Talking Elite Fitness

Apr 03 2025 100 ep. 59 mins 745
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CrossFit Games Analysts Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil, bring you all the latest information, updates, and analysis on the sport of fitness, and the CrossFit community.

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Unleash the Mayhem, Good Seats Available, and Age Groups are Go for Semifinals

Apr 03 2025 57 mins  
Live competition is here! The first in-person semifinal is set to kickoff this weekend in Cookeville, Tennessee. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren preview the Mayhem Classic and tell you who they think might have the inside track in the battle the first two tickets to the CrossFit Games. Speaking of tickets, they're on sale for the Games in Albany. Are slow sales a sign of things to come for

Tia Takes on HYROX, Emma is a Brute, and Semifinals Judgement Calls

Mar 26 2025 69 mins  
The greatest CrossFit athlete of all time is taking on a new challenge. Tia Toomey is turning her attention to HYROX. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the move and tell you why they think she deserves to be considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time. Emma Lawson is hoping some Brute force will get her to the next level. The World Fitness Project's inaugural season is

Open is Closed, Golden Girl wants CrossFit, and All Business with Chris Cooper

Mar 19 2025 97 mins  
The 2025 CrossFit Open is officially closed. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what they liked these past three weeks and take a look ahead as we move to the semifinals. The World Fitness Project continues to release details about their inaugural season and have a way in which they're looking to partner with gyms. A former Olympian is interested in purchasing CrossFit. The crew dis

25.2 Review, Copyright Drama, and Wilson Pak and Jeremy Thiel talk Semifinals

Mar 11 2025 72 mins  
Colten Mertens and Mirjam Von Rohr are owning the 2025 CrossFit Games Open. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about their performances, why they love the live announcements, and what stands out on the leaderboard after two weeks. The CrossFit Games and the World Fitness Project run into a copyright issue. Plus, two men who will be running in-person semifinals, Wilson Pak and Jeremy Thiel

A Conversation with Max El-Hag, Reviewing 25.1, and Tia's Extra Effort

Mar 05 2025 89 mins  
The first week of the Open is in the books. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren recap 25.1, take a look ahead at 25.2, and try and decipher Dave's latest hint. Max El-Hag from Training Think Tank joins the show to talk about why he took a break from social media, how he tries to find the middle ground in a polarized community, and how he's trying to facilitate civil discussions on controversia

A Conversation with Ben Bergeron, The Open is Here, and the CAC Speaks

Feb 26 2025 74 mins  
The 2025 Open is here. Tommy and Lauren take a look a registration numbers heading into 25.1, update the list of athletes who are in, and the ones who are sitting out. The CrossFit Athlete Council has put out a statement, and it's managed to cause some confusion. Ben Bergeron is ending his gym's affiliation with CrossFit. He sits down with Tommy and Lauren to talk about why he made

Pat and Jelle are Out, Is Tia taking up HYROX, and What we Know about the Sale of CrossFit

Feb 20 2025 60 mins  
Two more athletes are sitting out the CrossFit Games season, and a long time affiliate is going out on it's own. Open registration continues to lag behind last year, but is a surge coming? Is a career change in the works for Tia Toomey? Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss her recent pivot towards HYROX. Plus, there's a lot of talk about an upcoming sale of CrossFit. The crew talks about

Chandler Checks Out, Open Announcement Details, and can the WFP and the Games Coexist

Feb 13 2025 70 mins  
Last week it was Annie Thorisdottir. This week it's Chandler Smith. Another top athlete takes a pass on the Open and the CrossFit Games season. Speaking of the Open, we have details on the live announcements for the first two workouts and The World Fitness Project continues to release details on their season with the release of a movements list. Plus, Sean, Tommy, and Lauren give

Annie's Out, WFP Rosters, and Special Guest James Sprague

Feb 06 2025 85 mins  
Iceland Annie is sitting out the Open. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren discuss the Queen of CrossFit's decision to not sign up for the first time in her career. The rosters have been finalized for the inaugural season of the World Fitness Project. Can the new league rekindle interest in the sport? James Sprague talks with Tommy and Lauren about winning the CrossFit Games last year, what is

Wodapalooza Review and Dave's Not Here, Man!

Jan 30 2025 60 mins  
The first major competition of the season has come and gone as TYR Wodapalooza wrapped up this past weekend in Miami. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the experience at the new venue, the broadcast, and the top stories from four days of competition. The World Fitness Project continues to put together an impressive roster of athletes for their first season. Find out the latest athl