The CrossFit Max Podcast

This week we chat all about the upcoming CrossFit Open. We answer questions about what it is, who should sign up, what it is all about and why it is so AMAZING!  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crossfitmax No client of the week this week just good mems!  Support the show

This week we dish out some practical tips on meal planning. What foods you should be eating, how to build a plate, grocery shopping tips and a general approach to intuitive eating.  PRECISION NUTRITION INFO-GRAPHIC: https://assets.precisionnutrition.com/2019/02/what-should-i-eat-infographic-tablet-1.pdf Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A P...

This week we dive into a discussion about mindset and how we can optimize our mindset to each our goals. We compare viewing healthy eating and training as a punshiment vs a gift to yourself and what impact that will have long term.  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crossfitmax Clients of the we...

This week we talk about what we should be doing in 2025 to make sure we are setting ourselves up for the healthiest year yet! From taking Creatine to eliminating friction this episode will hype you up for the New Year!  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here:  Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crossfitmax Clients of the week: CROSSFIT...

This week is a feel good episode where we reflect on all the highlights of 2024 inside CrossFit Max. We speak on the community, the fitness gains, the increase in memberships, the gym improvements and much more :) all the warm and fuzzies to go around to wrap up the end of the year.  MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here:  Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A...

This week we talk about how to navigate your health and fitness during the holiday season. We come at the question from different directions, either from the angle of stress for losing the gains or also from the angle of not caring about health over the holidays. We give tips on how to stay healthy but enjoy this time of year!  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here:  Join our growing family: www....

This week is a chatty episode where we just talk about social media from all angles. We discuss how we try and use it as a tool in our business, but we also discuss the difficulties we face when trying to keep up our content while also adding value and captivating potential leads.  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @crossiftmax_mtl   Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here:  Join our growing family: www.cros...

This week we talk about how to finish 2024 strong in preparations for the New Year. We talk about reflecting on 2024 up until now, being ultra committed during this last month of the year to finish STRONG and of course setting yourself up for success into the New Year!   Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here:  Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymea...

This week we brag about how amazing our clients are, we talk about how and WHY they are all crushing it. From being ultra consistent, to becoming a thinking athelte and training more frequently there are so many things you can start doing NOW to see major improvements before the end of 2024.  YOU could be crushing it too, so don't be shy to reach out to us to join the growing FAM at CF MAX. ...

This week we are talking to our beginners and reminding them where to focus their efforts in those early weeks and months. You’ve got this! Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crossfitmax Clients of the week: Judy  Support the show

This week we discuss how to properly use progressive overload to reach new levels in your training. We use specific examples from the CrossFit Max program to paint this picture, mainly our current focus on the back squat. Talking points include, increasing weight, upping the reps or sets, as well as adding tempo.  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca ...

This week we spill a little Tea and tell you a bit about some of the things that happen behind the scenes. Then we discuss the joy of coaching parents and their children. We talk about the impact parents can have on their children's health, especially with leading by example.  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://...

This week we celebrate Halloween on the podcast by asking ChatGPT to give us some spooky health facts. We talk about some of the scariest facts which include lack of sleep and having a sedentary lifestyle. Hope you find this one a little bit entertaining.  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cross...

This week we talk a little bit of the business side of things, specifically about the difference between culture and community. What does it mean to have a strong culture, and what are the key pillars that make CrossFit Max who we are!  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crossfitmax Clients of th...

This week discuss how optimizing your health does not need to be complicated. We cut the BS and tell you 5 easy things to focus on in order to improve and maintain your health! Don't let the internet fool you, there is no magic pill or special workout or diet that will be the key to your success.  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PR...

This week Brandon chats with Coach Alan about his half marathon prep and execution. The race recap involves a discussion on the preparations, including fuelling, focus, and training. Then they chat about the actual race day mindset, execution, and results and maybe even talks of goals and plans for next year.  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY...

Prepping for Game Day is your go-to guide for the week leading up to race day. From managing rest and optimizing nutrition and hydration to selecting the right gear and preparing your warm-up routine, we cover all the essentials to help you feel confident and ready. Plus, we’ll share tips to ensure you have fun and perform your BEST! Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SH...

This week we debunk the most common excuses we hear from people who have yet to make the commitment to their health and fitness with us.  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crossfitmax Clients of the week: Charlie!  Support the show

Get your tissues ready for this one. We talk about the sudden passing of our 4 legged pal, Max. We tell the story of how he started our family and helped us come up with concept of CrossFit Max. His legacy lives on through our gym, podcast and family.  Client of the week: Max free trial: www.crossfitmax.ca  Support the show

This week we have another amazing guest for you guys! Client Elie is on the podcast this week, and him and Brandon are talking about being dads. More specifically how to keep up their fitness and managing being a parent. Also, how to convince your kiddos to do sports and prioritize their health as well.  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A...

This week we discuss BAD workouts... How to spin those extra tough sessions from negative to positive. We talk about the growth that happens from overcoming a "bad workout". We also discuss how learning to do hard things means overcoming adversity...  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/...

Susie is back on the podcast this week for a special recap of the first 2 years of CrossFit Max. We chat about surviving during the early months of the business, then growing and investing in the business in year 2, and then a preview of our plans to expand even more in year 3! Hope you are along for the ride!  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BU...

This week Lucy and Brandon chat about how to manage a healthy lifestyle while also having a family and a high stress job. Lucy tells us about how and when she first started to fall in love with fitness, and then her experience with starting CrossFit just 2 years ago with her teenage daughter.  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHA...

This week we have our youngest guest to join the podcast yet! At 16 years old, Daphne chats with Coach B about getting into fitness and health as a teenager and how she manages her schedule and priorities in order to make sure her health remains a priority.  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cro...

This week Tom and Brandon talk about staying healthy while traveling. Tom is a pilot so he talks about how he keeps fit while on the job and traveling the world. Where there is a will and a plan there is always way!  Sign up for your SEMI SWEAT INTRO here: Join our growing family: www.crossfitmax.ca  BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crossfitmax Clients of the week: Jess! Suppor...