The BoxJumper Podcast - CrossFit, Functional Fitness & Healthy Living Discussions

I speak with Fay and Linda, two ladies in their 70s, about how they use CrossFit training to maintain healthy, productive and independent lifestyles outside the gym.

My guest is Jason Croxon, known best by his YouTube and Instagram handle @JasonCFMedia, whose passion for discussing the happenings in the CrossFit is matched by his commitment to stay above the fray and take an almost old-school journalistic approach, presenting facts not hype and allowing listers and viewers to come to their own conclusions.   EPISODE NOTES https://boxjumper.ca/Ep49   EPISODE LI...

My guest is Nathan Holiday creator of The Level Method, a systematization of fitness aimed at CrossFit gyms (but usable by anyone) providing a common framework for achieving and objectively measuring fitness.   EPISODE NOTES   https://boxjumper.ca/Episode48   EPISODE LINKS   Level Method Website: https://www.levelmethod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelevelmethod Facebook: https://facebook...

I speak with world-renowned coach to elite-level competitive Olympic Weightlifters, Greg Everett of Catalyst Athletics, whose methodology is foundational for weightlifters of all levels, as well as trainers around the world in strength and conditioning programs in and outside of Olympic Weightlifting circles.   EPISODE LINKS Catalyst Athletics… On Instagram: https://instagram.com/catalystathletics...

My guest is Chase Ingraham, known to many in CrossFit as a competitor and affiliate owner, podcast host and broadcaster for some of the biggest CrossFit competitions in the world, including the CrossFit Games. We chat about what it’s like to prepare to deliver live commentary and analysis on a competitive sport he loves.   EPISODE NOTES   https://boxjumper.ca/Episode46   EPISODE LINKS   Chase on I...

Andrew Hiller has been very vocal about changes that he feels are needed to make the elite stages of the CrossFit season sensible, fair and professional. A thorn in CrossFit’s side this season? Yes. But the Dark Knight of No Reps has a number of valid points.   EPISODE NOTES https://boxjumper.ca/Ep45   EPISODE LINKS Andrew Hiller on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/andrewwhiller Andrew Hiller...

I speak with Eric John, a US Marshall and head coach at CrossFit NYPD, about the challenges and rewards brought about by the pandemic-aided surge in remote coaching and how he helps others - and himself - develop as a coach. We also talk about an exciting start to the CrossFit session with a throwdown between his gym and their friendly rivals, the FDNY Barbell Club.   EPISODE NOTES   https://boxju...

CrossFit-focused YouTuber Nate Edwardson is my guest, chatting about his early beginnings, influences, stepping stones, aspirations, and his new lifestyle brand as he prepares for yet another big move with his venture.   EPISODE NOTES   https://boxjumper.ca/Episode43   EPISODE LINKS   How to find Nate Edwardson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateedwardson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c...

In this episode I speak with Brittany Klingmann, a physiotherapist, CrossFit athlete and L1 trainer, weightlifter and mom, who has developed a speciality in pelvic floor health. She gives me a lesson on what pelvic floor is, the symptoms of disfunction and who it affects, and discusses some of the treatments that improve activation of the pelvic floor for athletes in particular.   EPISODE NOTES  ...

In this episode I speak with 3-time Olympian and World Champion Sprint Kayaker Karen Furneaux about how she turned her experience as a high level athlete into the business of inspiring and shaping future generations as a speaker and mentor.   EPISODE NOTES https://boxjumper.ca/Episode41   EPISODE LINKS Karen’s Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tcS941 I Promise Performance: https://www.ipromiseperfo...

In this episode I speak with authors and health, nutrition and fitness power couple Jeff Simpson and Tara Clements about their book, their new wellness business and their passion for sharing what they’ve learned to inspire change in others that need a little help to improve their wellness.   EPISODE NOTES https://boxjumper.ca/Episode40   EPISODE LINKS https://facebook.com/healthmindsoullife https:...

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked newfound activism for fitness and health policy in CrossFit trainer, Games athlete and CrossFit NCR co-owner Pete Shaw, as he saw data emerging that he thought health officials needed to take more seriously to protect peoples’ health and allow fitness businesses to safely be open to help rather than be closed.   EPISODE NOTES   https://boxjumper.ca/Episode39   EPISODE...

In Part 2 of this special two-part discussion with Rx Smart Gear CEO David Newman, we talk about this experience as a team competitor at the CrossFit Games Regionals, the gutsy way he brought his company’s drag ropes to Games Director Dave Castro’s attention as a new test of fitness, and the approach to innovation Rx Smart Gear pursues to continue to deliver gear that pushes fitness for athletes a...

In Part 1 of this special two-part discussion with Rx Smart Gear CEO David Newman, we talk about the foundational lessons David experienced in business, what lead him to pursue fitness and the catalyst that brought his one-time garage passion business to the global stage of fitness.   EPISODE NOTES   https://boxjumper.ca/Episode37   EPISODE LINKS   Rx Smart Gear - rxsmartgear.com   Rx Method Compr...

Scott Switzer isn’t your average fitness buff. He discovered CrossFit late in life thanks to a health scare and a healthy dose of fate, and transformed his life. But the transformation was more than physical. His soul was forever changed. Now he’s paying it forward. He’s a husband and father, a dedicated athlete, a coach, a staple as a volunteer at CrossFit competitions small and large around the...

Hopefully, we’ve all had at least one coach in our lives that has inspired us. I’ve been lucky enough to have a few in my years and CrossFit Trainer Mike Milloy, one of the first coaches I had when I started CrossFit, is a coach that inspired not just my fitness journey but also helped motivate me to become a coach myself. In this episode, we talk about what got Mike started, what inspires him, an...

The shutdown that closed most gyms around the world during the pandemic was a significant disruption for gym owners, coaches and athletes alike. The process of planning how to safely reopen once health and safety officials would allow it was a challenge no gym has ever before faced, but Dave Rafuse and Jason Davis of Blended Athletics started planning their return to their physical space on day on...

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the latest in a series of developments in the upheaval at CrossFit HQ.   EPISODE NOTES https://boxjumper.ca/Episode33   SHOW LINKS Black Lives Matter Canada: https://blacklivesmatter.ca   Black Lives Matter USA: https://blacklivesmatter.com   Morning Chalk Up: https://www.morningchalkup.com   Armen Hammer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97sLkuTHRWq8N8riyP...

Olympic weightlifter Quinn Everett and his coach, Isaac Smith, having big, audacious goals for the future - to represent Canada in weightlifting at the Olympics. And they’re firming up the foundation for success that they feel strongly will get there there one milestone at a time. We talk about the mindset Quinn and Isaac each have, how their careers intersected and where the road ahead may take t...

How do you keep a healthy mindset with everything that’s going on - or not going on - as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak? Our lives have been substantially disrupted with very little certainly to find with the unpredictable circumstances we face. How do we cope? How do we rearrange our lives and our way of thinking to remain strong through difficult times? And how does a fitness fanatic CrossFit...

For day 14 or my promised 14 days of the Self-isolation Fitness Challenge Home Workouts, you’ll get a little single-leg strength work under your belt, if you’re able, followed by some grip and core strength. With a running clock for 14 min 3/3 Squats (alternating Pistols) Up to 60 seconds Farmer’s Carry Rest however long it takes you to do the prior round before continuing with the next round. For...

We’re almost at the two week mark of the self-isolation workouts! Here’s what I’ve got for you for Day 13. Every 2 min for 6-10 rounds 7 Tall Muscle Snatch 7 Overhead Squat 7 Kettlebell Swings You’ll need a dowel for the snatches and overhead squats. Focus should be on the proper way to move and maximize the range of motion for each - consider this technique practice above all. And follow that wit...

For day twelve of the BoxJumper Self-isolation Fitness Challenge, we have a theme! 12 minutes of 12 reps of each of a lower body, a middle body and an upper body movement, with lots of variations on each for added intensity. AMRAP 12 12 Walking lunges / jumping switch lunges 12 sit-ups/atomic sit-ups/K2E/TTB 12 push-ups No gear needed if you want to do all three with just bodyweight. You may want...

Today's workout includes a little unilateral work (loading of one side of the body at a time), mixed with a bit of heart rate raising cardio is on deck for today's workout. 6-10 rounds (3-5 per side) 8 Single Arm Power Clean and Press 8 Single Arm Front rack squat 30s Shuttle walk/run You'll need an object that you can move with one hand (I use a giant peanut butter jar and a dumbbell for my examp...

Today’s Workout is a bit of a choose-your-own adventure style of workout to get the heart rate up and challenge your fitness. You can choose the number of rounds, as well as the version of each movement you perform, and of course the loading of the Russian twists! Time to get the heart rate up! Beginner: 5-10 rounds | Intermediate: 10-15 rounds | Advanced 15-20 rounds 10 (seated) Russian twists 20...