Say Yes to Life

What's going through your mind during an echo bike sprint, a max set of wall-balls, or that 4 mile Hero WOD run in 100 degree heat? Today Angelina shares success tips and ways to reframe our thinking to help us overcome even our greatest challenges. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Have you ever done a self-audit of where you're spending your time, energy, and money? How can establishing our own personal core values help us take charge of our goals? Back for part 2 of our Success Sunday mini series, Angelina Rybachuk shares a step-by-step guide on how to identify your values and put them into ACTION. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Welcome back to Success Sunday: podcast edition! With Q4 just around the corner, now is an opportune time to reflect on our successes of 2021 thus far as well as the goals we want to hit before the end of this year. Listen as host Lauren Carlos interviews Angelina Rybachuk about tips for staying focused, accountable, and joyful through this next season of life. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

The opening of our new Everett location would not be possible without these two AMAZING humans: Clayton Feis and Theresa Costanzo! Listen as Lauren and Cody ask them everything from how they started CrossFit to what drives them as coaches, from hidden talents to their favorite things to order for brunch.  Come by CFA Everett to take a class from these awesome coaches!Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Customizing, also known as "scaling," is what makes CrossFit possible for both novice and elite athletes, young and old, injured and healthy, and everyone in between.  Today Cody and Lauren discuss how customizing is not a setback but a necessary tool to get each individual athlete from where they are to where they want to go. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

"For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack." -Rudyard Kipling. What does this quote mean, and why is the wolf our mascot? Listen as host Lauren Carlos interviews Cody Looney, founder and CEO of CrossFit Advantage, all about the symbolic significance of the Wolf Pack. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Three of our Wolfpack Weightlifters made it to nationals this year! Listen as athletes Chelsea Nicholas, Derek Cullison, and coach Cody Looney recap an electrifying weekend on the platform in Detroit. (Not featured: Sam Vallin, one of our remote athletes who took bronze in the snatch!)Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Interested in weightlifting? Email info@crossfitadvantage for more info!Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Why do we keep track of our rounds and reps, track our numbers on Beyond the Whiteboard, and ring the PR bell? Listen as Cody and Lauren talk about how taking scores serves as a tool to help improve performance and create more moments to celebrate. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

The recipe for any given CrossFit WOD uses three ingredients: gymnastics, weightlifting, and monostructural. Movements like running, rowing, echo bike, and double-unders fall into this "monostructural" category. Listen as Cody and Lauren talk about the health benefits of metabolic conditioning,  improving your mile time, Chris Hinshaw's aerobic capacity program, and why burpees make you a better person. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Have you ever set a New Years resolution that doesn't stick around past January? Or thought to yourself at the end of the year, "How did that go by so fast?" Listen as Angelina Rybachuk shares tips about living intentionally each day instead of simply going through the motions. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

When we think about gymnastics, we often think about back handsprings and flips on a high beam. But you don't have to do these things to be a gymnast--push-ups, pull-ups, handstand holds and muscle-ups count, too! Learn why gymnastics is one of the three key ingredients to CrossFit's recipe (alongside metabolic conditioning and weightlifting), the value of routine and intention "practice" sessions, and what gymnastics class is like here at CFA. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

The first word in CrossFit's definition of fitness is "eat." If we want to make the most of our training and maximize our performance--not to mention sleep, brain and heart health, and energy throughout the day--we must first learn how to FUEL our bodies for success. Listen as Lauren and Cody interview Carly Fuhrer, a 2x CrossFit Games Athlete and Black Iron Nutrition Coach, about keeping nutrition simple and finding what works best for you. Carly's email: carlyfuhrer@gmail.comInstagram: @carlyfuhrer, @blackironnutritionBlack Iron Nutrition website: https://www.blackironnutrition.com/Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Weightlifting is not just something Gregg Glassman and the Burgeners invented—our ancestors were doing this stuff hundreds and thousands of years ago in the form of pushing wheelbarrows and carrying bales of hay. It's almost in our DNA to lift heavy things, and doing so on a regular basis can measurably improve your sleep, bone and joint health, confidence, and quality of life. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Your culture is only as strong as the values you practice. What are the 4 core values of CrossFit Advantage, and why do they matter? Listen as Lauren Carlos interviews Cody Looney, owner and CEO of CrossFit Advantage, and hear shoutouts of some of our Alpha Athletes who put these values into action. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Listen as licensed mental health counselor Darla Telschow (LMHC) shares some useful mental health tips--everything from coping mechanisms such as "grounding" to how to navigate finding a good child therapist for your kids. Check out the resources below and don't hesitate to reach out to Darla  herself!Darla's website: https://www.silverlakemhs.com/ Darla's Email: darla@silverlakemhs.comDarla's Instagram: @darlatelschow Psychology Today (find a therapist near you): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us YouTube Guided Mindfulness Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU Parenting book: https://www.amazon.com/1-2-3-Magic-Discipline-Effective-Parenting/dp/149262988XKids anxiety workbook: https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Worry-Much-What/dp/1591473144 Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

"Life is a team sport" is a key part of who we are at CrossFit Advantage. What does it mean? Where did it come from? Why does it matter to us both inside and outside the gym? Listen as Lauren and Cody share their thoughts (and let us know yours, too!)Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Hero Challenge season is HERE! Host Lauren Carlos interviews Cody and Gregg, both former military veterans who've been doing the Hero Challenge for years, all about what the challenge is, how to participate, why we do it, and the #1 rule for these tribute WODs. Register for the Hero Challenge: https://crossfitadvantage.com/hero/Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Follow us on Instagram @crossfitadvantage https://www.instagram.com/crossfitadvantage/?hl=enCredits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Ever wonder if you're training too hard or not hard enough? Or when to push and when to rest and recover? Lauren and Cody discuss listening to your body, making movement a habit, and different "modes" of training from game day to rest day. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Mental health matters, no matter who you are or what you're going through. Listen as Cody interviews guests Derek Cullison and Fox Eisinger in a candid conversation about emotions, mental health, anxiety, and not being afraid to seek help. (Please see trigger warning below).**Warning: This episode covers sensitive topics including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing signs of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts, please visit https://crossfitadvantage.com/yes/ for mental health resources. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:1-800-273-8255Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

The 5 for 5 Challenge is back! We are challenging YOU to attend 5 CrossFit classes per week for 5 weeks in a row. CFA athlete Kelsey Mcgee shares how completing the challenge multiple times in the past has transformed her physically, mentally, and socially by helping her finding community along the way. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Intensity is the key ingredient in the methodology of CrossFit. But where does technique fit in? See how you do on this POP quiz podcast and learn about the importance of balancing both in your training. Episode 2: What Even is Fitness? https://www.buzzsprout.com/1645744/7936564Episode 4: What is CrossFit? https://www.buzzsprout.com/1645744/8080707 Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Sage Burgener is BACK for part two with some bonus footage - learn all about her infamous Bad B*tch Camp, tips to improve your snatch technique, embracing the whole spectrum of masculinity and femininity, and a surprise interview where Sage throws the mic back to Cody and Lauren. Sage's Instagram (message for Bad B camp info): https://www.instagram.com/sageburgener/?hl=enBurgener Strength Courses: https://www.burgenerstrength.com/Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

If you've done CrossFit, you've probably heard of "Burgener Strength" or done "the Burgener warm-up" at one point or another. But who are the Burgeners, and how has this methodology transformed Olympic weightlifting? From her first competition at age six to coaching weightlifting in foreign countries without even knowing their language, Sage Burgener has made a living legacy of the Burgener name. Listen to her story and how she's learned to train her mindset just as much as her body.Sage's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sageburgener/?hl=en Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

What does it mean to be a woman in CrossFit? In honor of Women's History Month, host Lauren Carlos interviews three badass women: a coach and mom of three, a competitive athlete with her masters degree, and her own mom, who never considered herself an athlete until discovering CrossFit. Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

What does the "CrossFit" name mean, and what went down last summer in 2020? Hundreds of gyms around the world have cut ties with CrossFit after former CEO Greg Glassman's racist remarks on Twitter. Learn how gym owner Cody Looney handled the situation at CrossFit Advantage - rebrand, changing leadership, and more - and why the CrossFit brand is an integral part of our identity. (Listen until the end for a sneak peak of Cody's conversation with new CrossFit CEO Eric Roza and some exciting news about where CrossFit is headed). CrossFit Journal YouTube Lecture: Pursuing Excellencehttps://youtu.be/CmqdKNSREAECome visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

How would you define CrossFit? Host Lauren Carlos interviews co-host and Level 3 CrossFit Trainer Cody Looney about what CrossFit is: constantly varied, functional movements, executed at high intensity (and a whole lot more). Listen and learn!Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage!https://crossfitadvantage.com/yes/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

Host Lauren Carlos interviews CrossFit Games athlete and mindset coach Casey Campbell all about the CrossFit Open, the largest participatory sporting event in history. Who is eligible? Where can you sign up? What does it entail? Most importantly, hear Casey's insight on WHY the Open is an amazing fitness opportunity for everyone. Register for the Open today! https://games.crossfit.comCasey's Open Mindset Prep Course (use promo code SAYYES for $50 off)  https://emergent-mindset.teachable.com/p/cf-open-mindset-prepCome visit us at CrossFit Advantage!https://crossfitadvantage.com/yes/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

How would you define "fitness"? Host Lauren Carlos interviews owner and CEO Cody Looney about the definition and four different models of "fitness" and how it applies to your everyday life within and beyond the gym. CrossFit Journal: What is Fitness and Who is Fit?https://journal.crossfit.com/article/what-is-fitnessCome visit us at CrossFit Advantage!https://crossfitadvantage.com/yes/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman

You've seen it on the website. You've seen the Instagram hashtags. You've probably seen the huge banner at the gym. But what exactly do we mean by "say YES to life?" Host Lauren Carlos interviews owner and CEO of CrossFit Advantage, Cody Looney, about what that phrase means, where it came from, and how to live it in action every day. Mental Health Resources:https://crossfitadvantage.com/yes/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:1-800-273-8255 Come visit us at CrossFit Advantage! https://crossfitadvantage.com/Credits: Music by Jacob Carlos; Artwork by Bart Griffin and Cody Looney; Digital Media Consulting by Keaton Averman