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The CrossFit Podcast

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  • ‘CrossFit is Dangerous’: How Junk Science Sabotages Public Health (EP. 035)
    Zach Long, DPT, better known as The Barbell Physio, joins Jocelyn Rylee to dig into the myths and realities around CrossFit injuries, mobility, programming, and long-term health. They unpack the latest research, expose scientific bias, and share practical strategies for athletes, coaches, and affiliate owners. Read Zach’s point-by-point refutation of misleading CrossFit research here. Zach brings his perspective as a physical therapist and longtime member of the CrossFit community to explain how to train through injury, why less is often more in mobility and programming, and how CrossFit has and continues to evolve. Topics Covered Is CrossFit dangerous? Injury data vs. public perception How mobility training should actually work Scientific integrity and fighting back against biased research Training through injury vs. taking time off Building medical-professional networks around affiliates Programming pitfalls: volume vs. intensity and coaching time Why complex skills (like the snatch) belong in CrossFit Older adults as a critical growth area for affiliates Zach’s advice for athletes, coaches, and the future of CrossFit Resources Mentioned Zach’s website: thebarbellphysio.com Zach on Instagram/Facebook: @thebarbellphysio CrossFit.com – Scientific Integrity Under Fire article Zach’s YouTube channel: The Barbell Physio Community Highlight Trevor Pogue started CrossFit in 2020 with no lifting background and no plans to stick around. But it flipped everything. He was working in medical research at the University of Florida, first in cancer, then anesthesiology, when he realized something: many of the problems hospitals treat could be prevented through lifestyle.⠀ In 2023, he bought CrossFit 1088, a small affiliate in Ocala, Florida that was about to shut down. The name comes from the gym’s youngest and oldest original members: 10 and 88. That spirit — CrossFit for everyone — is what Trevor is rebuilding.⠀ He took over with 32 members. A year later, they’re at 120 and growing.⠀ At their last anniversary party, Trevor watched 88-year-old Martha climb a massive water slide and fly down it while younger members stood by saying, “No way.”⠀ “That’s why we do CrossFit,” he said. Know someone you think deserves to be highlighted? Nominate them here. Share Your Thoughts: Email us [[email protected]] or complete our survey here.
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  • [LIVE] CrossFit, GLP-1s, and the Serena Williams Ad (EP. 034)
    We’re sitting down to have an honest, nuanced conversation about Ozempic (semaglutide), other GLP-1 drugs, and their role in lifestyle intervention and health. We want to understand who benefits, who profits, and what the implications are for individuals, coaches, and the broader CrossFit community.  The goal is not to provide all the answers or be the experts, but to create space for a thoughtful discussion around an important and highly visible issue, especially in light of GLP-1 provider Ro’s recent sponsored post featuring Serena Williams.  Host Denise Thomas is joined by Dr. Tom McCoy, Jocelyn Rylee, and Joe Alexander.  Let us know what you think --> [email protected] Follow us on YouTube to join future livestreams.
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  • Fasting, Ozempic, and Food Addiction With Dr. Jason Fung (EP. 033)
    Jason Fung, MD, is a Canadian nephrologist and world-renowned expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb nutrition. He is the author of best-selling books including "The Obesity Code" and "The Diabetes Code," and co-founder of The Fasting Method, where he helps people use evidence-based nutrition strategies to prevent and reverse chronic disease. Dr. Jason Fung joins host Jocelyn Rylee on the CrossFit Podcast to unpack the myths and realities of fasting, obesity, and the role of hormones in nutrition. He explains why “starvation mode” is misunderstood, why calories alone don’t tell the full story, and how hunger — not willpower — is at the center of sustainable weightloss. The conversation covers fasting as a therapeutic tool, the risks and uses of drugs like Ozempic, the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and the influence of our environment on health. Fung also shares insights from his upcoming book, “The Hunger Code,” which explores the three types of hunger — homeostatic, hedonic, and conditioned — and how to address each. Topics Covered Myth-busting “starvation mode” and fasting Calories vs. hormones Insulin, GLP-1, cortisol, and the hormonal drivers of fat storage Ozempic, risks, misuse, and ethical prescribing Ultra-processed foods and the rise of food addiction The role of environment and social influence in obesity Practical strategies: satiety, whole foods, fasting, and community Resources Mentioned Jason’s YouTube channel and website  Jason Fung’s books: “The Obesity Code,” “The Diabetes Code,” “The Cancer Code,” “The PCOS Plan,” and upcoming “The Hunger Code” CrossFit Health lecture: “Fasting as a Therapeutic Option” (2019) New England Journal of Medicine study on social influence and obesity Community Highlight In 2023, Megan Mulvey walked into CrossFit PTC looking for a challenge. She had no idea she was preparing for the fight of her life. Just months later, she was diagnosed with leukemia. After 51 rounds of chemo, a bone-marrow transplant, and months in and out of the hospital, her doctors told her, “You were preparing your body, and you didn’t even know it.” As she put it, "CrossFit didn't just change my life; it saved it." When she returned to the gym, she’d lost her muscle — but not her spirit. Her community rallied with fundraisers, rides to treatment, and daily check-ins. Now, Megan’s paying it forward. She launched Box of Hope, a nonprofit supporting CrossFit athletes and families facing cancer. Their first effort helped a local family cover their mortgage and car payment while their daughter battles terminal brain cancer. “If I had to go through the worst,” Megan says, “I’ll make sure others don’t go through it alone.” Know someone you think deserves to be highlighted? Nominate them here.  Share Your Thoughts: Email us [[email protected]] or complete our survey here.
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  • Hanging Out With Rory McKernan and Angelo DiCicco (EP. 032)
    In this episode of the CrossFit Podcast, host Denise Thomas sits down with Rory McKernan and Angelo DiCicco to talk about everything from their hopes for the CrossFit community to stories from their early days.  Community Highlight Bob Moran has been a police officer in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, for 23 years. For much of that time, he was drinking … until Jan. 1, 2023. That was his last drink. He went cold turkey. One day at a time. And through it all, CrossFit was his anchor. His gym, RDT CrossFit, welcomed him back without judgment. Now 18 months sober, Bob is training consistently and leading from the front. He helps run Signal 30, a weekly fitness and mental wellness program for current and retired law enforcement. Every Sunday at 8 a.m., officers show up to move, connect, and reset. “I’m not afraid to share it,” Bob says. I was a f*ing drunk. And I want people to know that’s not the end of the line. There’s more past that.”⠀ Next up: earning his Level 1 Trainer credential and continuing to give back. Because he knows what’s at stake and what’s possible. Celebrate his soberversary workout on Jan. 2, 2026: 10 rounds for time of: 10-calorie bike10 back squats from floor (95/135)10 burpees over the bar Know someone you think deserves to be highlighted? Nominate them here. Share Your Thoughts: Let us know what you think about the podcast here or email us [[email protected]].
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  • [LIVE] CrossFit: Community, Commitment or Cult? (EP. 031)
    On this week’s livestream, we’re unpacking why and how CrossFit’s community is different — to the point that some even call us a cult.  Is it the culture or the community that makes us different? What’s the difference between them? What defines them?   What does “community” even mean if everyone says they have it? Do you believe that walking into a CrossFit gym is palpably different from walking into any other brand of gym? What creates this?  Why have we been called a cult?  What are the social components of health and fitness? How important are they? What role does the methodology play in promoting and preserving the culture?  Guest host Matt Souza is joined by Nicole Carroll and Jenn Pishko.  Let us know what you think --> [email protected] Follow us on YouTube to join future livestreams.
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