Talking Elite Fitness

Mar 05 2025 100 ep. 59 mins 746
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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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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

Open Concerns and Previewing the Individuals at Wodapalooza

Jan 22 2025 63 mins  
Registration for the 2025 CrossFit Open has been going on for about a week, and the numbers are down from last year. Sean and Tommy talk about where their Concern-O-Meters are at this point in time. We've wondered when a Last Chance Qualifier would make a return and it looks like the answer is this year. The guys talk about the leak of some news about the Games season. Wodapalooza

New York State of Mind, Show us the Money, and Fun with the WZA Teams

Jan 16 2025 78 mins  
The Games are heading to New York. Albany is the official home of the 2025 CrossFit Games. Lauren gives us a local's view of the capital of the Empire State. We have an updated rulebook for this year's season. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look at how Open registration affects prize money and how much each stage could pay with an assist from our friends at The Morning Chalk Up. We

The Latest with the WFP and Understanding the 2025 Games Season

Jan 09 2025 65 mins  
The 2025 CrossFit Games is drawing near and there is still quite a bit of confusion about how it is going to unfold. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren try and shed some light on the schedule, qualifying process, and the differences between the in-person qualifying events with a little help from the good folks over at The Morning Chalk Up. Plus, the World Fitness Project continues to add som

2024 Year In Review

Jan 03 2025 68 mins  
With a new year upon us, it's time to take a look back at 2024. Sean, Tommy and Lauren review the year that was in the CrossFit world. They talk about the highlights, the lowlights, the memorable moments, and the lasting impact of the tragic death of Lazar Djukic at the CrossFit Games. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com/TEF to save 20% and improve your sleep