Kanna Fitness Radio

Join us as we sit down with Mike Sell, co-owner of Midwest Strength Performance Gym in Chicago, for an inspiring exploration into the unconventional approaches to fitness and nutrition. Mike astounds with his account of eating exclusively at Chick-fil-A for 16 weeks while on his way to winning a bodybuilding competition and dropping an incredible 40 pounds. Beyond this unique dietary experiment, h...

Get ready for an insightful journey with our guest, Lisa Rosan, an independent diabetes educator, who walks us through her life's path and the experiences that led her to her current role. Listen as she shares her initial journey in child development, nursing, and the different roles she's played in the healthcare field. Lisa brings her passion for teaching and helping others understand th...

Ever thought of plunging into an icy bath as a way to build mental resilience? Seems daunting, right? Our guest, Matt Chenard, a gym owner from Camrose, Alberta, tells us about his fascinating journey of managing his autoimmune conditions through cold water exposure. Matt's viral ice bath experiences on social media not only garnered millions of views but also opened up a dialogue about using...

Get ready for an enriching chat with Erin Farmer, also known as Erin Lee DPT on Instagram. Listen in as we walk down memory lane, exploring her journey from her original CrossFit days to owning two affiliates, and then venturing back to school to become a physical therapist. We also get candid about her current private practice and remote fitness coaching, and reminisce about the trials of startin...

Katie Cotton is the owner of Noble Bear Salon and has done personal training with us. Over a year ago, she started experiencing symptoms that made her finally seek out help. Working with a hormone specialist, she discovered that she has an auto immune disease called Hashimoto's, insulin resistance, and very low testosterone which she is now treating. Here is her story.

Kanna Fitness (Ambler, PA) is hosting The Gymnastics Course (https://www.thegymnasticscourse.com/) on Dec. 11-12, 2021. Chuck comes back on our show to talk more about the course and what to expect.  If you want to learn how to utilize the information and methodology of Gymnastics, and Body movement to augment your training and/or coaching, this is for you! All levels are welcome. 

Matt Della Valle is Chief Fitness Officer at NCFit and Founder of Last Port Coffee. Chris and Matt dive into all things coaching, fitness, gym experience, and doing the little things in life to be prepared for bigger things.  You can find out more information about Matt at  https://www.instagram.com/mdv_fit/ and https://notoriousbastards.com/collections/last-port .

Pat Durante is a member of our 5:30 am class and an ultra trail runner. He recently completed his third 100-mile race and gets on the podcast to talk about his experience, what he's learned along the way, and even tips for beginners who are looking to start running in general.    His blog can be found at www.bouncingsoles.com

Nathan Holiday (founder of The Level Method) joins Chris to talk about all things related to productivity, the process of learning and iterating, and deep work. If you want to learn some tips and tricks to getting things done, this one is for you! https://www.levelmethod.com/ https://www.kanna.fit/

Robb Wolf joins Coach Chris to talk about a variety of topics including electrolytes, hydration, sustainability, veganism, and more. Check out the links below to learn more about Robb and his work.  https://www.sacredcow.info/ https://drinklmnt.com/ https://robbwolf.com/

Product Manager, Tim Trainor, from WHOOP joins Coach Chris to talk about all things strain, recovery, and sleep. To get a WHOOP and support Kanna, visit join.whoop.com/kanna to get $30 off your membership. www.kanna.fit

Chris sits down with Greg Everett, the founder of Catalyst Athletics and author of "Tough: Building True Mental, Physical and Emotional Toughness for Success and Fulfillment." They discuss the early days of CA & Greg's journey to becoming "Tough." www. Kanna. Fit  www. CatalystAthletics.com  www. BecomingTough.com

Perrin Behr of Training Think Tank & Coach Chris discuss her start in Fitness, & the transition from a 9 to 5 into remote coaching!   Learn more at www. Kanna. Fit

In the first edition of Kanna Local, Coach Chris sat down with the owner of The Noble Bear Salon, Katie! They discuss pursuing passion, elevating business, and life during the pandemic with kids!  The Noble Bear Salon: www.thenoblebearsalon.com Kanna Fitness: www. Kanna. Fit

Coach Chris sits down with Gavin Young, the senior partnership & engagement manager of The Phoenix, and discuss how The Phoenix has helped him and those seeking sobriety!

Coach Chris sits down with Ryan Samson, a sports photographer and former addict, as they discuss his journey to overcome addiction and how CrossFit and the community played a role.  www. Kanna. Fit

Coach Chris & Coach Nate sat down to discuss a year for the history books....2020. Listen along as they discuss what they've learned and how they've grown over the year!

Coach Chris & Kanna Nutritionist, Kathleen, discuss ways to develop healthy habits and answers some of your questions!  Interested in learning more? Book your intro by visiting us at www.kanna.fit/nutrition !

When you're in a pinch to find the perfect gift for the Fitness Friend in your life, Coach Chris & Coach Nate are here to help. Take a listen and review our holiday survival guide!  https://www.kanna.fit/2020-kanna-fitness-holiday-survival-guide/

Coach Nate and Coach Chris discuss the importance of modifying workouts, listening to your body, and not being ashamed to modify whether your new or having been working out for years!   Interested in learning more? Book your into for remote or in-person training by visiting us at www. Kanna. Fit

Coaches Chris & Justin discuss the importance of going through Base Camp, or any other type of introduction course, before entering group classes!

Join Coach Chris & Coach Nate as they sit down with The Weight Gain Nutritionist, Emily Bergey!

Coach Nate and Coach Chris go over the common gear found in a CrossFit gym and why you may or may not want to use gear. For the video version, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcxtOoMXaDI

In this episode, we introduce Coach Steph, our newest staff member! With a long history of olympic weightlifting and specializing in coaching kids, we're very excited to use her expertise at Kanna. In this episode, we go over Steph's fitness history, how she went through a gastric bypass, lost over 100 pounds, but then gained it back, and found CrossFit. We also go over considerations for coaching...

This is an episode that we recorded pre-COVID-19 so you can get to know our newest staff members: Coaches Nate, Justin, and Hack. Enjoy!