The HERD FIT

Apr 07 2025 189 ep. 45 mins 3
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Coaches David Syvertsen and Dr. Sam Rhee discuss all things CrossFit, health, fitness.

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S06E188 The Coaching-Competing Balancing Act: Individual vs Coaching Goals with Guest Bobby Wallum

Apr 07 2025 38 mins  
What happens when your passion for coaching collides with your desire to compete at the highest level? In this raw and revealing conversation, coaches David Syvertsen @davesy85, Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic and Bobby Wallum @bigbobbybowwow tackle the universal struggle of balancing personal athletic aspirations with professional coaching responsibilities. The trio dives deep into time

S06E187: The Coach's Journey: Special Guest Bobby Wallum Joins CrossFit Bison

Mar 31 2025 38 mins  
What transforms a self-conscious teenager into an elite CrossFit athlete and coach? Bobby Wallum's @bigbobbybowwow journey began with a single moment during a pickup football game. That night, he asked his father for weightlifting equipment for Christmas—a request that would change his life forever. Fast forward through years of bodybuilding and a revelation when climbing stairs

S06E186: As CrossFit Goes Up For Sale, What Does It Mean For The Rest of Us?

Mar 24 2025 43 mins  
The CrossFit ecosystem stands at a pivotal crossroads. With Open registrations down roughly 30% and the company officially up for sale, the community finds itself questioning what comes next for the brand that revolutionized fitness worldwide. In this candid conversation, coaches David Syvertsen @davesy85 and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic break down the factors contributing to CrossFit'

CrossFit Open 2025: Analyzing Workout Design and Age Group Scaling Challenges

Mar 17 2025 39 mins  
You've completed the CrossFit Open 2025, but do you truly understand what each workout was testing? Coaches David Syvertsen @davesy85 and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic dive deep into the methodology behind this year's programming, revealing insights that could transform your approach to training. The first workout wasn't just about lunges and dumbbell movements—it was a deliberate tes

S06E184: The Mental Game: Competing Beyond the Numbers with Special Guest Dan Coda

Mar 10 2025 34 mins  
Are you facing the challenges of competing as an aging athlete? This episode dives deep into the world of CrossFit through the eyes of seasoned competitors, revealing how mindset, community, and personal goals can shape your fitness journey, no matter your age. Join coach David Syvertsen @davesy85 as he chats with Dan Coda @dannehnj, an accomplished CrossFit athlete and dedicated f

S06E183 Friday Night Lights: The Most Memorable CrossFit Open "Point One" Workouts

Feb 24 2025 42 mins  
What does it take to keep the magic alive in a community that thrives on grit and perseverance? Coaches David Syvertsen @davesy85 and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic invite you on a nostalgic journey as we count down to the 2025 CrossFit Open. Reflecting on our CrossFit Bison family, we share personal stories from past Opens, particularly the unforgettable "point ones," and how these mome

S06E182: Pro Athlete Advocacy in CrossFit: Who is Withdrawing from the 2025 Games Season?

Feb 17 2025 42 mins  
What happens when tragedy strikes at one of the most celebrated fitness events in the world? Hear from coaches David Syvertsen @davesy85 and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic as we tackle the deeply felt repercussions of Lazar Đukić's tragic drowning at the CrossFit Games last year. This heartbreaking incident has not only fractured the CrossFit community but has also led to a substantial

S06E181 - Navigating Olympic Lifting and Personal Training with Guest Coach Brian DeCarlo

Feb 03 2025 43 mins  
What happens when a college football player turns his passion towards CrossFit? Join us as coach David Syvertsen @davesy85 talks with guest Brian DeCarlo @decarlob1 as he shares his journey from the fields of college sports to the world of CrossFit Bison, transforming not only his life but also the lives of countless others. His story will leave you inspired as we discuss how his a

S06E180 - OUTLAST Unveiled: A New Concept Gym for Wellness and Longevity from Bison Fitness

Jan 27 2025 58 mins  
Unlock the secrets to lasting fitness and holistic well-being with our latest episode of the HerdFit Podcast. Join us as coaches David Syvertsen @davesy85 and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic introduce you to OUTLAST, Bison Fitness's innovative new gym concept designed to complement the CrossFit experience by focusing on longevity and adaptability. Inspired by thought leaders like Andrew H

S05E179 - Fostering the Best Gym Culture: Logging Results vs Gym Leaderboards

Jan 20 2025 35 mins  
Ever wondered how technology can reshape your fitness journey? Discover insights on our latest episode of the Herd Fit Podcast with coaches David Syvertsen @davesy85 and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic as we introduce the innovative Train by PushPress app at CrossFit Bison. We promise to explore how this app transforms traditional score-logging methods and enhances athletes' ability to tr