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Send us a textWe're diving straight into the chaos. From the current state of CrossFit to The Open and where the sport is headed—we're not holding back.Spoiler: we don't see eye to eye.Let us know in the comments: is CrossFit still hot… or is it not?

Send us a textWelcome to the inaugural episode of In The Box Office!Today you will get to know Cait and Maysa, where they came from, why they're here, and listen to them yap about the piping hot tea of functional fitness.But on a serious note...ITBO is here to talk about #morethansport and tell the stories behind the athletes and the other amazing humans that make up this special community.IG: @intheboxofficeVisit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown ReleafMake sure you go check out the best CBD product out there, Home Grown Releaf, who is back as our podcast sponsor for 2025!HGR Website: https://hgrcbd.com/Use code "FRIEND20" to get 20% off your purchase

Send us a textA jam-packed weekend of CrossFit Games Semifinal competition is in store starting this Friday. A total of 12 athletes will secure their spot at the 2025 Games in Albany, NY. After previewing Torian Pro last week, Brian and PC return to discuss the three other Semifinals that will happen this weekend, which include eight Game invitations. The weekend starts first in Busan, Korea, for the fourth installment of the Far East Throwdown. Next up is the REBEL Renegade Games in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. Each day of competition ends with the Syndicate Crown, held in Knoxville, Tennessee.Brian goes through his predictions on how he feels the leaderboards will end up in those competitions and offers additional insights on what to watch for.Please consider donating to Dusty and his family as he recovers in the aftermath of a recent medical emergency:https://www.spotfund.com/story/2b351b...Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown ReleafMake sure you go check out the best CBD product out there, Home Grown Releaf, who is back as our podcast sponsor for 2025!HGR Website: https://hgrcbd.com/Use code "FRIEND20" to get 20% off your purchase

Send us a textBrian hits you with an extensive Torian Pro Semifinal Preview show before he boards a plane to attend the prestigious event for the first time next weekend. Multiple storylines are in play, but none bigger than what is rumoured to be Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr's final CrossFit competition. Is she the favourite despite training for Hyrox this season? If she wins, does she accept her CrossFit Games invitation? We discuss that and much more.But first, we are joined by special guest Sydney Michalyshen, and we discuss her performance at this past weekend's TFX Invitational, where she finished second and punched her ticket back to the Games after coming up short in the previous two years.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown ReleafMake sure you go check out the best CBD product out there, Home Grown Releaf, who is back as our podcast sponsor for 2025!HGR Website: https://hgrcbd.com/Use code "FRIEND20" to get 20% off your purchase

Send us a textBrian released his predictions for this upcoming weekend's TFX Invitational this afternoon. He joins PC as they go through those picks as well as recap what happened at the French Throwdown as four more athletes punched their ticket to the CrossFit Games.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown ReleafMake sure you go check out the best CBD product out there, Home Grown Releaf, who is back as our podcast sponsor for 2025!HGR Website: https://hgrcbd.com/Use code "FRIEND20" to get 20% off your purchase

Send us a textBrian and PC are joined by Maysa to get their takes on the inaugural World Fitness Project live event from Indianapolis, IN. Join them as they dive into the leaderboard and provide their perspective from their varying points of view.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown ReleafMake sure you go check out the best CBD product out there, Home Grown Releaf, who is back as our podcast sponsor for 2025!HGR Website: https://hgrcbd.com/Use code "FRIEND20" to get 20% off your purchase

Send us a textBrian, Maysa, and PC will discuss the two individual women's divisions at next week's inaugural World Fitness Project live event. WFP Tour Stop 1 in Indianapolis, IN, looks to be an exciting affair, as the women's Pro Division is stacked with the best women's competitive fitness athletes in the world. Which athletes will stand on top of the podium and gain valuable points as they chase the 20 Pro Cards available for the 2026 season? They also take a look at the 20 women who will be competing in the Challenger Division.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textWith less than nine days till the very first World Fitness Project live event kicks off in Indianapolis, IN, Brian, Maysa, and PC break down the 30 men's athletes competing in the Pro Division as well as the 20 men in the Challenger Division. All 50 will be competing for valuable points as they look to secure one of the 20 Pro Cards for the 2026 WFP season.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textVisit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textWe prep this weeks Wodland Fest!Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textAfter a week off, the CrossFit Games Semifinals returns to the competition floor this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the Copa Sur. Once again a total of four individual Games spots will be up for grabs, two each for the top two men's and women's qualifiers who are eligible. Arena Carioca 1 returns as the host site of this annual rite of passage for the top athletes in South America. Brian, Cait and PC preview the SemifinalThey also have some special guests that will join to recap the Athens Throwdown and Sarajevo Throwdown. They will also get everyone caught up on the latest news in CrossFit and the functional fitness space.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian, Cait and PC recap the past weekend's Mayhem Classic, discussing the programming and the event finishers. They are joined by Mayhem Classic men's champion Austin Hatfield and women's runner-up Abigail Domit, who each received an invitation to the 2025 CrossFit Games due to their finishes. They breakdown the competition with us, their biggest challenges, what's next for them and much more.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textPC and Brian are joined by our contributor Maysa to talk about the finalization of the field for Stop 1 of the World Fitness Project. They are joined by two of the Challengers that will compete against the top athletes in Indianapolis. Ella Wilkinson and Tanner Balazs are two names you might not know regularly, but they hope to change that May 9-11.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian, Cait, and PC preview this week's Mayhem Classic, the first of ten in-person Semifinal competitions to determine which athletes will compete at the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. We discuss Brian's power rankings for the competition and compare them to Cait's picks. Two Games spots are on the line for both the men and women. Which athletes will punch their ticket to New York first?Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textVisit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian and PC return to discuss the World Fitness Project Online Challenger Qualifiers. What are they? Who's competing? What are the workouts? Why you should do them? We will answer all those questions!Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textThe CrossFit Open concluded on Monday evening with the submission of 25.3 scores. If you're looking at the overall leaderboard, you will notice for the third-straight week, the names didn't change. We have crowned 2025 Open champions with Mirjam Von Rohr repeating and Colten Mertens winning his first. PC and Cait discuss the winners and what went into their performances as well as recap who won 25.3. and look into the top performances of the final workout.Make sure you go check out the best CBD product out there, Home Grown Releaf, who is back as our podcast sponsor for 2025!Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textMore information is coming in regarding the upcoming World Fitness Project season from payout structure to divisions. With less than two months to go before the first live competition, Brian and PC will be looking ahead to next week and the upcoming "Challengers Online Qualifier". We take a early look at the registered athletes who will be fighting for one of those coveted 2026 WFP season Pro Cards.Please donate to support the family of McCoy ‘Topsy' Turner:https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfundi...Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textREPEAT!!! PC and Cait will take a look at the 25.2 leaderboard for CrossFit Games Open. No we aren't looking at 25.1, another week, another workout win by the Iron Hog and the Swiss Sensation. Colten Mertens wasn't content with his 4:08, which would have won and set a new world record, so he did it again and finished in 4:01. Meanwhile Mirjam Von Rohr is looking to make history herself, winning her second-straight workout and setting herself up to be the fourth women to repeat as a Open champion. They will take a look at how the leaderboard sits currently before any penalties are assessed. What are the surprises and who they are impressed and also want to see a bit more of.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian caught some flack last week when he unveiled his power rankings for the 20 men's athletes signed to a World Fitness Project in their inaugural season last week. So lets run it back this week with the women's power rankings for the WFP! He joins PC to discuss how he came up with his rankings and what were the determining factors in choosing athletes in their respected spots.Click here to see the rankings and read the full article:https://bfriendlyfitness.com/world-fi...Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textTHE LEADERBOARD IS CLOSED! PC and a few special guests will take a look at the 25.1 leaderboard for CrossFit Games Open. They will take a look at how the leaderboard sits currently before any penalties are assessed. What are the surprises and who they are impressed and also want to see a bit more of.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian caused a little bit of a stir yesterday when he unveiled his power rankings for the 20 men's athletes signed to a World Fitness Project in their inaugural season. He joins PC and welcomes special guest Nikolaj Ronnow to discuss how he came up with his rankings and what were the determining factors in choosing athletes in their respected spots.Click here to see the rankings and read the full article:https://bfriendlyfitness.com/world-fitness-project-2025-contracted-men-power-rankings/Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian and PC start the week with a recap of this past weekend's Fittest of the Coast, held in Charleston, South Carolina. The action-packed weekend was covered by Brian, who gets us caught up on all the exciting races across the elite divisions. What athletes stood out to him? What workouts impressed you? Who from the field is poised for a big 2025 season?Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textTwo weekends ago, Brian released his top 10 predictions for the PICSIL Showdown, which took place in Pamplona, Spain. Formerly the Pamplona Games, the three-day competition featured a strong roster of European athletes, including CrossFit Games athletes Aniol Ekai, Moritz Fiebig, Jelle Hoste, Uldis Upenieks, Karin Freyova, Elena Carratala and Lena Richter. Howeve,r one athlete he underestimated was the talk of the weekend. Noortje Bleeker, a veteran athlete of the European competition circuit, had her best individual performance to date, finishing second overall and showing off the skill and potential that we have seen glimpses of in competitions like the Madrid Championships and the Dubai Fitness Championships over the years. She joins us as we recap the competition and discuss her performance.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian is back on the road to continue the B.Friendly Fitness World Tour with a stop in Charleston, South Carolina for the annual Fittest of the Coast competition, one of Brian's favorite U.S.-based competitions. PC and Brian are joined by special guest Amanda Fischer who is no stranger to the competition having won the individual Pro Division last year.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textPC and Brian play catch-up as they get you all caught up on all the things that happened in the functional fitness space. This includes the latest results from competitions that happened this past weekend including The Fittest Experience, the ATA Games and Hyrox Las Vegas. We also discuss the latest news when it comes to the World Fitness Project, United Grid League and also discuss The Crucible which took place last weekend.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textWOW! What a week in Miami! The whole B.Friendly Fitness team plus some new additions converged on iconic South Beach for TYR Wodapalooza Miami. The biggest version of the annual fitness festival. This was an experience for the team unlike any other and Brian and PC had a front row seat and then some. Both recap the event and talk about their experiences. The highs and the lows of their epic week.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian and PC discuss Brian's elite team division predictions for TYR Wodapalooza Miami. One of the premier offseason events, TYR WZA, this year looks to be one of the best yet as the field for both the men's and women's divisions is stacked from top to bottom.Read the full preview article here:https://bfriendlyfitness.com/tyr-wza-...Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian's joined by Guilherme Malheiros as he prepares for TYR Wodaalooza Miami. This superstar has become the face of CrossFit in South America and is one of the more popular athletes in the sport due to his feats of strength and playful disposition. We talk about his career, from making a mark as a teen athlete to his amazing performances and disappointments at the CrossFit Games. We also delve into what he has planned for the 2025 season, including the Games and WFP.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textOur Friend Barclay Dale joins us today to announce the project he's been working on for a few years now. Today marks the official launch of Apollo Performance Analytics, the database that you hear us talk about is finally here. We discuss this labor of love with him and what the potential of the analysis can bring to the sport of fitness.Check out the Apollo website:https://www.apolloperform.com/Follow Apollo on Instagram and get the latest analysis and updates:https://instagram.com/apolloperformVisit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textIt's been awhile since we have seen George Sterner on the elite competition floor (2019 CrossFit Games as a matter of fact). After dipping his toe back into the sport with his fifth place showing in the TYR Wodapalooza Miami Online qualifier, Sterner makes his return in a few weeks on the sands of South Beach. Brian and PC were lucky enough to sit down and ask where this former Games teen sensation has been the last five years? Why did he choose to step-away from the sport? Why did he decide to come back? What are his expectations in Miami? Most importantly, why gardening?We are also excited to have Home Grown Releaf back as our podcast sponsor for 2025!Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian and PC discuss Brian's elite individual division predictions for TYR Wodapalooza Miami. One of the premier events of the offseason, TYR WZA, this year looks to be one of the best ones yet as the field for both the men's and women's divisions are stacked from top to bottom.Read the full preview article here:https://bfriendlyfitness.com/tyr-wodapalooza-miami-elite-individual-preview/Contribute to gyms affected by the LA fires here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-lives-aid-for-crossfit-la-familiesRead Emily Beer's beautiful tribute on Morning Chalk Uphttps://barbend.com/will-powell-tribute/Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textWe are back after two weeks off for the holidays to recharge for what will be an exciting 2025! Who better to ring in the new year than Noah Ohlsen. The newest addition to the Red Bull athlete family joins us to discuss his new partnership with the global brand as well as discuss his legacy in the sport of the CrossFit as well as his legacy in the sport. We ask him what his future looks like in fitness and of course we discuss his favorite competition, TYR Wodapalooza Miami. Join us live!We are also excited to have Home Grown Releaf back as our podcast sponsor for 2025!Use code "FRIEND20" to get 20% off your purchaseHGR Website: https://hgrcbd.com/Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian and PC reconvene and discuss how their weekends went. Brian was in the UAE broadcasting the Dubai Fitness Championship, and PC was in the UK covering FitFest. They recap what they saw and preview the week ahead, including Brian broadcasting the Fall Series Throwdown while PC heads to Budapest, Hungary, to cover the IF3 World Championships.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian, PC and Nikolaj take a look. at the leaderboard after the opening day of competition at the Dubai Fitness Championship. Who surprised, who struggled? They also take a look at Day 2 and how will the athletes recover after a brutal opening day.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian and PC preview this weekend's Dubai Fitness Championship, a stacked field of athletes. With no "clear-cut" favourite in both the men's and women's fields, the weekend looks exciting. They discuss the competition, the workouts, and their predictions, 30-1.Read Brian's preview: https://bfriendlyfitness.com/12th-edition-of-the-dubai-fitness-championship-on-tap-this-weekend/Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textWhat a weekend in Denver, Colorado! If you missed it the B.Friendly Fitness crew were putting in work at REPS AHEAD Pro5 and MBS Turkey Challenge. Brian and PC recap the weekend spent with Andrew Hiller and the athletes.They also take a look at the announced CrossFit Games season, the latest announcements from TYR Wodapalooza Miami, LATAM Cup qualifiers, Asia Fitness Championships and much, much moreVisit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textCrossFit has released a statement in the aftermath of the Lazar Dukic tragedy at the 2024 CrossFit Games. Brian and PC discuss the statement, the protocols they say they will enact, and much more.Read the full statement: https://games.crossfit.com/article/safety-and-procedural-changes-after-2024-crossfit-gamesThey also recap the Belgrade Games and the ELFIT Championship.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian continues to the last stop of the B.Friendly Fitness, Serbia, or the Belgrade Games. The competition was rescheduled after the tragic passing of Lazar Dukic and since then the organizers have turned into a compeition as well as a celebration of life for their favorite son. A host of Games athletes have descended to the city to both participate and honor their friend.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textThe bag pipes lay silent, champions have been crowned, and the haggis has been stored away as leftovers. So ends the 2024 Rogue Invitational from Aberdeen, Scotland. It was definitely one for the record books. Brian and PC look at the final leaderboard and give their final thoughts on this marquee event and what awaits next.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian and PC are back, live from Aberdeen, Scotland, to examine the leaderboard as we head into the final day of competition at the 2024 Rogue Invitational.Today's episode is brought to you by  Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new colorways for the Haze trainers, Panterra Pink and Sky Blue.https://strike-mvmnt.comVisit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textA day after an exciting opener to the 2024 Rogue Invitational in Aberdeen, Scotland, Brian and PC take a look at the leaderboard and also preview what is in store for Day 2.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textWe close up our pre-competition coverage of the 2024 Rogue Invitational with a preview and predictions of the STACKED men's field. Joining us are two new rookies to our show, two experts with extensive knowledge of the sport and the athletes. Jason CF Media, known for his witty and well-thought out monologues and his own podcast, "Plate Stack Chat" will try to not show his bias towards European athletes. Also making his debut on our show is Craig Bridgland, owner and head trainer of Blueprint Health and Fitness in Australia. Lets see if he favors countryman Ricky Garard and Jay Crouch among his predictions.Read the article https://bfriendlyfitness.com/2024-rogue-invitational-mens-preview-and-predictions/Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textIt's Rogue Week! Brian and PC are joined by special guests Carolyn Prevost and Alexys D'Tiole as they preview the women's division for the highly anticipated competition. This year's version will be held in Scotland, the first time on international soil. The four share their predictions on who will come out on top (you will be surprised!) and who will struggle!Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian has arrived in Europe, more specifically Norway where he kicks off the first stop of the European leg of the 2024-2 B.Friendly Fitness World Tour. He and PC preview the Oslo Throwdown and go over the tour schedule to close out the 2024 which includes 10 competitions covered in eight weeks and hosted in nine countries.They also catch everyone up on the latets news and happenings in the world of fitness.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian and PC are joined by Oslo Throwdown director Roger Gillros and programmer Phil Hesketh to discuss next weekend's premier Norwegian fitness event and they reveal all the workouts for the first time.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textReps Ahead Director Phil Thomas joins Brian and PC to discuss the evolution of his 1v1 fitness competition and talks about the latest iteration of Reps Ahead taking place in Denver, CO, Nov. 23-24. Reps Ahead 5 will feature a four-person tournament. We also announce the women competing in the women's field.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a text2024 CrossFit Games Team Champion and good friend of the show Khan Porter joins Brian and PC to talk all things Down Under Championship as it takes place this coming weekend in Wollongong, Australia.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a text2024 CRASH Crucible Champion Brittany Weiss joins Brian and PC to discuss her impressive win over a stacked women's field. The 2023 Games champion on a team with CrossFit Invictus talks about her transition to the individual side of competition. We discuss her joining The Training Plan under the guidance of Jami Tikkanen an what the rest of the season looks like for her.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian and PC are joined by Training Think Tank coach Perrin Behr to preview this weekend's Crash Crucible. Coach Behr is very familiar with what is fast-becoming one of the top offseason competitions in North America. She has coached numerous athletes at the competition and will once again be there with athletes in tow.We look over the elite rosters and the workouts, giving the most comprehensive preview prior to the event and predicting who finishes on the podium and darkhorses to watch.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...

Send us a textBrian and PC recap a busy weekend in fitness as well as discuss he latest news in the sport They are joined by special guest Lucy Campbell fresh off her win at the Marabella Championships in Spain. We discuss her successful comeback from her season-ending injury as well as get her analysis on the other events and news.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Bella on Instagram Chad on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf and STRIKE MVMNT.Check out the new transit trainers.https://strike-mvmnt.comFollow Home Grown Releaf on their instagram channel @homegrownreleaf and be entered into a drawing for a $50 credit to be used on their website.HGR Website: ...