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Living the Fit Life

Chad Mueller, Michelle De Jong, Adam De Jong

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Living the Fit Life is a way of life! We aren't in it for a quick fix. We are on a journey of becoming our best selves. Living the Fit Life podcast shares stories of individuals on this journey. Our community is filled with amazing people pushing the boundaries of human potential. We are grateful for being surrounded by extremely high-performers and learning from each.
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Chad is joined by Michelle de Jong and Nutritionalist Cara Kasdorf from Blueprint Nutrition! Listen in as the group discusses the truth about processed foods and their role in a high-performance diet. We tackle current nutrition hot topics, like the debate around seed oils and their potential inflammatory effects, and debunk these misconceptions wi…
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Get ready for an inspiring conversation with CrossFit athlete Adam de Jong, who recently secured his spot in the CrossFit Games 35-39 age group. We discuss his emotional rollercoaster of a journey, from the anticipation of leaderboard finalization to rising up to 8th place in a fiercely competitive global field. We also take a deep look into the ch…
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In this Living the Fit Life episode, we dive into endurance sports and obstacle course racing with special guest Jesse Bruce (@oa_jbruce), an OG Hybrid athlete and co-founder of One Academy in Toronto. With an impressive resume that includes top finishes in races like the World's Toughest Mudder and OCR World Championships, Jesse shares his inspiri…
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In this episode, I sit down with Preslie Hirsch (@heypreslie), CrossFit Coach, Nutrition Coach, Podcast Host, and now spearheading HWPO's marketing! We discuss why "it's cool to care about the Open." Preslie discusses her journey in weightlifting and overcoming an elbow injury. How her background as an athlete, playing competitive volleyball, led t…
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In this podcast episode, Chad is joined by Dave Lipson, the creator of Thundrbro Hypertrophy Training. A former CrossFit Games athlete, member of CrossFit seminar staff and coach. Dave shares his insights on CrossFit, hypertrophy training , recovery, the future of fitness, and testosterone replacement therapy. We begin by discussing his years doing…
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In this episode, Chad sits down with Cara Kasdorft of Blue Print Nutrition to discuss the often-confusing world of nutrition and Cara provides practical tips and strategies for making healthier choices in your daily life. Cara and Chad discuss simple and practical strategies for "Corporate Athletes" to make their daily workouts more beneficial, how…
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Chad finally sits down with Michelle de Jong to discuss what life has been like since the introduction of Maddi! Chad and Michelle dive into some important topics around fitness, nutrition, mental health and body image around pregnancy. This topic isn't shared often, and Michelle provides real-life experiences for any new or expecting Mothers. This…
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CrossFit's premiere off-season events are right around the corner, and we had a chance to sit down with Jack Farlow qualifier of the Rogue Invitational. Jack is one of CrossFit's rising stars and quite possibly the strongest CrossFit competitor! Jack has had a breakout year making waves at the Atlas Games with a Worldwide top score of 347lb complex…
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Hot off her first Ironman Canada win! Jessica Cullen sits down with Chad and her husband, coach, training partner Mark to dive into her massive success leading up to her Ironman win. Jess and Mark discuss training, nutrition and the ups and downs within a big endurance season. Jess shares stories about puking on a 200k training ride and not letting…
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Wendy Doris (@mostess.host) used to flip homes for a living, and has since moved to managing short-term rentals. As someone who travels quite a bit, I was curious how viable it is to rent out your own place when you're gone, and what we should know as guests when it comes to renting spaces on Airbnb. In this episode we talk about: Is it worth it to…
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We still can't get enough of this year's 2022 CrossFit Games! Lucky for us, Josh Woolley, Coach of 6th Fittest Female on Earth Emma Lawson and semi-final athlete Jack Farlow sits down with Chad and Michelle to go behind the scenes at the CrossFit games. Josh shares incredible stories, such as; Emma going head to head with the most dominant CrossFit…
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Kiefer Lamme (@kieferlami) is a man who wears many hats — he's the Assistant Head Coach for Underdog Athletics, Director of Programming for Invictus Boston, Head of Black Iron Training and an all around rad dude. We had the pleasure of first meeting at Underdogs HQ in Vegas and I knew he'd have valuable insight to share on the pod based on his pers…
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The 2022 CrossFit Games didn't disappoint! Adrian Bozman showed us a new flair for the games. What a weekend it was! Non-stop entertainment. Tia-Clair Toomey continues to establish her dominance, and Justin Medeiros racks up another top spot as Fittest of the year! Chad is joined again by Ian Childs, a local CrossFit fan and sports analyst, as they…
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Carlos Bown (@bownmedia) is a videographer, photographer and runs a social media marketing company — with a lot of his work being well-known in the CrossFit space. In this episode we talk about: How Carlos got into photography/videography What made him want to start a podcast, despite being someone who "would never" Mindset tricks for confidence Ti…
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The 2022 CrossFit Games looks like it's going to be one to remember! Chad is joined again by Ian Childs, a local CrossFit fan and sports analyst, who sits down and, this time dives into the Women's competition at the 2022 CrossFit Games. Can anyone stop Tia-Clari Toomey's dominance? Can Mal O'Brian live up to the expectations? Will Emma Lawson make…
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Jake Marconi (@jakemarconi) is a coach and athlete with HWPO Training, founded by 5x CrossFit Games Champion, Mat Fraser. In this episode we talk about: What differentiates those who find success in their sport if everyone is 'working hard'? Giving up your goal versus changing your approach Strategies Jake uses for making big decisions (hint: thank…
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The 2022 CrossFit Games looks like it's going to be one to remember! Chad is joined by Ian Childs, a local CrossFit fan and sports analyst who sits down and dives into the Men's competition at the 2022 CrossFit Games. Will Pat Vellner finally take the crown, or will Justin Medeiros continue to hold on? Will Roman Khrennikov finally make a big splas…
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It's my turn in the hot seat! Yael Lanciano (@yaellanciano) is the host of the Path to Passion podcast and interviewed me on her show about my background, leaving the self-employed world and so much more. It's so jam-packed with goodies in fact, I wanted to re-share it here to make sure you got to tune in! In this episode: My background in nutritio…
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Chad and Adam sit down with Greg Nyhof owner and trainer of 1440 Affiliate. We talk about Greg attacking an Ultra marathon, his first take on endurance and how he approached training. We talk about his competitive experience in Football and dive into CrossFit and endurance sport. Lastly the guys dive into what the Future of Fitness might look like.…
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Welcome to the living the fit life podcast! I am your host, Chad Mueller. Join me in hearing first hand the incredible stories of individuals on the journey! Living the Fit Life is a way of life! We aren't in it for a quick fix. We are all on the road to becoming our best selves. Tune in to hear the stores behind the amazing people pushing the boun…
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In this week's episode, Coach ADJ is back after a few months off ;) Off the heels of the CrossFit Games Semi-final Atlas Games, the fellas welcome CrossFit PSC Owner, Coach and Athlete Nick Anapolsky! Nick Anapolsky, joined by his wife Kaitlyn Anapolsky, Shawn Clarke, and Erica Folo finished just outside a qualifying spot for the CrossFit Games Tea…
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Keauno Perez aka Keke (@keaunoperez), one of the stars of Netflix's Twentysomethings: Austin, is maybe most notably known for publicly coming out as a gay man when he moved to the booming city. Particularly in observance of Pride month, we sat down for a conversation around his experience and being an ally. In this episode: Why Keke almost backed o…
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Morning Chalk Up (@morningchalkup) is a daily newsletter for CrossFitters, founded in 2016 by Justin LoFranco. What started as an emailed aggregate of information has turned into a full sports journalism company that covers athletes, events, sponsors, and the full scope of the CrossFit Games season via articles, interviews, social media content and…
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Chad sits down with GOLFWOD founder Michael Dennington! Michael is a PGA Golf Pro, CrossFit affiliate owner and hustling hard to bridge the gap between golf and functional fitness. Michael has worked with elite-level athletes like PGA Golfer Scott Stallings to the weekend golfer looking to break 90! GOLFWOD isn't your typical golf fitness that incl…
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Ramona Pascual (@ramonacarla) is the first female professional fighter from Hong Kong, and debuted in the UFC this past February. Her journey of self-discovery, learning to come back stronger from a setback, and harnessing fear to achieve more than she thought possible is inspiring, to say the least. In this conversation we discuss: Working toward …
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Host Chad Mueller and Rowing Coach Millsy, sit down with Shane Farmer @darkhorserowing to talk tips and tricks to rowing like a beast! ​​​​​​​​ Shane is one of the top coaches within the CrossFit space for the past decade. Shane surrounded himself with the OG's of CrossFit and found an opportunity working with Concept2. Dark Horse Rowing has become…
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This episode is a re-share of the audio from an interview I did on the Wes Henderson podcast back in January 2022. Wes is a super smart entrepreneur, tech guy, health nerd and YouTube content creator. He invited me on his show shortly after we met at the gym in Austin, TX and we just jammed out for almost 3 hours. This conversation is casual and wi…
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Whether you're a UFC fan or not, this is a fascinating conversation with Dr. Tera Giroux (@drtera), who is the sports chiropractor at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. She has been helping people come back from (and prevent!) injuries for many years, and has a wealth of knowledge around recovery, taking care of your body and competing at …
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Me against Myself, in this Episode we get Inside the mind of Fuel owner Greg Hetherington as he battles a torn achilles. As a Weekend Warrior, injuries are an inevitable part of being active, competing and pushing the limits with your fitness! Just ask Greg Hetherington, who tore his achilles in February playing flag football with buddies! Greg is …
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I'm thrilled to welcome Lindsey Locke (@lindseytaylorlocke) to the show! She's the host of the Get Psyched podcast, an associate therapist, a CrossFit coach and a guiding light of wisdom when it comes to mindfulness, working through trauma and becoming better versions of ourselves. In this conversation we discuss: How fitness can help someone work …
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In this conversation with 5x CrossFit Games athlete Bethany Shadburne (@bethanycf), we talk about a lot more than the sport of CrossFit. She's big into personal development and working on her mindset and we dive into that, among other things, in this episode. It's a good one! In this conversation we discuss: How to separate your identity from what …
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Just one week after the CrossFit Quarterfinals, our Host Chad Mueller sits down with Adam de Jong for a recap on how our LP Athletes stacked up against the best in the world in Stage 2 of the 2022 CrossFit Games Season. Chad and Adam recap the 5 high skilled and demanding workouts completed by the Athletes in 3 days, how each workout took a toll on…
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Matt O'Keefe (@okeefmr) is the CEO of HWPO Training (Hard Work Pays Off). He's also the former president of Loud and Live Sports, an agent to some of the greatest athletes, and the right-hand man to 5x Fittest Man on Earth, Mat Fraser (@mathewfras). It's truly an honor to have him on the podcast! In this conversation we discuss: What led Matt to st…
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Today Chad's in the hot seat, as Coach ADJ dives deep into Chad's journey to Living the Fit Life! As we get older, we stop trying new things, we stop taking on new challenges and we get comfortable with the same old over and over again! Fitness is no different. In order to be consistent and stay motivated we need to keep it exciting. We need to pus…
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This casual conversation with my dear friend Claire Bradley (@focus_on_fulfillment) was such a blast! In this conversation we discuss: How to be productive and not just busy Building self-confidence through daily actions The importance of coming back to your "why" The power of removing your ego from your friendships Rethinking striving for balance …
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CrossFit athlete and cookie connoisseur Kyra Milligan (@quads.like.kyra) recently moved to Las Vegas to take her athlete career to the next level. In this conversation we discuss: How she made the move from a casual CrossFitter to competitive athlete Shifting the mindset around body image to aid performance Why cookies are the key to her success an…
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A long overdue episode with long-time Member Ally Galloway. Ever wonder how Ally seems to be able to reach a level of discomfort that most people struggle to understand?!?! Her and Chad talk about her secrets to unlocking your Inner Competitor! Ally started training with Coach Adam back in 2010 when she was preparing for her first year as a Varsity…
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Shaina and Leah Douty are sisters, training powerhouses, podcast hosts, and the founders of Two Toned Training (@twotonedtraining). Through their bootcamp style virtual and in-person classes, they look to bring inclusivity, energy, and excitement to what can sometimes be an intimidating atmosphere. In this conversation we discuss: How they bootstra…
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Happy Valentine's Day, lovers! As a little bonus episode on this fine holiday, I've invited Taylor Prinsen (@taylorprinsenphotography) to the show. Taylor creates a space where women come curious and leave feeling empowered and as an Austin-based photographer (specializing in boudoir, branding, and couples destination), she has used her own experie…
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Brian Thomas (@the.unlikelyyogi) is a part of the USAF, a yoga teacher, and the founder of Baptiste Power Yoga Phoenix (@baptistepoweryogaphoenix). In this conversation we discuss: How Brian went from thinking "guys like me don't do yoga" to owning a yoga studio Ways to practically slow down amidst the chaos of everyday life Tips for starting yoga …
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Growing up as a gymnast Sarah Davies was told she was too bulky! She also grew up in an era where dieting and being skinny was expected for women. Olympic Lifting has helped change her mindset around being Strong & Beautiful and she is on a mission to help other women feel the same. Tune in with Chad, Sarah and Co-Host Ian Childs as the three of th…
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Nicole Benedetti-Kress (@nicolebenedettikress) joins the podcast for a conversation about a popular topic: choosing to do 'hard things'. Nicole is a writer, creative and professional who intentionally chooses self-development and spiritual growth practices as a way of life. She'll be a regular on the podcast in this series that we call "A Little Un…
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Bronwyn, like many other of our LP Members grew up dedicating her life to the sport she loved. Bronwyn spent 20+ hours/week in the swimming pool training with her teammates pushing to be the best possible athlete she could be. (Find how many KMs per week she did in pool?) Her hard work paid off in an incredible way. Her accolades are second to none…
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Alex Maclin (@alexqmaclin) is a nutrition coach and has been in the fitness space for almost a decade. In this conversation we discuss: What to do first when it comes to your goals for the new year Mindset shifts that help his clients be successful (and can help you, too!) How to approach meal prepping that makes it less stressful and more! I would…
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"Don't give yourself permission to fail" is the motto he uses with his alarm clocks, his workouts and his life! What an inspiring episode to kick-off the New Year that truthfully felt more like a "Workshop" than a Podcast with Darryl King on Habits, Structure, Schedule and Routine! ✅ From his cross Canada journey on a Road Bike after University, to…
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Going into the Holidays and in preparation for 2022, we have two VERY special guests on for our Holiday Edition of Living The Fit Life - EP. 43 Tune in for some Holiday Tips for your Family, Goal Setting advice for Moms & Dads, Nutrition Values and Recovery Secrets! These ladies have two very different stories and two very different backgrounds whe…
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Today we welcome one of LP’s longest standing members and someone that proves day in and day out Age is just a number! At 62 years old, Janice Collins is in the best shape of her life running half marathons, hiking the Bruce Trail, crushing unassisted pull-ups, squats, deadlifts and living the fit life each and every day! She is all business when i…
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We used to just say Food Is Fuel… But now believe that every food choice is an opportunity to direct, shape and remake our health. Our Body Composition. Our Performance. Our WellBeing. And our philosophy is that there can be a right time and place for all three of these goals as long as you manage it properly. — We just finished up one of our most …
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It was incredible to sit down with the Founder of JOGA - Jana Webb to hear about the early days of JOGA, working with the Calgary Stampeders 15+ years ago and now working with NFL, NBA and other Professional Sports Teams and Players to help them perform at their best every game, every season and for their career. When we asked Jana, what about "Cor…
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If you want to be the CEO of your own life, then this episode is for you. Self-leadership is for anyone that wants to take personal responsibility of their life! In this episode, we sit down with Dave Inglis, Founder of Threshold Leadership and long-time “Transient” Member at LP. Dave shares some incredible stories in this episode about his own cha…
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