Built for Life

We're flipping the mic and going deep into the origin story of CrossFit 184. In this raw, unedited interview, owner Zev shares the journey from a 23-year-old college wrestler with a business plan and determination to building a thriving gym with nearly 250 members. We talk about the original "dungeon" of a building, the early believers club that funded the gym before it even opened,...

Jump in the car with us on our trip back home from Knoxville! Travel doesn’t have to wreck your body. In this episode, we dive into simple habits—hydration, movement, fueling, and routine—that help you stay on track and feel your best, so your vacation actually feels like a vacation. 👉 Visit us online: https://www.crossfit184.com/ 👉 Check out our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/184Fitnes...

Learn about the "broken measuring stick" of fitness and why many athletes are unknowingly sitting on a box of gold.  We discuss how easy it is to undervalue your health when you only compare yourself to the athletes inside the gym instead of the average person on the street. We dive deep into the biological "use it or lose it" reality of aging, explain why training for speed, p...

In this episode, we sit down with Abby, the Member Management Specialist at CrossFit 184, to discuss her "Mr. Incredible" moment—the day she stopped staring through her office window and decided to bust through the cubicle walls. At CrossFit 184, we believe you should be known and cared for from the very first moment you reach out. Abby is the pivotal piece of that puzzle; the second you...

We do the CrossFit Open… but we don’t “do” the Open. At CrossFit 184, the Open isn’t about qualifying or chasing the leaderboard—it’s a CELEBRATION, a yearly fitness checkup, and a chance to push yourself alongside your community. We talk health over fitness, why CrossFit is “exclusive”, and how the Open helps you measure progress at any age—from 40 to 60+ and beyond. See you on 26.1. 👉 Visit us...

Episode 3 of the CrossFit 184 Built for Life podcast turns New Year’s resolutions into New Year’s evolutions. In this live Chain Breakers coaching session, we guide Jane through a clarity-first approach to change. Instead of chasing motivation, you’ll learn how to set direction, identify a deeper “why,” and evolve over time. Grab a pen and paper and follow along as we refine Jane’s 2026 goals, unc...

And, I replaced my medication with CrossFit Welcome to Built for Life Episode 2 We dive into the inspiring journey of Whitney, a Day 1 member of CrossFit 184 who has logged over 2,300+ workouts, lost 100+ pounds, drastically reduced her need for anxiety medication, and even returned to training after brain surgery. Whitney opens up about her battle with crippling anxiety in college, gaining “the f...

We redefined what it means to "care" in the health & fitness industry. Discover the real story behind CrossFit 184 — how a small-town gym grew into a community built on strength, longevity, and genuine connection.  From early challenges to powerful member transformations, learn why what we do here goes far beyond the barbell.