Europe Is Coming

This week, John and Adam sit down with Daniel Williams, founder of WIT and The Fifth.Dan shares his journey through CrossFit and how it shaped not only his training philosophy, but his entrepreneurial path. From spotting a gap in the market to building WIT into the leading functional fitness apparel retailer, we discuss the standout moments along the way, the key lessons learned, and the new direction WIT is taking as it evolves.We explore how the fitness and apparel landscape has shifted over the years — from the early days of functional training to the global force it is today — and what it takes to adapt and stay ahead in a fast-moving industry.Dan reflects on the highlights so far, the mindset behind building in performance-driven spaces, and what he's learned from navigating change.The conversation also dives into his latest project, The Fifth, a performance-led workspace shaped by training and ambition. A space designed for people who take their fitness seriously and want that same focus reflected in their work and environment. Somewhere to train, work, and connect with others operating at a high level.A conversation about evolution, ambition, and building brands and spaces, with intent.We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.comVideo version: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProgrmAcademy/streamsCome and join us live Mondays at 6pm GMT 7PM CET on the above link.We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

This week, John and Adam sit down with Alex Dunne from Concept2.Alex walks us through the history of Concept2, from its roots in innovative rowing oars to becoming a global gold standard in training machines found in gyms, boxes, and training centres worldwide.We explore Concept2's ethos around product design, what inspires their approach to innovation, and how a relentless focus on performance and durability led to the development of the RowErg, BikeErg, and StrengthErg.The conversation dives into how Concept2 continues to innovate within rowing ergs, why building products that last has always been non-negotiable, and what sets their machines apart in a crowded fitness market.Alex also answers some questions regarding techniques on the ergs and if it is possible to game it to get some sneaky advantages.If you've used a C2 machine, there is something for you in this week's episode.We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

This week, John and Adam react to the confirmation of the Rogue Invitational location and discuss what it means for athletes, fans, and why Nando's might need to stock up on chicken. They break down why the location matters and how it could influence preparation, logistics, and travel for those aiming to compete.They also unpack the latest Mayhem Classic invites, looking at which athletes accepted, who declined, and what those decisions might reveal about individual season strategies. Finally, they provide a fresh Open registration update, examining how numbers are tracking as we get closer to the first workout.The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.comVideo version: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProgrmAcademy/streamsCome and join us live Mondays at 6pm GMT 7PM CET on the above link.We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

This week, John and Adam break down the Open registration numbers so far and share their predictions on where final sign-ups might land as the deadline approaches. They discuss what the early data tells us about participation trends and how it compares to previous seasons.They also dig into the newly confirmed Semi Finals and WFP calendar, looking at how the schedule shapes the competitive year ahead and what it means for athletes at different stages of the pathway. They touch on the newly announced WFP prize money and how that could influence competition selection and season planning this year.The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.comVideo version: https://www.youtube.com/live/TvRZeXN3yeo?si=bv4JoN60IjA7iPzYWe have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

This week, John and Adam share their thoughts and predictions for 2026, starting with the Open, its popularity and how this year might shape up compared to previous seasons. They talk through the merging of athlete camps and the growing shift away from Europe, and what that could mean for the competitive landscape.They also discuss how they see the competitive season playing out, touch on the possibility of CrossFit being sold this year, and wrap up with a conversation around The Progrm programming the MAD Fitness Festival.The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/MAD Fitness Festival Registration link: https://competitioncorner.net/events/19407/detailsPlease share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.comVideo version: https://www.youtube.com/live/5isU_fk7tsk?si=DxFdnD5MtXJCUvAoWe have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

This week, John and Adam sit down with Matias, CEO and founder of Velites, one of the most recognisable brands in functional fitness.Matias shares the origin of Velites, the mindset behind the brand's “Made Not Born” philosophy, and what it really takes to build products in the functional fitness space.We dive into the evolution of Velites — from building jump ropes for friends at his local box to becoming the brand it is today, including sponsoring the CrossFit Games in 2025.Matias also gives an inside look at what Velites is building next, sharing highlights from 2025 and teasing new products and announcements coming in 2026.Whether you're an athlete, coach, or someone who trains in functional fitness, this episode offers insight into building something meaningful, learning through failure, and staying committed to the process.Velites: https://eu.velitessport.com/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/The Progrm Hyrox: https://www.instagram.com/theprogrmhyroxWe have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

This week, John and Adam turn their attention to the World Fitness Project Finals. With John on-site working alongside athletes and Adam following the competition remotely, they bring two complementary perspectives to the weekend. They recap the action, take a closer look at the programming, highlight key performances, and reflect on what the event did well, and where there's room to improve, rounding out the conversation with some of the standout moments from the finals.The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

This week, John and Adam break down a big weekend of racing, starting with the HYROX Elite 15 in Melbourne, unpacking the standout performances and key results. They recap The Crown competition, before turning their attention to Copenhagen to preview the World Fitness Project Finals. John & Adam run through the workouts and give their predictions on who will come out on top.You can find Adam at https://www.instagram.com/adam.gilesy/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/The Progrm Hyrox: https://www.instagram.com/theprogrmhyroxThe Crown: https://www.instagram.com/theprogrmcrown/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

This week, John and Adam sit down with our very first guest, Alfonso, Event Director of the MAD Fitness Festival, one of only two CrossFit Games Semifinals in Europe for 2026.In this episode, we explore Alfonso's journey and the evolution of an event that has grown out of the Madrid Championship into one of Europe's key CrossFit competitions. Alfonso gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to develop and deliver an event at the semifinal level, including the challenges, logistics, and vision required to make it happen.We discuss:Alfonso's personal backstoryHis background in CrossFit and the wider fitness industryThe origins and history of the MAD Fitness FestivalWhat it takes to build, grow, and manage a major competitionHow an event becomes an official CrossFit Games SemifinalCrossFit events past, present, and how the landscape is evolvingWhether you're a CrossFit fan, athlete, or someone curious about how large-scale fitness events come together, this conversation offers insight into the people, process, and passion behind the sport.Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.comMAD Fitness Festival: https://madfitnessfestival.com/MAD Fitness Festival Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mad_fitness_festival/You can find Adam at https://www.instagram.com/adam.gilesy/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/The Progrm Hyrox: https://www.instagram.com/theprogrmhyroxWe have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

This week, John and Adam chat about HYROX and the competition experience, from how equipment and lane setups can vary across events, to why those differences aren't always as equal as they seem. They also dive into key insights on the Concept2 machines.Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.comYou can find Adam at https://www.instagram.com/adam.gilesy/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/The Progrm Hyrox: https://www.instagram.com/theprogrmhyroxBlack Friday offer: https://billing.theprogrm.com/b/14AfZh6PQddY0Vc9NOabK1m?prefilled_promo_code=BLACKFRIDAYWe have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

This week, John and Adam discuss the CrossFit Games qualification pathway for 2026, The Progm's youth competition "The Crown" and a bit about the next generation of CrossFit athletes.Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.comYou can find Adam at https://www.instagram.com/adam.gilesy/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/The Crown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprogrmcrown/The Progrm Hyrox: https://www.instagram.com/theprogrmhyrox/The Crown 2024: https://youtu.be/xnJpHug9h_0?si=34NOIiyPH9cGpGECThe Progrm - The next generation: https://youtu.be/xnJpHug9h_0?si=34NOIiyPH9cGpGECBlack Friday offer: https://billing.theprogrm.com/b/14AfZh6PQddY0Vc9NOabK1m?prefilled_promo_code=BLACKFRIDAYWe have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

This week, John and Adam discuss highlights from the Rogue Invitational, programming concerns, athletes' perspectives on the competition and how it fits into the season. They examine why athletes are withdrawing from the World Fitness Project and the potential implications for the competitive landscape, and analyse the ongoing CrossFit sales rumours and their possible impact on the sport and gym industry.Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.comYou can find Adam at https://www.instagram.com/adam.gilesy/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/Black Friday offer: https://billing.theprogrm.com/b/14AfZh6PQddY0Vc9NOabK1m?prefilled_promo_code=BLACKFRIDAYJoin The Progrm here: https://www.theprogrm.com/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

In this Episode, John is joined by the new host, Adam, to discuss what has happened in the worlds of CrossFit, HYROX, Training and The Progrm, since the last episode and some plans for the pod in the future.Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.comYou can find Adam at https://www.instagram.com/adam.gilesy/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/Join The Progrm here: https://www.theprogrm.com/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

In this Episode, John is joined by the new host, Adam, to discuss what has happened in the worlds of CrossFit, HYROX, Training and The Progrm, since the last episode and some plans for the pod in the future.You can find Adam at: https://www.instagram.com/adam.gilesy/The Progm at:https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/The website:https://theprogrm.com/Training Progrm:https://theprogrm.com/programs/Hyrox Progrm:https://theprogrm.com/hyrox/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

 In this episode, John talks about working with Michaela Norman, a CrossFit athlete who very successfully transitioned into Hyrox and is competing in the World Championships in Nice. And John and Vicki discuss what makes a good Hyrox athlete, is it "just" about the running? - The  differences in programming for Hyrox vs. CrossFit.- Insights from John about his athlete Michaela Norman on her journey.- The surprising factors that can make or break a Hyrox competitor.This episode was recorded last week, before the final round of semi finals. We will catch up with that in our next episode.We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

In our latest episode of "Europe Is Coming," Vicki and John discuss the intense European semi-finals, the highs and lows of coaching, and the unique challenges faced this year. From sleepless nights to the thrill of victory, John shares his first hand experience of guiding athletes through one of the most competitive events in CrossFit.Here are 3 key takeaways from our conversation:- The Weight of Expectations: John reveals the immense pressure coaches feel, often carrying stress that only surfaces after the competition ends.- The Importance of Team Dynamics: Discover how the C23 team, despite limited time together, managed to secure their spot at the games.- The Role of Event Organisation: Learn why a well-run competition can make all the difference for athletes and coaches alike.Tune in to hear more about the behind-the-scenes of the European semi-finals and what it takes to succeed at the highest level.Don't forget to:- Share your thoughts in the comments.- Pass this on to someone who could benefit from these insights.- Subscribe to "Europe Is Coming" for more in-depth discussions and stories from the world of CrossFit.00:00:00: Introduction and Welcome00:01:51: Reflections on Last Year's Semi-Finals00:03:56: Improvements in This Year's Semi-Finals00:04:45: Defining a Successful Competition00:06:21: New Venue Experience00:07:30: Atmosphere and Spectators00:08:29: Team C23's Performance00:09:45: Training Plans for the Games00:12:05: Standout Teams00:12:52: Individual Performances00:14:19: Luca's Journey00:15:46: Erica's Experience00:16:19: Moritz's Qualification Journey00:21:12: Emotional Moments and Coaching Reflections00:22:38: Best Test of Fitness00:25:10: Comparing Regional Performances00:27:11: Rebecca's Injury Update00:28:14: Post-Semi-Finals Plans00:28:41: Games Camp Preparation00:30:57: Reflections on Stress and Achievements00:31:40: Closing Remarks and Thank YouWe have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Let's get right to it, John gives his reaction to the news that Europe has had its Games places cut for 2024. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

To mark the beginning of the Age Group Semi Finals we are revisiting an interview from 2021 with Kristin Holte when she announced her retirement from competitive CrossFit. Any eagle eyed sports fans will know that Kristin has subsequently started a very successful coaching career and has become a mum as well, AND put in some impressive finishes in this year's Open to boot! Just showing that you can be badass even when you are classified as a "Master"! Best of luck for everyone competing this weekend in the AG Semis, hope you get the results you deserve! We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

What an emotionally difficult time it has been for the sport's elite athletes as they wait to find out where they have landed in the qualifiers. John gives some thoughts about how the CrossFit season COULD look, and also some advice to anyone recovering from a tough week. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Quarter finals are done and John already has his eye on the semi final camp he is preparing. Vicki reveals she has to start running and they chat about the incredible Jonne Koski's impressive career. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

The Progm team has stormed through QFs, and now it's the turn of the individuals. John talks about competing for the first time in a decade, and it's a Hyrox no less, and he answers your training questions. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Have you ever wondered how FitAid made it from the USA to Europe? Gijs Spaans found the drink and imported a pallet to sell in his gym, and the rest is, as they say, history, or in this case, a podcast. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

We're on the other side of the Crown: how did the teens do, was there another epic event in the sea, and how does John feel now it's all done and dusted? We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

John answers some of your training questions, plus we preview The Crown. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

John paying homage to astro" with his programming for The Crown.  The events have been planned, and final testing is underway for the teen event in Mallorca over Easter. We also start a new segment Ask Uncle John, where you can send in your training questions and John will give his take on the solution.  You can email us media@theprogrm.com with your question, or send us a DM on Instagram. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

BTS with Mac from GoRuck Europe. If you have no clue what Rucking is or what it's good for then let's figure that out now! Also... should Games athletes be preparing for some ruck fun in Fort Worth....? Listen to find out.  You can see the GoRuck European site here We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

24.3 has dropped, and it's a classic Castro CrossFit workout. John gives his immediate thoughts on the test, You can read a more detailed strategy on the blog at https://theprogrm.com/crossfit-open-24-3/  Have fun! We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

John and Vicki on their weekly chat about CrossFit, The Progm, coaching styles, glittery celebrities and whether Ryan Airland crew are on commission. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

24.2 IMMEDIATE reaction from coach John Singleton. Listen for his quick tips and then head over to The Progrm blog for all the details. You can see the tips and strategies for 24.2 here https://theprogrm.com/crossfit-open-24-2/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Vicki and John debrief on 24.1, chat about the new Progrm team which has been announced and discuss the likelihood of independent media being banned from the CrossFit Games... John also makes his prediction for 24.2, not long to go until we find out how close he was. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

In this episode Vicki speaks to David Newman, the founder and CEO of RX Smart Gear who make jump (or skipping if you're from the UK) ropes and have done since CrossFit began.  David talks about handmaking jump ropes at the beginning, setting up his business, helping athletes and a rather specific chat he had about Double Under Cross Overs with one Señor Adrian Bozman back in 2022...  You can find David on Instagram here You can find RX Smart Gear here. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Instant reaction episode with John Singleton giving his thoughts on 24,1 and tips for tackling the workout. Dumbbell technique or burpee speed, one of them will determine your score. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

It's the lead up to The Open, how is The Progrm preparing to support its athletes? And will John spill the secret he has been keeping...?We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

What has John done that he regrets in his coaching career? Is there a coaching secret sauce?  And how difficult is it to become a coach? We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Teams are getting announced with some exciting new combinations forming. Now that Masters and Teens have been moved to Alabama, does this mean the teams will finally get the attention they deserve? Also, John talks about signing up for The Open and which business model he would choose if he were starting a business from scratch today... does he choose Mayhem, HWPO or PRVN? You'll have to listen to find out. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

No one can deny the popularity of Hyrox racing right now. Vicki and John speculate about how this might impact CrossFit, and what CF might learn from the process... Plus there are some tips on how to wear an entire week's worth of clothes on a plane rather than checking in a suitcase, in case you need that as well. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Vicki and John on their weekly call. John reveals his ambitions to compete in Cross Country Skiing in Norway We talk about the grind of training swimming, prepping for The Open, the new Progrm bases in Denmark and Germany, The Progrm sponsoring The Open with CrossFit Spain, the prep for The Crown and more, as always. Thanks for listening guys, please share the episode with your friends! We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

John is on the move again. From the mean streets of Miami, to the snowy wastes of Denmark.  We catch up before he is due to coach a community class and chat about all things Wodapalooza, and learn how to say bye bye in Icelandic. Don´t say we don't teach you stuff on this pod! You can find John here You can find Vicki here You can find The Progrm here You can find The Crown here We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

There's no going back now . John makes his Wodapalooza predictions and we talk about preparing for The Open. (For the record John predicts that we will see these athletes on the Individual podium: Gabi Migala, Danielle Brandon and Arielle Loewen for the women, and Ricky Garard, Patrick Vellner and Brent Fikowski for the men) Recorded prior to Wodapaloozan 2024. You can find out more about programming for individuals and boxes here https://theprogrm.com/programs/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

We talk about Wodapalooza, the complexities of organising competitions, and how John is getting on with his Cross Country skiing.  You can find John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnchristiansingleton/You can find Vicki on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

The Progrm is hosting a teen camp, The Crown has announced some athletes who will be competing, Vicki has moved into a new office, John is practicing on his roller skates, and the whole show is now also on You Tube. Happy Christmas everyone! We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

The things we do... Recorded in transit from Dubai to Frankfurt... John talks about the decision to move Jacqueline from The Progrm to HWPO programming, how Ella got on in Birmingham, and his impressions of this year's Dubai Championship. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

If you are lacking some motivation today, just listen to 2 x Games Athlete, Moritz Fiebig talking about what drives him, how it feels to achieved some of his goals, and what he is working on for the future.  This chat was recorded the week before the Dubai Fitness Championships. You can find Moritz on Instagram here. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Rocky or Dolph: what training style are you? And which one do you think John is? It's Black Friday so get your Academy membership at 50% off.The Athlete Academy is 50% off! That means that for half the price you can access ALL of our specialty courses and The Progrm 60.We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Art thou listening HQ?  We have questions! You can find John here We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Organising a competition is not an easy job as the Head Coach of The Progrm, John Singleton, knows. He speaks about what it took to get The Crown from idea to execution in 2023, and what is coming next for 2024. You can find John here To enter the Crown qualifiers for 2024 visit here Good luck! We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Here we go with a shorter format for Europe is Coming to mix in with the longer form interviews with athletes, we will now how regular chats with John Singleton, the Head Coach and Founder of The Progrm. Hope you enjoy it! We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Alex Hipwell is a Nike Master training, ex-pro dancer, champion bodybuilder, fitness trainer and the founder of Lifting Women. She is also a big fan of The Progrm's Mash workout  which she does every Saturday. Alex specialises in working with women and in helping them to train smarter and get results in competitions or in everyday training.  In this interview she tells us about how females can begin to work with their cycle rather than against it, and gives her best advice about how to fuel for performance, both in the gym and in competition as well. (BTW You can find The Progrm on Fitr and get The Mash programming every week and join the community there online). You can find Alex on Instagram: @alexhipwellYou can find Lifting Women here: alexhipwell.comWe have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

What if you are in a job that you can't leave? What do you think about the cuts at the CrossFit Games? Who is your hero? When are you bringing those egg tarts to Mallorca?  Portugal's fittest male CrossFit athlete, Tiago Luzes, answers these and other questions. Hope you enjoy the episode!  You can find Tiago here https://www.instagram.com/tiagoluzes/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Jen Muir burst on to the Elite scene in Berlin when she took the win, and the world record in event one. We chat about how she got into the sport, what she has to work on, and what her goals are for 2024. You can find Jen here https://www.instagram.com/jennifermuir99/We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/