The P.O.P Podcast : Recent Episodes
Brit Kleyn & Rhian Roussos
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We know, WE KNOW, it’s been a while since our last chat, so there’s lots to catch up on.
Mainly, the CrossFit Open - Brit did it and so did most of you guys - so it's the perfect time for a debrief.
Riz was watching it all play out from the sidelines and almost had Brit floored when she suggested she pull the pin on Quarter Finals (SAY WHAT?!)
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Y'all P.O.P is back and we're ready for a MASSIVE 2023! We've packed a lot into this long-overdue catch-up, including Brit's move back home to Brisbane, our goals for this year, Riz even turns on the waterworks but HAPPY TEARS, we promise!
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Lots to catch up this week with Rhian recently competing and coaching in the Australian weightlifting federation's state titles.
Olympic coach Aimee Anaya Everett also gets a mention, as we talk about her conversation with Mat Fraser, and juicy knowledge bombs from their years of competing (and coaching) in weightlifting at the highest level.
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This week's episode… She’s back, Brit gives us some insight into moving cities, and adjusting from full-time athlete life to full-time work life. From woolies, and snacks to learning to lift with weightlifting straps and tangent galore. this one is jammed-packed.
This week our "bestie" guest Jordenne Troy is back! Riz and Jordenne get into the nitty gritty of Stress and how it can manifest. Hopefully, it will give you insight into how the body can respond in different situations without getting too "woo-woo" as Jorden would say (haha).
The last 2 weeks have been crazy for us. Brit got a new job, and Rhian was super sick. In today's episode, we give you a quick update on the specifics and talk you through the last two weeks of being ill and being in the middle of a comp prep for Weightlifting.
It's been less than ideal but we came out the other side with a better mindset!
We never really did gymnastics as children & I think like many CrossFitters we were in too much of a hurry to learn all the sexy skills, and tried to skip through the basics as quickly as possible.
Our guest this week is one of the owners of LA Gold Gymnastics. Brit's a not-so-closest fan of their social media, showcasing young gymnasts, who are meticulous with every skill, drill and position.
AS ADULTS, it’s time to take note!
This week our special guest is the godfather of the double under. Well not exactly, but David Newman is the founder of RXSmartGear. The company not only revolutionised the jump rope for CrossFit, but also the art of teaching athletes to master that tricky but necessary skill, the double under!
Turns out single unders are back in vogue and we’ve also got plenty of new tricks to try, even drills to master our double under crossover.
We LOVE Dave’s perspective on all things training, so whether you’re yet to master your double unders or don’t even miss a beat seeing 500 plus in a workout, listen up.
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If you love a bit of motivational chat, we're no good for that sh***, sorry! In fact, it might surprise you, we're not actually big believers in needing motivation at all to get results in the gym.
We think we've got a better alternative, so if you've come here looking for a spark to get started, or just trying to get out of a rut listen up!
This week our special guest is our long time gym crush Mia Hesketh. Not only is Mia one of CrossFit's heavy hitters, she's also now balancing life as a professional athlete with being a mum.
Proof you can't always believe everything you see on social media, Mia shares her tough road to picking up some of the higher skills in gymnastics and returning to competition postpartum.
It's time for a little squat therapy. Over the past couple of weeks, Brit and Riz have been having some tough conversations about improving Brit's movement patterns if she wants to get stronger. Sound like you? Well, we see it so many people who walk into the gym, so listen up if you're ready to go back to basics and get strong AF!
The CrossFit Games are over for another year but there’s plenty of takeaways no matter whether you’re doing this sport competitively or just giving a good crack a few times a week in your local gym.
From double under cross overs, wall facing handstand push-ups, we discuss if and how you should be changing up training.
We’re also joined by Dave Risdon from the Crispy Dudes, to help us recap everything he and Brit saw from the sidelines in Madison.
IT'S CROSSFIT GAMES WEEK and we're joined by Joshua Al Chamaa from CrossFit Invictus, who's looking to shake things up with his team in Madison.
Josh - like Riz - is a big believer in starting your CrossFit journey with the classes, and building from there. But if you’re looking for extra programming, we nut out all the things you need to consider.
Team, the countdown is on to the CrossFit Games and this week we're joined by Christee Hollard who's heading to Madison to compete with CrossFit EXF. For most of her career she’s had to navigate shift work and training alone. Her tips are on point for anyone who's in the same boat. Also on the show, poor Riz hasn't been too well lately, and she talks about fighting the urge to get into training too soon.
On this week’s episode, when you need to take a rest day. We're joined by our friend Jordenne Troy to navigate how and when you should rest and the importance of a deload. Also, that red hat at Wimbledon! Nick Kyrgios' misdemeanour got us thinking, should we question some of the old rules and traditions of our favourite sports, like weightlifting?
In this week's episode why you need to stop end goaling! Not that we're against setting goals, but Brit & Riz take a leaf out of James Clear's book (literally!) and share how they've learnt to love the process. We also get a little sidetracked talking about Canadian supermarkets, Miles Teller, Natalie Portman's arms and our very first listener "Gym Fails" - boy they're good - keep them coming!
Once you’ve been in the game long enough it’s inevitable that training, competition - hey, even life - won’t always go to plan. Brit joins us from Canada as Riz opens up about her most disappointing weightlifting meet to date. We’re also joined by our very first guest CrossFitter Alison Scudds. She shares valuable insights about her training and how she dealt with costly no reps to end her 2022 season.
Hello & welcome to the VERY FIRST EPISODE. We sit down for a little D&M about how Brit & Riz both became so invested in strength and conditioning. Everything from aerobics instructing to blanket bans on almonds, they've tried it all & are keen to confess the details.