Better Than Yesterday....

In this episode we are blessed to be sitting with Mel Roer, a Starke member for over six years now. Mel has been an amazing part of our community over the years here at Starke and is always a bright spot to many when she is in their presence.  Mel has been been though a lot in her life and has one of the most positive outlooks of anyone I have ever met despite the challenges she has been face...

Well things changed big time in the past week. We went from being open and crushing classes with the best quarter ever leading up to a very quick shutdown due to COVID-19.  We've been trying to keep members active and engaged with in home workouts with limited equipment, campfire zoom meetings to stay connected and smack talk on social media to keep things fun and light hearted.  We're a...

In this episode we discuss options for recovery to make sure you stay on top of your game. Sleep, nutrition, foam rolling, body work, it's all in there along with touching on COVID-19 and how it's affecting us at the moment.  Thanks for listening. 

This episode Paul & Leslie tackle a few questions from listeners Questions 1: 10:05 Is CrossFit for me? I'm scared to try it because I can't lift heavy weights. Questions 2: 15:05 Should I don more than Just CrossFit or is one workout a day enough? Before and after you'll find banter from Paul and Leslie along with some meaningful life experiences. Thanks for taking the time to Listen everyone...

In this episode of the Better Than Yesterday Podcast we dive into a few questions about supplementation and diets.  What are your thoughts and experiences with both.  Thanks for taking the time to listen everyone. 

Today's episode content was brought on by someone wanting to join our 90 day challenge and "Kill their dad bod".  We give you some tips on what you should keep in mind when setting goals and how to chip away at them.  To finish off, Leslie throws out a list of "would you rather" that we both get to answer.  Thanks for listening everyone.  

In today's episode we turn the tables on Coach Paul, as the interviewer becomes the interviewee. We dig deep into Coach Paul's past to learn about his childhood, his athletic background and how "one last ride" turned into his [first] brush with death - an experience that shaped his perspective on facing challenges & overcoming setbacks, health & longevity and the importance of human connec...

We're excited to have coach Annick on the show today talking about how she got started in CrossFit, becoming a coach, overtraining and burn out and finding her way back because of her love of the sport.  We hope you like this episode and helps you to learn a little more about our coach Annick Duma. Thanks for listening. 

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! In this episode we answer some questions from listeners about training volume, competition nutrition, and discuss our upcoming 90-day challenge.  There's a few rabid holes that we drop into along the way but hopefully you get to take something away from them.  Thanks for Listening :)

In this episode we get to chat with Jill Baczynsky Director of Community Events at Cranked Energy Bars and badass Starke member. We cover some of Cranked Energy's goals for community events, donations, and sponsorships along with training and life.  Enjoy the ride everyone and thanks for listening...

In this episode Leslie and Paul chat a little about vacation and our new Master Class geared towards helping adults 55+ gaining or regaining strength, mobility, flexibility and cardiorespiratory fitness back.  Free Demo classes on Tuesday February 4th and Thursday February 13th at 8:00am  Contact us at 2044218801 or email info@starkestrength.com for more info

This podcast has been in the making for quite sometime now.  It's been over a year since I wanted to have DJ on the show to talk about his company "White Lion Athletics". Once we got talking things got a hell of a lot deeper as we hit on some pretty serious subjects including working in the oil fields, work ethic, and what happened when DJ found out he had a brain tumour.  I'm very fortu...

In today's podcast, Leslie and Paul discuss New Years resolutions and if they're a good idea or not.. We believe that a goal without a plan is a dream and a new years resolution without a plan is the same.  What are your thoughts? Thanks for listening... 

In this episode, Leslie and Paul answer questions we received through Instagram, Facebook and email. The goal was to do each question in two minutes or less but we failed at that :) We hope you enjoy the show.  Please let us know if you have any questions or comments or if there are any topics that you'd like to hear about or people you'd like to hear from.  Thanks for listening!  

Today we get to hit a podcast with CrossFit OG Leslie Wilzer. Leslie's been around the CrossFit community for over ten years and has recently joined up here at Starke.  What got her started? Why did she take a break and why did she make a come back?  You'll be hearing from Leslie a little more as she's the new Co-Host for the Starke podcast. This is a huge benefit so you don't need to li...

It’s always great to see progress and change in life. A lot of times when something new is introduced something else gets lost. Spend time enjoying moments because those stages may not be around forever.

No matter what your goal is, if you want to see changes in your body it’s going to take consistency. If you want to be stronger, leaner, fitter, more mobile it’s all going to require consistency. That also requires you to put in some homework on your own. Make the tone and make it happen!

Any Turman athlete take some time off from the gym it’s a good idea to start back slowly. Making sure that you’re taking the appropriate amount of time to build up that volume that intensity and loading is extremely important. If you end up jumping back in too fast too soon, you might end up being sidelined by injury. Ask coach is if you have any questions about the time off you’ve had and see how...

The best way to accelerate the learning curve is to hire a coach.  Find someone who is willing to help you learn what you need to and get rid of what you don't when it comes to picking up a new hobby, skill or task. You'll save time, energy, frustration and you'll enjoy the process a whole lot more when someone passionate and cheery is willing to help you out.   

We’ve all got a lot going on. Sometimes we put way too much pressure on ourselves and maybe start to sacrifice sleep, our nutrition, our relationships, and our workouts. It’s OK to take a little break every once in a while and stop the engine from running at max capacity. Sometimes all you need is a little reset and a reminder of what you do what you do...

Happy Monday everyone!!!  I hope you all had a great weekend and are enjoying the weather.  Today's podcast was inspired by some events that happened over the weekend with an unhappy driver.  We all have control over what we do, say and how we act. Ask yourself if what you're doing or going to do is going to make a situation better better or worse. Maybe it won't make a difference a...

Just some thoughts from the weekend alogn with some things that have been happening around the gym.  It's never too late to get started and the sooner you start the easier it will be... 

It doesn't matter what you're doing, you should always put in a little homework to see if the product or service you're looking to use is a good fit for you and matches your values.  Don't just listen to what others say and take it for face value. If it sounds crazy, it probably is. Do the homework and find our for yourself.  Have a great day! 

Send us questions and we'll save them up for the "Two Minute Drill" segments. In our first Installment of the "Two Minute Drill" we answer the following questions... How do you get better at swimming and CrossFit? What is a better workout, spinning or CrossFit?  How do you know when you should start CrossFit? What’s the best diet plan to be on?  How do I gain mass & strength quickly?...

Everyone's always looking for the next big thing. The thing that's going to get them the most in the least amount of time. There's no shortage of people and gyms offering up their programming for a fee and some post it online for free.  What if the magic wasn't in the programming but the application and modification of the program to fit the individual? What is programming was something you c...