Best Wodapalooza Podcasts (2024)

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How to benefit from Zone 2 training 13:14

1M ago13:14

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Today we're talking about Zone 2 training. Zone 2 training is exercising at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. For example, if you are 50 years old, you would subtract 50 from 220 to get a maximum heart rate of 170 beats per minute with 60-70% being 102-119 beats per minute. Benefits of Zone 2 training: Increases aerobic capacity Increases fat meta…

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Talking Week 2 of Semifinals 1:03:19

1M ago1:03:19

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We recap week two of the CrossFit Games semifinals.By Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Why Does Whey Protein Isolate Get So Much Attention? 10:27

2M ago10:27

10:27

The main difference between whey concentrate and isolate is the processing. Whey protein isolate undergoes more processing in order to isolate the protein from whey. The processing to isolate the protein component of whey, clears out a lot of lactose, fats, immunoglobulins, vitamins and minerals. This is why a 20 gram serving of whey protein isolat…

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Inside the Routine of a Correction Officer turned CrossFit Master's Athlete | Interview with Dennis McTaggart 31:14

2M ago31:14

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From going to bed at 7:30pm to getting up at 4:00am, Dennis has had his sleep routine on lockdown for the last 30 years, but his fitness and eating habits were lacking. When fitness becomes a part of your daily routine, your quality of life drastically improves. Fifteen years ago Dennis did HIIT style workouts and ran his fair share of half maratho…

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Recapping CrossFit Semifinals & Our Hot Dog Eating Contest 1:05:06

2M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

We look into the week one CrossFit Semifinals results from Europe and recap the Hot Dog Eating Contest hosted at the Dettmann's.By Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Chasing the CF Games and snatching 225 lbs | Interview with 41 yr old CrossFit Master's Athlete Bradley Alcock 24:09

2M ago24:09

24:09

"Action creates motivation" a quote from one of Bradley Alcock's favorite authors, Mark Manson and words he lives by. Bradley was on a team that went to the CF Games in 2016 and he competed as an individual a few years later in the 35-39 division. At 41, he is chasing after his dream of playng in the sandbox again with the fittest people in the wor…

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The Metabolic Benefits of Creatine 16:22

2M ago16:22

16:22

Creatine is most often associated with strength and muscle mass, but what's often overlooked is its metabolic benefits. One of the hallmarks of healthy aging is efficiently getting sugar out of the blood and into the muscle cells for use or storage. This is also one of the processes that gets downgraded in the aging process. However, creatine can h…

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Analyzing Quarterfinals Workouts (and Controversies) 53:32

3M ago53:32

53:32

Quarterfinals is in the books but the leaderboard is not final yet, and CrossFit HQ is in the middle of reviewing videos. But fear not, there are already plenty of hot topics and controversies to discuss.By Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Team Quarterfinals Recap (and Colten Mertens as the Burpee King) 52:14

3M ago52:14

52:14

Three special guests join us from the Blues City CrossFit Gold Team to recap quarterfinals.By Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Looking Back at the Open & Ahead to Quarterfinals 52:11

4M ago52:11

52:11

The gang looks back at this year's Open and touches on the upcoming Team, Individual and Age Group Quarterfinals.By Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Fitness Tips and Inspo with CrossFit Master's Champion Cheryl Brost 32:12

4M ago32:12

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Today, I'm chatting with Cheryl Brost, a CrossFit Master's athlete who won the 50-54 division in 2023. She's qualified for the CrossFit Games 12x and competed in the Games 10x. She's experienced injuries and setbacks but has persevered and is fitter than ever at 52. In fact, she just recently had a PR in the workout, Grace. As she shares, anything …

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How this 67 yr old's fitness transformation is inspiring others to make fitness a habit 35:36

4M ago35:36

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In today's episode, we're talking to Tom Mulbeier. A 5x CrossFit Games Master's athlete who transformed his life through fitness. As he says, no matter what type of exercise you enjoy, "consistency is the key". In this interview, he shares his body stats from what they were 10 years ago to what they are today. He's a good example of how to age in r…

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Recapping 24.1 49:57

4M ago49:57

49:57

The crew looks back on CrossFit Open Workout 24.1By Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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How Ian is using fitness to live to 100 and leave a legacy 35:53

4M ago35:53

35:53

On today's podcast, I'm talking to Ian Gerrish, a former bull rider, who now stays fit through cycling and CrossFit. He not only works 10+ hours/5 days a week and has a family, but finds time to make fitness a priority so that he can enjoy his grandkids and the great outdoors. ------------------- Start living your fittest life! Download the EF Fit …

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Blues City Intramural Open 2024 18:17

5M ago18:17

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The squad sits down the the intramural captains to discuss their teams for the upcoming CrossFit Games Open. Get excited about the Open with listening to their thoughts about the teams, FNL, and the start of the upcoming season!By Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Wodapalooza Master's Champion, financial advisor, and former Green Beret shares his fitness and eating routine 32:19

5M ago32:19

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Today, I'm talking to Jim Carkner, a former Green Beret, husband, Dad, and financial advisor who found CrossFit when his pants let him know that he wasn't the fit beret that he used to be. He recently took 2nd at Wodapalooza in the Master's 50-54 division and is hoping to compete in the Master's division at the CrossFit Games. He shares not only ab…

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Supplement Strategies for Recovery Part 2 10:01

5M ago10:01

10:01

In today's episode we're discussing supplemental nutrition strategies to enhance recovery, so you can get the most out of each workout. Specifically, we're talking about Goat Whey and Optimal Aminos, what the benefits are and when to take them. We want to be able to train at our highest level possible and continue to perform when we walk out of the…

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In-house Competition & Monster Games Qualifiers 42:03

5M ago42:03

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The squad talks about their recent in-house competition and the Monster Games Qualifiers.By Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Supplement Strategies for Recovery Part 1 9:02

5M ago9:02

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In today's episode we're discussing supplemental nutrition strategies to enhance recovery, so you can get the most out of each workout. We want to be able to train at our highest level possible and continue to perform when we walk out of the gym. ------------------- Start living your fittest life! Download the EF Fit Guide ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://go.elitefu…

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CrossFit at 60+ with Master's Athlete Stephen Angove 16:05

5M ago16:05

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In today's episode, I sit down with my 69 yr old Dad and chat about all things CrossFit. We discuss how he got into CrossFit in his late 50's and even competed in the CrossFit Games as a Master's athlete 5x. ------------------- Start living your fittest life! Download the EF Fit Guide ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://go.elitefuel.net/fitguide Products 🐐 Goat Whey Pr…

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Wodapalooza Recap 56:33

6M ago56:33

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The squad recaps Wodapalooza.By Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Is it good to have new year's resolutions? | Ep 7 43:59

6M ago43:59

43:59

Happy new year!We´ll start the new year by going over some of our goals for the year and talk about new year's resolutions.Thanks for listening!

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Wodapalooza 52:41

6M ago52:41

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The crew talks about the big upcoming Wodapalooza competition!By Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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CrossFit Announces Affiliation Fee Increase — Let the Debate Begin 25:03

8M ago25:03

25:03

CrossFit announced an Affiliation Fee increase to affiliate owners in an email today, and the Morning Chalk Up broke the news to the rest of the community in this article. The articles begins with: In an email to affiliate owners today, CrossFit CEO Don Faul announced the first affiliation fee increase in 11 years. In an exclusive interview with Th…

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Creatine: When and How It Should Be Taken 15:54

8M ago15:54

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In today's episode, we're talking about when and how to take Creatine. If you want to build muscle strength, recover faster from workouts, become more resistant to both physical and mental fatigue, then you may want to consider Creatine. What Can You Mix Creatine With? How Much Should You Take? Do You Need To Do A Loading Phase Of Creatine? What Ti…

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Recapping the Rogue Invitational 1:09:10

8M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hfBy Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Previewing the Rogue Invitational 51:52

9M ago51:52

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We talk about the workouts released for the Rogue Invitational going on this weekend. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hfBy Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Staying in the Gym and Avoiding Injuries 26:07

9M ago26:07

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I think across the board there are things we can do to help ourselves or if you are a coach or trainer, your 40+ athletes. For starters, it is really important to set goals. Make sure these athletes can see where they are, where they are going and when they get to their goal be sure to look back and remind them of the gains they have made. Rarely d…

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The CrossFit Games is Moving 50:05

10M ago50:05

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The gang gets together to discuss the most recent developments in the sport of CrossFit. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hfBy Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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5 Tips to Maximize Performance After 40 9:28

10M ago9:28

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In today's episode, we'll dive deeper into sleep (the best growth hormone), how improvising our workouts builds adaptation, why food is information, the necessity of accountability, and the details that can make all of the difference. ------------------- Start living your fittest life! Download the EF Fit Guide ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://go.elitefuel.net/fitgu…

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Strength Training and Immunity 19:46

10M ago19:46

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In this week's episode of the The 40+ Athlete, I'm talking about Strength Training and the Immune System. As we head into the fall season, there may be a few more sniffles around you, but you don't have to succumb to them. You can maintain a strong immune system with your food inputs and exercise output. Strength training supports the immune system…

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Whey Protein Concentrate or Whey Protein Isolate? 15:30

10M ago15:30

15:30

in today's episode we are talking about the benefits of whey protein concentrate. The reason most people use whey protein isolate over whey protein concentrate is that there is more protein in the isolate vs the concentrate. Other than that, isolates, because of the heavy processing really are isolated from so many of the health benefits that come …

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Recapping The Monster Games 1:06:25

11M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

The squad talks about last month's Monster Games competition and particularly about the Blues City crew (who was rolling deep) and their notable performances. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hfBy Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Hydration | Benefits, Potential Pitfalls, and Strategies for the 40+ Athlete 18:44

11M ago18:44

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In today's episode, we're talking about the importance and beneftis of hydration especially for aging athletes. Without proper hydration blood flow to all muscles whether it's your quadriceps or heart muscle can be compromised, making your ability to perform less-than-optimal. Hydration can become more challenging as we age, making it essential to …

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Strength Training and Full Range of Motion 14:17

11M ago14:17

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In today's episode, we're talking about the importance of strong bones and strong muscle and why we want to engage in full range of motion exercises. Maintaining bone strength and joint mobility is the foundation of an active life. This is why I promote full range of motion exercises when doing strength training. The greater the range of motion, th…

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Recapping the Games: Days 3 & 4 1:06:31

11M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

The crew is back together and talking about the 2023 CrossFit Games just a few days after the competition. Teddy tells stories from being onsite with a media pass for the CrossFit Games this year. We recap the individuals test-by-test recounting things that stood out for each of us. In this episode, we talk about the six Tests from day three and fo…

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Recapping the Games: Days 1 & 2 | Teddy is (CrossFit) Famous* 58:53

11M ago58:53

58:53

The crew is back together and talking about the 2023 CrossFit Games just a few days after the competition. Teddy tells stories from being onsite with a media pass for the CrossFit Games this year. We recap the individuals test-by-test recounting things that stood out for each of us. The six tests over days one and two are covered in this episode, a…

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Creatine: Why and How it Helps 17:47

11M ago17:47

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In today's episode, we are discussing the many and ever growing benefits of creatine supplementation for adults over 40 years of age. If you are in this category, which I am, maintaining physical and cognitive vitality becomes increasingly important. Creatine is an intriguing supplement that has been studied extensively for its potential benefits n…

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Creatine: Clearing up the confusion 14:42

12M ago14:42

14:42

In today's episode, we're talking about creatine and some of the misconceptions surrounding it. You'll also find out why you may want to take it and how much to take. Read more about how Creatine why and how it works here - https://elitefuel.net/blogs/news/creatine-protein-powder-clearing-up-the-confusion Sign-up to be notified when our Creatine pr…

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Sam Kwant's Take on the CrossFit Games 15:26

12M ago15:26

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Today, I'm talking to Sam Kwant and how he's feeling going into the CrossFit Games. In case you aren't familiar with Sam's CrossFit journey, he got into CrossFit in 2014 and is a five-time Games athlete competing in the 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2022 CrossFit Games. He came in 2nd at the 2020 Games, making him the Fittest Dad On Earth and 2nd Fit…

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Games Workouts Begin Getting Released 32:56

12M ago32:56

32:56

CrossFit has started releasing some of the workouts that will take place at the Games this year, and we talk about them. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hfBy Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Essential Amino Acids vs BCAA's 14:59

12M ago14:59

14:59

Today's episode is from a mini-teaching I did on amino acids for our Elite Fuel ambassadors. You'll learn aobut the difference between essential amino acids and branch chain amino acids. With essential amino acids, you can get consistent results with recovery and maintaining the stimulus of protein synthesis to build and repair tissues. Goat Whey, …

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CrossFit Catch Up July 2023 1:05:27

1y ago1:05:27

1:05:27

OG's are back together and discuss recent CrossFit news.By Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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West Semifinals Recap with Seth Hebert 1:52:42

1y ago1:52:42

1:52:42

A Teddy-less gang has a special guest to discuss the Blues City CrossFit team events at semis. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hfBy Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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How Elite Fuel Started and How You Can Make Gains in Your Life 11:33

1y ago11:33

11:33

Elite Fuel is a story about relationships. The Elite Fuel story is one of relationships, supporting one another, and cutting zero corners. If you have a dream or aspiration, consider your relationships. Go ask questions of people in your life, you'll likely be shocked at the connections that are available, especially when you start looking for them…

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Reviewing the North America West Semifinal 1:06:02

1y ago1:06:02

1:06:02

We review the North America West Semifinal. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hfBy Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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Mal O’Brien + Analyzing All 7 Tests for Individual Semifinals 52:16

1y ago52:16

52:16

Some of the squad talks about the week's breaking news concerning Mal O’Brien and takes a look at each of the individual semifinals "tests" in detail, while the one member of the show is missing because he's been at a darty (read: Day Party) for a significant amount of time prior to us podcasting. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: ht…

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Analyzing Semifinals Workouts for Teams & Individuals 1:04:42

1y ago1:04:42

1:04:42

CrossFit released six Team workouts and three Individual workouts for the Semifinals coming up later this month. The regular squad looks into each of the workouts starting with Team and then Individuals. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hfBy Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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An $800 Dollar Toaster & CrossFit Appeal Processes 55:40

1y ago55:40

55:40

The crew talks about some facets of competitive CrossFit, more 2023 Games Season happenings, and, frankly, some “lenient” applications of fundamental logic (read: Appeal Processes) by the sport’s governing body in some areas (and not others.) But first we quickly discuss the college apartment of James and Tobo which unsurprisingly required cleaning…

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Hot Dogs and Fitness 1:07:43

1y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

The group talks hot dogs and the age group online qualifier. We also talk about how Team Blues City CrossFit Gold successfully qualified for the North America West Semifinals. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hfBy Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

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