The Reform Way

Eric sits down with Rudy who is our August Reformer of the Month. Rudy has been a long time member and you'll always find him at 7 a.m. especially on running days. https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/rudy/

Eric and Peter sit down and talk about both of their experiences with the Age Group Quarterfinals. Along with Eric and Peter, Jacob and Tuttle also completed the workouts in their respective age groups. While they were in different age groups they were able to complete the workouts together and it was a super fun environment to watch these guys compete.https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric, Corey, and Peter sit down to talk about the concept of living to be 100 years old. Are there things that you need to start doing today? What are some things we may be doing now that hinders that ability? We were all excited to talk about this one and has a lot of great take aways.https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric and Corey were able to sit down and catch up with Peter since he moved to Oregon. We chat about what is different up there compared to Southern California, what he's doing with his time, and how his new CrossFit gym is similar to ours in some ways but completely different in others. https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric sits down with newly married and Reformer of the Month, Jenn! Jenn and her husband Keith met in CrossFit and we are happy to have both of them in the gym. You'll have to come to our 5:30 a.m. to catch her working out! https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/jennifer/

Eric sits down with our March Reformer of the Month, John Bailey! Bailey is high energy and high fun in every class he's in with his infectious laughter. From being a police lieutenant to starting and running Anaheim PD's fundraiser fitness competition "Guns n' Hoses" to being a long time member here and contributing to our community, Bailey is one of our favorite people to have around.https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/john/

Okay so Peter isn't dead. But he is moving. Peter has been a integral part of our community and we are sad to see him go. I'm sure everyone has a great Peter story wether it is appropriate or not. We will be getting together after the 4:00 p.m. class on Tuesday the 29th to send him off in style. If you can make it show up and hang out!

Eric, Peter, and Corey talk about the 2022 CrossFit Open now that we have completed all 3 weeks. We all agree that CrossFit has come a long way in the organization and programming for the Open and were impressed with how 2022 went. There were some critiques but CrossFit has really dialed in their stages of competition with the Quarterfinals coming up soon.

Eric sits down with one of our newest coaches joining the team, Ashley! She has been putting in a ton of work sharpening her skills at a coach and is a great addition to the team. She brings passion and energy to her coaching and we love having her here.https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric and Corey sit down with the General Manager of Santa Margarita Ford, James Graham. James is a member of the gym but he is also a member of the RSM community. We talk about how Ford is engrained in the community and what it takes to run a car dealership. We also talk about how physical fitness is a passion for James and why it is so important to him.James and Santa Margarita Ford is also sponsoring the 2022 Great Futures Gold Tournament to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley. The tournament is Friday, March 11 and you can find more info by clicking the link below.https://bgccapo.com/golf

Eric sits down to talk to Kelsey who is our February Reformer of the Month! Kelsey has a collegiate soccer background and has excelled tremendously in her time here at Reform. you'll see Kelsey in multiple different times at the gym but give her a hi five for being our Reformer of the Month!

Eric and Peter sit down with Dr. Jorge Guevara and talk about the difference between muscle strains vs. tears. It's fairly common in the gym that we hear the terms used and sometimes not correctly. We wanted to talk to Jorge and see what to look out for and when to come in and see him. You can reach Dr. Jorge at (949) 873-3688

This debate has gone on as long as humans have been exercising. What is considered a complete rep? If you ask 10 people you may get 10 different answers. CrossFit is unique because it was arguably the first training program to organize and detail what a full range of motion looks like in order for 1 repetition of a movement to be complete. It may sound trivial but there are tons of benefits to training a full range of motion. On the flip side, we talk about why sometimes it may not be beneficial. https://crossfitreform.com/

CrossFit has recently announced that they have fired Dave Castro. Dave Castro has been the Director of the CrossFit Games since day 1 and there will definitely be some big shoes to fill. If you've been around CrossFit you may know that Dave is a person people love to hate. While controversial, he has been essential in making CrossFit what it is today.https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric sits down with our January Reformer of the Month, Matt! He's a fun guy with tons of energy. He brings that to the 5:30am class and has been super consistent for almost 6 years!https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/matthew/

Eric, Corey, and Jolene sit down and talk about what really happens when we eat sugar. It isn't just the extra calories either. Jolene drops some knowledge and some tips on how to live with less sugar in your daily life.https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric  sits down to chat with out December Reformer of the Month, Tiffany. Eric and Tiffany are hard at work every morning way earlier than most are awake. Tiffany is super funny so if you get a chance make sure to say hello!https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/tiffany/

Strict, kipping, banded, jumping, chest-to-bar? With so many options you may wonder why the coach wants you to perform a specific version of a pull-up. In this episode we decode what your coach is thinking and the reason why you should pick a certain pull-up over another.https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric and Corey sit down and talk to Clement, the owner of Elissimo Coffee. CrossFit and Coffee go hand in hand and we love that Elissimo is in same center as us. Clement talks to us about what got him into coffee, why its called Elissimo, and what it's like being the only independent coffee shop in all of Rancho Santa Margarita.You can check out his website here or follow him on instagram at @elissimocoffee.

New year new me! People love to set a goal for themselves in for the new year. Just as popular as it is to set a goal, it is equally as popular to forget about that goal when the excitement wears off.In this episode we talk about what makes a goal a good goal. We also talk about tips and tricks on how to set a goal is not only achievable, but how to build off that achievement to keep the progress going. Take a listen and start thinking about a goal you can accomplish!https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric, Nicole, and Corey sit down and talk about why we love having a clean gym. It keeps a level of professionalism and sets the tone of pride in the gym. We want all our members to have the best experience in the gym and we try to pay attention to the tiny details.https://crossfitreform.com/

The CrossFit Reform Holiday Party is coming up! We are excited because it is one of the best events we have in the gym. We have food, games, awards, and a great night with everyone in our community.Everyone is invited and we would love for you to bring your family! Join us December 10th at 6pm!https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric, Corey, and Peter sit down and talk about the challenges that come with the holiday times. There are extra obligations that may pull us away from the gym and we talk about the importance of consistency. We also talk about a few tips in order to plan and stay on track to get you through the holidays.https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric sits down with Green Machine team captain, Tom, who is our November Reformer of the Month. Tom always brings some fun energy to class and we love having him and his wife Carrie.https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/tom/

Eric sits down with Nicole who is the office manager here at Reform. Nicole has been in the fitness industry for over 25 years and brings tons of experience to the team. Eric talks to Nicole about how she found Reform mid-pandemic and quickly made Reform her home. She is a perfect fit to the team and we love having her. Especially her keeping Eric on track!https://crossfitreform.com/

We are back with out 9th year in a row doing our Reform Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving! Every year on Thanksgiving morning we get together and do our own Turkey Trot to get up and get moving before all the festivities start. It's a great way to hang out with your gym friends and get a good workout in on Thanksgiving day.November 25th we will meet at Flo Jo Park at 8am for our 9th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration! Bring your friends, family, and pets for a trip around the Mission Viejo lake! It is all ages and everyone is welcome to join.https://crossfitreform.com/

Fitness trackers are lightyears ahead of the trackers from the past. The amount of information they can give us is almost too much to understand. The question we asked is should we all be wearing them? There's some obvious benefits but also some reasons why it may not be for you. https://crossfitreform.com/

Congrats to Maria for being our October Reformer of the Month! You'll see her in the morning classes and always has something fun to say. We love having her in class because she brings a great energy and is a blast to coach.https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/maria-2/

Eric sits down with Dane and talk about his recent ankle surgery and why that isn't slowing him down. Through a life of sports, Dane has had chronic ankle issues requiring multiple surgeries. Even with the pain from the surgeries and healing he is in here multiple days a week and still working out.https://crossfitreform.com/

It's a simple statement but rings true in many parts of our lives. We all need people to coach and guide us. If we find and surround ourselves with good people they can help us make good decisions and enrich our lives. In this episode we talk about the idea that no matter what level you are at in any aspect of your life, you can benefit from someone coaching or helping you.https://crossfitreform.com/

Great news! Territory Foods is an awesome meal prep company that we love and we are location to pick up their meals. Eric sits down with Lea and talks about what makes Territory Foods special and how you can take advantage of their delivery service to the gym.Use code GYMPICKUP to earn $75 off across 3 weeks + free shipping!https://www.territoryfoods.com/

Eric sits down with Colby who is our September Reformer of the Month. Colby is a firefighter and found CrossFit to help him be ready for the job. He's recently married and excited about the new chapter in his life!https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/colby/

Eric sits down to chat with Suzanne who is our August Reformer of the Month! She's always positive, energetic, and a blast to have in class. She might be the only person in the gym to actually run from movement to movement! Check out this episode and click the link to read her interview.https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/suzanne/

Peter and Eric are back home and have had a few days to decompress. We decided to sit down and talk about how the 2021 CrossFit Games went for Peter and the experiences along with it. From the age group and adaptive community getting some great workouts together to getting drinks after. The 2021 CrossFit Games were memorable and we can't wait to see Peter in the 2022 Games.

Congrats to Bill for being our August Reformer of the Month! What is also special is Bill is our first Reformer of the Month that does only personal training. You may not see him in the gym but he is still an amazing part of our community. He is super consistent with his training and has made some great strides over the years he has been with us. https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/bill/

Peter and Eric are live from Madison at the 2021 CrossFit Games! Peter is competing in the 65+ age group and he shares his initial impressions of the event. It is such a unique experience for Peter and we are stoked to share it with him.You can watch Peter live via YouTube by following the linkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRs1pHnES3QDdh43xbjOmzw

One bite at a time. In this episode we dive in to the benefits of CrossFit. We can go on and on about the physical benefits but today we are talking about the mental side of CrossFit. There are many lessons we can learn in the gym that help us in our every day life. It's important for us to understand that while we come here for the physical exercise there is so much more that we can get from the same workout.Take your time listening to this one and think about how CrossFit benefits you.https://crossfitreform.com/

Lauren Geldmacher is a fantastic member of our community. Eric sits down with her as she tells her story of having scoliosis and how she is able to do CrossFit. When she came to our gym we initially modified heavily to make sure she stayed safe and now she is able to do a ton of new movements!A lot of times in the gym we talk to people who have life long limitations and they realize that with some slight modifications they're able to work out and get all the benefits we love from CrossFit. No matter what the limitation someone may have, we aim to help them move better and live a healthy lifestyle.https://crossfitreform.com/

Have you ever thought of the difference of competing with vs. against someone? It may seem like splitting hairs but there is a time and place for both. Take a listen and hear our thoughts on the topic.https://crossfitreform.com/

Mother of 3, nurse, nursing school student, all around badass. Ashley has an infectiously positive personality and brings some fun energy to every class she comes to.Some people may not know that she has recently lost 65 pounds in 9 months. If that isn't challenging enough she manages to juggle her kids, work, and nursing school all at the same time of doing 1 or 2 workouts most days.Ashley shares her story with Eric and what it's like to make those changes with her health.https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric sits down with Rico who is our June Reformer of the Month! He transcends almost every class time so everyone at one point has probably been cheered on and motivated by Uncle Rico. Check out the podcast to learn more about him!https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/rico/

With the exception of a brief hiatus during covid, Double Dare is our annual in-house CrossFit competition to celebrate the anniversary of CrossFit Reform. We have been open since August of 2013 and love to celebrate every year by getting our community together for a friendly competition. Each year we do a partner or team competition that is fun and inclusive and this year we have a few new changes that will be really exciting.Interested in participating? Talk to a coach and we can get you signed up! We will be posting the workouts ahead of time to help you prepare for the big day!https://crossfitreform.com/

The official news is in and Peter has confirmed that he is going to Madison at the end of July and competing in the 2021 Nobull CrossFit Games. It is exciting as a gym to support Peter through this journey and we are looking forward to seeing Peter prepare and compete!https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric sits down with Patricia who is our May Reformer of the Month! She's always smiling and is a blast to have in class. Listen to get to know her more!https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/patricia/

Every year during the week of Memorial Day we do what we call "Hero Week." A Hero WOD is a workout dedicated to a person or group of people who died serving their country in the military, police, fire, or first responder. These workouts are hard individually so putting a whole week of them together is hard. You want to come into the week with a plan on how to approach each workout in order to stay safe and have a good time.

Formerly called "masters categories," the Age Group Online Qualifiers is the stepping stone for athletes to go from the Open to the CrossFit games. Only the select few make it to the AGOQ and even fewer move onto the Games in Madison. We had a handful of athletes make it to this level and we talk about what we liked and what we didn't like about this years' competition format.

Ever done the Hero WOD Murph? It is a staple in the CrossFit community done every Memorial day to respect the military, police, fire, and first responders who gave the ultimate sacrifice. It's a challenging workout and multiple ways to do it. We touch on just a few ways to get it done.

At the time of recording this episode Peter's scores in the Age Group Online Qualifiers put him in contention to go to the CrossFit Games. This is the big show in terms of competition CrossFit. While it may seem like an obvious choice for him to go to the next level of competition, we sit down and talk about the pros and cons of competing at the Games. Peter is still undecided and we talk about why it may not be important for him to go to Madison and compete.

Eric and Jolene talk about Whole30. It may seem confusing to some so they outline some of the basics of Whole30 and how to be successful.https://crossfitreform.com/2021-shed-shred-challenge/

Eric, Peter, and Corey talk about how often you should work on based on your experience level. Everyone coming in to the gym have difference levels of fitness and goals and we create a general guide for anyone wondering how many days they should come to the gym.https://crossfitreform.com/

Eric sits down with our April Reformer of the Month, Jimmy! He's a member of our 5:30am crew and you can find him outside the gym in the morning drinking coffee with the rest of the early morning class. He's an awesome person to coach and a very fun person to have in our class.https://crossfitreform.com/reformer/jimmy/