and go through the rest of the top headlines from the past week. Grace Walton is coming off a 2nd place overall finish in the Open. She talks to Tommy Marquez about following in the footsteps of legends, changes in her training this year and how she is continuing to build confidence. Jeremy Austin, the Mayor of Australian CrossFit, helps set the table for Quarterfinals in Oceania and tells us who we should be watching in the next stage of competition. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below to save 20% and improve your recovery and sleep. <a href= "https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef"> https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef</a> This episode is sponsored by Vuori. Go to vuoriclothing.com/tef to save 20% on your order. ... Read more

28 Mar 2024

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:37

28 Mar 2024

#93

Death By Episode 43 - Should CrossFit Introduce Sports Betting to Competition?

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the biggest surprises of the CrossFit Open, How Quarterfinals can be more interesting for sports fans and whether CrossFit should introduce sports betting into competition. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler and Matt O'Keefe. Photo Credit: Dani Speegle, Tia-Clair Toomey If you want to live a life of comfort, try out Vuori! Use the link below for an additional 20% off: Vuori.com/TEF ... Read more

26 Mar 2024

39 MINS

39:52

26 Mar 2024

#92

Danielle Brandon Energy, Wells Tries to get Well and Reviewing the Open

There's some DBE on this week's episode! Danielle Brandon joins Lauren Kalil to talk about Imposter Syndrome, using fitness as an outlet and her upcoming documentary "Danielle Brandon Energy." Sean, Tommy and Lauren also go through the top headlines of the week including an athlete who is currently battling a shoulder injury. Plus, we review the good and the bad of the 2024 Open. This episode is presented by R.A.D®. Head to rad-global.com and check out all their gear to get tuned for the future. ... Read more

22 Mar 2024

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:06

22 Mar 2024

#91

Death By Episode 42 - Pass or Fail? What's Your Grade for The Open?

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the controversy around Tudor Magda and Emily Claws 24.2 scores, their thoughts around the Open programming, and what grade they would give the Open as a whole. Our contestants include James Hobart, Ellia Miller and Kenny Johnson. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef ... Read more

19 Mar 2024

37 MINS

37:44

19 Mar 2024

#90

Tia Takes a Time Out, Kara Saunders on Women and Burnout, and CrossFit Has a New CMO

Tia Toomey is bowing out of the 24.3 announcement, but some big names are stepping in. Meanwhile, CrossFit continues to set records for viewership for the Open. Two more athletes have announced they are taking a break from their respective sports. Sean, Tommy and Lauren get perspective from Kara Saunders on why burnout seems to be affecting women more than me. CrossFit has hired a new CMO in Jenna Hauca. The crew talks about what they would like to see happen under her watch. This episode is presented by R.A.D.®. Head to rad-global.com to check out all their latest gear and get tuned for the future. ... Read more

13 Mar 2024

53 MINS

53:01

13 Mar 2024

#89

Death By Episode 41 - Why are Women Leaving the Individual Competition?"

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss why fewer female Games athletes choose to go individual compared to the men's field, predictions for 24.3, and what we can expect to see in Quarterfinals this year. Our contestants include Justin Cotler, Chase Ingraham, and Lauren Smith. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef ... Read more

12 Mar 2024

35 MINS

35:27

12 Mar 2024

#88

Seth Rollins on 24.2, The Meteoric Rise of HYROX, and Do We Need to Change the Teen Competition?

Star power is coming to the live announcement of 24.2! WWE Superstar Seth Rollins joins the show to talk about how he got the opportunity to announce the workout, how CrossFit has helped him prolong his career in the ring, and whether or not he will curb stomp Dave Castro. HYROX continues to grow in popularity and many CrossFit athletes are starting to enter races around the globe. Founder and CEO Christian Toetzke talks with Sean about why he started HYROX, what a typical event looks like, and what its popularity has grown so quickly. Emma Cary recently announced she is going to step away from competition. The crew discusses if it's time to makes some changes to the teenage competition and what those could be. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below and the code "TEF" to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef ... Read more

07 Mar 2024

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:27

07 Mar 2024

#87

Death By Episode 40 - Could Seth Rollins Convince Millions to Try CrossFit?

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether we should rethink the structure of the teen CrossFit Games, the impact Seth Rollins could have on Crossfit, and predictions for 24.2 Our contestants include James Hobart, Niki Braizer, and Tim Paulson Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by ... Read more

05 Mar 2024

27 MINS

27:48

05 Mar 2024

#86

Mal O'Brien's Discovery Journey, 24.1 Picks, and Can Invictus Keep the Affiliate Cup Green

Mal O'Brien recenly made the decision to sit out the 2024 season. She talks with Lauren Kalil about working on discovering who she is, what her perfect day looks like, when she started feeling like she needed to step away from competing, and what it's been like taking up surfing. Sean, Lauren and Tommy talk through the headlines of the week and give their predictions for who will prevail in 24.1. CrossFit Invictus has a unveiled a new super team last week. Tommy talks with Josh Al-Chamaa about how Chandler Smith and Lauren Fisher got involved, and how they stay motivated after achieving the ultimate goal in the team competition at the CrossFit Games. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef ... Read more

29 Feb 2024

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:35

29 Feb 2024

#85

Death By 39 - 24.1, Death By Burpees?

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss who the favorite super team is this season, movement predictions for 24.1, and the biggest benefit of moving the Rogue Invitational to Scotland. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Jason Khalipa, and Justin Cotler. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=youtube&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by ... Read more

27 Feb 2024

34 MINS

34:28

27 Feb 2024

#84

Here Come the Clues, Haley Adams on Competing in 2024 and Laura is Lifting Big

When Dave Castro starts dropping clues, you know the Open is officially upon us. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss his latest "hint" and rundown the top headlines from the past week. More details about the Open announcements continue to emerge, Invictus has a super team and the PFAA believes the children are our future. Haley Adams joins the show to talk about what led her to the decision that she is going to compete in 2024, how she got back into a positive head space and why she wants to be a blogger for a major theme park. Laura Horvath recently finished 7th at the European Weightlifting Championships. Her brother Kristof talks to Tommy Marquez about her performance and what other goals outside of CrossFit she may have. This episiode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef ... Read more

23 Feb 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:29

23 Feb 2024

#83

Death By 38 - Love it or Hate it: 24.2 at Medeiros' Home Gym

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether they love or hate 24.2 being held at Justin Medeiros' home gym, what the most exciting Open matchup will be, and what they would change about the Open announcements. Our contestants include James Hobart, Niki Braizer, Tim Paulson and Travis Mayer. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: <a href= "https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by"> thirdzy.com/deathby</a> ... Read more

20 Feb 2024

44 MINS

44:50

20 Feb 2024

#82

Death By 37 - Best and Worst Open Movements?

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the best and worst movements for the CrossFit Open, where the line between having “balance” and going all in to be at the top of the sport is, and the pros and cons of having the Teen and Masters CrossFit Games on the same weekend. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler, and Chase Ingraham. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=youtube&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by ... Read more

19 Feb 2024

43 MINS

43:39

19 Feb 2024

#81

Death By Episode 35 - Who Will Return to the 2024 CrossFit Games?

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss what successful Open registration numbers look like, ways that off-season events should invest in media, and which former Games athlete who didn’t qualify in 2023, has the best shot to qualify in 2024. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler, Jason Khalipa, and Chase Ingraham. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=youtube&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by ... Read more

16 Feb 2024

42 MINS

42:16

16 Feb 2024

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