The CrossFit Bath Podcast

This week I'm joined by Hat Hewitt the founder of Map Online. Hat is an experienced athlete and coach but has a special focus on mobility. She started MAP Online a website and Facebook group designed to help us all with our mobility. A number of the members from CrossFit Bath had been recommending MAP so I thought I better check it out and why not also get Hat on the podcast. We have a great chat...

This week's episode is a little different. Victoria Legge joined me for a lot of burpees and then a podcast. I apologise for the audio quality and quality in general. Was still a little WOD drunk from all the burpees! We briefly cover her experience with CrossFit before diving into a discussion on the crazy burpee challenge. How we changed it up and why. We also have a general chat about motivatio...

The first episode of 2021 and Ollie comes on to reflect on 2020 (what a crazy year) and what's coming up in 2021. Hopefully we answer some of the questions you might have about 2021 but if not send in your questions for a future episode. If you enjoyed this episode let us know and maybe give it a share. If you want to contact us:Jason - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jason_cfbpodcast/Twitte...

Meet CrossFit Bath's newest coach Emma Dean. Emma started her CrossFit journey some years ago in Bath as a member and is now back as a coach. We talk about her background in swimming and the different coaching opportunities she has had. We also talk about competition and being on the "fun teams". Why not show Emma some support and give her a follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emzydea...

This week we are talking with Becca Slater. An inspirational adaptive athlete. After a car crash changed her life she got to know the great community of adaptive CrossFit athletes. She was kind enough to come on the podcast and share her story. If you want to know more about Becca you can follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/becca_slater95/or for more adaptive athlete follow https:...

This week I am joined by two well know voices in the CrossFit world Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez. We talk about how they both found CrossFit. How and why they made a career out of it. And why they kept going even after a major set back. We also dive into the regionals vs sanctionals debate too. Overall it's a fun light-hearted chat about CrossFit. If you enjoyed the episode don't forget to chec...

This week long time CrossFit Bath member Martin Badder is on the podcast. He talks about how he first found CrossFit. We also talk about his experience as the man behind the music at Strength in Depth and how he can fit CrossFit around his life as a DJ. We talked a lot about music (that's not easy for me) and how it can influence your training. If your looking for some good music for your work out...

This week on the podcast we are chatting with Oly Grinsell. Oly is an adaptive athlete and clearly a mad man by his choice of lockdown 2.0 activity! We talk about his personal experience with CrossFit as well as his experience as part of the adaptive community. Hopefully you enjoy our chat and maybe even learn something new. If you have any questions Oly is happy to provide answers. You can follow...

This week Coach Evie Longshaw aka Matt's sister is on the podcast to talk about her experience with CrossFit. We talk about how she got started. Why she coaches despite having a full time job and how they benefit each other. It's a rollercoaster ride of a chat that time and again goes way of the small tracks we try to keep it on. For more from Evie you can find her here, https://www.instagram.com/...

This week I am joined by Olympic Weightlifter. English, British & U23 European Medallist, Commonwealth Games Athlete 2018 and doughnut lover Fraer Morrow. We spoke about her background in gymnastics. Her move to CrossFit and amazing accomplishments in weightlifting. And we come to the conclusion that she is just frustratingly good at everything. How ever I do manage to get a few free handstand tip...

So here it is episode 50. Ollie and I reflect on the past 50 episodes. We also look ahead to some future episodes we would like to see. Here is a link to the Listeners Spotlight form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxVZuLWqB0c0vkJ45If you enjoyed this episode let us know and maybe give it a share. If you want to contact us:Jason - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jason_cfbpodcast/Tw...

This is a bonus episode where Ollie and I just have a chat about our thoughts after watching the CrossFit Games. We had planned something special for the 50th episode but a 2nd lockdown may change our plans a bit. Only time will tell. Until then enjoy this one. Here is a link to the Listeners Spotlight form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxVZuLWqB0c0vkJ45If you enjoyed this episode let...

This week Ollie is back on and we are talking about the SiD Pairs online competition and how it will work in Bath. Here is a link to the Listeners Spotlight form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxVZuLWqB0c0vkJ45If you enjoyed this episode let us know and maybe give it a share. If you want to contact us:Jason - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jason_cfbpodcast/Twitter : https://twitt...

This week Ollie is back on and we are talking all things SiD. We talk about all the events under the Strength in Depth umbrella as well as the upcoming online competition. It's all kicking off in November so listen to get a bit of insight in advance. Here is a link to the Listeners Spotlight form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxVZuLWqB0c0vkJ45If you enjoyed this episode let us know and...

That's right Shacks is finally back on. Once again we are talking about the gym's programming. What's it like with the new restrictions as well as having a lot of new and returning members? We also go on a number of tangents for you to enjoy. Here is a link to the Listeners Spotlight form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxVZuLWqB0c0vkJ458u2nv2QnA9_WQuXFMMDqLCyQ8YC2o8w/viewformIf you enjo...

Ollie is back for another chat. After a few warm up questions we some how end up talking about movement standards and the difficulty at time of judging them. We then move on to talk about high skill gymnastics and what we can do at home to help us improve. We also went on a number of tangents and hopefully you will enjoy some of them. Here is the link Ollie mentioned https://www.gymnasticbodies.co...

Ollie joins me to talk about all the good things happening at the box since reopening. New members are joining, people are being careful and following the new rules. Everyone seems to be having a good time. Ollie mentions the concerns he had before reopening but it appears all fears are unfounded. We also talk about if the newest guidelines will affect the gym. Here is a link to the Listeners Spot...

This week I catch up with a former member of CrossFit Bath Ryan Butlin. Who started his CrossFit journey in Bath even if he is no longer here. We talk about how Ryan first started CrossFit, his future goals as well as his experience of a longer lock down! If you are a member of Bath or The Bridge and want to come and share you personal CrossFit story then let me know. If you enjoyed this episode l...

This week on the podcast I am joined by Craig Bedford from RocketPwr. After a quick warm up we talk briefly about his history with CrossFit and then we start to talk about RocketPwr. You might have seen people wearing RocketPwr apparel but Craig and his team are also breaking out into the competition side of CrossFit. We spoke about the launch pad a 4 week online competition that will be starting...

This week I am joined by Mike Catris the man behind so many projects. Kratos Nutrition and the podcast oh yeah YouTube too. Also you might have heard of the Athlete program on of the top CrossFit team in the UK. So we got a chance to chat about many things but mostly we focused on why we train. We obviously have very different motivations, goals and backgrounds. But we talked about why it's so imp...

Jacob "Jake" Brinkman joins me all the way from the bridge to talk about his CrossFit experience pre, during and post lockdown. Having not been doing CrossFit that long before the lockdown began how did he find the experience? How has taking up running benefited him on his return to the box? And how many controversial opinions can he have? If you want to shout at Jake his instagram is https://www....

Super Mum Bex Devereux (formally Hall) joins me on the podcast for a really interesting chat. As a mother of two Bex has had the experience of going from a competative athlete and coach to training during pregnancy and then after. She shares her experience and answers some listener questions. Hopefully you will find the information helpful and share it with others that would benefit too. If you ha...

On location from the gym. This week Rob and Derek join me and Ollie to talk about what it's been like to get back to the gym.we also talk about how it's more than just the WOD but how it effects other areas of life. Maybe you feel the same way. If you have a story you want to share on the podcast then please get in touch. Here is the link to the New podcast Plate Stack Chat https://www.buzzsprout....

Ollie joins me to talk about our experiences at the box since it reopened. How are we finding it with the new social distancing guidelines. We also talk about some future changes including intro courses to bring in new members and will we get to use the rig again soon. Here is a link to the Listeners Spotlight form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxVZuLWqB0c0vkJ45If you enjoyed this epis...

What is a community manager and who is Will Harrison? These are the questions we will be answering as Will comes on this week's episode. We break down his role within CrossFit Bath and how it benefits the members coaches and owners. Will also help me give a shout out to one of our listeners. If you want your own shout out. Here is a link to the Listeners Spotlight form:https://docs.google.com/form...