Chris Spealler, a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete and owner of Park City Fit in Park City, Utah joins Sean on the podcast. They discuss Chris' background in sports, including his experience in wrestling and how it shaped his work ethic, the early days of CrossFit and its rapid growth in popularity, fitness for outdoor activities and longevity, and the importance of fitness as part of one's lifestyle and finding activities that bring joy and fulfillment. It’s a great conversation with one of the best in the biz. Give it a listen and find out for yourself!
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:37 Opening a New Facility
03:00 Connecting with Ken Block
04:03 Involvement with Pivot
06:00 The Importance of Outdoor Activities
08:08 Growing Up in Pennsylvania
09:19 Discovering Wrestling
12:50 Collegiate Wrestling Career
23:10 The Early Days of CrossFit
25:13 Competing in CrossFit
28:12 The Growth of CrossFit
33:33 Transitioning from Competing to Family and Gym Focus
35:48 Training for Longevity and Outdoor Adventures
42:41 Programming for Long-Term Fitness
50:19 Bridging the Gap in Fitness
53:26 Give Yourself Permission to Explore
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