The "Fittest" Podcast in Oakland

Episode 150: Routine Is The Enemy In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss the pros and cons of routines.  We all have routines to get through our days. Sometimes they can be immensely beneficial and other times they can be detrimental.   Check out how in all the highlights  below: Robyn is deep-fried Ben actually takes time off  Hugs are great Stay out of the gutter Can you function without a Routi...

Re-Launch! Episode 98: The Benefits Of A New Hobby To Your Health (June's Lifestyle Focus) In this episode, Robyn, Stef, Britt & Ben relaunch their discuss how learning a new hobby or sport benefits your health and wellness. We think it is so important, we turned it into June's Lifestyle Focus and discussed the following. How we ate all the veggies In May (recap) Hobbies and sports hel...

Episode 149: How To Regain Your Fitness In this episode, Robyn and Ben detail how to come back from a "gym break".  We have all had to take a break from the gym. No matter the reason, we can help you build your fitness better than ever.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: The fun of reading New York Times Article Review  Losing your fitness It is ok to take a break Your body ada...

Episode 148: 5 Non-Gym Tricks To Make You Fit In this episode, Robyn and Ben detail 5 things that you can do outside the gym to make you more fit. We all live busy lives and sometimes making it to the gym is too much. So here's a list to keep your fitness even when you can't make it to the gym.  Check out how in all the highlights  below: We can solve problems in and out of the gym The lov...

Episode 146: Eat Your Veggies (May Healthy Lifestyle Focus) In this episode, Robyn and Ben get you pumped for May's healthy lifestyle focus on vegetables. We all know vegetables are good for us. But why? And how do we eat more vegetables and actually enjoy doing it?  Check out how in all the highlights  below: Is it March or April?? Ben and Robyn might need more sleep Your next Netflix documen...

Episode 145: Time For Spring Cleaning In this episode, Robyn and Ben help you with spring cleaning your health and fitness. Spring is a great time for a refresh and reset. Why not do it for your health and fitness too?  Check out how in all the highlights  below: The trick to Robyn being quiet How Ben got tricked into cleaning the gym Start with your gym bag Ways to make your shoes feel new again...

Episode 144: Training To Overcome Hardship In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how the gym prepares us to face and overcome hardships. We all face hardships in our lives. The good news is when train these hardships make us better.  Check out all the highlights  below: Benefits to struggle Robyn speaks her mind You can build resilience  Struggle with a purpose  The perspective shift of training...

Episode 143: The "Perfect Test" of Strength In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how strength balance testing will help you "perfect" your strength. We all want to find what will make us stronger, feel better and look better. Why not take test to help unlock those secrets? That is the key to Strength Balance Testing.  Check out all the highlights  below: Improve Performance w...

Episode 142: The Gym, The New Healthcare Prescription In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how a doctor can prescribe you CrossFit and save you money. We have a new way to take advantage and use your Health Savings Account in the gym.  Check out all the highlights  below: Exercise as medicine The Healthy Habit prescription Don't punish yourself Suffering with/for a purpose The best performan...

Episode 141: Sleep, The Super Supplement (April's Lifestyle Focus) In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how sleep can be your super supplement. We want to use the month of April to make us all feel and sleep better.   Check out all the highlights  below: March's Meal Planning Success Robyn's new experiment Ben's funny dinner to help sleep We know sleep is tough The best performan...

Episode 140: Project Purple Community Day In this episode, we get excited for our upcoming Project Community Day. This is an amazing opportunity to support a worthy cause and fitness with friends.  Check out all the highlights  below: Mark your calendars for April 13th Sign Up Your Friends - Click Here Laura Rincon is Amazing Dreams of the Chicago Marathon What is Project Purple Laura's Story...

Episode 139: Eat More To Get Lean In this episode, Robyn and Ben detail how eating more can make you leaner. We all have heard how you have to eat less to lose weight. Sometimes however eating more will help you achieve the body of your dreams.  Check out all the highlights  below: Start with your goal Does the scale really matter How do you build muscle Don't break the laws of nature Fun with...

Episode 138: Recapping The CFO Lifestyle Challenge In this episode, Robyn, Stef, and Ben recap all the amazing things that happened in the CFO healthy habits lifestyle challenge. The challenge was amazing! We are so proud of all the great things people did and the progress they made. Check out all the highlights  below: We are proud of all of you! Why did we do this "crazy" challenge The...

Episode 137: The Magic Of Meal Planning In this episode, Robyn and Ben help you with March's lifestyle focus of meal planning. Life gets crazy and busy but having a plan can help you reach your goals. We give all the tips and tricks to help you have better plans to support your nutrition and health. Check out all the highlights  below: A voice for radio Keep focusing on your habits Successful...

Episode 136: Why You Should Do The 2024 Open In this episode, Robyn and Ben convince you to do the 2024 CrossFit Open. Don't there are no tricks. This episode is all about how awesome the CrossFit Open is for people and why you should do it this year.  Check out all the highlights  below: Homer Simpson and Buttons What is the CrossFit Open Fun Run vs Boston Marathon When is the CrossFit Open T...

Episode 135: Coach Spotlight: Lori Petrini In this episode, Robyn and Ben interview Coach Lori. CFO is an amazing place because of coaches like Lori who make us all better in and out of the gym. Check out all the highlights  below: Mosh pits and Warm-ups Semi-Professional Roller Derby Queen Reminiscing on the "Play Yard Slay Yard" Going from Blocker to Jammer "Time" is not an e...

Episode 134: Debunking CrossFit Myths In this episode, Robyn and Ben debunk myths about CrossFit. There are a lot myths about CrossFit and what happens in CrossFit Gyms. We want to help set the record straight and provide some laughs. Check out all the highlights  below: CrossFit is dangerous! You'll get bulky doing CrossFit You have to "Kill Yourself" every workout CrossFit gives yo...

Episode 133: Mobility Creates Success February Lifestyle Focus In this episode, Robyn and Ben explain how mobility creates success in your life. Mobility can be one of the biggest challenges in the gym. We want to help you "unlock" the secrets to being more mobile in and out of the gym. Check out all the highlights  below: Recapping January's fun Ben's struggles with Niners games...

Episode 132: How To Get A Bar Muscle-Up In this episode, Robyn and Ben help you take the next steps to getting your first Bar Muscle-up. We love to play in the gym so why not learn a new skill that is fun too? No matter where you are in your fitness journey learning and developing will help you reach your goals. Check out all the highlights  below: What is a Bar Muscle-up? Why do we do Bar Muscle-...

Episode 131: How To Make Your Habits Stick In this episode, Robyn and Ben detail how to get your healthy habits to stick for a lifetime. The gym is full of motivation and awesomeness with the new year and challenge. We want to ensure all that hard work translates into a lifetime of health.   Check out all the highlights  below: Finally podcast professionals Loving the Motivation "Atomic Habit...

Episode 130: What's In Your Gym Bag? In this episode, Robyn and Ben detail what belongs in your gym bag. There are so many things we can buy when it comes to fitness. We want to make sure you have the right things to support reaching your goals.   Check out all the highlights  below: The Gym and Fedex Why does Ben carry so many bags? Robyn's amazing backpack The "Target" departme...

Episode 129:  How These 12 Habits Will Change Your Life In this episode, Robyn and Ben discuss how the right habits will change your life and help you reach your goals. We want to make 2024 the best year yet so we are helping everyone have better habits.  Check out all the highlights  below: Drumrolls are the best for excitement A fresh start to 2024 Building healthy habits each month How habits r...

Episode 128:  Healthy Lifestyle Challenge Kick-off In this episode, Stef and Ben get us excited to kick off 2024 with a challenge. We want to make 2024 the best year yet so we are helping everyone have better habits.  Check out all the highlights  below: Stef is too cool for Ben How we are kicking 2024 with a challenge Building healthy habits  How our challenge is the best The fun and accountabili...

Episode 127:  Member Spotlight: Alexis! In this episode, Robyn and Ben spotlight CrossFit Oakland member, Alexis. The members of CFO make it such a special place so we want to share more of their amazing stories.  Check out all the highlights  below: The story behind member spotlights  Why Alexis wants to stay fit The importance of deep squats on the dance floor How the gym makes Alexis a nicer pe...

Episode 126:  Holiday Spectacular!🎄🌟❄️🎉🎊 In this episode, Robyn and Ben share some holiday magic. It is a wonderful time of year and we want to share the joy.  Check out all the highlights  below: CFO Caroling Squad Ben's childhood sharing funnies Ben hates no-repping people Gym Holiday Wish List Rosie the Jetson's robot for the gym Get the movement of your dreams magic  Missing client...