Chris Spealler | Ep. 4


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Apr 03 2024 55 mins   1

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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