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Getting in shape doesn’t have to be so intense and complicated. So many people get consumed by trying to do every new crash diet, detox, and extreme workout, none of which are sustainable or enjoyable! We’re here to help make fitness fit into your life, rather than take over your life!
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Fitness doesn't have to be so elitist and exclusive! We're Jason and Lauren Pak, and together we co-own Achieve Fitness - a fitness facility just outside of Boston in Somerville, MA. What we've found over the last 13 years as fitness professionals is that people will stick to their fitness journeys way better if they actually feel like **they belong**. So, instead of showing off, or body shaming, or preying on insecurities, the way the fitness industry tends to do, we're going to dive deep i ...
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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.
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Vellner gets Vulnerable and Running and Swimming and Chad, Oh My!
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Details of the 2024 CrossFit Games continue to be revealed almost daily. We know two events the individuals will face in Fort Worth - "Chad" and "Run Swim." The Games are returning to ESPN for the second straight year. Find out how and where you can watch all the action. Dave Castro is saying the CrossFit Games could be heading overseas sooner rath…
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Death By Episode 57 - What Movements Need to be Tested Before Cuts at the CrossFit Games?
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss predictions for what the twist could be on "Chad," movements that need to be tested at the Games before the field is cut down and where the best place to host the 2027 CrossFit Games in Europe could be. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson and Ellia Miller. Want to m…
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Dave is Back (Again) and All-American Podium Picks
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It's a 4th of July extravaganza on this week's episode! First, Dave Castro is back in the business of programming the CrossFit Games. What can we expect to see him unveil in Texas? Three of the top four men in Asia tested positive for banned substances. Is it time to rethink the way we backfill these spots? Cuts return to the CrossFit Games and ano…
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Death By Episode 56 - Is There a Better Way to Backfill After Drug Tests?
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss programming ideas during the Games for 'Friday Night Lights' at Farrington Field, thoughts surrounding Dave Castro interviewing all 80 individual Games athletes, and the best ways to backfill athletes as a result of failed drug tests. Our contestants include Caroline Lambray, Mat…
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The Latest on Sean, Tommy's Big News, and Rating the Rookies
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Well, it's been an eventful week. Tommy is gonna be a dad and Sean gives us the latest on what's going on with the decision CrossFit made to not include him in the Games broadcast this year. There's going to be some Friday Night Lights going down at the CrossFit Games and Jacob Heppner sees his winning streak at Tactical Games events come to an end…
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An Interesting App-lication, Aimee Cringle and the Women's Rookies
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Plenty of stuff went on off the competition floor this week in the CrossFit world. We have more information on the prize purse for all the divisions and CrossFit recently filed a trademark application that makes it seem like they are getting closer to releasing their own app. CrossFit Games Rookie Aimee Cringle joins the show to talk about her fina…
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Death By Episode 55 - What is the Most Impactful Moment in the Growth of CrossFit?
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether CrossFit should own the name "CrossFit," what the most impactful moment for growth has been and who they predict will be the 2024 Rookie of the Year. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Matt O'Keefe and Justin Cotler. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Us…
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Revisiting Our Top 10 Questions for 2024 and an Eventful Chat with Wilson Pak
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Sean, Tommy and Lauren run down the headlines from the past week including HYROX crowning it's 2024 Elite 15 World Champions and the latest online competition from CrossFit, the Service Cup. Then it's time to check in on the top questions heading into 2024 with the help of Wilson Pak from the Syndicate Crown. This episode is presented by Garmin. He…
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Death By Episode 54 - How Would You Invest $1 Million Into CrossFit?
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the Rogue Invitational Qualifiers ranking system VS CrossFit's worldwide ranking system, which athlete's stock increased the most during Semifinals and how each contestant would invest one million dollars into CrossFit. Our contestants include Tommy Marquez, Tim Paulson, and Elli…
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Rogue's New Ranking System and Grading the Semifinals
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Rogue unveiled its new Invitational Qualifying System this week. Resident smart person Barclay Dale joins the show to talk about what he likes, what needs improvement and what the CrossFit World Wide Ranking System should steal. It's time to hand out grades now that Semifinals are in the rear view mirror. Sean, Tommy and Lauren hand out marks for e…
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Death by Episode 53 - Should CrossFit Bring Back the Last Chance Qualifier?
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether spot allocations at Semifinals were distributed correctly, if the order of events matters when it comes to who earned Games spots, if there's a benefit to bringing back the Last Chance Qualifier and the biggest overlooked moments from Semifinals. Our contestants include C…
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The final day of competition at the Syndicate Crown had a little bit of everything. There was drama, incredible performances, heartbreak and triumph. Sean, Tommy and Lauren break down day 3 in Knoxville and start setting the table for what we are going to see at the CrossFit Games in Texas.By Sean Woodland, Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil
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There's a lot to go over after the second day of competition at the Syndicate Crown. Sean and Tommy take a closer look at the controversial no-calls and calls during the final heat of men's event 3 and set the table for Sunday for the individuals. We had some exciting moments in the team competition as the final qualifying spot in Knoxville comes d…
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Attendance Matters, Torian's Pros and NA East Preview
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We are down to the final week of Semifinals. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look back at week number two before looking ahead to the Syndicate Crown. Justin Medeiros looked like his old self at the West Coast Classic while Abigail Domit stands atop the podium for the women. But most of the talk about what happened in Carson has to do more with who w…
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Death By Episode 52 - Should Event Wins be Worth More?
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss ways to increase attendance at live events, whether event wins should be worth more than 100 points, if Justin Medeiros is "back," and the biggest moments from this past Semifinals weekend. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson, and Kenny Johnson. Want to maximize you…
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Lack of Urgency in an Emergency, Oceania and NA West Preview
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The first weekend of Semifinals was not without controversy. Sean, Tommy and Lauren dive into what led to the slow response to Rebecka Vitesson's knee injury during the French Throwdown. Jeremy Austin is ready to call a full weekend of action at the Torian Pro. He sits down with Sean and tells us what he'll be watching this weekend in Australia. Cr…
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Death by Episode 51 - Is Europe the New Capital of CrossFit?
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if Europe is the new capital of CrossFit, what CrossFit should do if there's an injury on the competition floorand whether the tides are shifting from veterans to rookies. In two bonus rounds, each contestant gave their biggest weekend winner and discussed the impact of not resee…
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We have our first group of individual Games qualifiers as both the Europe and Asia Semifinal have wrapped up three days of competition. Sean and Tommy recap all the top stories and performances, talk about who stood out, the chaos that unfolded for the European men in event 6 and what conclusions we can draw from the Far East and French Throwdowns.…
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One day of competition remains in France and South Korea. We know the first 9 teams that are going to be making their ways to Fort Worth, Texas to compete in the CrossFit Games. With 3 events remaining for the individuals, plenty can happen on Sunday. In Europe, it's tight on top of the women's leaderboard while there are some major surprises on th…
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We are through the first of three days of competition at the Europe and Asia Semifinals. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the first three events for the teams and the opening event for the individuals. We had a couple big surprises in Europe as a pair of favorites have dug themselves an early hole. Who has the best chance of climbing out? A team in Asi…
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Sara's Setback, Enjoy Your Appetizer, and Europe Semifinal Preview
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Another Icelandic star is sitting out the season. Sara Sigmundsdottir is calling it a season after being diagnosed with Reactive Arthritis. CrossFit's coverage of Semifinals on Friday has been called an "appetizer." But what exactly can we expect them to serve up? CrossFit Games Podcast host Chase Ingraham sheds some light on that. Speaking of Semi…
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Death By Episode 50 - Should CrossFit Only Livestream Individuals at Semifinals?
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether the allocation of Games spots is a cause for alarm or just growing pains of a new process, whether livestreaming the final two heats all three days is a better option than the current broadcast option and if it matters what a livestream looks like. Our contestants include…
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Katrin Talks Back, Games Spots Speculation and TYR's Take on Teams
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Semifinals are one week away and we finally have an idea of how many Games spots will be available at each competition. Sean and Tommy take a closer look at Mike Halpin's projections for the men and the women. Age Group Semifinals are officialy underway. Will we have a repeat of what happened during the Quarterfinals when it comes to judging? The T…
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Death By Episode 49 - Is Jonne Koski Going to Dominate Semifinals and the Games?
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the biggest advantages TYR WZA SoCal has to the off-season, whether they love or hate going back to classic CrossFit style workouts for Semifinals and which male and female will make the biggest waves at Semifinals. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Matt O'Keefe, and Justin…
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Hangin' with Halpin and The Fallout from Quarterfinals
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If you were keeping a close eye on everything going on with Quarterfinals, odds are you were looking at Mike Halpin's spreadsheet. He joins Sean, Tommy and Lauren to take closer look at some of the numbers, what those numbers can tell us and why the penalties this time around are stirring up more controversy than past years. Following that, CrossFi…
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