Greater Culture Podcast

Do you find yourself with either a new or nagging injury? Are you trying to figure out how to workout and deal with the injury to improve it? Brad shares some of his tips and experiences around injuries and how to navigate them in the gym.

Whether you love them or hate them, wallballs are here to stay both in the CrossFit space and in the world of Hyrox. In this episode Brad breaks down the four keys to making your wall balls more efficient to rip off bigger sets, and make sure you're hitting the standard.

In this episode of the Greater Culture Podcast we meet members Byron and Anna. They discuss their fitness journeys, the importance of community in CrossFit, and how they balance family life with their fitness goals. They share personal stories of growth, challenges, and the supportive environment that keeps them motivated. The conversation highlights the evolution of fitness goals over time and th...

What is the CrossFit and who is it for? In this brief at the board, Brad shares what the CrossFit Open is, who it is designed for, and why you may want to participate. He highlights that this event has been taking place every year since 2011, and how it can be a great measure of your fitness as well as community builder.

In this episode of the Greater Culture Podcast, Brad interviews Adam B., a dedicated member of the community who shares his journey into fitness and health. Adam, a native of North Carolina, discusses his early life filled with sports and physical activity, which laid the foundation for his lifelong commitment to fitness. He reflects on the challenges he faced as he transitioned into adulthood, ba...

In this Brief at the Board, Brad shares the 3 keys to making your time on the rower more efficient. In order to get the most out of your effort on this machine, you're going to want to focus on the Start Position, the Drive, and the Recover. Check out how to maximize these three pieces to help with your rowing technique.

If you feel like you've been stuck or unable to see progress in your fitness, there is a good chance it is because you're not modifying your workouts to hit the intended mark for the day. Brad shares 4 areas you can modify a workout to make sure you're getting the most out of that session for the day.

In this episode of the Greater Culture Podcast, we meet athlete and coach Ashley Frank, who shares her journey from gymnastics to CrossFit. Ashley discusses her early athletic background, the transition to CrossFit, the importance of community in fitness, and her approach to nutrition and lifestyle. She reflects on her coaching experiences, favorite movements, and the supportive environment at the...

In this whiteboard brief Brad shares the 3 keys to being able to move well and improve your fitness over a lifetime.

In this episode of Meet the Member, we meet Laura Whipple, who shares her journey from Colombia to the United States, her military experience, and her evolution in health and fitness. Laura discusses the challenges of adapting to a new culture, her struggles with nutrition, and how CrossFit has become a significant part of her life. She emphasizes the importance of community in fitness and offers...

In this episode of the Greater Culture podcast, we meet Cristof Enssslin, who shares his journey from Germany to the U.S. and his evolution in fitness. Cristof discusses his initial passion for triathlons, the challenges he faced transitioning to a sedentary lifestyle, and the wake-up call that prompted him to reclaim his health. He details his experience with a 100-day jump rope challenge, discov...

In this episode of Brad’s Brief at the Board, he tackles the question of what is the goal of CrossFit. Why do we put ourselves through 60 minute classes, and work to improve our habits outside the gym? The short answer is to improve our health. Which simply means our fitness over a lifetime. We want to be capable at any age, and fitness gives us that opportunity. Check out the episode to see why i...

In this episode of the Greater Culture Podcast, host Brad interviews coach and member John Walker. They discuss his journey from Texas to North Carolina, his health and fitness background, and his evolution into coaching CrossFit. John shares insights on the importance of understanding the 'why' behind workouts, the challenges of coaching, and the connection he aims to create with athletes...

In this brief, Brad gives an overview of how to improve your squats. It's a foundational movement to being a human, and something we work on every week in the gym. He shares the biggest tips to help improve your squat and help you to be effective in how you improve your squat.

Meet Norma. She has been doing CrossFit for over 5 years now, and continues to find a way to balance her health, fitness, work, and two teenage boys. In this conversation you'll hear how her family encouraged her to try it out, why she fell in love with fitness, and what her routine looks like now compared to when she first started. She highlights her favorite and least favorite movements, and...

In the first Brad's Brief at the Board - Coach Brad shares what CrossFit is. These short form whiteboard inspired discussions will tackle questions and topics in CrossFit in 5 minutes or less. In this episode Brad covers what CrossFit is, and how Greater Culture CrossFit helps the members improve their fitness for life using the 3 key components of Constantly Varied, Functional Movements, and...

In this conversation, we meet Jamie. She has been a member of Greater Culture for over a year and shares the challenges and motivations of her health and fitness journey From competing in Rugby, to starting a family, to finding a new movement passion to help her feel strong and capable, she highlights how important having a goal and motivation are along the way. Big themes include the role family...

In this conversation, Brad sits down with Jack and Anna who are staples at the morning classes at Greater Culture. They discuss the challenges of maintaining fitness and nutrition during difficult times, emphasizing the importance of mental strength and the need for a balanced approach to health. Anna reflects on personal experiences that tested her faith and resilience, highlighting the connectio...

This conversation is with Kyle and Cassidy who have been members at Greater Culture for a little over one year. They share their health and fitness journey and how the college years both helped and hurt their overall fitness. Kyle and Cassidy highlight what they were looking for in a gym community to help them make better decisions with the way they move and eat, and how they have progressed over...

In this conversation, Holly discusses her journey at Greater Culture CrossFit, focusing on overcoming self-doubt and the importance of persistence. She shares personal experiences of achieving milestones that once seemed impossible, emphasizing that consistent effort can lead to significant progress and self-discovery. She highlights how the change in the gym has impacted life outside the gym espe...

In this episode, Brad Marshall and Nickie McKenzie discuss the upcoming Fuquay Fitness Summit, an event designed to promote health and wellness in the local community. They share insights into the event's inception, structure, target audience, and the importance of local fitness professionals. The conversation highlights the significance of community support in fitness journeys and the excitem...

In this episode of the Greater Culture Podcast, Brad chats with Adam La Reau, co-founder of O2X Human Performance. Adam shares his journey from a competitive powerlifter to a Navy SEAL, discussing the importance of human performance training, the role of tradition in military training, and how passion drives success. The conversation dives into Adam's early experiences in sports, the significance...

In this episode of the Greater Culture Podcast, Brad chats with Stephen Scrobe, a former law enforcement officer turned health and wellness coach. They discuss Stephen's journey from law enforcement to health coaching, emphasizing the importance of self-care, mental resilience, and the impact of shift work on health. Stephen shares his experiences with injuries, the challenges of balancing wor...

In this episode of the Greater Culture Podcast, Brad interviews Steven Colon, owner of Tao Training Facility and CrossFit Tao. They discuss Steven's journey from being a collegiate baseball player to discovering CrossFit and eventually transitioning into coaching. The conversation highlights the importance of community, mentorship, and the evolution of training methodologies in fitness. Steven sha...

In this conversation, Brannen Dorman is back on the podcast to chat all things Masters athletes. They discuss the mindset shift that occurs as athletes age, the importance of balancing training with life responsibilities, and the need for tailored programming that emphasizes recovery and movement efficiency. The conversation also explores the differences between chronological and training age, the...