Building Better People: Recent Episodes
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This podcast will focus on interviewing ordinary people who have had their lives positively transformed by Mentally committing to a healthier lifestyle.
Although this is a throwback episode, its a timely one. Charlie recorded this at the beginning of 2022. Looking back at your year, did you accomplish your fitness goals?? If not, give this episode a listen for inspiration!
As the new year is finally here, Charlie shares with us his tips for making this year your BEST year yet. Don’t have goals in mind? Give this podcast a listen to hear some great ideas on how to set goals that will help motivate you to become the best version of yourself in 2023.
In this month's 10 minute pep talk, Charlie expands on an email he sent out earlier this week where he discussed the common misconception that if you workout, you can automatically eat more. Yes if you workout you likely are able to eat more freely. But, that creates a very unhealthy thought pattern in your brain. Exercise should be something you do. It is making your body healthy, stronger and it will perform better for you long term. It also just happens to burn calories but that is not WHY we do it.
Today on the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast, we hear from Sara Spivey, who is 22 and from Athens, Tx. She just finished up her bachelors degree in Animal Science last year, and is now working as a paralegal as she prepares to go to law school.
Sara started playing basketball at the age of 3! Growing up, she played sports all year round. In high school, one of her coaches introduced her to Crossfit workouts, which she loved, especially compared to the general conditioning and running she had been doing during her off-season.
However, when she moved to College Station to start school, exercise was the last thing on her mind. It wasn’t until she went home for the summer in between her junior and senior year and joined a local Crossfit gym that she found her love for working out again.
Sara talks about how difficult it can be to find the balance between wanting to eat healthy and having a social life. She shares her tips on how she has overcome this struggle and how she can eat healthy AND enjoy time with friends and family. Enjoy!
Meet Jake. Jake is 34 and recently re-joined College Station Crossfit after taking a bit of a break during the COVID pandemic.
Jake went to high school in Chicago and played just about every sport out there. He came to College Station hoping to play baseball at TAMU, but soon realized that wasn’t going to happen with a shoulder injury he sustained in high school.
Facing this realization, Jake spiraled into depression and a drug addiction until he found Jesus and a home church at Brazos Fellowship.
Jake discusses his fitness journey, the ups and the downs. Ultimately, he feels better when he is working out, which is why he decided that coming back to Crossfit was the best decision for him since he not only missed the working out, but also the community.
Give this one a listen—its one you do NOT want to miss!
Meet Chuck. He is 55 years young and has been married for 30 years. Chuck has two kids and is now a grandpa with two grandkids! Chuck has served in the Army, and was in law enforcement for 34 years. Now he runs a non-profit organization for Amber Alert. In this podcast, Chuck shares how his fitness journey started with his enlistment in the army, and how it evolved into running half marathons, and even a full marathon, later in life. Eventually he found CrossFit. Listen for a really great story from an individual who helps College Station be a safer place for us all. If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
Meet Farah. She is now 60 years old, but emigrated here back in 1985 after getting married. She has known Charlie for a LONG time—she met him back when he worked out at the Aggieland Fitness Dome!
Farah has two adult sons. She is a bio-chemist, researcher, and a pharmacist, which is her favorite because she is able to really help people. In this episode, Farah covers dealing with depression during graduate school, some of it due to the cultural differences between the US and her home country, and how she really had to dig deep and find the root cause of it in order to get better.
One thing she found that helped her was exercise, and this has stuck with her—and now she does Crossfit! Through all the different programs she has tried, she loves Crossfit the most, mostly due to its unique culture. We can’t argue with her on that one! Give this one a listen to be inspired on SO many levels. We are so proud of Farah!
Meet Manny— he is 36 and is part of the Amarillo National Bank (ANB) crew that has been working out with Boomfit for a few months now. ANB is a unique company—in addition to taking care of their employees in terms of professional development, they are also taking care of them physically by ensuring that health and fitness is part of their day-to-day life.
Manny used to be a member of a commercial gym, but one month when reviewing his gym billing to submit to his company for reimbursement, he noticed he had ZERO checkins in the past month. That was eye-opening for him and he knew he needed something different. Now, he enjoys completing the CrossFit workouts with his co-workers and talking all things Crossfit while at the office, too. Junk food and sodas have been replaced in the lunch room with healthier options, and this has really shaped their branch into a stronger community.
Manny is also a great example of how something is better than nothing. You don’t have to start your fitness journey going to the gym 7 days a week and going hardcore on your nutrition. He is only able to come to the gym three days a week, but in the 2.5 months of working out at Boomfit, he has gained 7.4 pounds of muscle and lost 3 pounds of fat! Manny also shares some of the other ways being healthier impacts the work environment. If you’d like your boss to invest more in your physical health, make sure to share this episode. Its a good one!
Meet Will Walker - this young 30 year old has 3 kids aged 5, 3, and 1 and has been doing CrossFit here at CSCF for about 4 months. He has AMAZING video skills and gets the opportunity to work on some amazing projects. In the first few months of joining College Station Crossfit, Will saw great improvements in his health and fitness - he was able to lose about 10-12 pounds, and has also seen improvements in his aerobic capacity.
In this week’s episode of the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast, Will shares his story from high school to the present, and shares how, despite all his accomplishments, he still wrestles with feelings of intimidation. Listen in to hear how he pushes past these fears to take on things he never thought were possible.
This week on the Building Better People podcast, the coaches sit down to give tips and suggestions, as well as to share their own personal struggles, on all things holiday eating and nutrition. With Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, this is a podcast episode you do NOT want to miss. Listen in to hear some great advice on how you can stay on track this holiday season with your nutrition and fitness goals.
Meet Ally. She started the 6 week challenge a month before quarantine hit in 2020.
Ally has been a cheerleader for quite some time, and even went to Worlds as a senior in high school. Growing up, however, she always had bad eating habits. When she moved to College Station for college, her bad habits continued, while the working out stopped due to having a busy schedule full of studying and coaching cheer. This led to her not feeling great, physically and mentally.
Then, she found the 6 week challenge, and this helped change her entire view on healthy habits, and has really made her realize that there is more to being healthy than just how you look. Enjoy this throwback episode, and if the 6 week challenge sounds like something you could use in your life, be sure to reach out to us!
This week we have Abigail Lydon joining us to discuss the positive outlook on life she has maintained and its impact on her day to day life. Abigail is nineteen years old, a sophomore at A&M, and planning to go to medical school. She shares a little bit about her health and the ups and downs that took place. She eventually was able to get to a place of functioning and has been focusing on Crossfit since (which kept her attention out of all the other sports). Abigail has maintained a positive outlook on life through trials and hardships. She always puts forth effort to get better and continually progresses.
In this month’s 10 minute pep talk, Charlie shares an interesting message he has been thinking about while training with his young daughter, Cate, who is just 10 years old. Charlie and Cate have been running a mile every other morning, and like many of us, Cate has had to overcome the days when working out doesn’t seem fun, or the workout doesn’t feel great. Listen in to hear some of the insights both Cate and Charlie have learned from this precious time they have been spending together!
If you need help with your workouts, or need someone to support you in your fitness journey, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!
Charlie and Julie are back to give another gym update. Listen in to hear what new and exciting things are happening around the gym this month!
This week's throwback episode brings us Emilee Brown, who has both a CrossFit and power lifting back ground. Emilee was just a freshman at Blinn when she joined us, and to hear someone so young be so motivated to remain healthy is truly inspirational.
Meet Emilee, she is 19 years old, a freshman at Blinn and is pursuing a nursing degree. Emilee’s fitness journey began with her parents. Her mom helps run a CrossFit gym in her hometown, and inspired Emilee to get into CrossFit during high school. Emilee excelled in CrossFit and in powerlifting (she was able to lift some crazy weights). Listen for an awesome story and to be personally motivated!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
This week's throwback episode brings us Emilee Brown, who has both a CrossFit and power lifting back ground. Emilee was just a freshman at Blinn when she joined us, and to hear someone so young be so motivated to remain healthy is truly inspirational.
Meet Emilee, she is 19 years old, a freshman at Blinn and is pursuing a nursing degree. Emilee’s fitness journey began with her parents. Her mom helps run a CrossFit gym in her hometown, and inspired Emilee to get into CrossFit during high school. Emilee excelled in CrossFit and in powerlifting (she was able to lift some crazy weights). Listen for an awesome story and to be personally motivated!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
In this week’s throwback episode, we’re hearing a story many of us can relate to: Staying health conscious can be difficult when life gets tough!
Meet Adam, he is 40 years young. Adam has been married for over 15 years, and is a father of three. In this week's episode of the Building Better People podcast, he shares his childhood/teen background in baseball and football. His love for sports also progressed to mountain biking in college. However, after attending Law school in Oklahoma, his health declined as life became more chaotic. Adam shares his “come to Jesus moment” when a doctor encouraged him to change his lifestyle to a healthier and more sustainable one. Listen for this week's incredible story of the importance of consistency which has helped Adam see great results! If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
In this week’s throwback episode, we’re hearing a story many of us can relate to: Staying health conscious can be difficult when life gets tough!
Meet Adam, he is 40 years young. Adam has been married for over 15 years, and is a father of three. In this week's episode of the Building Better People podcast, he shares his childhood/teen background in baseball and football. His love for sports also progressed to mountain biking in college. However, after attending Law school in Oklahoma, his health declined as life became more chaotic. Adam shares his “come to Jesus moment” when a doctor encouraged him to change his lifestyle to a healthier and more sustainable one. Listen for this week's incredible story of the importance of consistency which has helped Adam see great results! If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
This month’s throwback hosts a couple who are long time friends of both Charlie and the gym. You’ve heard some of our coaches talk about doing 75 Hard, and in this episode, hear how Kelli and Cliff did it together!
Meet Cliff and Kelli, they are an awesome married couple with 6 kids between the two of them. Cliff is 53 years old and Kelli is 44 years old.
In today's podcast, they share a bit of their history with working out. These two are great examples of staying fit! Both participated in sports and running throughout high school and afterwards. As a couple, they have gone through seasons of being really fit, and times where life got too busy and nutrition waned.
Recently they participated in what they call the “Hard 75 Days”. They inspired each other to eat healthy and worked out at the gym daily. Listen to hear more about the "Hard 75 Days" and for a super cool story of how they support each other and never stop making new goals once one is reached.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
This month’s throwback hosts a couple who are long time friends of both Charlie and the gym. You’ve heard some of our coaches talk about doing 75 Hard, and in this episode, hear how Kelli and Cliff did it together!
Meet Cliff and Kelli, they are an awesome married couple with 6 kids between the two of them. Cliff is 53 years old and Kelli is 44 years old.
In today's podcast, they share a bit of their history with working out. These two are great examples of staying fit! Both participated in sports and running throughout high school and afterwards. As a couple, they have gone through seasons of being really fit, and times where life got too busy and nutrition waned.
Recently they participated in what they call the “Hard 75 Days”. They inspired each other to eat healthy and worked out at the gym daily. Listen to hear more about the "Hard 75 Days" and for a super cool story of how they support each other and never stop making new goals once one is reached.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
This month we will be throwing it back to some of our older episodes that we think are too good to not share again! This week, we’re throwing it back to an episode we recorded right at the beginning of COVID. Enjoy!
Danielle Johnson, 42 years old is a mother of four. During this interview Danielle shares about how much her life has been greatly impacted by health and fitness. It has helped her take care of her God-given body and enabled her to exercise more discipline in other faucets of her life.
Danielle has done an amazing job prioritizing fitness during this time of social distancing and working out at home. She is achieving a great feat, she is doing 100 burpees a day in addition to her regular workout. She has chosen her least favorite exercise and is slowly perfecting it.
She is an inspiration for many, showing that even the most difficult things for us personally can become our strengths.
This month we will be throwing it back to some of our older episodes that we think are too good to not share again! This week, we’re throwing it back to an episode we recorded right at the beginning of COVID. Enjoy!
Danielle Johnson, 42 years old is a mother of four. During this interview Danielle shares about how much her life has been greatly impacted by health and fitness. It has helped her take care of her God-given body and enabled her to exercise more discipline in other faucets of her life.
Danielle has done an amazing job prioritizing fitness during this time of social distancing and working out at home. She is achieving a great feat, she is doing 100 burpees a day in addition to her regular workout. She has chosen her least favorite exercise and is slowly perfecting it.
She is an inspiration for many, showing that even the most difficult things for us personally can become our strengths.
This week on the Building Better People podcast, we have none other than the goat of CrossFit, Rich Froning himself. This interview was recorded at the 2022 BCS Classic just this past week. Rich is interviewed by Will Lewis, senior pastor at Brazos Fellowship, and he shares a bit about his faith and fitness journeys. Like many of us, Rich tells us that prior to 2010, he would have called himself a Christian, but he definitely was not living life the way a Christian should.
After receiving some mentorship and wise council from close friends, he started really reading the Bible and taking to heart what Jesus says about how we should live our lives.
Listen in to not only be inspired to become better in your fitness journey, but also in your spiritual walk.
This month's pep talk is a re-share of one Charlie gave late last year. Charlie expands on the common misconception that if you workout, you can automatically eat more. Yes if you workout you likely are able to eat more freely. But, that creates a very unhealthy thought pattern in your brain. Exercise should be something you do. It is making your body healthy, stronger and it will perform better for you long term. It also just happens to burn calories but that is not WHY we do it.
This message will be a wake up call for some as we head into the fall season. Football, tailgates, and all the holidays. Enjoy!
In this week’s podcast, we’re shaking things up a bit! We’re sharing an episode from the Its Not All Black N’ White podcast, which is hosted by Ken and Steve. This podcast interviews guests from all walks of life: athletes, CEOs, and regular folks like you and me! In this episode, Charlie is being interviewed by Steve and both get into discussions about their own fitness journeys, their love for CrossFit, how the BCS Classic got its start, and a little bit of everything in between. We hope you enjoy!
Do you hold yourself accountable to good reps? Are you really working at getting to full depth or getting your chin over the bar? When you add that extra weight, are your reps as good as if you took a few pounds off and focused on getting quality reps in?
Sometimes taking the focus away from the quantity of workout and turning it to the quality of those workouts can positively impact fitness.
Another question you may need to ask your self: Am I always staying within my comfort zone during my workouts?
Listen in to hear why Coach Perren thinks this questions is important, and how you can start achieving your goals using self awareness!
This summer has gone by quickly and we are all excited that this month is FINALLY the month of the BCS Classic. We have 750 athletes, and some BIG sponsors like Yeti, Amarillo National Bank, Advocate, Destination Bryan, and Compete College Station. If you are not competing, we REALLY need judges and volunteers, and this year we are really hooking up our volunteers, so get signed up! We’ll include the link below to sign up.
Also coming up in a few months is the CrossFIt Level 1 course which we will be hosting here at our gym. This course is not just for those who aspire to be a CrossFit coach—its a great opportunity to learn more about movements and the methodology behind why our workouts are programmed the way they are.
Julie and Charlie also remind everyone of a few important things to keep everyone safe this August, so listen in to hear some important information!
Link to sign up for volunteering:
https://bit.ly/3LFLJZ
We all have a lion inside of us. We all have the voice inside telling us, "you can do it". Listen to that voice. Let that inner lion come out. Charlie gives you some encouraging words that will help you keep moving in your fitness journey when you just want to quit. Don't do it! Give this podcast a listen for some inspiration and then get out there and take some action!
Coach Bennett is back on the podcast to talk about something we know by now is very important: managing our time.
More specifically, Bennett talks about the habit of utilizing your time wisely. This may look different for each person, but what matters most is that we are taking advantage of the minutes we have that we could be using to build better versions of ourselves. Bennett also addresses the question: Why do we do things that are challenging to us? You’ll have to listen in to hear the answer!
This week on the Building Better People Podcast, Charlie is talking to Amanda, who is the Assistant Event Director for the BCS Classic. Amanda takes care of all of the day-of (and now, multiple day-of) logistics for the entire event, which means she stays busy pretty much year round! Prior to serving at the Classic, she did a lot of event planning as a military spouse, which is where she developed her event planning and logistics skills.
Amanda has been serving in this role since 2019, when Charlie had the idea to grow the competition exponentially from years past. When she first signed on to help, she had ZERO idea who Rich Froning was—it was only after she heard how excited the team was that she decided to go look him up since one of her day-of roles was to make sure he had everything he needed.
Listen in for some more history of the BCS Classic and to get an inside look into what goes into planning an event like this.
This week Charlie and Julie discuss wrapping up the BCS Classic Qualifier, which all of our members completed if they attended a class within the last two weeks. They also discuss all the many volunteer opportunities available for the weekend of the BCS Classic, which is August 26-27. Whether you can volunteer the whole weekend, or only a few hours a day, we have something for you.
Charlie also gives an update on the construction around the gym—we are so appreciative of the patience everyone has shown as we have taken steps to make our gym a place where everyone wants to be.
Meet Beth—she is no stranger to the Building Better People Podcast. Beth originally shared her fitness journey on the very first episode of the Building Better People podcast which was published on January 4, 2017 — and she is back to give an update on her fitness journey.
Beth is in a really fun spot because she met her original fitness goal about a year ago, and has since entered into a new phase that has brought about a whole new set of challenges. She recently completed a maintenance period and is now in a build phase where she is purposefully trying to gain weight to build muscle. What she once thought was easy to do has proven to be just as difficult, if not more, than dieting and trying to lose weight! She also opens up about her decision to have plastic surgery to remove the extra skin from her 120+ pound weight loss journey.
Beth also talks about the importance of having goals, even if you’ve reached your original fitness goal. For Beth, setting small goals to keep her motivated as she works towards a bigger goal is extremely helpful. Listen in to hear a truly inspiring fitness journey!
This week on the Building Better People podcast, Charlie is here to motivate us to KEEP PUSHING and to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. This can be applied to many areas of our lives, but Charlie is focusing his pep talk on completing the BCS Classic Online Qualifier.
This is a great opportunity to push yourself and really see how far you’ve come, AND by signing up, you are helping Mayhem Missions be able to keep doing what they do best, which is serving both local communities and communities around the world. 100% of the registration fees for this online qualifier go to Mayhem Missions, so find a partner and get signed up!
To register: https://compete.strongest.com/competitions/2022-bcs-classic-online-qualifier/
For more information on the BCS Classic: https://compete.strongest.com/competitions/2022-bcs-classic-online-qualifier/
Coach Robert is here to share his journey with completing a challenge called 75 Hard. Robert was on a mission to show members that the coaches don’t just try to help members eat healthier—its also something that is important for them as well.
After being inspired by Rory McKernan from Crossfit Mayhem, Robert decided to give 75 Hard a try. On the podcast today, he shares his lessons learned—and spoiler alert!— he didn’t make it he full 75 days. Listen in to hear what he discovered about himself and his habits. We think you’ll walk away with some great ideas on how to challenge yourself when it comes to your life habits!
Charlie is on the podcast today talking with Beth Deuermeyer. You may not know Beth, but if you follow the BCS Classic or BoomFit on Facebook or Instagram, you have likely interacted with her. Beth runs social media for the BCS Classic as well as for the gym.
Beth and Charlie talk about the upcoming competition and reflect back on some of their favorite moments from the past few years of competition. Of course, some of these favorite moments include watching Jon Devlin meet Rich Froning for the first time, as well as many other Rich Froning moments, but some of our most loved moments come from watching all the athletes compete. One thing both Charlie and Beth enjoy is seeing the same people come back year after year.
Listen in to hear a bit of history on the BCS Classic. Don’t forget to get signed up for the online qualifier which starts on June 20th. All registration fees for the qualifier go to Mayhem Mission!
Charlie and Julie are back to give us our June gym update. This month, Charlie speaks specifically about the BCS Classic Online Qualifier. Registration is open, and we encourage you to sign up—because we will be doing the qualifier workouts, which are developed by Rich Froning, during our classes the week of the qualifier. All registration fees go to Mayhem Missions, and Charlie shares the reasoning behind WHY we have partnered with them. If you need help finding a partner, talk to a coach!
There is also some exciting news dropped during the podcast that is VERY exciting for our BCS Classic volunteers, but you’ll have to tune in to find out what it is.
Charlie’s 10 minute pep talk this month addresses what happens when we turn exercise into an unhealthy obsession or idol. Sometimes we can lose too much weight, or get to a point where exercise or your diet can actually hinder your health, both physical, mentally, and even spiritually. Charlie shares his own personal struggles with over exercising and under eating, and gives us some questions we can consider to help discover if exercise has become an idol.
How can we use our bodies to glorify God? Charlie sits down with Coach Jacob to give us very practical tops on how we can glorify God by taking care of ourselves, both physically and mentally.
How do you get started with this? Well, first, you have to be a believer in Christ. Without the Lord, we are complete slaves to sin. Then, the process continues with submitting to Christ’s wishes and trying to serve as Jesus served.
Listen in to hear how you can do this through your workouts!
Meet Suzanne — she is another one of our GREAT members who works at Amarillo National Bank, and she is 58 years young. Suzanne has been active for a good part of her life. When her kids were young, she was able to go workout during her lunch time, and even had a co worker that would go with her.
As her kids got older, it got more difficult to stick to her routine, and although she stayed relatively active, she was really missing that structure in her life.
Then one day recently, Suzanne saw an old picture of herself and realized some of the muscle definition she had when younger was now missing—and this inspired her to get back into the gym!
One cool thing Suzanne talks about is the culture surrounding physical health at Amarillo National Bank. If you’re interested in hearing what its like to work for an organization that cares about the health of its employees, give this episode a listen!
Julie and Charlie are kicking off the month of May talking about the one thing that is always on any Crossfit athlete’s mind in May….MURPH.
What is Murph? Well, if you don’t know you’ll have to give this episode a listen. Its one tough workout, but don’t worry! If you’ve noticed the programming lately, we are already prepping members for the all the running, pull-ups, squats, and pushups that will be completed during the Memorial weekend event. Don’t forget to get in your t-shirt order by putting your size down on the sheet near the whiteboard!
Also—Charlie mentions the online qualifier for the BCS Classic, which is now open. For our new members, the BCS Classic is a big competition we put on in August, and this is the second year we have a qualifier as the event has gotten SO BIG. Talk to a coach if you want to compete but need a partner. They can help you find someone. Or, be on the lookout for information on how to volunteer for the event. Its a lot of fun, AND you’ll get to hang out with some guy named Rich Froning ;)
Charlie is back for another 10 minute pep talk, and this one might hit some people hard, but its a hard message some may need to hear.
Here it is:
Your weight loss has not stopped because you've hit a plateau.
Your weight loss has plateaued because, more than likely, your adherence has changed.
Listen in to hear what can cause these so-called plateaus, and what Charlie recommends you do to get back on track!
Charlie is back with Coach Brandon to talk about the importance of having accountability. More specifically, Brandon dives into how fitness is easier when you have friends along for the ride. This could be working out consistently with each other, or promising to text each other about the nutrition you are taking in for your meals throughout the day.
Listen in to hear some ideas—and when you are finished, reach out to some friends and do something together! If you have been struggling by yourself in your fitness journey, this episode is for you! If you are a member here at BoomFit, reach out to one of your coaches after listening to this episode. We would LOVE to help you find some accountability!
Meet David King. He is 67 years old. David went to school here at Texas A&M, class of 1976. After moving around a bit, David settled back here in Bryan-College Station and has now since retired here.
David joined BoomFit right after Christmas—he received a gift certificate to the gym from his wife. He was really nervous about starting; he even prayed over it. He completed a 6-week challenge with Coach Stephanie and has loved it ever since!
David used to workout frequently, but got out of shape over the years. He had fears of starting the process of getting back into shape because of the pain — something many of us can relate to! Now he gets to work out with his wife every morning—they even workout next to each other. Talk about couple goals!
Learn how David was able to over come these fears and get back into great shape, all while having fun doing it!
April is here; can you believe it??
That means Easter is just around the corner, which means we will an altered scheduled for Good Friday and we will be closed Saturday and Sunday. Julie and Charlie also talk about Murph Prep which has already started!
Listen in to hear important details about things going on this month at BoomFIt—Home of College Station Crossfit!
Meet Jennifer. She is 36 and has been working out with Bennett for the past 10 months.
Jennifer came to us wanting to put on muscle. That’s right—here at Boomfit, weight loss isn’t the only thing we focus on. Muscle building may seem scary—but its exactly what can help you get the toned and muscular body you’ve been seeking.
Weight hasn’t been an issue for Jennifer, but she really wanted to put on muscle. Enter Bennett. Bennett has helped her go from 114 pounds to 120—thats six solid pounds of muscle that she has been able to put on since starting a consistent weightlifting program.
In fact, Jennifer tries not to focus on the scale. The number is not the goal. Jennifer works out and is happy with her progress because she feels better. She is able to do things she used to not be able to do.
This is a great podcast to listen to if the scale has been messing with your head lately. The number on the scale doesn’t have to be the only indicator you focus on during your weight loss or weight gain journey!
On this month’s edition of Coaches’ Education, Stephanie is here to talk to Charlie about something important, and something we could all use a little work on. Sure, we all know those healthy habits that we should be implementing that will help make us the best versions of ourself. But, the question is, are we setting ourselves up for success?
Stephanie shares how we can make healthy habits become easier for us by implementing systems in our daily lives that make these choices the easy ones to make. Rather than reaching for a bag of chips, how much easier would it be for us to grab some fruits or veggies if we already had those items cut up and displayed in our fridge where we easily see them and can grab them? This is just one example that she will discuss in this week’s episode.
Give it a listen if you have been struggling to make those healthier habits stick in your life.
This month’s 10 minute pep talk Charlie hits us with the hard truth: Some times people are not achieving the results they want because they are not doing everything they should be to reach their goals.
As Dave Ramsey puts it, “You are the problem….but the good news is that YOU are the problem because YOU can fix YOU.”
“I can’t work out because I’m traveling.”
“I can’t eat healthy because there were not healthy food choices available.”
“I have too many social events coming up to try and diet right now”.
Sound familiar? It’s time to start taking personal responsibility. Today is not about making you feel bad. It’s about motivating you to take ownership, and make your health a priority. Give this one a listen and save it for the future because its going to motivate you to start putting in the work you can control to reach your goals.
Meet Randy. Randy is 54 and grew up here in College Station and played soccer and ran track in high school. Fitness has always been important to him, especially when his kids were younger and they wanted him to keep up with him. Randy loves being a member of both Boomfit and Amarillo National Bank--to him, walking in to either is like walking in to your house to see your family.
Prior to joining Boomfit, he had never worked on his core or did legs, and he quickly realized how weak he had gotten doing his normal fitness routine. After meeting with his coach who helped him set some goals for inside and outside the gym, Randy is now motivated to meet those goals and is excited to improve both his fitness and his eating habits. Listen in to hear how he has realized the importance of nutrition in meeting your fitness goals.
Charlie and Julie are back for the March gym update podcast episode! This week they are discussing the first week of the Crossfit Open and options you have if you can’t make it to the gym on Fridays during the open. Many of us will be traveling for spring break during the Open, so if that is you, tune into hear what you can do to make sure you still get points for your team for the in-house competition.
Charlie is back with Coach Perren for the second episode of our monthly coaches’ education podcast here on the Building Better People podcast. This month Perren is talking to us about the pelvic floor. WAIT! Men—we know what you are thinking. You’re thinking this podcast episode is NOT for you, but you’d be wrong if that’s what is running through your mind. Both men and women can benefit from hearing this week’s episode.
Perren shares some ideas you can incorporate to your daily routine and into your warm up that can help if you are dealing with some pelvic floor issues (and trust me…we all do!). This is a great educational episode you will not want to miss.
Meet Manny— he is 36 and is part of the Amarillo National Bank (ANB) crew that has been working out with Boomfit for a few months now. ANB is a unique company—in addition to taking care of their employees in terms of professional development, they are also taking care of them physically by ensuring that health and fitness is part of their day-to-day life.
Manny used to be a member of a commercial gym, but one month when reviewing his gym billing to submit to his company for reimbursement, he noticed he had ZERO checkins in the past month. That was eye-opening for him and he knew he needed something different. Now, he enjoys completing the CrossFit workouts with his co-workers and talking all things Crossfit while at the office, too. Junk food and sodas have been replaced in the lunch room with healthier options, and this has really shaped their branch into a stronger community.
Manny is also a great example of how something is better than nothing. You don’t have to start your fitness journey going to the gym 7 days a week and going hardcore on your nutrition. He is only able to come to the gym three days a week, but in the 2.5 months of working out at Boomfit, he has gained 7.4 pounds of muscle and lost 3 pounds of fat! Manny also shares some of the other ways being healthier impacts the work environment. If you’d like your boss to invest more in your physical health, make sure to share this episode. Its a good one!
Charlie is here this week for your February 10 Minute Pep Talk episode, and if you're as big of a Rocky fan as Charlie is -- you are going to enjoy this week's episode on the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast. Charlie recorded this podcast after spending the weekend in Austin at the Fittest Experience, and he is PUMPED up about his fitness journey and the fitness journies of all of our members here at BoomFit. Enjoy!
This week on the #BuildingBetterPeople, Julie and Charlie give us an update on what is going on this month here at BoomFit - Home of College Station Crossfit. This month we have a LOT going on, including the Dr. B Memorial WOD coming up on February 12th.
Also starting soon — the Crossfit OPEN! No matter what your skill level is, YOU can participate in the Open. It is a great way to see how you are progressing in your abilities as sometimes the Open workouts are repeats from previous years, and we often do them during classes as well. But more importantly… it is SO MUCH FUN. We will be doing the Open workouts during classes each Friday during the Open so make sure you get signed up on the Crossfit Games website.
This week we have a new monthly episode on the Building Better People podcast where Charlie sits down with one of our coaches to speak on a single topic to educate our members and listeners. Kicking things off is Coach Bennett, who is talking about something we will all deal with at some point: INJURIES!
Bennett shares his story of working through injuries and walks us through his recovery story as he shares a few tips and pointers to either avoid or work through an injury.
Meet Karen. She is 75 years young and has been an active member of our gym for a few months now. Growing up in Chicago where there was mass transit, walking everywhere - to the store, to church, to school, etc. - was just part of the culture. Activity was just a way of life. You went outside when it was day light and you came back in when it got dark. Exercise, outside of her regular lifestyle, didn’t become a focus until after college when she was living by herself and just needed something to do other than going to work and coming home.
Karen has kept up with her activity levels throughout her life, including doing tae kwon do with all 4 of her grandchildren. Karen is a great example of how continuing to move and be active throughout your life can lead to so many wonderful things. Listen in to hear all the things she is able to do because she stays active.
If you need a reason to start an active lifestyle, give this podcast a listen. Karen is truly an inspiration!
Charlie and Julie share a little bit about what is going on at the gym in the new year, including new members and new gym swag. Listen in to get the scoop!
This month’s 10 minute pep talk couldn’t come at a better time! As the new year is finally here, Charlie shares with us his tips for making 2022 your BEST year yet. Don’t have goals in mind? Give this podcast a listen to hear some great ideas on how to set goals that will help motivate you to become the best version of yourself in 2022.
This week we feature coach Robert, Bennett and Brandon. Listen to hear how they felt about their fitness goals in 2021 and what their goals are for 2022.
Coach Robert is gearing up for another competition in January and talks about how he likes to view the calendar as a competition season. It keeps him motivated and focused on improvement.
Coach Bennett has aspirations to hit some big numbers in the olympic lifting category. He has been rebuilding his core strength and focusing on squatting. His goals show you the big picture of coming back from an injury.
Coach Brandon talks about switching up his programming in 2021 which helped him hit a new fitness ceiling. He is switching it up again in 2022.
Each of these coaches share where they hope to be in the next year and the importance of goal setting. Tons of great content in this episode!
This week on the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast, Charlie gives us a glimpse into the goal review sessions that he conducts with our coaches. In this episode, we hear from Stephanie, Perren, and Jacob on what their goals were for the past year and the progress they have made towards them. In part 2 next week, we will hear from the rest of our coaching team.
If you love what you hear, don’t forget that as members, you can meet with a coach to set your own goals, which as you will hear this week and next, is a good way to stay motivated and actually accomplish what you come here to accomplish!
Meet Thorn Jones. Thorn is 35, and lives and works in Austin, Tx. He is originally from Tennessee, but moved to Austin from Baton Rouge in March of 2020. Thorn is here this week to tell us about his fitness journey, which includes losing 33 pounds in the last one hundred days.
Thorn grew up playing football and lacrosse and was one of the shortest kids in his class until he hit a growth spurt in high school and shot up to 6’5. A self proclaimed big boy, Thorn says he started putting on the pounds when he got into his late 20’s and early 30’s. He had a major gut-check moment the day after his 34th birthday when he woke up with swollen knees and a hurting back after playing around with friends, and decided he needed to make some changes.
One change he made for this fitness challenge was giving up alcohol (and other sugary beverages). If you’ve been wondering what giving up alcohol can do not just for your fitness, but your overall life, then you’ll want to listen to Thorn’s story. Listen in to also hear about the fitness challenge he joined with his friends that helped motivate him to get serious about his health.
Meet Carol — she has lived here for 8 years now with her husband and three adorable kiddos. Taking care of her kids (ages 8, 7, and 2!) is her full time job and it sure keeps her busy! In today’s episode, Carol talks about her fitness journey, focusing specifically on her journey after having children. If you’re a momma like Carol, you’ll definitely want to give this episode a listen! One thing she really struggled with is finding the time to take care of herself, which can be difficult when you’re chasing after little ones and taking care of your household.
Carol also talks about the goal review sessions she had with her coach and how they assisted her in reaching her goals. You heard a little bit about review sessions on the podcast a few weeks ago. Here is your chance to hear what this may look like for one of our members!
This week on the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast, Julie and Charlie are here to share the December gym update. This week, we talk all things CHRISTMAS here at Boomfit, and welcome some of our new members who you will be seeing this month at the gym.
First up - the December 7th Cookies with Santa, complete with a cookies, a hot chocolate bar, and of course….SANTA CLAUS!! You don’t even have to worry about bringing your camera - Brazos Fellowship’s own Megan Fengolio will be here to take your family’s pictures with Santa!
They also discuss the Grow and Give Back event taking place on Friday December 10th. Make sure to check our instagram bio, or your emails from Julie, for the link to get signed up or find out more on how you can donate to the toy drive.
This month, Charlie talks to us about goal review sessions. Did you know that all members here at BoomFit can meet with a coach every 90 days to go over their personal goals? These goal review sessions force us to sit down and think about what we are trying to accomplish here, and helps keep us on track and accountable towards meeting our goals. Not sure what you can talk about during these sessions? Charlie discusses a few options on how goals may look for different members.
What a great topic of discussion as we enter the start of the holiday season! If you’re a member, reach out to a coach and schedule your goal review session so you can stay focused over this holiday season.
This week on the Building Better People podcast, the coaches sit down to give tips and suggestions, as well as to share their own personal struggles, on all things holiday eating and nutrition. With Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, this is a podcast episode you do NOT want to miss. Listen in to hear some great advice on how you can stay on track this holiday season with your nutrition and fitness goals.
Meet Jacob - he is 28 years old and is from Belton, Tx, AND…. is our newest coach here at Boomfit! He started playing the violin when he was just a young boy and says it has had a great influence throughout his entire life. He was heavily devoted to being a great instrumentalist, meaning he was putting in 3-4 hours a day of practice, and several other hours of looking at sheet music, researching famous and well known musicians and other things that revolved around the violin. He still plays now, and uses it as a form of worship for his personal spiritual life. Jacob also shares some of the people in his life that have had the greatest impact on his spiritual journey.
To get him out of the house for a few hours, his parents introduced him to the sport of golf. He wasn’t particularly interested in it, but he WAS competitive, and that meant that he strived to be the best he could be.
Jacob’s fitness journey really started though when he was in college and was paired with a suite mate, Mark, who was fit and extremely health-conscious. Mark helped turned things around for Jacob, who had been suffering from frequent illnesses and insomnia.
There is SO much more that Jacob shares about his life —but you’ll have to listen in to hear the rest. This is definitely one you won’t want to miss out on!
This week on the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast, Charlie and Julie talk about TONS of new updates — including new members, sweatshirt orders, AND they also share details about the fun holiday activities that will be going on during the month of December. Make sure to listen to this one so you are up to date with what is going on here at College Station CrossFit and Boomfit.
Meet Will Walker - this young 30 year old has 3 kids aged 5, 3, and 1 and has been doing CrossFit here at CSCF for about 4 months. You may have seen some of Will’s work if you follow the BCS Classic; he has AMAZING video skills and also works with our friend Richard Bloomer as a videographer for some pretty cool CrossFit stuff.
In the first few months of joining College Station Crossfit, Will saw great improvements in his health and fitness - he was able to lose about 10-12 pounds, and has also seen improvements in his aerobic capacity.
In this week’s episode of the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast, Will shares his story from high school to the present, and shares how, despite all his accomplishments, he still wrestles with feelings of intimidation. Listen in to hear how he pushes past these fears to take on things he never thought were possible.
Charlie sat down with Michael Streight who has an AMAZING fitness and faith journey. Michael, and his wife Sophie, were in town this past weekend for the Faith RXD True Strength camp. Both Michael and Sophie used to coach here at College Station CrossFit, so it was fun to have them back here with us!
Michael and Sophie started the first Faith RXD chapter here in BCS several years ago. Faith RXD was founded by Becky Conzelman, Michael’s cousin. Becky passed away from a sudden brain aneurysm in 2019 Michael’s cousin, and this weekend we honored her with a workout called “Champion”.
During today’s podcast, Michael takes us through his journey, including how he enjoys and prefers to work out with others which lead him to regionals for the team CrossFit games. We hope you enjoy hearing his inspiring story!
Meet Neil - he is 34 years old and lives in Brenham. He works out and coaches over at Brenham CrossFit, but you probably recognize Neil as the BCS Classic volunteer extraordinaire that he is! He has been volunteering with us for a few years now, and brings a level of excitement and hype that is matched by no one!
Neil has several parts to his fitness journey. The first one - it was all about Neil. The second story started after his mindset shifted from ‘it’s all about me’ to ‘how can I become strong so that I can be strong for others’. Then he moves onto to a part of his life where he realized that fitness has internal benefits that far exceed that of weight loss (or muscle gain) and looking better.
Listen in to be inspired by his story of intentionality and focus.
It’s time for another coaches’ update on the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast.
The coaches give their updates on how things have been going in the past month—including their takeaways from the BCS Classic which was a few weeks ago. Perren and Brandon loved it so much they have signed up for another competition coming up in about six weeks—and Perren also just started the six week challenge. That’s right—even our coaches need a little focus and accountability every now and then.
Listen in to hear what else the coaches are up to this month—including how they are training and what they are eating these days. Lots of laughter and fun conversations in this one!
This week on the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast, Julie and Charlie talk about what’s going on this month at the gym, including a giant t-shirt blow out AND the remodeling that has been going on in the gym. They also give shoutouts to all of the new (and new, old!) members at the gym.
Julie also talks about the Faith RXD camp that is taking place here in October and the meal train we will be creating to help feed the staff while they are here. Faith RXD is a non-profit, and this meal train really helps relieve some of the costs for the staff members who travel here to provide this awesome opportunity for the fitness community.
Listen in to hear some of the community events we have coming up here in the next few months as well!
Meet TJ Ryan—he is 25 years old. TJ is the Director of Scouting for the A&M men’s basketball team. He is originally from St. Petersburg, FL, but has been working out here in College Station at BoomFit for the past 3 months.
As a kid, fitness was just something you were apart of according to TJ. He played baseball and basketball both until high school where he decided to focus on basketball.
TJ grew up being self conscious about his body and how he looked—something we can all relate to. In high school he started to get serious about working out, and tried out various programs like P90X and Insanity. After opting to focus on his passion for coaching instead of being a player, though, he lost the drive to workout and let his fitness slide.
Now, he’s focused and back at it. Listen in to hear the rest of his story and find out how he turned things around in terms of his health and fitness!
In this month's 10 minute pep talk, Charlie expands on an email he sent out earlier this week where he discussed the common misconception that if you workout, you can automatically eat more. Yes if you workout you likely are able to eat more freely. But, that creates a very unhealthy thought pattern in your brain. Exercise should be something you do. It is making your body healthy, stronger and it will perform better for you long term. It also just happens to burn calories but that is not WHY we do it.
Listen in to be inspired!
This week on the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast, we have THREE Crossfit Games athletes who sat down with Charlie at the 2021 BCS Classic to talk all things faith, family, and fitness. Learn about Crossfit Mayhem, Mayhem Mission, and Faith RXD--3 organizations doing amazing work!
This month on the coaches’ podcast we meet one of our new coaches who is finishing up her training period. Additionally, our coaches talk about what their strategy will be leading up to the BCS Classic as well as what their strategy will be for each of the events.
Since this podcast will air AFTER the BCS Classic, listen in to see if they were able to stick to their plan for Saturday’s events!
Meet Maribel. She works here in College Station at the Association of Former Students. Whoop!
She moved here right as COVID-19 hit, and really struggled at first at finding her community. Once gyms opened back up, she found College Station CrossFit, and has flourished in the gym’s friendly community.
Recently, she found @faithrxd. At first she was just excited about the free workout—but the cool thing about Faith RXD events is that it also includes a bible study afterwards.
Needless to say, her little crossfitting-heart was HOOKED! Maribel shares how Faith RXD and her faith has complimented her health journey, and how the two works so well together.
She also mentions the Faith RXD camp that is taking place right here at our gym October 15-17. Its going to be SO awesome, and if you are on the fence—you definitely need to listen to this podcast!
Charlie sits down with Kyle Boeck, who was able to partner with Rich Froning at the 2020 BCS Classic through the fundraiser with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas. Charlie and Kyle talk about how fun the experience was, from meeting Rich for the first time to what it was like to work out with the G.O.A.T. himself. Kyle also shares how the Ronald McDonald House has personally impacted the life of him and his wife, Hannah.
To win your chance to be Rich Froning's partner at the 2021 BCS Classic, visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bcsclassic2021 to sign up for the fundraiser!
You may remember Jon Devlin from the 2019 BCS Classic. He was the first person to have the honor of working out with Rich Froning, raising almost $15,000 in the inaugural BCS Classic fundraiser benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas.
Charlie sat down with Jon this week to reminisce about this awesome experience and to talk to Jon about how he has grown since the 2019 BCS Classic. If you haven’t heard Jon’s incredible story, you definitely need to give this a listen.
Jon is extremely excited to continue to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House, and he mentions something he is doing to help out this year’s fundraiser winner…but you’ll have to listen to find out!
This month on the July gym update, Kyle shares some big and excited news with us!
Give it a listen and send him well-wishes!
Meet Farah. She is now 60 years old, but emigrated here back in 1985 after getting married. She has known Charlie for a LONG time—she met him back when he worked out at the Aggieland Fitness Dome!
She originally planned on coming to earn an education and go back, but after 35 years she is still here and considers the US her home now.
Farah has two adult sons. She is a bio-chemist, researcher, and a pharmacist, which is her favorite because she is able to really help people. In this episode, Farah covers dealing with depression during graduate school, some of it due to the cultural differences between the US and her home country, and how she really had to dig deep and find the root cause of it in order to get better.
One thing she found that helped her was exercise, and this has stuck with her—and now she does Crossfit! Through all the different programs she has tried, she loves Crossfit the most, mostly due to its unique culture. We can’t argue with her on that one!
Give this one a listen to be inspired on SO many levels. We are so proud of Farah!
This month the coaches sit down to talk about the BCS Classic and what competing or volunteering for this event means to them. If you’re new to our gym or new to Crossfit, don’t miss this podcast where we discuss all things BCS Classic.
The BCS Classic is a Crossfit competition our gym hosts—and its an AMAZING event to be a part of, whether you are participating as an athlete OR a volunteer. The competition is for all levels of athletes—whether you’ve been doing Crossfit for 6 months or 6 years, there is a division for you.
Oh, and some guy named Rich Froning will also be there competing alongside you.
The qualifier is going on this week, and if you are at our gym, you’re already doing the workouts, so if you get that competition bug, sign up before July 19th. If competing is not your thing, sign up to volunteer! Its a great way to hang out with your fellow CSCF members and meet some other Crossfitters from across the state!
Meet Stephanie Curtis. She is 34 years old, grew up in the Angleton/Lake Jackson area, and graduated from Texas A&M in 2009. After college, she decided to go into ministry and got into Crossfit while doing ministry in Houston.
In this episode, she and Charlie discuss how it can be difficult to eat healthy while living on campus. Stephanie is grateful that she had a group of friends who were always active, whether that was going to the Rec center or getting together to play volleyball.
Stephanie also shares about a bad car accident she experienced in 2015 that lead to a difficult concussion recovery. Despite taking time to recover, she kept experiencing strange symptoms wile working out, and was eventually diagnosed with Dysautonomia. However, she was determined to keep exercise in her life as she knew she felt better when she did. Now she knows what she needs to do to treat the symptoms so that she can keep Crossfit and exercise in her day-to-day life.
If you want to hear how Stephanie does NOT let her diagnosis define her, give this episode a listen. This is one you do not want to miss!
This month’s edition of ‘What’s going on around the gym’, Kyle welcomes and gives a shoutout to some of our new members, and Julie discusses what it looks like to be a new member here at College Station Crossfit versus what you might see at a commercial gym.
Kyle and Julie also discuss the Advanced Theory course we are doing this month—its something that if you want to know more about programming or what its like to be a coach, you will definitely want to sign up for this course!
They also discuss something big we are doing the week of July 12—but you’ll have to listen to find out what it is! ;)
Listen in to hear what else is going around the gym this month!
In this month’s pep talk, Charlie talks about how you can’t do this by yourself.
We are all about positivity here at BoomFit, but over the years, through all the client work Charlie has done, he has come to find that it is very difficult for people to lose weight on their own. Often people struggle and find it extremely challenging to make healthy changes.
To find out just exactly what Charlie means by this, give this quick 10 minute episode a listen!
Meet Jake. Jake is 34 and recently re-joined College Station Crossfit after taking a bit of a break during the COVID pandemic.
Jake went to high school in Chicago and played just about every sport out there. He came to College Station hoping to play baseball at TAMU, but soon realized that wasn’t going to happen with a shoulder injury he sustained in high school.
Facing this realization, Jake spiraled into depression and a drug addiction until he found Jesus and a home church at Brazos Fellowship.
Jake discusses his fitness journey, the ups and the downs. Ultimately, he feels better when he is working out, which is why he decided that coming back to Crossfit was the best decision for him since he not only missed the working out, but also the community.
Give this one a listen—its one you do NOT want to miss!
This month on the coaches edition of the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast, the coaches sit down with Charlie to talk about what we all love to talk about…MURPH!
Murph is more than just a workout. It is a tradition that helps push us, humble us, and allows us the opportunity to dedicate a bit of pain and sweat to honor LT. Michael P. Murphy, a man who sacrificed everything he had for our freedom.
Each coach shares how they did this year and how they have progressed over the years. They also discuss some strategy—so you won’t want to miss this one!
On this month’s episode with Kyle, Julie, and Charlie, the team continues to discuss what’s been going on in the gym, including Bright Spot Friday, how new members can get connected and keep safe during the workouts, AND most importantly, FREE CLASS FRIDAY! Bring a friend with you to a class on the first Friday of every month, which is something we are bringing back that we used to do pre-COVID.
Listen in to stay caught up on what’s going on at Boomfit and College Station Crossfit!
This week on the #BuildingBetterPeople, we meet Cameron Blackwood. Cameron describes being in the best shape of his life when he was in high school where he played both football and baseball. One cool fact is that Cameron was coached in baseball by Craig Biggio—yes Craig Biggio from the Astros!
Cameron talks to Charlie about what that experience was like, but after high school, he noticed his weight and fitness started to change, which he says wasn’t surprising since he replaced his 4 hour workouts with beer and tailgates (how many of us can relate to that!).
Cameron also talks about his recent Murph prep and how he hopes to be in good enough shape to complete this challenging workout.
We think a lot of people will really relate to Cameron’s story and struggles. Enjoy!
Get ready for another 10 minute pep talk from Charlie!
On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast, Charlie talks about listening to your body, but more importantly…listening to your coach!
The coaches here have your health in mind. When you share with them that you are not feeling 100%, they can make recommendations on how to scale the workout so that you not only prevent further injury, but you can also help you recover faster.
Listen in to hear the value of listening to your coach and how they can see things you may not be able to see yourself.
Got a question or topic you want Charlie to speak on? Send him a message! And make sure to subscribe to the BuildingBetterPeople podcast so you don’t miss out on our future episodes.
Today on the #BuildingBetterPeople podcast, we hear from Sara Spivey, who is 22 and from Athens, Tx. She just finished up her bachelors degree in Animal Science last year, and is now working as a paralegal as she prepares to go to law school.
Sara started playing basketball at the age of 3! Growing up, she played sports all year round. In high school, one of her coaches introduced her to Crossfit workouts, which she loved, especially compared to the general conditioning and running she had been doing during her off-season.
However, when she moved to College Station to start school, exercise was the last thing on her mind. It wasn’t until she went home for the summer in between her junior and senior year and joined a local Crossfit gym that she found her love for working out again.
Sara talks about how difficult it can be to find the balance between wanting to eat healthy and having a social life. She shares her tips on how she has overcome this struggle and how she can eat healthy AND enjoy time with friends and family. Enjoy!
Join the coaches for the May edition of our coaches’ podcast Today they discuss their experiences with injuries, treatment, and recovery. They also share the struggles and obstacles that came through humbling experiences, along with the inspiration that helped them address the injuries and keep going.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
Meet Garrett. He is 25 years old and is currently pursuing a Master’s at A&M in Agricultural Development. Garrett has travelled all over the world and has a diverse history in fitness and sports. His health journey began in his childhood. He started out with wrestling alongside his twin brother, and also got into cross country during high school--both of which he excelled at. In today's episode, Garrett talks about the mental hurdles he has to overcome sometimes to get through the workout and continually improve his fitness. Listen for an awesome story! If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
Charlie, Kyle, and Julie explain in this short episode the happenings around the gym. They share any announcements, information, and shout outs to new members. Kyle and Julie explain their job roles and explain who to go to if members have questions. They discuss the Murph a Memorial Day workout at the end of May. They share workout times, the tradition, and who it is in memory of.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
Meet Bailey. She is 23 years old, pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from SHSU, and is happily married to her husband, Caleb.
In this interview, she talks about how her mental health journey and fitness journey affect each other. She has found that there is a mutual relationship between the two as she has grown older.
The overall message of today's podcast is one of hope as we accept and address problems that pop up along the way in our lives.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
Charlie takes just a few minutes to talk about different happenings around the gym and principles of fitness to help us in our personal health journey. Today Charlie talks about the following quote:
“Hard choices, easy life. Easy choices, hard life." -Jerzey Gregorek
In this pep talks you’ll learn how to identify hard choices for you, and then figure out where to put your focus in order to make those difficult choices easier. Listeners will also learn that healthy habit building starts out difficult, but becomes easier the more we do good things for our body.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
Meet Amie, she is 30 years young and is a member of the Fighting Texas Aggie class of 2013. She lived in Florida and worked for Disney for a while, then eventually came back to Texas to work for A&M. She wrote a report about her fitness journey that she shares in this podcast. Her intent is to inspire and help others. One of her greatest passions is to help out children and those who are in a tough spot. She is very willing to share her story to connect and uplift others.
Amie’s fitness journey began with race walking and eventually led to her meeting Brittany, a trainer at BoomFit. Please listen for a very heart-warming story.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
In this month's coaches podcast, Charlie and the team discuss this year's Crossfit Open workouts, their experience with it, and what they liked. They also share what friendly wagers have gone on in the gym regarding the workout leaderboard. Also in this episode, the coaches give their tips to help keep fitness interesting. Listen for a fun and informative podcast!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
Meet Adam, he is 40 years young. Adam has been married for over 15 years, and is a father of three. In this week's episode of the Building Better People podcast, he shares his childhood/teen background in baseball and football. His love for sports also progressed to mountain biking in college. However, after attending Law school in Oklahoma, his health declined as life became more chaotic. Adam shares his “come to Jesus moment” when a doctor encouraged him to change his lifestyle to a healthier and more sustainable one. Listen for this week's incredible story of the importance of consistency which has helped Adam see great results! If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
Meet Chuck. He is 55 years young and has been married for 30 years. Chuck has two kids and is now a grandpa with two grandkids! Chuck has served in the Army, and was in law enforcement for 34 years. Now he runs a non-profit organization for Amber Alert. In this podcast Chuck shares how his fitness journey started with his enlistment in the army, and how it evolved into running half marathons, and even a full marathon, later in life. Eventually he found CrossFit. Listen for a really great story from an individual who helps College Station be a safer place for us all. If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
In this Coaches podcast Charlie welcomes Perren into the coaches group. She explains a little bit about her coaching background and all the work that goes into being a BoomFit Coach. Following that, the CrossFit Open is explained. The coaches share what participants should expect the next couple weeks for workouts, and how to sign up for the CrossFit Open.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
Meet Julie. She is the Customer Success Manager here at BoomFit, and is a wife and mother of two girls. Julie shares about the beginning of her fitness journey which started back in 2008.
She started off with bootcamps and eventually made the transition to CrossFit. The community and people at CrossFit kept her accountable, and this made her feel at home. It also made it fun!
Since then, she has made phenomenal progress and is a bright light at the gym.
Listen to learn more about Julie, and about the behind-the-scenes effort that goes into running the gym!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
Meet Doug, he is 62 years young, 6’10’’, and happily married. He has been a client of Charlie's for 13 years. In this fun podcast, he shares his health journey which began in his childhood. His dad encouraged him to start basketball and it was a huge part of his life through college. After college he played basketball for fun, but it wasn’t maintaining his health or improving his fitness. Doug found BoomFit, and his fitness has never been the same. Listen to this podcast for a very entertaining and educational story.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
In this episode Charlie interviews the coaches and has each explain their journey to coaching. Through school, other careers, and life circumstances they describe how it led them to CrossFit. Each coach appreciates the connections they develop with their clients and the friends they make through coaching. Listen to hear how much each of the coaches care about helping others and building an atmosphere of family, faith, and fitness.
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In this special episode Charlie hosts the podcast with Rudy in Spanish!
Rudy Sorto tiene 37 años. Es esposo y padre de dos preciosos hijos. Originario de Honduras y viajó por primera vez a los Estados Unidos en 2012.
Ha estado haciendo cambios en su vida para mejorar su salud durante el último año. Su propósito número uno al hacer estos cambios es vivir el mayor tiempo posible para su familia, incluso si eso es simplemente un día más.
Su historia nos recuerda que tenemos que seguir desafiándonos a nosotros mismos para tener éxito en cualquier cosa en la vida, incluso si eso significa sentirnos incómodos. Rudy es muy positivo y su historia te inspirará.
Rudy Sorto is 37 years old. He is a husband and a father of two precious kids. Originally from Honduras and first traveled to the USA in 2012.
He has been making changes in his life to better his health for the past year. His number one purpose for making these changes is to live as long as possible for his family, even if that is simply one extra day.
His story reminds us that we have to continue to challenge ourselves to succeed at anything in life even if that means getting uncomfortable. Rudy is very positive and his story will inspire you.
Meet Phillip. He is happily married with four kids, and they recently moved back to Texas. After Phillip and Charlie reminisce on the good ol' days as members of the Fighting Texas Aggie Class of ’04, Phillip shares how his fitness journey changed from college to parenthood. He went through periods where he was highly motivated to stay in shape, and then had periods where he needed to focus on other aspects of his life. He gives a great explanation of how he viewed physical health as a luxury and spiritual health as a priority, but has come to learn how the two go hand-in-hand. Now, he understands how important it is to take care of our God-given bodies. If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com
This special episode features all six of your Boomfit coaches. Kyle, Bennett, Robert, Craig, and Brandon all sit down with Charlie and discuss their own personal fitness journeys and how it has shaped and improved their coaching abilities. They get honest and share their personal strengths and weaknesses, and how they developed personal discipline that has led them to where they are today. If you want to hear real advice on how to get fit from coaches who have been through it themselves, give this episode a listen!
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Meet Cliff and Kelli, they are an awesome married couple with 6 kids between the two of them. Cliff is 53 years old and Kelli is 44 years old.
In today's podcast, they share a bit of their history with working out. These two are great examples of staying fit! Both participated in sports and running throughout high school and afterwards. As a couple, they have gone through seasons of being really fit, and times where life got too busy and nutrition waned.
Recently they participated in what they call the “Hard 75 Days”. They inspired each other to eat healthy and worked out at the gym daily. Listen to hear more about the "Hard 75 Days" and for a super cool story of how they support each other and never stop making new goals once one is reached.
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Meet Seth, who is 43 years old. Seth is a physician at Scott and White, a father of five and husband. He shares his fitness journey and how running has been a go-to for him to help cope with medical school stress. Additionally, he has actively found ways to continually challenge himself and improve. At the end of this episode, he shares his medical perspective on CrossFit and how we can care for ourselves.
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In this unique episode Joe Shafer (member of BoomFit for 3 years) interviews Charlie on the importance of daily routines and prioritization. Joe was inspired by a podcast done years ago, and wanted to interview Charlie about his habits. Charlie sheds some light on the importance of intentionally structuring your day to incorporate what’s most important to you. He shares an interesting perspective on how routines are life-giving instead of being a burden or just a checklist to complete. He shares how taking time to reflect helps you to recognize priorities, and determine what things need to be allotted time in your life. Topics from spirituality, personal growth, family time, to working out are discussed. Listen for an incredibly inspiring podcast!
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Meet Tristan, he is 25 years old, a News Anchor at KAGS, and originally from California. He moved here in the fall of 2019 and has a really cool story of how he found the gym. Tristen talks about how the gym has become a community to him and been a great place to go to especially during this difficult year. He also discusses his personal history with fitness and how he has learned to strike a balance of incorporating health and exercise into his life.
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Meet Curtis, he is 50 years old. Married and has 5 kids. He is also the Assistant Principal at Bryan ISD. He started his 6 Wk Challenge in December of 2019, and saw phenomenal progress. He began his fitness journey at 250lbs and 30% body fat, and currently is 204lbs and 12% body fat. He maintained healthy habits during quarantine and truly enjoys his lifestyle. Listen to be inspired and to feel the joy of healthy living.
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Meet this awesome father and son duo. The whole family lives in College Station and they joined CrossFit together last year. It took some warming up too, but both love it. They share a bit of their story, and how working out has become a bonding activity. Listen to their story of personal growth (note: Joe has achieved great running feats. Nathaneal has achieved great feats with pull ups and CrossFit movements in general).
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Meet Coach Craig, he is 42 years young, and has been a coach since 2008. He is a Level Two CrossFit coach. little side note he got a super cute puppy you should ask him about. Craig shares more of his story and background with the military and how he came to College Station. It’s clear in the interview that he cares a lot about the people he coaches and those around him. Listen for an awesome interview!
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Meet Kylie, she is a Freshman at A&M and 18 years old. She explains how she started CrossFit in high school (Cy Creek High School) which Charlie attended years earlier as well. Kylie shares her history with Gymnastics and how she developed her great work ethic. In this podcast she explains how she made health and fitness her thing. She pursues what she enjoys and continues to personally grow. Listen to a hear a great story of fitness and an example of discipline.
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This is the 200th Episode of Building Better Podcast!!!! For this episode Charlie treats us with some of his memories and takeaways from running this podcast for so long. He has talked to a lot of great people and learned some lessons along the way. Listen for an inspiring and nostalgic story.
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Meet Shaffer, he is 22 years old, a student at A&M and class of ’21. He shares his story of fitness that began as a kid. He was greatly involved in sports all throughout his life. However he grew a lot with CrossFit (he lost about thirty pounds since joining). CrossFit has been a huge positive influence on his life, even inspiring his career choice. Listen to hear about his drive to help out others reach their potential.
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Meet Emilee, she is 19 years old, a freshman at Blinn and is pursuing a nursing degree. Emilee’s fitness journey began with her parents. Her mom helps run a CrossFit gym in her hometown, and inspired Emilee to get into CrossFit during high school. Emilee excelled in CrossFit and in powerlifting (she was able to lift some crazy weights). Listen for an awesome story and to be personally motivated!
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Meet Matt, he is 42 years old, a husband and a father of six kids. He also has been in ministry work for the past twenty years. Matt shares his story beginning with his childhood, he was always a smaller kid and after trial and error found his niche sport with swimming. He swam competitively in college and even participated in the Olympic Trials. After time passed and he stopped working out, he had a realization one day when he was almost two hundred pounds and changed his lifestyle. Listen for a story of growth and finding fitness again!
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Meet Gregory, he is 24 years old and studying Environmental Health at Texas A&M. Greg shares his fitness story, it began by playing hockey while growing up. He stopped focusing on physical fitness as life got busier and as he pursued an education. However, after a recent visit with his family he was inspired by his sister and mom. He joined BoomFit in January and lost 18 lbs in a couple months. Listen for a story of motivation and great accomplishments.
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Meet Abigail, she is nineteen years old, a sophomore at A&M, and planning to go to medical school. She shares a little bit about her health and the ups and downs that took place. She eventually was able to get to a place of functioning and has been focusing on Crossfit since (which kept her attention out of all the other sports). Abigail has maintained a positive outlook on life through trials and hardships. She has always put forth effort to get better and continually progresses.
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Meet Perren, she is 32 years old and is going to get married to her fiancé Lyle in May. Perren moved to College Station the day everything shut down from COVID. Before she moved she was the head coach at Virginia Tech and shares her personal background of cheerleading and gymnastics. Listen for an amazing story of self-discipline and motivation!
Meet Jenna Harrington, she is a wife and mother of a little girl. Jenna shares an amazing story of her health journey. She began crossfit right out of high school and enjoyed it. As time went on and Jenna began a family, she chose to be cautious and refrain from working out during her pregnancy. Jenna opens up about some physical and mental struggles she faced after her pregnancy. She is a great example of taking on the difficult task and overcoming it. She returned to crossfit at Boomfit, and shares how much it helped her in overcoming those physical and mental challenges. Listen for a great and uplifting story!
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In this special podcast Charlie Lima, owner of BoomFit, gives us the scoop on how to combat the Three Big Enemies of progress in your fitness journey. These enemies are: unnecessary complexity, unhealthy mindset, and unscalable process. Charlie sheds much needed light on these topics and shares personal stories of triumph. Listen to be inspired and learn more of how to manage your fitness journey.
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Meet Ruth, she is 57 years old, has been married for 26 yrs, has eleven grandchildren, and served in the military. She is also a joy to be around! In this podcast she discusses her creativity in transitioning from working out at the gym to working out at home. She discusses different ways she “semper” (Latin for 'always') kept her motivation. Listen to be inspired!
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Meet David, he is 44yrs old, a husband and a father of four. David shares his amazing feat of losing 70lbs since December. David was on a ski trip with his friends when he had a realization moment that has changed his life since. He started at BoomFit in February. He shares his journey in growing and maintaining a strong mental state of mind. Listen to hear an awesome story of feeding intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
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Meet Jordan, he is 20 years old, and works at Reynolds and Reynolds. He just completed the 6 Week Challenge and crushed it. He lost 28lbs and 7% body fat. He describes what it was like to complete the 6 Week Challenge. He talks about his history and how his health struggles came about after high school and what they looked like. Jordan has a friend that worked out at BoomFit and was inspired to join. Listen to be inspired by this success story!
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Meet Nate, he is 39 years old. He runs and operates AggieLand Scuba here in College Station. He joined the gym for the 6 WK challenge. He saw great results from it and is doing the 6 Week Challenge again after COVID to help him reach his goals and maintain accountability. Nate gives great examples of how it really helps to take some time out of your busy schedule to care for yourself.
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Cate Lima is no stranger to the BBP podcast. This is Cate's third time on the podcast and she shares about all of the no sugar challenges she has done in the last few months. She talks about how it started and how she approaches the challenge. During the quarantine Cate worked out 5 days per week at 6am on our gyms Facebook group. She is committed and a very disciplined little girl. You will be inspired by her story. Enjoy!
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Meet Jesse, he is 38 years old and graduated in the same Texas A&M class as Charlie. Jesse is a business owner along with being full-time husband and father. He shares his story about the daily grind and how important it is to remain consistent with the little things. Despite all of his obligations he makes sure to carve out time for health and fitness which in turn enables him to be a better father, husband, and businessman. One major thing that helped Jesse in consistency was seeking out accountability and a community which was found at BoomFit. Listen to be inspired!
Meet Ally, she is 22 years old and a cheer coach. She began working out at BoomFit with the 6 Week Challenge a month before the quarantine started. Ally shares a bit of her life story and her history with cheerleading. Senior year of high school she and her team placed second at the Cheerleading World Championships. Despite these great feats she struggled throughout her life with nutritional habits. Ally explains how CrossFit helped her overcome anxiety and bad health habits. She shares her changed view on nutrition and what is healthy!
Listen to get an inside scoop about Rich Froning (8 times CrossFit Games Champion) and his programing techniques. In this podcast Charlie and Rich focus on the specifics of the BCS Classic Competition. They share tips for the athletes participating on how to prepare for the workouts ahead. Rich also shares his story on how his workouts and programming have developed over the years.
P.S. They announce the much anticipated Event 2, 1 rep max lift everyone has been waiting for! Enjoy!
Meet Carmen, she is 57 years old and has been a part of gym for 10 years. Carmen shares her experiences at Save Our Streets Ministries as the assistant director. She has been serving there for 26 years. She shares a lot of hope and light in this podcast along with some of her health struggles she faced 30 years ago. Listen to hear a testimony about the Lord and how that helps her and those around her.
Today we have a special treat. Charlie Lima the owner of BoomFit gives us advice on preparing for the change in schedule during the Fall. He also imparts some sage wisdom on nutrition habits we can change TODAY. Listen to hear some great advice on feasible things you can do today to improve your daily health lifestyle.
Meet Bennett, he has been a personal trainer at BoomFit for about seven months, and was a PT at Gold's Gym previously for three years. He has a wealth of knowledge and describes his backstory in this podcast. He suffered from a back injury during football in High School. Years later he re-injured himself, and had moments through out his life where its flared up again. He explains the ups and downs of struggling with an injury and what he has done to overcome it.
Meet Ashley, she is 35yrs old and a graduate student at A&M. She has been working out consistently for the past few years and is currently half-way done with the 6 Week Challenge. Ashley shares her journey on facing low self-esteem and negative thoughts. She explains the ways she has successfully overcome the “destructive” small voice in her head. Listen to learn new ways you can overcome the negative that pops up in your life.
Brian Follin – Consistency is the Key
Meet Brian Follin, he is 35 yrs old, in the AirForce Reserves and a full-time student. Brian had a wake up call after measuring his waist for a military test. This led him and his wife to begin the 6 Week Challenge on Feb. 4th. They completed the Challenge right before COVID closed down businesses temporarily. Brian lost approximately 30lbs. Their motivation remained after the 6 Week Challenge along with help from the amazing trainers at BoomFit (shout out to Kyle Boeck), and they maintained a rigorous workout routine through out the quarantine. Brian shares a wonderful story about achieving goals, health, and consistency.
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Zac is 28 years old, and is a husband and father. He works as a firefighter and is a CrossFit coach at CrossFit Obey. He shares his fitness journey that began with a firefighting call. On this particular call he lost his breath within a couple minutes. He knew that one of the main leading causes of death for firefighters was cardiac arrest; he knew that changes needed to happen. Over the past few years he has lost 90lbs and competed in last years BCS Classic competition. He maintains consistency with his wife in working out. Listen to hear an amazing story about making big changes and achieving personal goals!
Hannah Cook is 22yrs old, she is graduating from Texas A&M this December. Hannah in this podcast shares her story starting in High School during Senior year. Her mom inspired her and helped her develop healthy workout habits. Just in her senior year Hannah lost 35lbs. As she got into college she understandably found it hard to maintain those habits. After finding BoomFit and deciding to make a change again, she has accomplished great feats and enjoys feeling healthy along with gaining an enthusiastic approach to fitness. Listen to a great story about finding joy in fitness.
Josh Vicari is 29yrs old. He currently is the manager of Chicken Express in Bryan and was a part of the Corps of Cadets while attending Texas A&M University. In this podcast, he shares a great life story about his father inspiring him in his health journey. Starting in high school, his father began taking him to the gym at 5am before school and taught him the importance of working out and eating healthy. Josh shares his ups and downs in weight and how he kept being drawn back to fitness. He joined BoomFit in February and shares how he has lost 27lbs in less than five months. Listen now to understand how much people can inspire us, and how we can inspire others.
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Gracen Flemming is 18, and is going to be a Freshman in college in just a few months. She shares her fitness experiences in this podcast, and the trials and errors in finding a balanced healthy mindset. She suffered from a blown out shoulder from pushing herself too much, and discovered how to re-prioritize from winning to helping out others around her. Her story is about at different times, her taking obstacles and turning them into growth opportunities.
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Being healthy has always been important even before COVID-19. However, right now we are thinking about our health more than ever before.
Most of us want to be able to live life and not feel trapped or confined by our health. We want to age well. In these unprecedented times being healthy is your best chance against fighting any virus which includes the coronavirus. In some cases this could mean the difference between life and death. Is your body properly equipped for this?
Charlie expands on this topic and reminds you that fitness is possible for anyone. Even you!
Cliff Latham is 52 years old, a father, husband, business owner and has completed multiple Iron Man Triathlons. He provided Charlie an opportunity into the fitness field and has served him as a great mentor for nearly 20 years. Cliff shares his accomplishments in track (clocking a mile at four minutes and three seconds!) and in personal training on the podcast today. Cliff is one of the most seasoned and experienced personal trainers in the Brazos Valley. However despite these great successes he still overcomes and faces what everyone in their fitness journey faces. Everyone feels pain and can continually improve if they work for it. He is a great example of never quitting and continuous pursuit of excellence. His passion is helping people. Cliff opens up big time and shares his heart in this interview.
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Janel Cruz is 46 years old, she is a new BoomFit member of four months. One distinct attribute of Janel is her grit. At the beginning of the quarantine workouts she really struggled with one particular workout a hero workout named after “Zachary Tellier”. She continued to work on it and managed to shave seventeen minutes off of her original time. Janel shares that pushing herself and enjoying the benefits of health is what she aims for. She also explains that she isn’t perfect, but is proud of progress she makes. Listen and be inspired by a story of consistent hard work, goal setting, and victory.
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As the team at BoomFit, Home of College Station CrossFit prepares to open the gym on Monday, May 18th; Charlie shares what the new procedures will be at the gym. He also talks about programming for members and how to approach workouts. "After two months of being away from the gym, people will need to ease back into it." Charlie says. View to hear our plan to keep you safe and healthy as we return to being together again.
Kyla and Robby started the 6 Week Challenge almost two months ago. They didn’t allow the obstacles and changes that have happened recently to deter them. During the 6 Week Challenge they worked together as a couple and encouraged one another. They have successfully completed the 6 Week Challenge and reached their goals. Kyla lost 11.2lbs and 3.7%; while Robby cut 17lbs and 6.1% body fat. Both are great examples of sticking to a plan during school, work, and obstacles in daily life during the pandemic. They have felt more confidence and much better mentally through improving their physical fitness.
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Danielle Johnson, 42 years old is a mother of four. During this interview Danielle shares about how much her life has been greatly impacted by health and fitness. It has helped her take care of her God-given body and enabled her to exercise more discipline in other faucets of her life.
Danielle has done an amazing job prioritizing fitness during this time of social distancing and working out at home. She is achieving a great feat, she is doing 100 burpees a day in addition to her regular workout. She has chosen her least favorite exercise and is slowly perfecting it.
She is an inspiration to many and showing that even the most difficult things for us personally can become our strengths.
Larry Hollingsworth, is 53 years old. Today he shares his incredible journey of juggling the ebbs and flows of life and working towards progressing in physical fitness. Larry began his fitness feats in 2005 till 2007; during which he lost an incredible 100lbs (beginning at four hundred pounds and then cutting down to 295lbs). After suffering a terrible car crash he was thrown off kilter for almost thirteen years. Just a few months ago Larry clicked on a weekly BoomFit newsletter email, met with Charlie, then began his adventure back. He successfully lost 24lbs on the 6-Week Challenge and since has continued to shave off weight. He is a wonderful example that anyone can bounce back from years of being out of habit, along with showing the importance of maintaining the habit to ensure time doesn’t slip away.
Andrew Loring, 32 years old, shares his fitness journey on the podcast today. Andrew and his wife have 3 little girls and are originally from Maine. He had no ties to Texas A&M and moved down to College Station and joined the faculty at Texas A&M in the Mays Business School. Andrew states in his interview that he doesn’t approach fitness like many others in that he doesn’t aspire to accomplish a futuristic goal. He works out because he needs to. Working out gives him fuel for the day. It motivates him and gives him clarity. His words exactly are, “Working out gives me what I need to exist on a daily basis.” His perspective is powerful. Adopting some or all of his perspective when it comes to your fitness might be exactly what you need to get you through this time of having to stay home. Enjoy!
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Tyler Stillwell, 27, shares his incredible fitness journey on the podcast today. Tyler knows what it feels like to weigh 500 pounds. From an early age he knew he wanted a family, he wanted kids and has had a deep conviction that he did not want his parents to have to bury him so he started his weight loss journey. As a freshman in high school Tyler weighed 324 ponds then by the time he graduated he weighed 478.8. In the next three years he worked with a personal trainer and got down to 232 pounds. Then life circumstances occurred and he got back up to 377 pounds in the next 2-3 years. Today Tyler weighs 241 pounds. His story is powerful. It is a great reminder that no one can lose weight for you. It has to be your decision. You will be amazed and inspired by his fitness journey. Enjoy!
Charlie did a nutrition webinar for the members at BoomFit yesterday to help them with nutrition during this time of "shelter in place". This will create some new challenges with people having to be home non stop. Even though they are still busy with kids and work from home they now have the ability to graze and eat all day. Listen to hear some ways you can offset gaining the COVID-19!
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Todd Emerson, 40 years old, has recently lost 19 pounds of body fat in the first 6 weeks as a member of the gym. Today he shares his fitness journey. The breaking point for him had to do with a Nasa t-shirt that his son asked him to wear. The shirt didn't fit along with several other items of clothing he owned. That was it. He became determined to do something. Todd has seen amazing results in two months. You will be inspired by his fitness journey, enjoy!
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Clay Ruffino, 52 years old, shares his fitness journey on the podcast today. He recently joined our gym and started the 6 week challenge. Clay was already working out 7 days a week and trying to eat clean. Why would he be interested in the 6 week challenge? His story gives insight to anyone who is currently hitting the gym regularly but feels like they could be doing more or making better progress. Clay has appreciated having structure to his workouts and community. Now he works out twice per day and is getting even better results than before. Lots of good nuggets of wisdom on this episode about nutrition and overcoming plateaus. Enjoy!
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Casey Atnip, 28 years old, shares his fitness journey on the podcast today. You may know him from his radio days as 'Catnip'. It was because of a radio promo with a local gym that Casey actually found CrossFit. He started his CrossFit journey at MPower Fitness which he shares was exactly what he needed. Like many people Casey did not want to get hurt so he avoided weights and stuck mainly to running. When he started CrossFit a little over 3 years ago he immediately bought in. Casey opens up about some personal matters on this episode that tie directly to his fitness journey. His story shows how powerful of a role a community and regular fitness routine can play in your life as you battle personal struggles. You will be inspired by his openness and willingness to share. Enjoy!
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Matthew McGarr, 50 years old, shares his fitness journey on the podcast today. He has been doing CrossFit a little over four years and says this is the longest he has ever stuck with any program. He has great insight on how to approach the various complexities that these types of workouts present in terms of scaling, mobility and skill. His insight on asking for help and preventing injuries is very helpful for people who are just starting out. Matthew is one of the most encouraging and uplifting people you will meet. His story will inspire you to stay committed to your workout plan no matter how much progress you feel like you are making. He reminds us how to measure progress which is sometimes not the way we think. Enjoy!
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Vincent (31) and Rachel (27) Adams began their 6-week challenge together in November. They were coming into the program with different goals and different backgrounds. Vincent had a background as an elite gymnast but had slipped out of the workout routine and was struggling to find motivation to even go to the gym. Rachel was facing a difficult time emotionally and needed to dial in her eating habits. They both discovered a program that actually worked and a new community to plug into. Since they finished their challenge they have continued to workout, often times together, and this experience has connected them in a new way. You will be inspired by their fitness journey. Enjoy!
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Amanda Fleming, 47 years old, shares her fitness journey on the podcast today. She is no stranger to fitness however she had no idea what type of experience was in store for her when she started her 6-week challenge in November of 2018. Amanda has fully embraced the community and culture at CSCF/BoomFit. She shares how it resembles her experience being a military family and the connection between the comradery of other families who had family members deployed overseas. There was a bond created. She shares how much she needed that in her fitness journey and life. Her example has inspired her daughter, Gracen, to start working out at the gym. Amanda's story is a fantastic reminder of the positive impact a gym family can make in your life. Enjoy!
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Lee Walla, 25 years old, has been a member at CSCF for one year. It has been awesome to see Lee embrace CrossFit and the community in such a short period of time. This is the longest he has been committed to a workout program and he largely attributes his dedication to the community. Lee has been in and out of the gym since college in 6-8 month spurts. Now he has found something he enjoys doing and his fitness is skyrocketing. You will be encouraged by listening to his story. Enjoy!
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Bobby Miksch, 57 years old, and Ashley Miksch, 30 years old, workout together at College Station CrossFit almost everyday and have been for the last two years. They will sometimes go to lunch afterwards and Bobby says that this time has been a sweet gift of time together that he was not able to get early on in Ashley's life due to being busy building a business. Ashley has been inspired by watching her dad do CrossFit since 2012. His healthy example led her to lose 80 pounds over the past 4 years! Bobby gives Ashley 100% credit for the transformation and speaks to his approach to helping his daughter start working out and eating better. Ashley gives advice to parents who would like to help their children lose weight. This interview is full of love and inspiration, enjoy!
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Jon Friedman, 49 years old, joins me on the podcast this week to talk about the 50 for 50 Challenge. This year Jon turns 50 and he has created a challenge open to anyone interested in participating with him. He goes over the details of the challenge and how he came up with it. If you are interested in participating you can email him at jfriedman@txbsi.com. It is absolutely free and there are no prizes other than staying in shape and challenging yourself with some other guys your age. Listen to hear more about the program. Enjoy!
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Beth Garza is a wife, mother of three and 39 years old. She is excited to turn 40 and has embraced health and fitness the majority of her life. She found CrossFit one year after the birth of her oldest son, Ben, and has been hooked ever since. She did CrossFit through her next two pregnancies and has continued to remain consistent in the gym. Beth moved here from Colorado in the summer and she was quick to find a new gym. She has been a member of multiple gyms and continues to learn new things. Her story speaks to the effectiveness of the CrossFit program and the community. Enjoy!
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Jeff Carouth, 34 years old, joined our gym a little over two months ago. He was 342 pounds and needed guidance and accountability to make the necessary changes in his life. Like most he fell victim to all of the temptations that exist nutritionally and fell out of working out completely. With the support of his nutrition coach on the 6-week challenge Jeff went on to lose 25 pounds in 6 weeks! Jeff feels amazing. He has continued to lose weight after his 6-week challenge and is now below 300 pounds which was a goal of his by the start of the new year. Jeff has a new perspective now. According to him it really is not that hard to lose the weight - just follow the plan. His story will inspire you. Enjoy!
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Make this the year that you take back your life! If you embrace these 7 strategies you will accomplish your new years resolutions and much more. You Can Be Fit!
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Shelly Rice, 48 years old, recently lost 20 pounds on the 6 week challenge. She had been stuck for a few years after losing an initial 30 pounds. Today she talks about how she got unstuck and broke the weight loss plateau that so many people face. She shares how meal prepping is the single most important key to her success. Her story will inspire you and give you practical tips on how to approach your fitness journey. Enjoy!
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Beth Deuermeyer, 35 years old, has been a guest on the podcast before and today she shares her faith journey. Beth was recently baptized and talks about how she came to making that decision. She shares about how angry she was with God for previous years. How losing her dad added to that tremendously and how she used to be annoyed by public prayer. The past year has been full of ups and downs but her heart has changed. Her story reminds us of Gods goodness and steadfast pursuit of us. Beth has a very encouraging testimony. I hope it inspires you in your faith journey.
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Laci Scully, 26 years old, has lost 85 pounds in the past 5 years! It all started because she was following some inspirational people on various media outlets and applying their advice. She did not lose the weight fast, it was quite the opposite. She committed and saw incremental progress that eventually led her to where she is today. She feels amazing and now she wants to inspire others. This is an awesome story and it will encourage you in your personal fitness journey. Enjoy!
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Garrett Dikes, 30 years old, shares his fitness journey on the podcast today. At the start of this year Garrett weighed 278 pounds and now he is weighing in at 227. Although Garrett has been a part of the gym fam for 7 years he has had his ups and downs which he shares about on the podcast today. He is in a completely new head space which is allowing him to not only enjoy the gym more but also truly love himself. Listen to hear all about how Garrett changed his mindset and lost 51 pounds since January. Enjoy!
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Laura Polasek, 39 years old, shares her fitness journey on the podcast today. She talks about how she used to be so against CrossFit and even the thought of going "outside" to now becoming someone who comes to CrossFit nearly everyday. Although Laura has been a long time member of the gym she had slipped into some unhealthy nutritional habits over the years and she finally decided to make some changes. She signed up for the six week challenge with coach Josh and lost 12 pounds and 4.5% body fat in 6 weeks! More importantly she grew in her confidence and belief in herself. Listen to hear how she did it and how it has impacted her. Enjoy!
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Arnold Motl, 24 years old, shares his fitness journey the podcast today. Arnold has lost 30 pounds in the last two and a half years at College Station CrossFit and recently accomplished his first bar muscle-up! His story reminds us of the positive impact a community can have on someones life. Arnold is in a better place today than he was when he joined the gym and you will understand why after listening to this episode. Enjoy!
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Beth Miles, 53 years old, began her CrossFit journey 10 years ago at 43 years of age. She has stood the test of time. Beth is a wife and a mother. She has remained consistent in her workouts throughout these last 10 years and has tremendous fitness to show for it. This interview carries so much wisdom in it. If you do CrossFit and hope to stick with it for many years to come listening to this episode will give you so much insight from someone who has done what you hope to do. You will be inspired by hearing Beth share her experience and story. Enjoy!
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Steven Warren, 35 years old, has seen tremendous success in his health and fitness journey since Memorial Day 2019. He is from College Station but is currently living in Dallas and working out at CrossFit Dallas Central (CFDC). Since May 27th Steven has lost 42 pounds and 11% body fat! Today he shares how. There are several great points and takeaways from this episode that will give you immediate actionable steps in your personal weight loss journey. Enjoy!
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Maddie Emmons, 20 years old, shares her fitness journey on the BBP podcast today. Maddie is in college and a member at CSCF. You have likely seen her in the gym working on her olympic lifts. Maddie has found a passion in the sport of weightlifting and today she shares how that passion started. She also extends an invite for you to come out and watch her compete next month or even join her in competing if that is something you are interested in. Maddie is no stranger to hard work. She was a softball player in high school when she found CrossFit. She has worked through a serious shoulder injury and come back even stronger. You will be inspired by her grit and determination. Enjoy!
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Chris Hager, 36 years old, shares his fitness journey on the BBP podcast today. Shortly before starting CrossFit he was making a run at America Ninja Warrior. If you know Chris that shouldn’t surprise you :) Chris is very athletic and VERY fast. He has a motor and has the ability to shut off any signals of pain towards his body in a workout and just go. Today he shares a little bit about that and also how much CrossFit has humbled him. His story will inspire you and you will definitely learn a little about him you probably didn’t know. Enjoy!
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Ronnie Hanson, 31 years old, shares his fitness journey on the podcast today. Ronnie started working out in high school. He became very passionate about fitness which led him to becoming a personal trainer a few years later in Corpus Christi. Over the course of 6 years Ronnie went from 165 pounds to 225 pounds. His commitment to working out and a disciplined nutrition plan led him to gaining the right type of weight. He shares some of the specific ways he was able to put on the weight. For people who struggle to gain weight and keep it on Ronnie's story will encourage you. Enjoy!
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Cassie Rice, a current member at BoomFit/CSCF, decided to do her school project on finding out more about the culture of a CrossFit gym. The assignment was for her to make a podcast. She interviewed Charlie and this turned out to be a great interview about the WHY behind what we do at the gym. Cassie does a great job asking questions to better understand the culture and how that has evolved over the years. Enjoy!
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CrossFit HQ hosted a 10 year affiliate gathering last weekend in Whistler, Canada exclusively for people who have been owning a gym for 10+ years. Grace Patenaude who originally started Atomic CrossFit in Houston, TX was at this event. She shares about how she came about starting a CrossFit gym and what the CrossFit community looked like back in 2007 comparatively to today. Grace also shares about her experience at the affiliate gathering. Specifically about the talk given by CrossFit founder, Greg Glassman, to the affiliates and the direction CrossFit HQ is going given all the recent changes. If you have any curiosity about what is happening in the larger world of CrossFit you will want to hear this episode. Enjoy!
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Rich Froning came to College Station last week for the BCS Classic. He sat down with Charlie for a Q&A about faith, family and fitness. In the interview Rich talks about how getting 2nd place at the CrossFit Games in 2010 was a catalyst for his faith. It was after that when he got baptized and got the tattoo of Galatians 6:14 on his side. He went on to win the CrossFit Games four years in a row in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Rich does not define himself by CrossFit. He is first a child of God and aims to bring glory to the Lord through his influence in CrossFit. In the interview Rich also talks about being a husband and father. Rich is married to Hillary Froning and they have three precious little kids. Lastly in the interview Rich talks about what is ahead for him in his fitness career and team Mayhem Freedom. You will be encouraged and inspired from this interview. Enjoy!
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The 2019 BCS Classic is officially in the books. Chris interviews Charlie about the event and they discuss the entire event in detail. The interview starts with the history of the BCS Classic and how it originated. They also talk about Rich Froning and the incredible fundraiser with Ronald McDonald House Charities that raised $27,605. You will hear about some of the things Charlie would have done differently and also a preview to next years event. Enjoy!
Jon Devlin, 27 years old, has earned the opportunity to be Rich Froning's partner for the BCS Classic this year. Jon began doing CrossFit in 2012 at 300 pounds. He is now 210 pounds and shares his fitness journey on the podcast today. He says Rich Froning is his personal "hero" and very influential in his getting in the best shape of his life. His story will inspire you. Enjoy!
Christian Jackson, 23 years old, has lost 25 pounds since starting CrossFit in May! He is a full time seminary student at DTS, runs a non-profit he started called WHY NOT, and has a full-time job. Even with all he has going on he has found time to train for the BCS Classic which will be his first competition. When Christian started CrossFit he thought it was going to come easy to him since he played college football. Pretty quickly he realized how challenging it is and now he is determined to get better. You will be inspired by his story. Enjoy!
Today I interview my daughter, Cate, who is about to turn seven. She was on the podcast two years ago before her 5th birthday and she was excited to give an update on all that has been going on in her fitness journey. She just started 1st grade and also moved up to level two of gymnastics. I am definitely a proud daddy and you will know why after listening to Cate on the podcast today. Enjoy!
This week Chris Raia interviews Charlie about his recent experience at the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin. Some things you will hear about in this episode are: camping in the RV park, Charlie's thoughts on the controversial cuts that took place, why Team Mayhem Freedom dominated the team division and tons more. Enjoy!
The BCS Classic is one month away! If you are competing you should definitely listen to this episode to best prepare for the event. Charlie gives three tips to improve your performance in the next month leading up to the event. Apply these 3 tips and you are surely setting yourself up for your best competition ever. Enjoy!
Tyler Vitek is currently a coach at CSCF and today he shares his fitness journey on the podcast. Tyler started CrossFit almost 10 years ago. He was helping his brother start up his affiliate at the young age of 19. He got hooked into the sport real early and spent the next few years pursuing the goal, like many others at that time, of making the CrossFit Games. He soon found out that this sport was growing quickly and the pool of competitive athletes was growing. After facing a few injuries and assessing how much time he was spending on working out he decided to focus on working out for longevity over sport. It has been a back and forth effort to maintain this perspective but at 28 years of age he definitely has a better handle on it than he did at 21. His story reminds us to keep working out in a healthy perspective. Enjoy!
Have you checked out BoomFit Bros on YouTube? Gus and Charlie started a weekly series to help you with all things related to nutrition and fitness. This is episode 6 which is about identifying a fat loss priority. If you could only do one thing that would give you 80% of your fat loss results, what would that be?
Charlie and Gus discuss their priority when focusing on fat loss and give ideas as to what yours could be as well.
Contact them via instagram: Charlie: @trainwithcharlie Gus: @gusworden
Have you checked out BoomFit Bros on YouTube? Gus and Charlie started a weekly series to help you with all things related to nutrition and fitness. This is episode 4 which is about 3 fat-loss tips you can start TODAY to burn body fat and begin making progress on your goals.
*WARNING... these are slightly more advanced methods.
You can find more episodes by searching for the BoomFit channel on YouTube. Enjoy!
Matt Jennings, 46 years old, shares his fitness journey on the podcast today. In his interview you will hear him refer to himself as "lazy" when it comes to working out. However he is in fact everything but that. However he brings an interesting light to the subject of laziness when it comes to the gym. Matt's story is a great example of how much accountability and structure can produce phenomenal results and consistency in the gym. You will be inspired by the driving purpose behind his workouts and the example he is to his teenage boys. Enjoy!
Over the weekend Gus and Charlie took a trip to visit a gym in Lafayette, Louisiana called Reds. They got to meet with Red Lerille who is 84 years old and the founder of the gym. This week Chris interviews Charlie about their trip. This episode will help you understand the greater vision for the gym and it will encourage you to pursue your dreams as well. Enjoy!
Beth Dowlearn, 38 years old, is a mother of three and shares her fitness journey on the podcast today. Beth didn't touch a barbell until she was 33 years old. Prior to doing CrossFit she ran for exercise and never wanted to do weights because she was afraid of "bulking up". Interestingly enough after doing CrossFit for just a few months she got in the best shape of her life weighing 127 pounds at 12% body fat! She drank the kool-aid quickly and pretty soon after joining the gym competed on a team at the CrossFit Regional competition. Beth shares the difference of how she views working out today compared to back then. Her story speaks to having a healthy perspective on working out and how important that is. Enjoy!
This week Charlie answers the following questions from the gym. Enjoy!
*What do I eat? To get flat abs and tight bod
*Any in-house comps in the works?
*Any BBP shorts?
*Meal timing
*Powdered greens vs. Veggies (Pros and Cons)
*Intermittent fasting
Benson Hinze, 25 years old, recently completed the 6 week challenge and lost 26 pounds! He was sick of being inconsistent in the gym for the past four years and needed some change. On top of the incredible weight loss results he dropped over 6% body fat. This shows his nutrition was truly dialed in because he lost no muscle as well. Today Benson shares his fitness journey and what led him to committing to the 6 week challenge. His story reminds us of the important principle to stick with it even when we get discouraged because when we do we create opportunity for better results later on. Enjoy!
Josh Godinez recently competed in the Brazil CrossFit Championship. Today he shares his experience preparing for the event and the actual event itself. This episode gives you an understanding as to what the sport of CrossFit means to Josh and how disciplined he is about his training. You will also hear how grateful he is to have so many people who support him. This interview will give you an even greater appreciation for who Josh is and it will inspire you to chase your dreams. Enjoy!
There is a lot of talk about how this years BCS Classic is going to be so much more than a CrossFit competition. Today Chris asks Charlie all about this years event. The date is September 7th, 2019 and the event is taking place at the Texas A&M Equine Complex. This years event is going to include a Faith & Family component in addition to the Fitness competition turning it into a Family, Fitness & Faith Festival! If you are curious what to expect be sure to listen to this episode. If you are unsure as to what division to sign up for Charlie expands on the new Intermediate division and what expectations you should have for the Novice and RX'd divisions. We're excited to share with you what we have in store for you at this years event, enjoy!
*Early registration ends this Friday.
In 2016 Zachary Martin wanted to pursue a career as a Game Warden and failed his sit-up test. He was weighing in around 300 pounds and this was the exact wake up call he needed to ignite a fire to get healthy. Since that moment he has not only lost over 80 pounds but he has also recently achieved his goal to become a Game Warden and passed his PT test with flying colors. His story reminds us that you will have times in your life when you experience failure but what you decide to do in that moment can make all the difference in determining how it will affect us. Zachary decided to get in the best shape of his life and try again. His story will inspire you, enjoy!
Charlie recently spoke to the staff at SOS Ministries about the positive impact that occurs when you make health a priority. In life, whether it be in business, in motherhood or in college we forget to give attention to important areas of our life that will suffer if they are neglected. When we neglect these areas like our health we suffer later and during because of it. In ministry especially it is often more common to give to others than take care of yourself. This is why SOS asked Charlie to come speak. In his talk he shares how making as simple as a 1% improvement each day overtime you can make significant change in your health. By committing to your health in this way you are increasing your capacity to serve others. If you are interested in having Charlie come speak to your business or organization you can contact him directly at 979-693-3103 or by email at charlie@myboomfit.com.
Learn more about SOS Ministries at saveourstreetsministries.org
The CSCF OG (Episode 73) joins me back on the BBP podcast. Amie McCoy, almost 40 years old, comes back and shares about her recent experience with the 6 week challenge. She lost 17 pounds and 7.6% body fat in 6 weeks! You will hear exactly how she did it along with her advice to anyone hoping for similar results. Amie keeps herself very busy as a small business owner, wife and mother of four kids so you will love hearing how she fit this all into her busy life. Enjoy!
Kelly Anthony, 34 years old, a mom of two little girls, wife and blogger at theanthonykitchen.com joins me on the podcast today. On top of sharing her fitness journey Kelly shares the story behind The Anthony Kitchen and how that started. Being the gifted and passionate cook she is Kelly shares how she has managed to keep being healthy and working out as a part of her busy life. You will be inspired by her story and probably want to look at her website before the episode is over. Enjoy!
Could you imagine giving up working out completely when you are obsessed with it? Jennifer Ramirez, 38 years old, did just that after returning from serving in Afghanistan in 2009 because God opened her eyes to the idol she had made exercise and body image. She gave it up completely for several years. She restarted her fitness journey at a CrossFit gym in 2014. As hard as it was to give up working out Jennifer shares how healthy it actually was for her. You will be inspired by her story, enjoy!
On February 24th Ames Harvey Lima was born at 4:42am. Within minutes he was taken into the NICU at St Josephs Hospital and then life flighted to Texas Children’s Hospital where he would stay for the next 19 days. His birth story quickly spread and thousands of people began to pray. Ames is alive today because a miracle took place. He is living proof of God intervening and the amazing work that nurses and doctors do to save lives. Today Chris interviews Charlie about Ames’ birth story. This is an effort to share the experience with all of those faithful friends who walked through this with Charlie and Alicia. They are beyond grateful for the outpour of love towards their family during this time.
This is a special edition podcast to inform you about the new positions available at the gym. If you are looking for a job or considering a career change into the health and fitness industry let us know! Anyone interested in the positions we have available can contact Charlie at 979-693-3103 or email him at charlie@myboomfit.com. Checkout this episode to learn more about some of the opportunities that are available, enjoy!
*Please share this episode with anyone you think may be interested. Thanks in advance for helping us get the word out.
Ronnie Harmon is about to be 50 years old and has battled with anorexia for nearly 45 years. This led to an obsession with running and ultimately an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise altogether. On January 16, 2019 he began the 6 week challenge. Since then a transformation has taken place in his life. He feels strongly that the Lord led him to this gym before he and his wife move to Thailand for the next chapter of their lives. You will love hearing his story and hearing his victory over some of the battles he has faced through out his life. Enjoy!
I recorded this podcast with Nick Lutz about 5 weeks ago before Ames was born. I intended on releasing it sooner but due to the circumstances I held off and am just now putting it out. Nick completed our 6 week challenge and lost 31 pounds! He has experienced the roller coaster that often comes with losing weight. His story speaks specifically to that roller coaster. Losing weight only to gain it back again. This time it is different for Nick. He made a promise to his wife that by her birthday in December of this year he will lose 70 pounds. He’s down 31 of those 70 pounds. I hope you listen through until the end because it is worth it. Enjoy!
The 2019 CrossFit OPEN kicks off this week and there is a lot of hype and excitement in the world of CrossFit. Why? This has always been a time of year that brings added energy to CrossFit gyms around the world. Not sure what the CrossFit OPEN is? Perfect! In this episode Charlie and Chris talk about the history of the OPEN and some of the recent changes made by CrossFit HQ regarding the CrossFit Games. You will also here all the details about the much anticipated CSCF Affiliate Cup. Enjoy!
Lauren Kleiman, 34 years old, has been a member at CSCF since 2011. She shares how she never really considered herself an "athlete" until one day she received a t-shirt from the gym for participating in an in-house competition with the word ATHLETE on the back. This nearly brought her to tears. Later in that competition she PR'd her overhead squat and for the first time ever she felt like an athlete. She has made working out a part of her life since then and continued to workout through two pregnancies. Lauren has found so much more than fitness on this journey. You will be inspired by her story, enjoy!
Kyle Boeck is one of our newest coaches at the gym and today he shares his fitness journey on the podcast. Kyle opens up about how he used to find much of his self worth and confidence primarily in how he looked which led him to even lower self esteem and confidence. His story is an awesome testimony of how much we tend to focus on body image and how dangerous it can be when how we look and how others view us becomes the focus of our workouts. You will be inspired by his story and how genuine he is, enjoy!
Jimmy Brown, 44 years old, recently completed the 6 week challenge at the gym and lost 26 pounds. Jimmy shares his experience with the program on the podcast today and gives great insight for anyone who has been trying to lose weight their entire life and has yet to be successful. He is on a complete new path in his fitness journey. His story is like none you have heard yet. Enjoy!
This week Charlie answers the following questions from the gym. Enjoy!
*Pancake Thursday
*Mental Focus
*How to avoid injury
*What to do on vacay/traveling
*Masters athletes 101: should we take care of our bodies differently? nutrition, recovery, injuries, stretching
*@trainer.trent - BCS Classic champ, Pancake Connoisseur
*Past coaches! Where are they now
*Homemade salad dressing
*What does this gym look like in 1,5,10....years
*Easy healthy meal ideas
Travis James, 34 years old, only knows one way to do it and that is all the way. He started his fitness journey about 10 years ago and lost 40 pounds then gained it all back but in the right way. Travis works out two hours each day and is very disciplined in his fitness regimen. Today he shares his fitness journey on the podcast and shares how far he has come in his health. You will be inspired by learning about his dedication to his goals and his persistence to becoming better each day. Enjoy!
Stephen Copley has lost 22 pounds in 28 workouts at College Station CrossFit. He is 65 years young and comes to CrossFit four days a week AND bikes 7 1/2 miles during his lunch break on those days. He was up to 285 pounds a few years ago and is now on his way to 200. He is 24 pounds away from reaching his goal. His story is inspiring and will make you rethink the aging process, enjoy!
Have you set any goals for the upcoming year? New Years Day brings so much hype around goal setting that you either get annoyed by it or embrace it. Regardless of your take this episode will speak to you. Chris and Charlie pick apart goals and give some insight into what it would look like to follow through with them. Whether your goal is to get your first muscle up or lose 50 pounds they talk about both. Don't wait, you will want to listen to this one now!
Steve Kahn, 24 years old, originally from New York is on the podcast today talking about his journey as a power lifter. He squats an impressive 500 pounds weighing in at 183 pounds. Listen to here about how he got into power lifting and what his workouts are comprised of. You will be amazed and inspired by his story, enjoy!
Nate Kidwell, 44 years old, just started working out 2 weeks ago and today he shares his fitness journey on the podcast. Once upon a time in his twenties he was in great shape running 6 and a half minute miles but then through a series of events he ended up getting out of shape and weighing 285 pounds. He signed up for our 6 week challenge and is 2 weeks in. This is just the beginning for Nate. He is ready for change. You will be inspired by his story, enjoy!
This week you get a behind the scenes look at an interview with Charlie about fitness and the business side of running a gym. Cole Dunaway asked Charlie if he could interview him for a school project and he recorded it (not for podcast purposes) but at the end of the interview we decided it would make for a great podcast! You will hear about some of the history of the gym and better understand why Charlie is so passionate about building better people. Enjoy!
Mark has been a member at CSCF for two years and shares his fitness journey on the podcast. He played collegiate sports and went on to become a coach after graduation. Since then he has felt called to work in ministry. His heart for the Lord shines in this episode. You will be encouraged by his testimony and his story. Enjoy!
This week Chris and Charlie dive into a discussion about eating disorders and some potential triggers that cause them. Here are some scary but true statistics about eating disorders:
- At least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the U.S.
- Every 62 minutes at least one person dies as a direct result from an eating disorder.
- Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.
- 13% of women over 50 engage in eating disorder behaviors.
- 50-80% of the risk for anorexia and bulimia is genetic.
If you feel at all that you are struggling with an eating disorder or know someone who is please seek professional help.
Katie Scott, 18 years old, shares her incredible story on the podcast today. She was diagnosed with cancer in January and received her last cycle of chemotherapy in early June. She has been working very hard to get back in shape since joining our community in September. Her experience has led her to be grateful simply to get up and move again. You will be very inspired by her story, enjoy!
Edward Sanchez, 42 years old, is down fifteen pounds in six weeks! He just finished up the six week challenge at College Station CrossFit and today he shares what lifestyle changes he has made. In order to accomplish such a big goal you need a strong purpose. Edward shares the reason why he decided to do this and it is very inspiring. You will be moved by his story, enjoy!
The 2018 BCS Classic is officially in the books! Today we debrief the event and talk about some of the planning that went into this years event as well as some of the lessons learned. Chris interviews Josh and Charlie to get the inside scoop behind what was by far the best BCS Classic ever. Enjoy!
The BCS Classic is days away and today Charlie and Josh discuss the events for this years competition as well as the why behind them. Have you ever wondered what thought goes into writing the workouts for a crossfit competition? This is a short but dense episode, enjoy!
Have you heard of the 6 week challenge we are doing at the gym? This program is designed specifically to help people with their individual goals. Beth and Jolynn are currently doing the 6 week challenge and today they share some of their results and how this experience has impacted them so far. These ladies share it all, enjoy!
Robert Ramirez, 30 years old, has been active and fit the majority of his life until a couple of surgeries led to him gaining 50 pounds. Then one day he had a doctors visit that changed everything. It has led him to lose all of the weight he gained and get into the best shape of his life. His story will inspire you, enjoy!
Abra Gonzales has been a member at CSCF for 5 months and she shares her fitness journey on the podcast today. Abra has a very busy schedule and still finds time to come to the gym 5 days per week. Before CrossFit she would take weeks off of the gym at a time and since she started CrossFit her fitness and overall commitment to her workouts has improved big time. You will love her sense of humor and be inspired by her story, enjoy!
This week Chris and Charlie discuss time management. This is a subject that likely affects everyone. How do you find time to get it all in with a busy schedule? If you are currently overwelmed with tasks each day and not enough time to get it all in you should listen to this episode. Enjoy!
This is an amazing interview! Kendra Davis, 20 years old, started CrossFit in February and now comes to the gym 6 days per week and even comes at 6am 3-4 times per week. She loves CrossFit and is very committed. Her mother has been her biggest inspiration. She shares how much her mother being fit and healthy has influenced her. She also shares her struggles with nutrition and the need to eat more calories but having to overcome the fear of gaining weight. You will be inspired by her story, enjoy!
School has started and you are likely getting back to some kind of routine after a crazy summer schedule. Typically this means you are back in the gym more regularly and ready to give your diet a desperatey needed tune-up :) If this is ringing a bell then NOW is the time to listen to this episode! Charlie and Gus have three nutritional tips that you can start implementing right away. PLUS, you will hear about a NEW program we are rolling out to the gym this month. Enjoy!
Luke has been a member at CSCF for 3 years and coached a little over a year. He is moving to Austin next week to intern with Power Athlete. Luke shares his fitness journey on the podcast today. You will learn some interesting things about Luke that you probably didn't know. Enjoy!
If you haven't heard the exciting news Gus and Brittany Worden have officially come on as partners at BoomFit/CSCF! We announced it to the gym last week and now you can hear the story for yourself. Chris, Charlie and Gus talk about what the partnership looks like and what's ahead. Enjoy!
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Ecclesiastes 4:9
Chris and I traveled to the CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin earlier this month. Today we debrief the event and overall experience. Anyone who loves CrossFit or who is considering making the trip next year should listen to this episode. Enjoy!
Colin started his CrossFit journey in 2012 and at the time he weighed 160 pounds and had a 185 pound deadlift. Fast forward to 2018 and he weighs 195 pounds with a 450 pound deadlift. Colin's journey has been one of hard work and lots of growth. His story will help you understand what it takes to get results in the gym. Enjoy!
Gus Worden has been working out since he was a toddler. His mother used to have he and his brother workout before meals as young as four years old! He is a personal trainer at BoomFit and has helped hundreds of people on their fitness journey. His story will inspire you and show you that change really is possible.
This week with the CrossFit Games approaching Charlie and Chris discuss how much the CrossFit Games and CrossFit competitions have evolved over the years. The BCS Classic is the largest CrossFit event in Bryan/College Station. This is the ninth year that College Station CrossFit has put on the event. Now it takes place at the Cellucor HQ gym and facility but it started as a very small event and has turned into one of the larger events in the area. Listen to hear the story of how it all started, enjoy!
Brittany Berryman, 32 years old, is on the podcast today. She was a former member at CSCF and actually a former trainer here at the gym 10 years ago. She was one of the loyal members from the 5am crew! She and her family moved to California two years ago so her boys could pursue a career in acting. Since her first CrossFit workout in 2014, Murph, Brittany has come a very long way. Listen to her share her journey and to hear how far she is taking her fitness now. Enjoy!
Amanda Wingrove, 26 years old, shares her fitness journey on the podcast today. She is a traveling speech language pathologist and has been a member at CSCF for 3 months. Sadly, her time here is coming to an end. She shares about her job, her background in gymnastics and how much the gym has helped her forge great relationships. You will be inspired by her discipline and her story, enjoy!
Kyle Cockerham, 23 years old, has been working out at CSCF for almost two years. In the last 6 months he has flipped a switch and dialed in his nutrition and intensity in the gym causing him to lose 28 pounds. If you feel stuck in your fitness journey this is a great interview that could get you 'unstuck' and lead you towards more progress in your healh and fitness. Enjoy!
Terrence Murphy would workout for 3 hours and catch 1000 footballs before lunch when he was in college. He had an incredible career at Texas A&M as wide receiver then went on to play for the Green Bay Packers. He embodies grit and self discipline. Being an athlete all of his life made hitting the gym easy when it complimented his sport. But after his football career was over he had to find a way to work health and fitness into his life "post" football career. Listen to hear him share his fitness story, it has tons of nuggets and motivation. Enjoy!
In 2008 I self published a book. In the book I share some of my personal training clients stories and unpack my 7 easy fitness strategies for taking back your life. Although the book is 10 years old the principles are still applicable today. I do a lot of public speaking and will often use these 7 strategies as my outline for my talk. I have decided to read you my book on this podcast. It’s been broken up into four different episodes (74, 75, 77 & 78). This is chapter 8 and the Last Words chapter. I hope it educates and inspires you to take back your life. Enjoy!
In 2008 I self published a book. In the book I share some of my personal training clients stories and unpack my 7 easy fitness strategies for taking back your life. Although the book is 10 years old the principles are still applicable today. I do a lot of public speaking and will often use these 7 strategies as my outline for my presentation. I have decided to read you my book on this podcast. Episode 74 includes the introduction, chapters 1 & 2. Episode 75 includes chapters 3, 4 & 5. This episode includes chapters 7 & 8. Next week I will wrap up the book on episode 78. I hope it educates and inspires you to take back your life. Enjoy!
Today Charlie and Chris discuss injury prevention as well as how to approach workouts after having an injury. Both of these guys have faced injuries and they give great insight on the subject. Whether you are new to CrossFit or a seasoned veteran you will take something away from this episode. Enjoy!
In 2008 I self published a book. In the book I share some of my personal training clients stories and unpack my 7 easy fitness strategies for taking back your life. Although the book is 10 years old the principles are still applicable today. I do a lot of public speaking and will often use these 7 strategies as my outline for my talk. I have decided to read you my book on this podcast. The previous episode includes the introduction, chapters 1 & 2. This episode includes chapters 3,4 and 5. I hope it educates and inspires you to take back your life. Enjoy! #BuildingBetterPeople
In 2008 I self published a book. In the book I share some of my personal training clients stories and unpack my 7 easy fitness strategies for taking back your life. Although the book is 10 years old the principles are still applicable today. I do a lot of public speaking and will often use these 7 strategies as my outline for my talk. I have decided to read you my book on this podcast. It will be broken up in sections and released over the course of the next few episodes. I hope it educates and inspires you to take back your life. Enjoy!
Amie has been doing CrossFit 9 years and shares how much it has impacted her life, her home and her family. She has four kids and has continued to attend the 5AM class all these years. Listen to hear about how her desire to get a muscle up led to her husband buying a rig for their backyard that would turnout to give her and her family so much more than a muscle up. Amie is an inspiration. Enjoy!
Marissa is one of the most inspirational guests we have had on the podcast to date. She was born with a rare form of dwarfism, Russell Silver Syndrome, which affects her muscles, joints, and ligaments. She was born with extremely low muscle tone, her muscles fatigue quicker than normal and take longer to recover. She has worked hard for a long time to get to the level of fitness that she's currently at. She says her progress has been slow and injuries have set her back, but she has never quit. You will be so inspired by her story and so impressed with her words at the young age of 21. Enjoy!
Charlie and Chris are back on the podcast today discussing nutrition. Currently our gym is in the middle of a nutrition challenge. Charlie gives some insight as to how you should approach your nutrition after the challenge. This podcast touches on some of the most common reasons people fail to keep weight off after they lose it. Enjoy!
Quinn and Walker are two years apart and have grown up competing their entire lives. Today you'll hear a little more about their fitness journeys and who is the fittest of the two brothers to date! Both of these guys have been staples in the CSCF community and they will be moving on to bigger and better things in the next couple of weeks. We will miss them greatly. Listen to hear about what is coming up next in their lives, enjoy!
From college baseball to serving in the army and getting a masters from Texas A&M, Jordan and his wife Georgia ended up back in College Station in 2016. Jordan shares his fitness journey and opens up about the most valuable thing he's gained from CrossFit and the gym: community. Specifically learning to open up and be vulnerable. Guys, if you struggle communicating your feelings listen to this episode. It could radically impact your life and relationships, enjoy!
We love helping our members understand the importance of nutrition so much that we're always creating opportunities for them to improve their eating. Our spring Nutrition Challenge kicks off Monday, April 16th. Listen to hear the details of the challenge so that you can start getting ready now for that summer bathing suit body. Enjoy!
You have heard the saying a picture says a thousand words. The picture featured here of Jeff and Stephanie Leatherwood is at the same event, Junior League Charity Ball, taken only one year apart. Nearly two years ago at the turn of her 29th birthday Stephanie had her "come to Jesus moment" as she says on the podcast. Listen to hear about her incredible fitness journey towards a healthier and better version of herself and see how it has impacted her life. You will be so glad you listened to this one, enjoy!
Charlie and Chris are back discussing the 2018 CrossFit Open. Several people (including us) who participated in the open realized they have some weaknesses that were exposed. Are you looking to improve on those weaknesses? Listen to this episode if you are wondering what the next step is...enjoy!
Brandon Castro has been a personal trainer for 5 years and recently joined the BoomFit staff. He just started doing CrossFit a couple months ago and is seeing the benefits inside and outside of the gym. During the interview Brandon speaks a lot about a book he read a couple years ago called Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett. This was very impactful on how he trains his clients and himself. If you're in need of some mobility in your life listen to this podcast, enjoy!
Brad Myers is back on the podcast this week! If you know Brad then you have seen his #gainz in the gym since his first interview 13 months ago. Brad has continued to make progress on his performance and overall body composition. Listen to what changes he has made to get these great results. Enjoy!
Last week I gave a seminar for Cortier Real Estate agents and spoke about the 7 principles it takes for me to win my day. Here is a preview of the principles:
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Solitude
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Calendar
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Margin
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Curfew
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Connected
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Sleep
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Move
In this seminar I explain these priniples in detail and how to apply them immediately to your life. Enjoy!
You probably had no idea that 6 months before Thomas Middleton walked into College Station CrossFit he weighed 215 pounds. From December of 2016 to June of 2017 Thomas lost 30 pounds and then has gone on to lose another 15 pounds for a total of 45 pounds in about 18 months. Thomas is currently 170 pounds and one of the fittest members at our gym. His story is proof of how quickly you can turn your fitness around. Enjoy!
Do you ever wonder how we come up with the workouts at the gym? This week Charlie and Chris discuss the programming at College Station CrossFit in greater detail. You'll learn the WHY behind our workouts. Plus get the inside scoop on this years CrossFit OPEN and what to expect. If you haven't signed up for the OPEN you will definitely want to after listening to this episode. And if you have signed up then you'll be even more excited after listening about all the things we have planned for this years OPEN at CSCF!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
This week Joe Shafer (55 years young) shares his fitness journey on the podcast. Joe recently competed in his first competition and is already signed up for the CrossFit Open. Joe's story is a great reminder of all the "other" benefits associated with working out. He has found a community at CSCF that he didn't have before. You will be touched by his words and be inspired to continue encouraging others on their journey, enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
2017 was a big year for Ben and Suzete Bumguardner. They opened a new business in town, Alpha Sports Chiropractic, and are currently expecting their second child. Ben and Suzete grew up in the same small town and have known each other since the 6th grade. They talk about the dynamic of working together and how being a CrossFitter themselves helps them treat their patients. You'll learn so much about this sweet couple you probably didn't know, enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) is Adventure Cycling's premier off-pavement cycling route, crisscrossing the Continental Divide north to south. The route starts in Banff, Canada, zigzags along the Continental Divide, climbs over isolated passes and finishes in Antelope Wells at the border of Mexico. In 2011 Billy was sitting on his couch, literally, and watched a documentary covering this extraordinary race. After watching it he decided to do it. Now Billy coaches endurance athletes. His story is proof that you really never know where your fitness journey will take you. Enjoy!
*You can learn more about Billy's coaching services on his YouTube channel: Invictus Ultra-Distance Coaching
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Charlie and Chris are back! Are you interested in learning more about the why behind the workouts you do at the gym? In this episode you will learn about how we currently program workouts at CSCF and what we have done in the past. Whether you are a competitive CrossFitter or someone who just comes to the gym to get in good workouts you will take something away from this episode. Enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Julie's wake up call occurred when she had to sit down in the shower to catch her breath. This moment led her to coming to our gym in the spring of 2017. Since then she has lost 56 pounds, 4 dress sizes, 4 pant sizes and 2 shirt sizes. Not to mention her outlook on life and herself has completely changed. Julie's story reminds us of what is truly possible when we act and surround ourselves with the right people. Enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Carol Rodriguez turns fifty this year and she is in better shape today than when she turned 40. She has actually been a long time friend and one of our first members at CSCF. Turning 40, nearly 10 years ago, led Carol and I to meet and her to beginning her CrossFit journey. In 2010, at the age of 41, Carol was on the College Station CrossFit Affiliate Team at Regionals. You will be inspired by her story, enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Need a nutrition plan for 2018? Listen to this! CSCF Coach, Jordan Whitehead, shares her knowledge on the subject of nutrition for our January seminar. She covers the 5 basic steps towards a healthier you in the coming year. At the end she gives the details for our January Nutrition Challenge. Enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
McKay Siegel is the final guest on the Building Better People podcast for 2017! He shares his fitness journey along with some interesting facts about himself that you may not have known. McKay started CrossFit three years ago and has managed to keep it up amidst the business of a full time career, masters program at Texas A&M and growing family. He talks about how he finds time to do it all and prioritize it into his busy schedule. Prepare yourself to laugh a lot because McKay is a funny guy, enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
This week Alex Russell shares his fitness journey which coincides with his giving up drugs and alcohol. He is 5 years clean and is now pursuing a PHD from Texas A&M in Health Education specifically in substance abuse and alcoholism. He is determined to help as many people as possible so they don't struggle like he did. Alex has come a very long way in his health and fitness. This is such a great example of the potential for life change when you start working out. Enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Chris and Charlie are back! This time Chris asks Charlie about the renovations happening at the gym and how decisions are made when it comes to handling growth. You will also get some background on how much the current space has changed and what is next at College Station CrossFit. Enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Today we have our first family on the podcast! Johnny, Karen and Charisse currently live in Asia as missionaries and have been working out at College Station CrossFit this fall. They are heading back to Asia in a couple of weeks. It was awesome to get to hear them share their hearts through their fitness journey on the podcast. Enjoy!
*If you would like to support them you can go to this website: https://give.cru.org/0472111
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
What does it mean to steward our bodies? Travis Endsley shares how God has shown him the value of physical training & stewardship over the last 7 years. He has been active a large part of his adult life participating in several triathlons and half marathons. But like many people he got busy and after completing a half ironman in 2010 he neglected his fitness for a few years. That led him to discovering CrossFit in 2013. You will be inspired and encouraged in your faith by hearing his story, enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Have you ever wondered what workouts and caloric intake look like for an NFL lineman? Today we have Kevin Matthews on the podcast. Kevin has played football his entire life and has worked extremely hard for his accomplishments. He shares some insight on his "underdog mentality" which he still applies towards his business and family life pushing to give 110% in all areas of his life. Enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
This week Chris Raia interviews Charlie about how College Station CrossFit got started. Charlie talks about starting as a personal trainer back in 2003 and finding CrossFit in 2008. You will learn a little more about Charlie's background as well as his philosophy on owning and operating a gym. Enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Shelby has been a trainer at BoomFit since 2015 and has recently moved to Colorado to begin the next chapter of her life. She played college volleyball and won a national championship with an impressive 38-0 record her sophomore year. You'll hear about a very influential coach in her life who led that team to a perfect season. She also shares about her experience as a personal trainer giving wisdom on how to get started with a workout program. You MUST listen to this one all the way through!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Jordan Whitehead is a coach at CSCF and also works at CORE Performance and Wellness. She has been active her entire life but when she started CrossFit she knew she found something special. It was more challenging than anything she had done before and she loved it. Jordan also shares about the various services available at CORE to help people on their health journeys. She addresses the three most common mistakes she sees with people trying to lose weight and talks specifically on how to best approach these things. You will definitely learn something from this interview!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Sarah Hamm shares her fitness journey on the podcast today. She has had ups and downs in her weight for over 10 years but in the last 6 months she has lost over 20 pounds of fat. She shares about the struggle and also how this time it's different. You will be inspired by her story, enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Amanda Hager shares her story on the podcast today. Amanda is very intentional about the way she is raising her daughter and she shares about it in her interview. Probably the best part is at the end so you have to listen to this one all the way through! She has an incredible story and it is very encouraging. Enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
We have another couple on the podcast today. Kody was actually one of my personal training clients back in the day (2007) when I was at the Aggieland Fitness Dome. He has since married Kayla and they have a son named Colton. Kody joined CSCF in May of 2016 and Kayla joined in November 2016. They share how the dynamic was with one person doing crossfit and the other one wasn't. Kayla was doing classes at the Dome and felt like she was getting good workouts until she attended her first crossfit class :) She shares about the difference between crossfit and what she was doing before. They have both seen major results and they share these on the podcast. You will be inspired by their story, enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Dustin Campbell has lost 40 pounds in the last 11 months! He shares about the struggle he faced to find motivation to workout. It has taken him three years to get to a point where he doesn't think twice about working out 5 days a week. He actually likes coming to the gym compared to a couple years ago when he didn't even want to know the workout because him knowing might influence his decision to not come. He speaks about the "Power of Habit" and how reading that book helped him make working out a habit. After making working out a habit he was able to focus on his nutrition which led him to lose the 40 pounds. This story will inspire you, enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
If you need some guidance on your diet this is the perfect episode to listen to. I kicked off a fitness challenge for one of my personal training clients this week and this is the nutrition seminar. This episode is full of motivation and the basics when it comes to nutrition. In this seminar I give you the 3 rules to "enroll" your metabolism to start working for you. So if you feel that your metabolism isn't working these days listen to this seminar. It is very simple to follow and making one change after listening could make a huge difference in your health!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
In this episode we talk about how to continue doing CrossFit as you age. Ken (48), Chris (41) and I (35) have been doing CrossFit for several years now and all managed to come back stronger from injuries. We discuss the importance of training smart to prevent injury and how to approach workouts with longevity in mind. CrossFit can be done for a lifetime if you approach it the right way. Listen for wisdom and guidance so you can continue to get better and prevent injury in the gym. These guys know their stuff, enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
This week I interview, CSCF coach, Selina Stasi. You will learn so much about Selina in this episode. She has a passion and purpose for spreading health and fitness to the world. So much that she has spent the last decade of her life educating and preparing herself to do so. Selina is making a difference in the world and will continue to do so. This episode will inspire you to make a difference in your health and the lives of those around you. Enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
If you missed last weeks nutrition seminar at the gym you can listen to it here. In this seminar I dive into the topic of nutrient timing. There is a critical window before, during and after you workout that you must be aware of if your goal is performance and overall health. Enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
You will be inspired by hearing Danni share her fitness journey on the podcast. She has simply committed herself to eating healthy and being consistent in the gym. Danni has accomplished what most people wish to do and she shares exactly how she did it. She's a mom of two little kiddos and faces the same challenges we all do. Listen to this episode and find out how she has lost 17 pounds in the last 8 months and hit an all time low of 12% body fat!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Special Edition Podcast
My sweet little girl turns 5 today (August 27th) and she really wanted me to interview her for the podcast. So of course I did :) This is the cutest interview to date! It's short but you get a glimpse of how precious this little girl is. I hope you enjoy hearing Cate share her fitness journey. Happy birthday Cate, I love you so much!
Ryan Farrell is alive today by a miracle. He shares on the podcast about his heart attack in great detail. He was only 34 years old when it happened. His unhealthy lifestyle caught up with him and this was enough to scare him into turning his life completely around. This is an amazing story! You will be glad you listened.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Cristal Pina was turning 30 in July and back in January made a goal to lose 30 pounds by her 30th birthday. CrossFit has been a big part of her journey. After four years of having a membership at a regular gym (and never going) she joined College Station CrossFit and in the first month she went more times than the four years previously. She also talks about some of the key nutrition changes she made to help her lose weight. You will get so much from Cristal's story, enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Samanatha Meister shares her fitness journey on the podcast today. In 2010 she decided it was time for a change and attended a boot camp with a friend. She went on to lose 40 pounds! A couple years later she mustered the courage to walk into a CrossFit gym and has been doing CrossFit ever since. Her story is powerful and inspiring, enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Jessie and Dusty Lee started their fitness journeys separately but 6 months ago joined College Station CrossFit together. On the podcast they share how much more connectivity this one thing has added to their marriage. This is a fun interview packed with motivation. You will just love hearing their story along with the comments each one makes to the other :) ENJOY!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Dallas Cooper is one of the friendliest guys I know. He shares his fitness journey on the podcast today which includes having to take some time off after a back injury a few years ago. I think his story will speak to anyone who has ever had doubt after suffering from an injury. Dallas has learned how important it is to take care of his body before and after workouts. People often neglect these areas because they are in a hurry to leave or they arrive late to class. Listen to Dallas on the podcast today and learn how to avoid injury or come back from an injury.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Shelbie Hebert is on the podcast today and her story has much to do with the birth of her son, Case. Her story is so inspiring and real. You may need a box of tissues to get through this one. Not to worry, they will be tears of joy. Shelbie is an inspiration in the gym and a great example of a faithful servant to the Lord.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Chris Field ran his first marathon at the age of 19 in 5 hours and 10 minutes and has since ran 21 marathons. He is currently training to run the Houston marathon this January in 3 hours and 20 minutes. Chris shares his fitness journey and it includes so much about running. If you're a runner you will love this episode! He has an incredible story that also includes much of his personal life. Chris is one of the most genuine guys I know. He is a father, husband and the founder of Mercy Project. Thanks to Chris our community hosts one of the largest marathons in Texas, he started the BCS Marathon. You will be inspired by listening to Chris share his story!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
This week I interview Julie Crawford who has been one of our longest members at CSCF. Julie started here back in 2007 in our mommy boot camp. After the boot camp she joined one of our small group personal training programs then made the big jump into CrossFit the summer of 2011. She has been very consistent since then and one of the coolest parts of her story is that through her example she led her daughter (Kelsey Crawford - Ep. 23) to start CrossFit. Julie's story will inspire you to take the next step in your fitness journey.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Michael Whitehead played golf at Rice University a few years back and now is a proffessional golfer. Have you ever wondered how you become a pro golfer? Listen to Michael share his fitness journey and talk about how much working out benefits him on the range. He has a passion for his sport, a passion for fitness and a passion for people. You will enjoy listening to him share his fitness journey and be inspired by his work ethic!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Beth Deuermeyer started her fitness journey at 267 pounds and was the very first guest on the Building Better People Podcast. She is back to give us an update on her progress. She stated two goals when I interviewed her at the end of the year in 2016:
(1) be able to jump on a 12" box
(2) compete in a crossfit competition
She has already accomplished her goals! Listen to her share her new goals and her experience competing in her first crossfit competition. Beth is an inspiration to everyone at the gym and you will love hearing her words of encouragement on this episode!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Chris Anderson was 305 pounds when he had a major wake up call which got him back in the gym. He bent over to pick up some laundry and his back went out on him. He was laid up on the ground for 45 minutes unable to get up. He had several minutes in that moment to think about where he had gotten from not taking care of his health which inspired him to go on and lose 70 pounds. He shares the ups and downs of his fitness journey and about a special phrase he reminds himself of often...I am "not dead yet". Listen to hear his inspirational story!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
This weeks episode features Kelsey Crawford who started her fitness journey in junior high. Kelsey is 16 years old now and talks about making the decision to stop playing softball and volleyball in high school so she could focus on CrossFit. She opens up about why she loves CrossFit and how much it has impacted her life. Anyone with a teenager or kids at home should listen to this episode because you will be able to truly understand how much a healthy lifestyle can impact your child.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
If you missed the seminar at the gym on May 30th, here is the audio. Nutrition and programming are discussed in detail. If you have a desire to eat healthy and learn more about the programming at College Station CrossFit this is a great listen. It is lengthy but worth it!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Brian Fisher is one of the few people who can truthfully say he has been fit and active his entire life. He is 52 years old and started his fitness journey very early in life participating in organized sports. He has a passion for being fit and active as well as the understanding that his body is a gift from God. He feels the obligation to be a good steward of his body just like all gifts he has been given. Brian has such a positive outlook on life and is full of wisdom which both come out in the interview. You will want to listen and take notes because there is so much good stuff in this episode!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Michelle Waggoner began her fitness journey in 2008 because a close friend invited her to workout at the YMCA. At the time she weighed 200 pounds and went on to lose over 50 pounds. In the interview you hear her share some great insight if you struggle with what the scale says. She is an inspiration to a lot of women at our gym and her story is powerful. You may want to grab some tissues before listening to this one because you will probably tear up.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Coach Matt Haynes has an incredible fitness journey that started when he was in junior high. There is a powerful message in his story that you will love to hear and definitely be inspired by. Matt has faced injuries and set backs in his crossfit career but they have not slowed him down. On the contrary, Matt speaks to how those injuries and set backs have impacted his life in a positive way. I hope you enjoy hearing Matt share his story!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Kennedy Ellington started swimming at 5 years old and built up to working out 5 hours per day by the time she was in high school. She also began running in junior high and balanced that with several other sports like volleyball and basketball. Any parents out there with kids and teens in sports should listen to this podcast! Kennedy is a great example of how much organized sports can positively impact kids and teens. She shares how her parents did a wonderful job supporting her but not pushing her too hard. You'll hear Kennedy's sweet and competitive personality, as well as her faith, really come out in the interview. I hope you enjoy listening to Kennedy share her fitness journey!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Doss Cunningham has been on a stride the last 6 months in his fitness journey dropping 10% body fat putting him in the single digits. He is 35 years old, a husband, father of 3 young children and the CEO of a large business. All of which are huge blessings but can definitely challenge you to find the time and energy to eat right and workout. Doss has had ups and downs in his adult life sticking with it but has recently been very consistent and has seen incredible results. Over the last 6 months I have seen him transform before my eyes. He shares his fitness journey on the podcast and speaks on how this transformation has impacted his life. You will love hearing his story!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Alicia Lima is my lovely bride, she is 33 years old, mother of two precious kiddos (Cate, age 4 and Anderson, age 1) and is currently 31 weeks pregnant. She embodies what I believe to be the perfect example of a mom of little children who leads a healthy life. Chasing kids can be exhausting and being pregnant while chasing kids can be even more exhausting but Alicia makes coming to the gym a priority because it keeps her sane. On this episode she shares how her fitness journey began after the birth of Cate in 2012. This was when she truly committed and it has become a major part of her life. Her story is inspiring and you will love hearing her share it!
If you are interested in learning more about our programs visit www.boomfitbcs.com.
Skylar Tardy is a senior at Texas A&M and will begin a new chapter of his life next month. He will move to Austin, start a new job and get married this summer. In January he listened to episode 2 of the Building Better People Podcast and committed to doing what Chris Raia said about nutrition. Since then he has lost 14 pounds and his performance has sky rocketed. In this interview he shared his fitness journey and you will see that all it takes to achieve your goals is a decision. In January Skylar decided to change his eating and it has made all the difference.
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Ruth Ann Gholson is a 20 year old who has lived for 53 years :) Her outlook on health and her enthusiasm for life is invigorating. Ruth Ann shares about losing 40 pounds at the age of 50 inspired by her sons wedding. She has fallen in love with CrossFit and went from being ranked 900th in the world in the 2016 Open to being ranked 400th in the 2017 Open in the world in her age group. Her goal is to make it to the masters qualifier next year and she is very determined. You will love hearing her share her story and more than anything you will be inspired to get off the couch and do something after listening to this episode!
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Brad Myers has an incredible fitness journey that begins in his youth. He was in 7th grade and lost 50 pounds! He shares about the emotional struggles he went through at that time and gives great insight to anyone who has kids that struggle with their weight. Brad's transparency and vulnerability make this episode powerful. There are so many great points in his story that several people will connect with.
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Jolynn Easter is 27 years old and grew up playing competitive sports all of her life. When she got to college at Texas A&M she searched for a workout program that pushed her like basketball and track did in high school but never found anything until after college. In this interview you hear her story which includes tearing her ACL and coming back 100% from that. What you will definitely hear in this interview is an authentic genuine faith in Jesus Christ and how that works into her diligence and consistency in the gym. Jolynn is an inspiration and you will love hearing her share her fitness journey on the podcast.
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Dr. Rick Alford is a surgeon in the Bryan/College Station area and in my opinion one of the best examples of health and fitness amongst those in his profession. He shares his fitness journey dating back to high school all the way to now as a 60 year old man. He also gives his insight as a medical professional on the controversial subject of CrossFit and the safety of CrossFit. This is definitely worth the half hour that it will take you to listen. You will love hearing his humility and his heart on this episode.
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After years of yo yo dieting and being on and off with her workouts Shelly Rice figured out how to stick with it and lost over 40 pounds and 22 inches in 2016. Shelly shares about the moment she had enough and decided it was time for a change. She talks about her short term success with eating a low calorie diet but eventually how the weight came back on. Her story is inspiring because she never quit. Now she is living the healthy lifestyle she wants and it is making a huge impact on her life.
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On this episode Will Lewis shares his fitness journey. He has been doing CrossFit for two years and has seen incredible results. He lost 25 pounds then added 10 pounds of muscle by committing to 3 days a week and making some nutritional adjustments. He has continued to improve in the gym as well. Will has made working out a part of his lifestyle and looks forward to coming to the gym. He shares about a habit he started doing to ensure that he come workout each day. You will love hearing his story and words of encouragement!
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On today's episode Brittany Worden shares her inspiring fitness journey that has led her to a career in personal training and massage therapy. She speaks about gaining the freshman 15 when she started college and the struggle with gaining weight all through out college. Her story is living proof that your fitness journey can have unexpected blessings in it. If you would like to reach Brittany for personal training or massage services you can email her at brittanynworden@gmail.com
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TJ started CrossFit in the summer of 2015 and weighed 145 pounds. In the first 3 months he gained 30 pounds and has since put on another 20 pounds of pure muscle. He shares about his humble beginnings in the sport of crossfit as well as his competitive mindset. This is truly an amazing story and his numbers are unheard of. Just to name a few...he went from a 185 pound back squat to 335 pounds, a 150 pound bench press to 235 pounds and a bodyweight of 145 pounds to 195 pounds in 18 months.
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Not many people knew Rebecca McCarty when she was a size 14 and 67 pounds heavier than she is today. Listen to Rebecca share her story. This is full of inspiration and valuable nuggets that could be a game changer in your own fitness journey. You won't regret it, I promise!
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In this episode I share 3 of my 7 strategies for taking back your life with the Junior League of Bryan/College Station at their January meeting. Listen in to hear some of my fitness journey and some specific action steps towards starting yours.
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Mike Gentry is a great example of the incredible benefits of living a healthy lifestyle at 60 years of age. Mike reaps the rewards of 6 days a week in the gym and a solid meal plan in the most meaningful ways of all. He is able to backpack the mountains of Colorado with his family, enjoy evening workouts with his wife and connect with a business partner and life long friend each day in the gym. When I think of why I workout I think of Mike. He is a role model to all of us at the gym and gives me hope of what I will be capable of at his age if I continue with my workouts and diet. Checkout this inspiring message of a man who lost 60 pounds at 54 years of age and has kept it off.
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Tillie is a very driven person at only 22 years of age. She works, keeps a 3.5 gpa at Texas A&M University Mays Business school, is involved in student organizations, preparing for graduation and currently applying to law schools AND still finds time to workout at 5am everyday. On this episode Tillie shares her fitness journey and gives incredible insight into how she has learned to not focus on the scale as much as she used to.
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Chris is one of the most genuine down to earth people you will ever meet. He turned 40 last year and entered the CrossFit Open in the masters division for the first time. He made it to the qualifier and finished 111th in the world. He has aspirations to finish higher this year and make it to the CrossFit Games. On this episode Chris shares about the nutrition regimen he follows and gives you some solid advice if you want to step up your training and diet.
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Beth began her journey weighing 267 pounds. She has an incredible story that will inspire you. Beth proves that no matter where you start you can succeed.
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