LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify After the law firm Shelly worked at closed, she and her husband opened Calhoun Law Firm. Shelly shares what it’s like working with her husband, building a business to fit their family’s schedule and getting ready for their third child! Tune in to the Optimistic Podcast to listen …
The squat is the first of the nine foundational movements in CrossFit. We squat, to some degree, in our daily movements. From squatting to pick up something off the ground like a bag of dog food to getting on and off a toilet seat or chair. Even when sitting on the ground with your legs …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify She wasn’t discouraged when her nursing school advisor said she wouldn’t make it. She didn’t let a learning disability stop her. Overcoming many obstacles, Mudgie’s hard work and perseverance helped her achieve her dream of becoming a nurse. Mudgie shares her journey through nursing school to her job …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify 10 years ago I began “Victory 400,” a 312-mile run from Fort Worth to San Antonio to fundraise for wounded warriors. The idea for a fundraiser benefiting our servicemen and women weighed heavily on me for years. Once I pitched the idea the only stipulation was to utilize …
Let’s talk about scaling. When you begin your CrossFit journey, scaling is crucial! As a new athlete, your coach wants to ensure your workout fits your ability level and that you have a positive experience. During your CrossFit journey, you will start to know your go-to scaling options for various movements. There are no hard …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify We see the athletes throw down at the CrossFit Games every year, but do you know what it takes to put on the huge event? It takes manpower from hundreds of volunteers and staff. Coach Mike gives a peek behind the curtain on what it takes to make …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Dr. Aaron Stares is breaking the mold. After specializing in sports medicine and learning the ropes at a traditional physical therapy clinic, he broke out on his own as an entrepreneur. Aaron shares what made him open up his clinic, the Performance Republic, what CrossFitters should know before …
Can I do CrossFit? Why should I do CrossFit? How do I find the right gym? When starting a new fitness routine or starting your health journey, it is natural to have so many questions. It can be a bit overwhelming, so Coach Forrest shares his answers to these commonly asked CrossFit questions. Can I do …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Only a year after finding CrossFit, Coach Mike got the unexpected opportunity to run the 2012 South Central Regional, beginning his 8 year relationship with CrossFit HQ. Coach Mike gives the inside scoop on how he got the job and the exciting and nerve-wracking moments of running the …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Tom Guajardo met Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt at a pool party, proposed to Kelly Ripa (for a screen test), smoked cigars with Gary Busey and got tough love from Tony Plana. You know this Optimist at the gym, you recognize the tiger’s glowing yellow eyes on his …