The CrossFit Bath Podcast

It finally happened! CrossFit Bath has reopened it's doors and this weeks podcast is all about that. I went down to the gym Saturday morning for the first WOD back in the box since lock down. And managed to speak to a few people to get their reactions. This is a very different type of episode but I hope you enjoy it. If you want to find any one who was interviewed on the podcast check out thee pos...

Gym's will finally be able to reopen on the 25th of July but things will be very different. Ollie comes on the podcast to answer questions that have been sent in from you the listener about how things will change. It's an interesting discussion about how CrossFit Bath is taking on it's latest challenge. I don't normally push my Instagram but it is where you will see me put out the call for questio...

Hello and welcome back to The CrossFit Bath Podcast. This week Fenella Gilson of Fen Fit Nutrition is back! This time we go through all 4 weeks of the 28-day nutrition kick starter. There is a lot of advice on how to start brining in some good habits. If we are just starting our fitness journey or have been on it for years, there will be something we can benefit from. Here is a link to the Listene...

Something a little different this week for the podcast. The 8pm crew met for a workout (at 7pm unfortunately) but stuck around after for a chat. We talk about the different challenges and approaches we have taken to our training during the lock down. We also talk about what it's like to train with other people again and what we are most looking forward to once things go back to "normal". Of course...

This week I am joined by the king of the kettle bell swing coach Alec Harwood. How did Alec first find CrossFit? Why did he start coaching and competing? And what or who is the reason that no matter how many time's Al says he is no longer competing do we keep seeing him on the competition floor? We also talk about T-Cup and how they are trying to help you improve our overall health. Here is the li...

Where do we begin? So, if you haven't heard a lot has happened in the world of CrossFit in the last few weeks. Ollie joins me in his role as a country manager for CrossFit to talk about the changes that are happening behind the scenes. We talk about Dave Castro as the new CEO. What changes are being put in place to help with communication for affiliate owners. How it plans to tackle diversity issu...

We almost didn't have an episode this week but the Sam stepped in to save the day. Not only is he the self proclaimed number 1 fan of the CrossFit Bath podcast. But he is also a podcaster and the dancing judge, you may have seen him at various comps in the UK. Clare gets a shout out. And we discuss her crazy choice of favourite movements. If you want to contact us:Jason -Instagram: https://www.ins...

If you enjoyed the clean event at the 2019 CrossFit games this is the episode for you. i am joined by Aileen Wu of Wu Lift an Olympic lifting coach. She has a series of videos breaking down the clean even from the CrossFit games and we just go a little bit deeper with this conversation. If you are looking to improve your technique she has some great cues. Don't forget to visit her YouTube channel...

On this week's podcast we have finally get Lydia on. We talked about how she first got started doing CrossFit and how she hated it, but tried again and is now a coach! We fact check about chickens. Then talk about her experience with CrossFit. How she started and how she ended up working at CrossFit Bath. If you want to contact us:Jason - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jason_cfbpodcast/Twit...

On this week's podcast we have Jasmine Sommers (with some background noise from Nick). We talked about how she first got started doing CrossFit and then her crazy mount Kilimanjaro challenge. Jas explains what was involved in climbing a mountain just using your stairs, and how CrossFit shaped the mentality in which she tackled this challenge. All of this was for a good cause. Fundraising for CATTs...

On this week's podcast we have Dan Le Huray (not sure how to say it?) Listen to the very end. We spoke about S.M.A.R.T goals as well as being smart with your training. What you can do to keep working on the skills you have been gaining while in lock-down with access to limited equipmentDan also highlights how there is a great deal of crossover with goals for competition and general health and fitn...

Oh yes that right. Ed Mason is finally on the podcast! We get to talk about his life before CrossFit how we found it and if it was love at first sight. He shares a great story about double unders. And we finally once and for all ask the big question will David Caruso be playing him in the CrossFit Bath movie? Ryan Butlin gets a shout out. And a good time is had by all! If you want to contact us:Ja...

On this episode I get to talk to Shacks about working out at home. What is his goal with the home workouts? What should we be doing? Why now more than ever do we need to know our why? Stick around to the end for Tim's shout out and the very very end for a little bonus. Here are links for the various charities being support by members from Bath and The Bridge. Jasmine Sommers - Fundraising for CATT...

Here is the CrossFit Bath coaches Q&A recorded on the 26th April 2020. This was a live discussion on zoom but for any who missed it we wanted to put it out on the podcast feed as a bonus episode. Ed Mason was the host of the Q&A and as you can hear at the very end he may well replace me as host of the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I get to talk to Ollie about life on lockdown. We talk about the gym, members and training at home. Ollie gives a huge shout out to all the coaches for their hard work at this time. And I talk about how the zoom classes have helped me when I have had zero motivation to train. Here is a link to the Listeners Spotlight form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxVZuLWqB0c0vkJ458...

On this week's episode I talk to and old friend and former CrossFit Bath member Dan Tinkler. Daniel talks to me about dyspraxia a neurological disorder that impacts an individual's ability to plan and process motor tasks and how that effects you doing something like CrossFit. We talk about the challenges and victories that come along. We also expand it into a more general discussion about unseen d...

On this week's episode I sat down and talked to Tom from the Chalking Fitness blog. We spoke about his start in CrossFit in Bath. We also talk about home workouts, Zoom workouts and doing lots of burpeesHere is a link to the Listeners Spotlight form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxVZuLWqB0c0vkJ458u2nv2QnA9_WQuXFMMDqLCyQ8YC2o8w/viewformIf you enjoyed this episode let us know and maybe g...

On this weeks episode I sat down and talked to John Wooley of the Instagram page Make Wods Great Again. We spoke about why he started the page. What motivates him. Working out at home during this time and how that is influencing his content. We also find time to talk about his dad who started CrossFit at 75. And I almost forgot but we did give a shout out to another listener. Here is a link to the...

Welcome back to The CrossFit Bath Podcast. This marks the start of a brave new direction for the podcast moving into a weekly format as well as the first full video episode on YouTube. This week I am joined by Armen Hammer from the YouTube channel ArmenhammerTV. Armen was at the recent Atlas games when they got cancelled due to Covid-19. We also talk about how CrossFit is being affected by this cu...

On this weeks episode Ollie interviews me. So if you want to know a little about me this is the episode. For everyone else I'm sorry. We are also now on YouTube so make sure to subscribe over there for future video content. Our spotlight listener this week is CrossFit Bath's own Tiago DuarteHere is a link to the Listeners Spotlight form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxVZuLWqB0c0vkJ458u...

On this weeks episode I'm talking to the mobility master Sam Pullen. Sam was strangely nervous but got over that pretty quickly and we got to speak about his start in CrossFit and then his focus on mobility. We talk about the difference between mobility and flexibility. His experience helping the Bath Rugby team and how you can beat the kettle. We also give a shout out to a SimonHere is a link to...

On this weeks episode Nat makes his debut on the podcast. We talk about how he found CrossFit, his background and how he got into coaching. Then we move onto our main topic of discussion recovery. Nat highlights a number of puzzle pieces that all need to work together for us to maximise our recovery. Unfortunately there is no secret magic pill that will do it for us! Here is a link to the Members...

On this weeks episode we catch up with Del Kyme a few days after competing at Strength in Depth. We talk about how he found CrossFit, his competitive career and much more. We also start our new members spotlight section. Hope you enjoy it. Here is a link to the Members Spotlight form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxVZuLWqB0c0vkJ458u2nv2QnA9_WQuXFMMDqLCyQ8YC2o8w/viewformIf you enjoyed t...

Welcome back to the CrossFit Bath Podcast. On this weeks episode once again I am in Trowbridge. This time sitting down with Emily Clark the Bridges members member of the year. Despite the terrible storm we talk about how and why she started CrossFit and what it's done for her. I hope you enjoy this episode. As always links to everything are bellow. Here is a link to the Members Spotlight form:http...

Welcome back to the CrossFit Bath Podcast. For the first episode of 2020 Shacks is back. We start talking about the new programming that we will be following in Bath and Trowbridge. But we also talk about the need to identify why we train and how that will effect the way we train and even our goals. I hope you enjoy this episode. As always links to everything are bellow. Here is a link to the Memb...