THE PROCESS PODCAST

Today, we analyze the 2024 CrossFit Games. Most importantly, we talk about what CrossFit can and should do following the death of Lazar Ðukić. At the time of this podcast, questions remain unanswered and an investigation over Lazar’s drowning during Event 1 is still underway. In the meantime, we do our best to look toward the future of the sport and what changes may happen in order to make things...

Babs Glancy is the Head Programmer of the BUILD Program, the functional bodybuilding program by The Process Programming Chris and Babs discuss the evolution of functional bodybuilding, the importance of community in fitness, and Babs’ unique approach to strength and conditioning. How does BUILD make fitness accessible for everyone? What happens on BUILD Community Day? What are Babs’ hottest traini...

Today, we speak with Kevin Song, Head of Global Sales at Beyond Power, the world’s first handheld direct drive cable trainer. Henry Rollins famously wrote, “The iron never lies to you.” No matter when or where you are in life, a 100kg barbell will weight 100kg, and it is up to you to lift it. Free weights are classic staples in strength training, which is why anytime technology enters the weight r...

Join Chris, Tammi, and Ed as they dive into the nuances of coaching and personal development in the fitness world. In today's roundtable, we talk about building effective training programs, whether for competition or general health, and the importance of lifestyle prescriptions for client success. Do coaches need a niche, or is flexibility a strength? We also discuss the role of social media in ed...

Today we meet with Ben, an entrepreneur, radio personality, and DJ with a huge goal in mind. What’s that goal? To dive fully into his passion for DJing this year and to get on the biggest stages possible. His secret to doing this is hiring a business coach who holds him accountable by setting growth targets. Here’s how Ben and his coach use these indicators to make sure he’s always focused on movi...

Angela Wu is a breathwork facilitator who uses this practice to guide others to revisit and heal the unresolved trauma of their past. Ed engages with Angela in a profound exploration of breath work's impact on emotional release and healing. Discover how specific breathing techniques can unveil deep-seated traumas and guide personal transformation. From skepticism to spiritual guidance, Angela shar...

What do you do to create balance in your life? As a multifaceted entrepreneur, Aileen has often faced challenges with creating boundaries with her personal and work life, often leaving herself burnt out. Aileen shares this struggle, the strategies she uses to practice more mindfulness, and the idea of “filling her cup” to give to others and “emptying her box” to manage her stress. THIS PODCAST IS...

Gemma Fisk is an infant and adult sleep coach sharing on how we can improve sleep hygiene, overcome insomnia, and understand the importance of quality sleep for overall health. Did you know that of the 7.4 million residents in Hong Kong, 2.2 million suffer from insomnia – that’s 30 percent! How can we fix it? Sleep coach Gemma Fisk is here to discuss common sleep struggles faced by people of all a...

Today, Ed interviews Gregg Geerdes, a new athlete of The Process, and four-time CrossFit Masters Games athlete. Ed discusses with Gregg his ability to maintain the highest levels of fitness at 55 years old. What is he doing to remain competitive, high-performing, and injury-free at his age? And what is it feel like to be an aging athlete with much fewer PRs than his younger years? THIS PODCAST IS...

Today, we speak with personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder James Campion! James shares his journey in fitness, revealing his daily routine, challenges in expanding his business in Hong Kong, and a mindset shift towards prioritizing action over perfection. We also tackle the often-taboo topic of performance-enhancing drugs, discussing athlete health and longevity. Whether you’re a fitness en...

Today, Ed and Ant talk about the drug testing protocols in CrossFit. Is it enough? As a former world-level rugby player and Games athlete, Ant has the unique insight into the drug testing protocols of the highest levels of these sports. After comparing the two, do you think that CrossFit is doing enough? THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY TODAY WELL SPENT todaywellspent.com Save 10% on your purchase wit...

How do you navigate work, exercise, and staying present while on holiday? Chris and Ed just got back from theirs and have their tips you! You have three weeks to enjoy a holiday with your friends, family, or yourself. How do you get the most out of it without the temptation to answer a work email? Is it possible to work out effectively with an inconsistent schedule? What does it mean to stay prese...

Today, we introduce you to Coach Andrew “Lu” Lo, who is proof that completely changing your career is a lot more possible than you think. Are you no longer satisfied with your job? Or do you enjoy your work enough, but wish you could make a career of your actual passion? Andrew made a secure living as a corrections officer before he became a fitness coach. And he’s here to tell you that you, too,...

Today, Izzy sits down with Ed to talk about the best tips to improve our social media content and presentation. Ed currently has 13.2K followers on his Instagram page and is over seven weeks into a habit of posting something every day. But merely a few years ago, Ed treated his Instagram account as a personal blog for shirtless pics. He sought Izzy’s guidance to leverage his social media to help c...

Today, two of our Process Coaches Karan and Meg share with Ed their fondest memories as a brand new, wide-eyed fitness coach. Now that Meg, Karan, and Ed have spent the necessary hours to build their skillset, confidence, and unique abilities in their approach to coaching, how would their current coaching selves rate their rookie selves? Can they be brutally honest about less-than-stella performan...

Welcome to our first game show episode! Today, Ant plays host for Karan and Schalk going head-to-head about gym habits, heroes, and music knowledge. In this lighthearted hour of banter, Ant asks Karan and Schalk about the athletes they’ve looked up to for inspiration, what makes their favorite class members, and what gym behavior is their pet peeves. Then, we head into a quickfire battle of song k...

We talk with Tammi as she describes her approach to Half-Ironman training. The Half Ironman is not the only first for Tammi. She’s also taking, for the first time, a totally self-regulated, intuitive, low-pressure approach to her training as she prepares for 1.9km of swimming, 90km of cycling, and 21km of running. Let’s dive into how this approach is the best for Tammi right now. THIS PODCAST IS S...

Today, we sit down with our in-house content creator Alex to get his advice for making better gym content for ourselves and our social media audience. If you are a regular listener of The Process Podcast, chances are strong that you regularly go to the gym. And inn the age of social media, you probably see, on a daily basis, one or two phones propped up on a tripod. Maybe you’ve walked into someon...

Today, we welcome All Out Fitness, a CrossFit gym in Manila that is also a Process Programming Affiliate. As the owner of All Out, Pau knew well that the CrossFit industry as a whole, but especially in the Philippines, is one that can stagnate easily. After being a Process Programming athlete since 2020, he decided that the best way for his gym to grow and keep growing was to seek the guidance of...

Ant, Meg, and Karan are here to discuss the latest news in sport and share their hottest takes on these issues. Do you agree? With the 2024 Paris Olympics just wrapped up, it’s time to discuss the hottest news and controversies surrounding sport today. Are we just pretending HYROX is an exciting sport? Should countries pay athletes for earning medals? Is everyone cheating, and should we, too? Find...

Today, we get to learn more about Megan McDermott, our resident calisthenics and handstand specialist here on the Process Programming team. Come along with Meg as Ed takes her on a thought experiment: As the mother of a toddler, what three sports would she have her son Mason participate through childhood in order to make him an amazing CrossFitter. And no, CrossFit CANNOT be one of those sports. T...

The 2024 CrossFit season has just wrapped up with The Games, and we are here to talk about the weekend of competition. Top of mind for all of us in this roundtable discussion is the heartbreaking loss that the community witnessed: the drowning death of Lazar Ðukić in the first event. Ant, Meg, Karan, and Schalk share their thoughts of this tragic accident, whether it was best to continue with the...

Today, we speak with Camille Cheng, two-time Olympian for the Hong Kong Swim Team and Co-Founder of Mind The Waves, a charity focused on serving the mental wellbeing of local youth. To be able to compete at a level as high as the Olympic Games takes peak physical performance as well as a sharp, clear mindset. While this might mean an all-in attitude to chase this level of dedication and perfection...

Kevin Song is the Head of Global Sales at Beyond Power, the world’s first handheld direct drive cable trainer. What if you could use a cable machine that weighed 20kg when you pulled, but 40kg when you returned? Or what if you could perform chain squats without ever having to buy and keep around a pair of chains? What if you had nearly 100kg of resistance training that you could easily carry with...

Today, we debrief The 2024 CrossFit Games Asia Semifinal, The Far East Throwdown, and what we’ve learned as individuals and teammates. In a live race, you have the vantage point of seeing how your competitors are doing, how fast they’re moving, and if you have an opportunity to take the lead. We break down how strategy changes or doesn’t change based on how the competition unfolds in real-time. TH...