Chris Erm is the popular Instagrammer behind the Raw Meat Experiment, a project that involves him eating raw meat and unpasteurized dairy products until he either dies of bacteria or unlocks the secret to immortality. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. 2pood- “The only belt out there that you should be using for weightlifting.” Eddie Ifft, host of the WODcast - use our link to save 15% on your purchase https://2pood.com/?ref=QGECmQ7ZVrMAzc

590: Raw Meat Expert- Chris Erm

Jason David is the Co-founder and CEO of Gym Force™, the first of its kind network of independently owned gyms, putting the spotlight on the unsung heroes—the owners. As a CrossFit affiliate owner since 2008 and a purple belt in Jitsu, Jason founded Gym Force in 2022 after finding similarities in both community gyms and martial arts schools. Gym Force is simply a result of Jason's desire to tell the world of the life changing services they provide. Recognizing the vital role these owners play in fostering community and personalized fitness experiences, Gym Force aims to empower them with a world-class marketing campaign. Jason envisions a collective force for positive change, uniting independent gyms under the Gym Force brand. His mission is clear: apply top-notch marketing to the world-class product offered by these gyms. As the co-founder of Gym Force, Jason is leading a movement where independent gym owners are finally celebrated for their achievements in  providing actual results in the pursuit of long-term physical and mental health. With a focus on community, collaboration, and excellence, Gym Force is set to disrupt the status quo, bringing unprecedented visibility and support to the backbone of like minded fitness communities everywhere. Jason can be reached at jason@gymforce.app This episode of the WODcast was sponsored by: Gym Force is revolutionizing the fitness industry by uniting independently owned gyms and martial arts studios under one powerful network. Our unique approach includes building a world-class brand and advertising campaign to elevate the visibility of our member businesses. Join Gym Force to access unparalleled marketing resources, collaborative support, and a thriving community of like-minded entrepreneurs. Go to http://gymforce.app/ for a searchable list of pioneering businesses that truly believe in the Gym Force mission. Ready to amplify your gym's presence? Apply https://www.gymforce.app/gyms/join?q=wodcast to join our growing network. Have questions? Contact us at support@gymforce.app or call 650-658-0525.

589 Uniting Independently Owned Gyms

Dr. Mike T Nelson is a metabolism and fitness expert who specializes in improving the body composition and performance of athletes. He is also a university instructor, adjunct professor, and faculty member at the Carrick Institute. Nelson's areas of expertise include: Metabolic flexibility, Heart rate variability, Human performance and Fitness and nutrition education. Nelson is also the creator of the Flex Diet Cert and Phys Flex Cert. He educates trainers by turning complex physiology into simple actions through the Flex Diet Cert. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. 2pood- “The only belt out there that you should be using for weightlifting.” Eddie Ifft, host of the WODcast - use our link to save 15% on your purchase https://2pood.com/?ref=QGECmQ7ZVrMAzc Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount.

588 Dr. Mike T. Nelson- Human Performance Specialist

An accomplished mountaineer, Johnny Collinson is rightfully recognized as one of the world's very best big-mountain freeskiers. In the summers, he and his family – including older sister, Angel, also a pro skier – would climb peaks all over the west, with Johnny summiting Mount Rainier at age 4 and soon knocking off other iconic peaks like Mount Whitney, Mount Hood and Mount Shasta. By age 17, he became the youngest person in the world to climb the Seven Summits, the highest peak on all seven continents, including the world’s tallest, Mount Everest. But he’s not just an accomplished mountaineer. Johnny is also one of the world’s top big-mountain freeskiers and was a Junior Freeskiing Tour champion at the age of 17, before going on to compete on the Freeride World Tour. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. 2pood- “The only belt out there that you should be using for weightlifting.” Eddie Ifft, host of the WODcast - use our link to save 15% on your purchase https://2pood.com/?ref=QGECmQ7ZVrMAzc Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount.

587 John Collinson- World's best big mountain free-skier

Dusty is the co-owner and head gymnastics coach of DogTown CrossFit in Culver City, California. Dusty trains anyone and everyone, from your everyday Joe to elite CrossFitters, athletes, and teams. In the last few years he has worked with Lindsey Valenzuela, Kenneth Leverich, Noah Ohlsen, Ruth Anderson Horrell, Tommy Hackenbruck and the UTE CrossFit Team. This past season Dusty was as hired as the Head Coach of the Los Angeles Reign, a Professional Sports Team that plays GRID in the NPGL on NBC. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount. 2POOD- As the Official Belt of USA Weightlifting, our belts are worn by the best athletes. When you wear 2POOD, you crush your PRs. Made to help you lift heavy in style. Shop here for 15% off as a WODcast listener! https://2pood.com/?ref=QGECmQ7ZVrMAzc

586 Dusty Hyland- Legend Dusty Hyland returns

Leka Fineman is a Health, Wellness, & Mindset Coach. She helps women connect to their strength and gain wellness. In 2008, at age 40, Leka was introduced to CrossFit—and immediately fell in love with the community. Within five years, Leka started competing, qualifying for her CrossFit Games in 2017 at age 50.  “I went from not being able to jump rope or do a single pull up when I started, to finishing 7th, 11th, and 8th in the world in my division for 3 consecutive years. Then in 2022 I came in 5th, and 1st in 2023,” she says. “When I began thinking of myself as an athlete and fueling myself for performance, I started to feel more confident in every area of my life.” Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount.

585 Leka Fineman- 5x Crossfit Games Athlete, 2023 Masters Champion

Kenny Kane is a life-long performer and coach who is fueled by improving quality of life for people in principled ways. He bought CrossFit Los Angeles in 2014 with a vision to build a unified coaching team and the business to support it. The business rebranded in 2017 as Oak Park, a nod to the Kenny’s roots in Santa Rosa, CA as well as a symbolic transition to something evergreen. Kenny attended UC Davis where he played soccer, ran track, and competed in triathlons. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount.

584 Kenny Kane - Former WODcast host, CF Affiliate owner with a big announcement

Jason Carroll is one of the top CrossFit competitors in the United States of America as well as the world. He is a two-time CrossFit Games competitor and has found himself in the top percentiles of the CrossFit Open since 2015. He now has 1-rep maxes of 440 pounds for the Back Squat, 320 pounds for the Clean and Jerk, 252 pounds for the Snatch, and 555 pounds for the Deadlift. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount.

583 Jason Carroll- Crossfit Games Competitor and Mountain Bike Enthusiast

Eddie Ifft, WODcast host, comedian and recreational surfer/mountain biker. This episode, Eddie answers all the questions coming in hot from past guests, crossfit coaches/owners, and listeners. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense: Your blood sugar levels can significantly impact how your body feels and functions. Nutrisense lets you analyze how your glucose levels respond to food, exercise, stress, and sleep. By combining the power of a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) with Nutrisense's app and personalized guidance from expert nutritionists, you'll be on the fast track to achieving your health goals. Head over to http://nutrisense.io/wodcast for $30 off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount.

582 Eddie Ifft- The First Ask Me Anything

Daniel Bachmann trains the pro surfers on the North Shore of Oahu, CSCS, NASM, Crossfit level 1, Ginastica Natural level 3, Black belt in BJJ, TRX certified. Health is wealth. The only easy day was yesterday. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount. Hand-Crafted, Cedar Barrel Saunas. Go to https://sisulifestyle.com/ and use code WODCAST for $500 off a Sisu Sauna.

581 Daniel Bachmann- Too Strong For Weak Days

Trevor Hall, co-founder of GORX Fitness, catches up with the WODcast.  GORX Fitness is a microgym marketplace startup that assists home and garage gym owners to build microgym businesses successfully.  Trevor is currently trying to raise awareness of the ease of building a microgym business and help those interested in overcoming the barriers of entry. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense: Your blood sugar levels can significantly impact how your body feels and functions. Nutrisense lets you analyze how your glucose levels respond to food, exercise, stress, and sleep. By combining the power of a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) with Nutrisense's app and personalized guidance from expert nutritionists, you'll be on the fast track to achieving your health goals. Head over to http://nutrisense.io/wodcast for $30 off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount.

580 Trevor Hall- Turn your Home Gym into a Business

David Paradiso of Crossfit Paradiso in Venice and Culver City, California catches up with the WODcast. He is making crossfit moves in public school PE, raising happy, healthy daughters and talking honestly about the current Crossfit environment. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount. Hand-Crafted, Cedar Barrel Saunas. Go to https://sisulifestyle.com/ and use code WODCAST for $500 off a Sisu Sauna.                

579 David Paradiso- OG Crossfit Affiliate Owner

This week on the WODcast- it is Ra. Coach of Leadership, Health, Psyche and Manifestation. Listen on for tips for an Ascended Life. Ra of Earth supports humans to explore their full spectrum self with simple actionable tips. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense: Your blood sugar levels can significantly impact how your body feels and functions. Nutrisense lets you analyze how your glucose levels respond to food, exercise, stress, and sleep. By combining the power of a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) with Nutrisense's app and personalized guidance from expert nutritionists, you'll be on the fast track to achieving your health goals. Head over to http://nutrisense.io/wodcast for $30 off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount.    

578 Ra of Earth- Exploring full spectrum of self

Moritz Fürste is a German field hockey player. He was a member of the Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Olympics as well as at the 2006 World Cup. Fürste co-founded HYROX, a fitness competition. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount. Hand-Crafted, Cedar Barrel Saunas. Go to https://sisulifestyle.com/ and use code WODCAST for $500 off a Sisu Sauna.

577 Moritz Fürste- Olympic Gold Medalist and co-owner of Hyrox

Patrick Barber- Crossfit Level 1 and 2 coach and TKO (the Knowledge Officer) at besthouroftheirday.com Exclusive to WODcast listeners: This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense: Your blood sugar levels can significantly impact how your body feels and functions. Nutrisense lets you analyze how your glucose levels respond to food, exercise, stress, and sleep. By combining the power of a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) with Nutrisense's app and personalized guidance from expert nutritionists, you'll be on the fast track to achieving your health goals. Head over to http://nutrisense.io/wodcast for $30 off. SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off.

576: Pat Barber- The Knowledge Officer

Rich Froning Jr. is an American professional CrossFit athlete known for his achievements participating in the CrossFit Games. He became the first person to win the CrossFit Games title of "Fittest Man on Earth" four times with his first-place finish in the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 CrossFit Games. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense: Your blood sugar levels can significantly impact how your body feels and functions. Nutrisense lets you analyze how your glucose levels respond to food, exercise, stress, and sleep. By combining the power of a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) with Nutrisense's app and personalized guidance from expert nutritionists, you'll be on the fast track to achieving your health goals. Head over to http://nutrisense.io/wodcast for $30 off. SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount. Hand-Crafted, Cedar Barrel Saunas. Go to https://sisulifestyle.com/ and use code WODCAST for $500 off a Sisu Sauna.

575 Rich Froning - the Fittest Man in History

Are you where you want to be? Do you live each day with passion? Are you squeezing every ounce out of life? Jason Smith helps people live a fulfilling, successful and healthy life through a unique combination of Life Coaching and Personal Training. He coaches that our minds and bodies are connected. Motion creates emotion and our emotions create the environments in which we perform. Addressing how we think without addressing how we feel limits the success we can achieve. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount. Hand-Crafted, Cedar Barrel Saunas. Go to https://sisulifestyle.com/ and use code WODCAST for $500 off a Sisu Sauna.

574 Jason Smith- Combining Life Coaching & Personal Training, Owner of Fit In Midlife

Jay discovered CrossFit in 2009. As a former competitive triathlete and a private running and triathlon coach, Jay quickly saw how effective CrossFit workouts would be, both in the gym and on improving performance in any sport. After experiencing the benefits first hand, he incorporated private CrossFit training into his athletes programming. In late 2011 he became an assistant coach at CrossFit Virtuosity while continuing to work at New York Sports Med and Physical Therapy as a PT Aide. Jay competed in Club Water Polo for FSU. In 2002 he took on the sport of triathlon, focusing on the XTERRA off-road circuit and was sponsored to race all over the US, Japan and Europe for the 2005-06 seasons. Jay has achieved the distinction of CrossFit Level 3 Certified trainer. He is one of only six in the New York area. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense: Your blood sugar levels can significantly impact how your body feels and functions. Nutrisense lets you analyze how your glucose levels respond to food, exercise, stress, and sleep. By combining the power of a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) with Nutrisense's app and personalized guidance from expert nutritionists, you'll be on the fast track to achieving your health goals. Head over to http://nutrisense.io/wodcast for $30 off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount. Hand-Crafted, Cedar Barrel Saunas. Go to https://sisulifestyle.com/ and use code WODCAST for $500 off a Sisu Sauna.

573 Jay Hachadoorian- Crossfit Affilaite Owner & Competitor

While playing college football Zach Kramer developed a serious interest in strength and conditioning. He continued to pursue this passion by going on to compete in CrossFit. After becoming a strength and conditioning coach, he discovered the immense benefits of functional breathing for both physical and mental health. His coaching experience is quite diverse, ranging from working with UFC fighters to Olympian swimmers, and even CrossFit Games athletes. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount. Hand-Crafted, Cedar Barrel Saunas. Go to https://sisulifestyle.com/ and use code WODCAST for $500 off a Sisu Sauna.

572 Zach Kramer- Breathing Coach Extraordinaire

In the men's 50-54-year-old division, not only did Kevin Koester become a four-time Games champion, he did it by beating the next best competitor, John Kim, by 190 points—the most dominant performance in any division. A competitive athlete in his youth, he started his career as an Ironworker at 19 years old. Today he runs a large steel erection company. While continuing to make his family a priority, Kevin now takes time for new challenges, such as, Crossfit and opening Invictus Seattle. He hopes to inspire masters and individuals alike to create their blueprint for success in both CrossFit and life. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense: Your blood sugar levels can significantly impact how your body feels and functions. Nutrisense lets you analyze how your glucose levels respond to food, exercise, stress, and sleep. By combining the power of a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) with Nutrisense's app and personalized guidance from expert nutritionists, you'll be on the fast track to achieving your health goals. Head over to http://nutrisense.io/wodcast for $30 off.

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