Beyond the WOD Podcast

🔥 Are you actually training… or are you just guessing? In this episode of Beyond the WOD , Matt and Molly recap the Fourth of July workout, talk through the brutal Barraza Hero WOD , and then dive into a bigger question: Is “something is better than nothing” always true? After watching people train in a resort gym while on vacation, Matt noticed something that many people struggle with: they’re w...

What actually makes a CrossFit class great? In this episode of Beyond the WOD , Matt and Molly recap Molly’s trip to the Mayhem coach and affiliate development weekend and unpack what separates a coached class from simply “doing a workout.” They talk about the purpose behind the whiteboard brief, why feedback matters, how coaches teach, see, and correct movement, and why programming has to be deli...

What happens when the thing you built your identity on gets taken away? In this episode of Beyond the WOD , Matt and Molly talk about identity — and how easily we can root who we are in things like sports, fitness, career, parenting, marriage, health, performance, or achievement. From high school athletes losing the sport they’ve done their whole life… to parents watching their kids grow up… to gy...

What if the gym was never meant to be just a gym? In this episode of Beyond the WOD , Molly and Matt unpack Matt and Lindsay’s weekend at the Mayhem Faith / Get Strong Ministries leadership event and the conversations it sparked about faith, fitness, community, discipleship, and the mission of CrossFit Final Call. Matt shares the story of how faith has been woven into the gym from the very beginni...

👉 Want help with your own check-in? Reach out or go to https://app.chalkitpro.com/gymProductLink/361/prod_R488HRxl9iQwON/6154/ In this episode of Beyond the WOD, Molly and Matt sit down with Tyler Heflin, owner of Elevate Physical Therapy and Performance, to talk about physical therapy, CrossFit, nutrition, injury, pain, and why staying active matters more than most people realize. Tyler shares h...

👉 Want help with your own check-in? Reach out or go to https://app.chalkitpro.com/gymProductLink/361/prod_R488HRxl9iQwON/6154/ Matt and Molly start with a little life catch-up, college visits, Murph Prep updates, and the reality check that comes every year when running, pull-ups, push-ups, and air squats start showing up again. Then the conversation shifts into a clip from Colton Mertens on Coffe...

👉 Want help with your own check-in? Reach out or go to https://app.chalkitpro.com/gymProductLink/361/prod_R488HRxl9iQwON/6154/ Murph is one of the most well-known workouts in CrossFit, but it is so much more than running, pull-ups, push-ups, and squats. In this episode of Beyond the WOD , Molly and Matt talk about the story behind Murph, why CrossFit Final Call does it every year, and how this He...

👉 Want help with your own check-in? Reach out or click here! In this episode, we get REAL with an athlete check-in 💥We’re breaking down:🔥 What actually went wrong over the last few months😅 Why consistency dropped (yes… even as a coach)🧠 The gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it🚀 How to reset your fitness with a simple, realistic planIf you’ve been feeling stuck… inconsistent…...

In this episode of Beyond the WOD , we go deep into a conversation most people aren’t having… Has CrossFit started to drift from what it was originally meant to be? And strangely enough… does it look a lot like what’s happened in the church? We break down the idea that CrossFit has “denominations” now — different programs, different philosophies, different goals — all built on the same foundation,...

Go here for your 2-week FREE trial! https://app.chalkitpro.com/gymProductLink/361/prod_R488HRxl9iQwON/6154/ In this episode of Beyond the WOD, we pull back the curtain on CrossFit coaching, certifications, and what really separates a great coach from someone who just has a piece of paper. We talk about the CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2, what those weekends are actually like, what they teach, and wh...

The 2026 CrossFit Open is in the books… and people have thoughts.“Too simple.”“Too much cardio.”“Not enough heavy lifting.”So in this episode of Beyond the WOD, we break it all down — what the Open is actually testing, what most people are missing, and what we saw as coaches watching athletes go through it. We talk about:🔥 Why “simple” workouts exposed more people than ever💥 The real purpose of...

What do Olympic skiers, Navy SEALs, CrossFit champions, wrestlers, and high school athletes all have in common? A different mindset. In this episode of Beyond the WOD , we start with a trip to Columbus to watch Ohio State wrestling… and somehow end up unpacking ego, elite competition, youth sports, coaching, and why wrestlers really are built different. We talk about: 🔥 Why high-level competitors...

We’re back. January felt like the fastest… and slowest… month ever. Sickness. Snowmageddon. Travel. Missed coaching. Closed gym days. And now somehow it’s February and the Open is right around the corner. In this episode of Beyond the WOD , we catch up on life, the gym, the strength cycle, and what’s coming with the CrossFit Open. But it turns into something deeper. Matt shares the story of how Cr...

We’ve been on the road nonstop — wrestling tournaments, hotel beds, bleachers, car rides — and it’s been a real test of staying consistent. In this episode of Beyond the WOD , we talk about training while traveling, modifying workouts when your back is wrecked, and why “done” is always better than perfect. We also dive into: 💥 How to train when your routine is blown up🏋️ Why we’re changing the st...

The holidays are here… and suddenly everyone’s schedule goes off the rails. In this episode of Beyond the WOD , Molly sits down with affiliate owner/coach Matt to talk about how to stay consistent with training when Thanksgiving, Christmas, school events, practices, parties, and chaos are flying at you nonstop. We get practical: why the calendar matters, how to treat workouts like real appointment...

It’s the workout announcement no one cheers for… 👀 “Partner WOD.” In this episode, Molly and Matt dive into why partner workouts get such a bad rap — and why you might need them more than you think. From learning teamwork to checking your pride, they unpack the real reason these workouts exist (spoiler: it’s not just because there aren’t enough bikes). 💥 In this episode: 🤝 Why partner workouts...

This episode is packed with heart, humor, and real talk. Craig and Cindy open up about how they got started at Final Call Fitness — from “kicking and screaming” into their first class to becoming two of the gym’s most consistent members. We talk about CrossFit, marriage, teaching, aging well, coaching, community, and why movement matters long after the PRs fade. 💬 In this episode: 🏋️‍♀️ Cindy’s j...

First-ever member interview! Matt sits down with Kayla to talk about her path from ACL rehab to CrossFit, moving from Florida to small-town Midwest , working in a male-dominated field as a firefighter, and why mindset, community, and culture matter more than PRs. Bonus: a wild bat-in-the-living-room story 🦇 and the quotables “ Motion is lotion ” and “ Movement is medicine .” In this episode: 🔥 W...

Today we tackle a spicy QOTD: “Would you feel comfortable letting your grandma drop into any CrossFit gym?” From stellar, coached-up drop-ins to the… not so stellar “coach-in-the-office-with-coffee” stories, Molly and Matt unpack why experiences vary so much between affiliates—and how to spot a great class anywhere you travel. What “drop-in” really means and how to plan one while traveling Why coa...

In this episode, Molly Kubow (CF-L2) sits down with Affiliate Owner & CCFT Matt VanSchoyck to talk about perfectionism, self-comparison, and the mental traps that can derail both your fitness journey and your life. They cover everything from the “all-or-nothing” mindset (“I already had three donuts, so I might as well eat the pizza”) to the pressure of juggling all the F’s : faith, family, fit...

Ever look at a WOD and think, “Do they just throw darts at a board?” 😅 Today we pull back the curtain on how CrossFit programming actually works at our gym. Hosts: Molly Kubow (CF-L2) & Matt VanSchoyck (Affiliate Owner, CCFT)Guest: & Coach Charlie Morehead (CF-L1)We trace our path from garage WODs and early buys like DogTown and Warmup & Workout (Pat Barber) → Level Method → CrossFit...

This week on Beyond the WOD , we flip the script—Coach Molly Kubow (CF-L2) takes the hot seat! 🎙️ Affiliate Owner & CCFT Matt VanSchoyck runs the interview as we dive into Molly’s full fitness journey: from artsy “non-athlete,” to cardio bunny, to struggling with disordered eating and weight gain, and finally finding freedom, strength, and purpose through CrossFit. 💥 In this episode: Molly’s...

Scaling isn’t a downgrade. iIt’s the pathway to progress. In this episode of Beyond the WOD , Affiliate Owner & CCFT Matt VanSchoyck and CF-L2 Coach Molly Kubow dive deep into the difference between scaling and modifying , why they matter, and how they actually make you fitter in the long run. 💥 Topics we hit: The difference between scaling and modifying (and when to use each) Why preserving...

Welcome back to Beyond the WOD ! In this episode, Matt VanSchoyck (Affiliate Owner & CCFT) and Molly Kubow (CF-L2 Coach) shift from barbells to brainwaves—talking all things mindset . 💭 What stories do you tell yourself in the middle of a tough workout? 👉 “I can’t do this” vs. “I’ve got one more rep” 👉 “This workout sucks” vs. “This will make me stronger” We break down: How your self-talk s...

Welcome back to Beyond the WOD ! 🎙️ Matt VanSchoyck (Affiliate Owner & CCFT) and Molly Kubow (CF-L2, Professional Overthinker™) are diving into one of CrossFit’s core principles: mechanics → consistency → intensity … and why “good enough” will never cut it. This week, we talk about: Why perfecting mechanics matters way more than chasing heavy weights 🏋️ How PVC pipes can humble you harder than...