BRIO in the Box Podcast

1) What do you buy at Costco 2) What do you think of those baby puff snacks? 3) Why don't we scale handstand push ups to an abmat at BRIO? 4) We asked you: what do you want to get better at this year? 5) Sign up for The Open!

In our second AMA, we're answering Questions from the Community: 1) How far ahead do you do the programming? 2) If you could go back, knowing what you know now, would you do anything different to prepare for pregnancy? 3) I'm going on holidays for a few weeks and I don't want to lose my progress, do you have any idea for vacation workouts? crossfitbrio.com/outsidethebox 4) What's t...

Welcome to Season 3 of the BRIO in the Box podcast! This year we're all about YOU. We get asked so many interesting questions in the gym. Lots result in thoughtful conversations we'd like more people to be a part of and some require a better answer than time allows for in the go-go-go of a class. So we'll be using our podcast to answer YOUR burning questions. Here's what's on t...

In this episode, Jocelyn and David take a deep dive into the concept of 'intensity' when it comes to exercise and CrossFit. Training at intensity is the thing that gets you results and it's what separates CrossFit from most other programs out there, but what exactly does that mean? and how do you do it intelligently? and safely?

In this episode David and Jocelyn are exploring all the factors that contribute to injury... bad form, of course, but also ignoring the basics, too much intensity, excess volume, lack of rest days, poor sleep habits, alcohol, and processed food.

www.crossfitbrio.com/nutrition The day after Halloween, and throughout the month of November, seems like a good time to dial in your Nutrition and learn more about what goes into the food you eat. The research is clear that Ultra Processed Foods (a particular class of industrial food-like substances) are uniquely harmful to our health, independent of their macronutrient or caloric content. We'...

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Can you wrap your head around eating just meat? In this episode, David and Jocelyn talk all about the Carnivore diet - what is it, different versions of it, who should do it, what happens, why does it work so well, and what are common pitfalls to avoid. Questions? let us know! Things we referenced: Jocelyn's Carnivore Diet Data Part 1:     • Episode 007: Data from a month of the...   Jocelyn&#...

Roadtripping, judging, spectating, and all the behind the scenes stories from the 2023 CrossFit Games in Madison, WI!

13 year old Atlas wanted to visit the BRIO in the Box podcast to share his thoughts on what it's like to grow up in a health and fitness oriented household. Healthy food, no soda, crying in workouts, hitting the terrain park on a snowboard with Dad, and how other people, even adults, call you weird.

- The Ruck a Week Challenge - Outside the Box Fitness workouts and dumbbells available to borrow - BBQ Season - Delicious summer side dishes - Enjoying alcohol without destroying the entire next day We keep seeing lists and videos about surviving summer, but we though no no no. Up here in the frozen north we survive winter, now it's time to maximize summer! Get out there and use your fitness a...

In this episode David and Jocelyn explore the exciting future of psychiatric care: The psychedelics Psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA (better known as magic mushrooms, acid, and ecstasy), along with Ketamine, DMT, mescaline, and ayahuasca. The research is booming and these treatments are showing incredible safety and efficacy for relief from PTSD, addiction, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and more...

In 5 broad categories of social relationships, stress management, sleep, nutrition, and exercise, Jocelyn and David bring you 33 lifestyle factors YOU CAN CONTROL that have been scientifically validated to improve the health of both your brain and body. Mental health is not separate from physical health!

May is Mental Health Awareness month and this is the first in a 3 part series we're doing on Mental Health. In this episode, Jocelyn and David dig into the stats on mental health in Canada, recently published research that is rocking the field of psychiatry, and what depression is and isn't.  Then we open up about our own personal experience with mental illnesses.  We're getting real a...

In this episode we have special guest Coach Rana who shares with us the story of her battle with breast cancer over the last year and a half. Her strength, fitness, and UNICORN POWER helped her win the fight and now she wants to give back.  Join us June 11 for our UNITE TO FIGHT Cancer fundraiser event. 3 workouts, BBQ, raffle, and good old BRIO community fun times. All proceeds will be donated to...

Recently David Rylee (CF-L4) retook the CrossFit Level 1 course for the first time in 15 years. In this episode David shares his experience, discusses how the course has changed from 2008 to now, and reflects on the value of going back to the basics, this time paying closer attention.

The results of CrossFit are universal, predictable, and repeatable. Decide now what you'd like to order up for your fitness by this time next year.  It's fair to say all of us found ourselves humbled by some aspect of the 2023 CrossFit Games Open! This year's programming was excellent in that it provided a challenge we could all participate in, including both mega wins and frustrating...

In this video we discuss strategies to keep your nutrition on track when you are away from home and out of your normal routine. In 2022, Jocelyn was away from home for 105 nights (30% of the year!) and has mastered the art of making good food choices in hotels, airports, gas stations, and more.

In this episode David and Jocelyn break down their top 5 best, worst, and most overrated food you can eat. If you're looking to make a few changes or tweaks to your diet for 2023 this is the episode for you!

David and Jocelyn reflect on what they learned through the experience of the CrossFit BRIO 75 days habits challenge called The Grit Grind. All real food, no cheats, no alcohol, sunlight every morning, water first, reading non fiction, and physical activity twice a day.

In this episode David and Jocelyn explore ways to define the concept of being "healthy". Certainly we're all prioritizing our fitness to pursue health, but what exactly does that mean? Is it simply being free of disease? How do we course correct if we're not healthy? Is health short term or long term? Does it include mental health?

In this episode David and Jocelyn discuss the utility and potential pitfalls of using heart rate monitors, activity trackers, sleep trackers, and continuous glucose monitors.

The follow up to Ep 035 "Accumulated Wisdom on Marriage", in this episode David and Jocelyn discuss helpful words of advice, philosophical approaches, and parenting strategies collected throughout the years from friends, books, discussion forums, and even one from Dr. Phil. Books mentioned: Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff Mindset by Carol Dweck 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peter...

In this episode we get to know all about coach Iain! With BRIO since 2011, Iain reminisces about his journey with CrossFit, including his competitive success as a CrossFit Games athlete.

Coach Farrah was with us for 10 years as a coach, an athlete, the director of our Kids program, and a pillar of the BRIO Community! Now she's off on a new and challenging adventure in Medical School in the Caribbean. In this episode, we catch up on how things are going in this new and exciting chapter of her life.