Corpus Animus Podcast

#255 - Gabi Migala Led Two Days at Rogue, Then It Slipped Away 29.10.2026 40:00 ↓

Gabi Migala led two days at the 2026 Rogue Invitational and finished third. Her coach Adam Rogers joins the show to break down the whole weekend: the decision to skip the CrossFit Games after qualifying in Madrid, the sandbag toss finale nobody could prepare for, and what it actually takes to bring an athlete back from two Achilles ruptures. Adam was on the floor in Aberdeen for all three days. We...

#254 - He Disarmed Bombs Underwater. Now He's a 5x CrossFit Semifinals Athlete | Mathias Porter 20.10.2026 17:38 ↓

Five years of coaching one athlete revealed the work that moved the needle.   From a back rebuilt without focusing heavily on it, to double-unders fixed at the ankles, to what a tough rope climb workout teaches you about the gap between great and elite. Guest: Matthias Porter, former Navy EOD officer and five-time CrossFit Semifinalist 0:00 Intro 0:31 The rope climb that exposed him 1:45 Stronger...

#253 - Chandler Smith Reveals Why He Stopped Lifting Heavy 14.10.2026 39:59 ↓

Chandler Smith opens up about the training decisions that kept him competitive throughout his career. From dropping heavy strength work for months to build aerobic capacity, to competing through a torn hamstring at WFP, Chandler shares the philosophy behind his longevity approach. 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Pyramid vs. Triangle Test Explained 02:55 - Why Chandler Does 10-12 Hours of Cardio Weekly 04:59...

#252 - WZA Battle of The Camps Stories & Debrief 04.10.2026 1:02:33 ↓

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#217 - (More) Rapid Fire CrossFit Movement Tips 28.08.2025 32:21 ↓

Chest to Bar Pull-ups, Handstand Walks, Wall Walks & Pegboard

#210 - BRENT FIKOWSKI 02.07.2025 1:44:15 ↓

🏆 Brent Ficowski transitioned from competitor to athlete advocate, focusing on building sustainable structures for the sport's future. 🤝 PFAA's three pillars: advocacy & representation, education & support, and exposure & earning opportunities. 🏋️‍♂️ Collaboration with AFJ aims to standardize movement rules for fairness and consistency across competitions. 🛡️ Safety working group established to...

#209 - How Travis Mayer's Coach Plans His Back Injury Comeback 02.07.2025 37:57 ↓

Highlights 🏋️‍♂️ Travis Mayer sustained a serious back injury during the 2025 WFP competition, leading to withdrawal. ⏳ Coach has worked with Travis since 2012, witnessing his growth from local competitions to multiple Games appearances. 🔥 Travis maintains elite physical fitness despite age, balancing training with family and business responsibilities. 💪 Injury rehab focuses on isometric streng...