Double Edge Fitness

Your feed is packed with “longevity experts” who have the credentials, the acronyms, and the confidence but somehow keep repeating the same advice with more hype and less help. We get real about doctors on Instagram, the temptation to sell complex formulas, and why academic authority can turn into arrogance when bedside manner disappears. We’re not anti-doctor at all. We’re pro good doctors, hones...

Most people think becoming a parent means putting your health on the back burner. We think that’s backwards. When you’ve got kids watching you, your habits stop being “personal” and start becoming the culture of your home. We talk candidly about the early parenting grind, why you need some grace, and why you still need a plan to keep moving even when your energy is gone and your schedule is wrecke...

The Open ends and the emotional whiplash starts: you’re fired up, a few movements just exposed you, and you’re either ready to level up or ready to forget the whole thing until next year. We walk through what actually works after the CrossFit Open, including how to turn “I need to get better at that” into a realistic plan built on discipline, not a temporary motivation spike. We also get into the...

We unpack the blunt claim “if you’re not horny, you’re not healthy” and turn it into a practical conversation about hormones, lifestyle, and what libido can and cannot tell you about your health. We share real-world examples from training, sleep, stress, alcohol, nutrition, and medications to help you spot red flags and make smart changes without panic.  • libido as a subjective signal rather than...

Competition can make you better or it can mess with your head. We use the CrossFit Open as the springboard to talk about what’s really being tested when you put yourself on the clock: your fitness, your recovery, and the internal voice that wants to quit early. We share why we still respect the Open, why “you versus you” beats chasing a questionable worldwide leaderboard, and how ego and identity...

Miss the weekly updates? We used the break to clear clutter, rebuild our studio, and sharpen a plan that actually moves you forward. This episode brings recognition, strategy, and a hard look at the small choices that add up—good and bad. We start by celebrating discipline you can see: the annual Committed Club and three new names on our 2,000 Visit Club. Those banners represent ten-plus years of...

This week’s Double Edge Monday update is a longer one — but it covers everything you need right now: ✅ Programming focus for the next ~5 weeks (clean & jerk + bar muscle-ups)  ✅ HYROX Vegas crew update + what we learned from our full simulation  ✅ How we’re training HYROX at Double Edge (CrossFit foundation + extra running)  ✅ Open gym policy reminder (who it’s for and why we don’t do “ope...

New year energy is great, but the real edge is calm, repeatable action. We open 2026 with a straight talk on travel, training, and why you probably didn’t “gain 12 pounds of fat” last week. If you trained hard all year, a vacation can be strategic recovery—your tissues heal, your head clears, and you often return stronger. I share what I actually did on a family cruise: short, full-body sessions,...

Resolutions feel great for a week, but momentum comes from something quieter: simple systems you can repeat even when life gets messy. I’m closing the year with a candid look at how to turn big goals into small, non-negotiable actions, why time audits beat motivation hacks, and how to set timelines that match real human progress instead of social media promises. We start by reframing the whole New...

Ready to train harder, recover faster, and actually feel better doing it? We take a clear-eyed look at new research on elite race walkers comparing high-carb and ketogenic diets under caffeine, then translate the findings into simple, actionable steps for your own high-intensity training. The early bump from caffeine shows up in both groups, but by week two the high-carb athletes surge ahead with...

Back pain doesn’t have to bench your training. We open up about the rough L4 L5 S1 years, the nerve pain that hijacked daily life, and the turning points that brought heavy training and even running back without the dread of tomorrow’s flare-up. The big shift wasn’t another ab circuit—it was redefining “core” to include adductors, glutes, obliques, and spinal erectors, then pairing that with slow,...

Ever wonder if you’re training too much or just not recovering enough? We break down the real drivers of progress—volume, intensity, and recovery—and share a simple weekly rhythm that lets you feel strong, avoid burnout, and still push hard when it counts. Our goal is long-term health and real-world fitness, not daily demolition. That means tracking what matters, scaling when needed, and building...

Think you need to go harder to get fitter? We make a different case: the people who win are the ones who keep showing up. After 30, muscle and VO2 max trend downward unless you fight back with smart strength training, purposeful conditioning, and daily movement. We break down a simple plan you can follow all year: three to five intentional sessions weekly, protein-forward nutrition, sleep that act...

Start with clarity. We lay out the Thanksgiving schedule, then get straight into how we’re tightening our training ecosystem so you can make steady gains without second‑guessing the plan. SugarWOD isn’t just a place to read the workout anymore—it’s your history, your benchmarks, and the data that helps us program smarter. By unifying tracks, you see exactly what matters for strength, conditioning,...

Want a calmer class, a smoother start, and a better workout every time you walk in? We break down the new Double Edge app workflow so sign ups and check ins take seconds, not minutes—and explain why that tiny habit helps coaches plan equipment, manage flow at the 25-athlete cap, and reduce the last‑minute scramble that derails great sessions. No fluff, just practical steps that keep classes fair a...

The holidays are coming fast, but your goals don’t have to go backward. We break down what real progress looks like with our latest InBody results and lay out a simple, sustainable plan to enjoy the season without turning six celebration days into sixty unfocused ones. Think mindful treats, smart training, and clear choices that keep momentum alive through the new year. We also share the nuts and...

The guessing game ends here. We’re laying out a clear, fair system that protects your training time, improves safety, and frees our coaches to coach. From unpredictable 6 a.m. swings to over‑capacity evenings, we’ve seen how chaos hurts the class experience—so we’re moving to an industry‑standard model that works. We break down exactly how it all fits together: class caps at 25 to keep sessions sa...

The lights are on, the mics work, and the room is buzzing—because we made a big call that changes everything. We brought two locations under one roof, not out of panic, but out of purpose: to simplify, cut stress, and give our community the best hour of their day, every day. That choice reshaped our coaching, our classes, and our energy—and it already feels like the gym we always meant to build. W...

The fitness landscape is shifting at Double-Edged Fitness as we combine our South and Midtown locations into a single, expansive facility. This strategic consolidation creates a space twice the size of our South location, featuring 26 squat racks and approximately 60 pull-up bars – ensuring members have unprecedented access to equipment during workouts. Construction remains on schedule, with concr...

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Join Derek Wellock as he sits down with Alex Smagala, a dedicated gym member who transformed his life through consistency and fitness. In this candid podcast episode, Alex shares his journey from a D1 baseball career cut short by injury to overcoming personal struggles with alcohol and building a healthier life as a busy professional and father. Discover how one small shift—showing up at the gym—l...

When it comes to navigating fitness during pregnancy and beyond, finding the right guidance can make all the difference. In this eye-opening conversation, we sit down with CrossFit coach Crystal Thompson who shares her unique journey from competitive athlete to prenatal and postpartum fitness specialist. Crystal reveals how she maintained her training throughout two healthy pregnancies and offers...

Take a front-row seat as our gym undergoes a transformative programming revolution! After 11 years, I'm finally stepping into the programming role alongside my brother to craft workouts that better serve our community's evolving needs. The cornerstone of our new approach? I'm personally testing every workout two weeks before you see it, ensuring each session delivers the right stimu...

Get ready for some major updates to the Double Edge Fitness community! This solo podcast episode dives into exciting developments that will shape our gym experience in the coming months. The biggest news affects our Midtown location - we're finally tackling that problematic concrete floor! Starting September 2nd (right after Labor Day), we'll close for 7-10 days to completely replace the...

When Shawn and Melanie welcomed their daughter Piper into the world, they never expected to face a parent's worst nightmare. What should have been a routine delivery turned into a fight for their newborn's life when severe meconium aspiration left Piper unable to breathe on her own. In this raw and emotional conversation, they take us through those terrifying moments in the delivery room...