Episodes

Get ready to embrace the misfit spirit as we unravel the next phase of training at Misfit Athletics! Join us for an engaging session where we provide an insider’s look into our specially curated competition programming tailored for MFT, Hatchet, and age group athletes. Find out why the Hatchet program has become a favorite among our participants, and discover how our strategic phase-based approach can take your performance to new heights. Plus, enjoy some light-hearted moments as we share person...

What if indulging in your favorite guilty pleasure could spark a light-hearted debate? Join us as we explore the deceptive allure of Crumble cookies and the surprising caloric truths hidden within those crumbly bites. Our conversation meanders into the realm of football, where we dissect the quarterback quandary facing the Pittsburgh Steelers. Justin Fields or Russell Wilson? It's not just about skill—it's about the quirky charisma of Wilson and whether he fits the gritty essence of Steel City. ...

Summary In this episode of the Misfit Podcast, the hosts dive deep into strategies for crushing online qualifier workouts, emphasizing the importance of mindset, community, and mental preparation. They share personal experiences with training, discuss the significance of nutrition and hydration, and explore the mental aspects of performance. The conversation also touches on the Chimp Model, which explains how different parts of the brain influence decision-making during workouts. The hosts concl...

This week on the Misfit Podcast, the goon squad delve into the intricacies of energy systems, particularly focusing on zone two work and its relevance in CrossFit training. We discuss the balance needed between different energy systems, the importance of understanding individual athlete needs, and how to effectively program workouts to enhance performance. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let u...

This week on the Misfit Podcast, CrossFit Games champion Justin Lasala shares his journey from opening a CrossFit affiliate to winning the Games. He discusses the importance of mental resilience, effective training strategies, and the significance of community support. Justin reflects on his experiences at the Games, the challenges he faced, and how he overcame them to achieve his goals. He emphasizes the need for athletes to put in the time, learn movements correctly, and not skip steps in thei...

This week on the pod, the Misfit coaches discuss the upcoming Phase 2 of our Crossfit Affiliate programming, focusing on the importance of effective coaching, scaling workouts for diverse athletes, and the integration of heavy lifts and gymnastics into training. They also highlight the significance of cardio workouts, intensity days, and the role of competitor extra programming in member retention. The conversation emphasizes the need for consistency in training and the benefits of a well-struct...

This week on the podcast we're talking about delayed gratification. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free trial today. As always, shout out to our sponsors who make this podcast possible Sharpen The Axe - sharpentheaxeco.com Proper Fuel - prope...

This week on the podcast Drew and Hunter breakdown the 2024 Masters Crossfit Games events and talk about their experience at the venue. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free trial today. As always, shout out to our sponsors who make this podcas...

Are you planning on competing in Crossfit this coming season? Phase 1 starts September 9th at misfitathletics.com. This week on the podcast we're talking Phase 1! ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free trial today. As always, shout out to our sp...

------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free trial today. As always, shout out to our sponsors who make this podcast possible Sharpen The Axe - sharpentheaxeco.com Proper Fuel - properfuel.co For your Individual programming needs - misfitathletics.com...

The 2024 Crossfit season officially comes to an end soon and what that means is that it's time to start gearing up for 2025. Enter: Phase Zero! This 5-week testing phase will allow you to get your baseline numbers on metcon tests and 1RMs to set your course for the coming training season. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to ...

This week on the podcast we're fixing your squat mechanics! We've got a Misfit submitted video and we're using it as a sort of case study on squatting. Enjoy ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free trial today. As always, shout out to our sponsor...

On this week's episode we are diving into Nutrition! Specifically Nutrition, Hydration and Body Composition in the sport of Crossfit. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free trial today. As always, shout out to our sponsors who make this podcast ...

This week on the podcast we are joined by special guest Misfit Paige Semenza. Paige is gearing up for her 6th Individual Crossfit Games and joins us to talk about training, mentality and answer some questions from IG. Enjoy! ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com an...

Wether you're training for the Crossfit Games or the Open there are times in the year where training focus can shift from increasing your overall fitness to focusing on sport specific movements. In this weeks episode we're talking about how to know when to focus on what. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit fa...

This week the goon squad is taking a look at what role judgement plays in the lives of athletes pursuing their goals and talk about some ways to find value systems that help you grow both in the gym and as a person. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start y...

This week on the podcast we are joined by Jessie Williams, owner of Crossfit Switchback and Crossfit Games qualifier in the 35-39 division. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free trial today. As always, shout out to our sponsors who make this po...

Do you want to increase your strength or conditioning? During the next 7 weeks at misfitathletics.com we are going to be in our second phase of offseason training designed to get you ready to compete. On this week's episode we'll be covering what that training will look like and why we're doing it. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'...

This week on the pod, the goon squad discusses the Crossfit Semifinals experience at the NA East Semifinals. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free trial today. As always, shout out to our sponsors who make this podcast possible Sharpen The Axe ...

On this weeks episode, something a little different. We're talking Misfit Origin Stories. This week we're going to get to know Sherb a bit better talking about his Crossfit story and what makes him tick. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free tri...

------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free trial today. As always, shout out to our sponsors who make this podcast possible Sharpen The Axe - sharpentheaxeco.com Proper Fuel - properfuel.co For your Individual programming needs - misfitathletics.com...

This is a playback from a live event on our Misfit Community Discord ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free trial today. As always, shout out to our sponsors who make this podcast possible Sharpen The Axe - sharpentheaxeco.com Proper Fuel - prop...

This week on the podcast the goon squad talks about Crossfit Quarterfinals and how the review process went, the effect it could have on the sport, and wether or not Crossfit HQ even cares about the sport. Enjoy! Auto Timestamps: 00:00 - Does CrossFit HQ Care? 43:26 - Analyzing the Judging Standards and Penalties in CrossFit Open Workouts 53:07 - Improving Judging: Involving L3 and L4 Coaches 01:02:13 - Making Athletes' Videos Public for Community Review 01:08:12 - Fixing Judging in Online Compe...

The goon squad weighs in on the 2024 Crossfit Games Quarterfinals events ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. If you'd like to join the Misfit family and get fit head to misfitathletics.com and start your free trial today. As always, shout out to our sponsors who make this podcast possible Sharpen The Axe - sharpentheaxeco.com Proper Fuel - ...