The "Fittest" Podcast in Oakland

Episode 175: How Gratitude Boosts Your Fitness (December's Lifestyle Focus) In this episode, we share all the exciting things happening in the gym in December. Besides all the heavy lifting, fun times, and party festivities we have a ton to be grateful for in and out of the gym. And we teach how gratitude can be the secret boost to your health and fitness.  Check out how in all the highlights  bel...

Episode 174: PR Your Squat, Press, & Deadlift Before Christmas! In this episode, we get you pumped up to feel strong and be strong. The CrossFit Total is coming and we want you to lift more than ever. Coach Stef and Ben detail how you can PR your lifts.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Re-take because it got too cold Ben stuck in rhyming books We all deserve a big present Be consis...

Episode 173: Brr Its Cold! 5 Ways To Help Your Joints In Colder Weather In this episode, the weather outside has turned cold and we want to help. Joint pain can pop-up as the weather changes. We want to demystify the changes and provide some quick fixes to help your fitness flourish even in the colder months.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Victory! Robyn did it Quoting Bob Dylan The...

Episode 172: Burn Off That Stubborn Belly Fat In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss all the factors that contribute to stubborn belly fat. We want to help demystify the factors that cause belly fat and "fixes" you can apply to burn off that stubborn belly fat.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Getting better at 10 seconds Set up for failure That one spot we all grab at  What causes vis...

Episode 171: Protein The Super Power To Your Goals (November's Lifestyle Focus) In this episode, Robyn and Ben detail all the happenings in the gym for November. The healthy lifestyle focus for November is protein. So get excited for all the fun and how eating more protein can help you reach your goals!  Check out how in all the highlights  below: The magic of 10 seconds Crisp fall weather  Using...

Episode 170: The Halloween Horrors of CrossFit In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how your favorite Halloween characters would do in CrossFit. Halloween is a wonderful time of horrors and great movie characters. So why not debate how your favorite slasher, ghost, or creature from beyond would do in CrossFit?  Check out how in all the highlights  below: A beautiful Mirror ball Casper is great a...

Episode 169: 10 Skills To Improve Your Fitness In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss the 10 skills you need to measure and improve your fitness. There are all sorts of gizmos and gadgets to measure your health and fitness, but you need to have skills to really make a difference.   Check out how in all the highlights  below: It is toasty but also tough 19 years of Fitness How do you measure your f...

Episode 168: Why You Should Sign-up For Dusk Till Dawn In this episode, Robyn and Ben get us pumped for the fourth annual Dusk Till Dawn Competition. We love a great day of workouts and fun. So let's get excited for this year's Dusk Till Dawn Competition.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: 3,2,1...Go! works for more than workouts Funniness of phones Working out from Dusk Till Dawn What i...

Episode 167: Manage Your Stress Better (October's Lifestyle Focus) In this episode, Stef and Ben discuss how stress impacts your health goals and ways to manage stress better. October can be a spooky month but we want to ensure the gym leaves you feeling better and stress-free.   Check out how in all the highlights  below: New Location Entertainment Surprising places with Sugar What defines a fast...

Episode 166: The Duality of Truth In Fitness In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how the world of fitness has a multitude of truths. Many truths in health and fitness can contradict each other.  This is why many coaches always answer with it depends. Hopefully, this podcast helps navigate the truths of the fitness world.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Out the blocks fast Things ca...

Episode 165: What is Fitness? In this episode, Ben breaks down the "What is Fitness" CrossFit Journal article from October 2002. The CrossFit methodology originates from this article and how we define fitness. It creates our training and helps us achieve our health and fitness goals.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Ben does know  What is Fitness - Read it here Important 100...

Episode 164: Developing Power At Any Age In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss "power" and how to develop power at any age. We all want to feel powerful. The gym is one of the best ways to feel powerful in your body and we want to help you find a way to be more powerful today.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: It is all Ben's Fault What is "true" kindness Judgin...

Episode 163: The "Push Yourself" Challenge In this episode, Robyn and Ben share the details about the "Push Yourself" Challenge. In September, we will challenge ourselves to develop our upper body and core strength. All while having fun in and out of the gym!  Check out how in all the highlights  below: New Boot Goof'n Don't try to speak like a teenager Grandma in the t...

Episode 162: Can Sugar Help You Achieve Your Goals? (September's Healthy Lifestyle Focus) In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how sugar impacts your health and fitness. In September, we want to focus on our relationship with sugar. And give some helpful hints on how to navigate sugar in your daily life.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Blast off!  Helga from "Hey Arnold&quo...

Episode 161: How To Run Fast! In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how to run faster. Running can be challenging and rewarding. We can all get better running though. We will clear up common misconceptions around running and help you run faster today!  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Back in the truck The squaddle waddle  The Ultimate Compliement  Surprising fast people Just Do It 80-...

Episode 160: Do Olympians Do CrossFit? In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how Olympians would use the CrossFit methodology to help them win Gold. The Olympics gave us an amazing opportunity to watch the best in the world. The question is how do they train to become so amazing and would CrossFit help them?  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Ben holds the torch Snoop Dogg is a National...

Episode 159: Pets Make You Healthier In this episode, Robyn and Ben detail the benefits of pets for your health. We love our pets and the good they do for us. This is why CFO is partnering with Oakland Animal Services to raise awareness for how pets make our lives better and healthier!  Check out how in all the highlights  below: New technology?  Evil villains and tropical locations Conspiracy The...

Episode 158: The Power of Consistency (August's Lifestyle Focus) In this episode, we help you become more consistent in and out of the gym. We all want the magic pill or secret sauce; luckily, it is at your fingertips with the magic of consistency. So use this podcast to unlock your next goal with these tips on consistency.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Coaches in cars What real...

Episode 157: The Joy Of Exercise In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how to find and bring yourself joy through exercise. We all love the feel-goods we get from exercise. So why don't we find all the ways to keep those feelings coming back every time we go to the gym?  Check out how in all the highlights  below: A corny laid back intro Loving the pain Harvey Dent References Hope molecules M...

Episode 156: Why Sleds Make You More Fit In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss the beauty and magic of sleds for your fitness. We all love to play outside in the sunshine when it comes to fitness. Sleds allow us to do that and so much more! Even though the sled might be an uphill both ways effort, its all worth it once you learn the benefits of sleds for your fitness.  Check out how in all the hi...

Episode 155: How To Touch Your Toes In this episode, Robyn and Ben help you get more flexible and strong enough to touch your toes! We all want to get out of pain, perform better, and look/feel better daily. Being able to touch your toes is a great way to achieve all these things.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Getting things cooking Minds in the gutter PTSD from the presidential fit...

Episode 154: How To Thrive At Your Summer BBQ In this episode, Ben helps you enjoy all your summer bbqs and still meet your fitness goals. Summer is here and that means get together galore. We want you to stay on track while still living your best summer!  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Woohoo July 4th Speed bump detours See You at the CFO BBQ on Sat July 13th!  Which summer six-pack...

Episode 153: Hydration, Your Key To Success In this episode, Robyn and Ben give you the secrets to success through hydrating your body. Summer is here and the temperatures are going up. This means things will get a bit sweaty when you train hard. We make sure you stay hydrated and feel good.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Winning and Staring contests Ben rides a horse How much of you...

Episode 152: How To Role Model Fitness For Your Kids In this episode, Robyn and Ben help you "role model" health and fitness for your kids. We all have friends, family, and loved ones who we want to be fit and healthy. So let's find ways to help them through their health and fitness journey.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Zero Technical Difficulties Should we assault bi...

Episode 151: How To Juggle Life, Fitness, and New Adventures In this episode, Robyn and Ben help you navigate using the gym to support new adventures and hobbies in your life. Hopefully, we are all trying new hobbies in June (Yes, it is the month's healthy habit). This newness can bring whole new challenges to our lives, but don't we have you covered.  Check out how in all the highlights  ...