Above The Standard | A CrossFit Topside Podcast

Ep. 14: CrossFit As A New Dad & Training For The Long Game

This week we sit down with CJ, a member at CrossFit Topside and dad of 2. CJ did CrossFit before COVID, fell off, and suffered from on and off back injuries. He signed up a week before his first daughter was born, and he's been figuring out how to train as a busy parent ever since.We get into the switch to morning workouts on no sleep, why he stopped chasing the leaderboard and started training for the long game, and the wins that followed: 2 strict pull-ups to 8, a half marathon, and feeling fitter in his mid-30s than he did in his 20s.If you've been telling yourself you'll start once life calms down, this one's for you.Want to try it? 👉 Book a free consult and take the first step: https://www.crossfittopside.com/free-consultation/

Ep. 13: Finding CrossFit (And Each Other)

This week on Above The Standard we sit down with two of our members, Steph and Kev, an engaged couple who both train at CrossFit Topside. Steph is a nurse anesthetist who found us after gaining 60 pounds in grad school and being convinced CrossFit was a room full of meatheads. It wasn't. Kev comes from a music background and didn't do many sports growing up. Today he's in the gym before class working on new skills. We get into the fear that keeps people from ever walking through the door, what actually changes when you get consistent, how the gym rippled out into the rest of their lives, and why training together has been good for their relationship.If you feel intimidated to start CrossFit for the first time, this one's for you.👉 Book a free consult and take the first step: https://www.crossfittopside.com/free-consultation/

Ep. 12: Fatherhood Made The Gym a Non-Negotiable

Francisco has been with us since the beginning. He was one of our first eleven members, showed up before we even had a full gym, and has been here ever since.In this episode of the CrossFit Topside Podcast, Francisco sits down with Kevin and Hayley to talk about what keeps a founding member coming back three and a half years later. He works at ESPN, lives two minutes from the gym, and has a soon to be 2 year old daughter.We cover what it felt like to walk in on day one not knowing CrossFit, how fatherhood completely changed his reason for showing up, and why two non-negotiable days a week has been enough to keep him progressing.If you're a parent trying to figure out how fitness fits into a full life, this one is for you.👉 Book a free consult and take the first step: https://www.crossfittopside.com/free-consultation/

Ep. 11: 48 Year Old Dad Loses 20lbs, Drops 4 Pant Sizes, and Runs His First Sub-7 Mile

At 48, Eric Reese is running sub-7-minute miles, fitting into size 32 pants, and showing up for his kids in ways he never thought possible. Two years ago, none of that was on the table.In this episode of the Above the Standard Podcast, Eric sits down with Kevin to talk about what it actually looks like to rebuild after a divorce, a layoff, losing his dad, and years of using two glasses of whiskey every night just to wind down.We cover the fear that almost kept him from walking in the door, what finally made something click and why the community inside the gym matters just as much as the workouts.This isn't a fitness transformation story. It's a life story and fitness just happens to be a big part of it.If any of it sounds familiar, this episode is worth a listen.👉 Book a free consult and take the first step: https://www.crossfittopside.com/free-consultation/

Ep. 10: Everything You Need To Know Before You Do Murph This Memorial Day

Do you know about the most iconic workout in CrossFit and how to actually prepare for it?In this episode of the Above the Standard Podcast, we break down everything you need to know about Murph, the history behind Lieutenant Michael Murphy, why we do this workout every Memorial Day, and how to approach it no matter where you're at in your fitness journey.We cover the meaning behind the workout, the best strategies to break up the middle piece, and exactly how to scale it so you finish feeling strong, not destroyed for the next three days.Whether it's your first time doing Murph or you've done it every year, this episode will help you show up prepared, train smart, and honor the meaning behind one of CrossFit's most special days.👉 If you want help with your training, scaling strategies, or getting ready for Murph, click the free consult link here: https://www.crossfittopside.com/free-consultation/