Lauren sits down with 3 x Games veteran, JST Compete's Steven Fawcett to break down the new CrossFit Calendar.What is it? What does it mean for you? and how will it impact British athletes in terms of reaching the CrossFit Games. HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jq...

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EP 31 // CROSSFIT HAS A NEW CALENDAR, WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW // STEVE FAWCETT

In this episode Lauren sits down with British Sanctional athlete and ICU Doctor Carys Webster to chat about her journey in CrossFit. With her medical career and functional fitness training developing side by side, Carys made the courageous decision to press pause on her formal medical training  to 'give CrossFit a go' full time and her decision was proved correct with a top 10 finish a year later at CrossFit Strength in Depth. However everything changed when Covid -19 hit. Now juggling a full time training schedule under the watchful eye of Phil Mansfield at Red Pill Training and a part time role in the ICU of a London hospital, Carys is still managing to compete at the sharp end of the CrossFit spectrum whilst also saving lives. She is the absolute definition of girl boss, how does she manage it all? Listen to the podcast. ****FULL VOD CAST EPISODE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE****You can follow Carys on Instagram HERE.We’re on iTunes, Spotify and other major podcast platforms ?? HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jqkGOV_QjymyVni4gr0Cg

EP 30 // HAVE YOU MET... // CARYS WEBSTER

In our latest podcast Lauren chats with Liam Holmes AKA PH Nutrition narrowing in on a number of subjects that most CrossFitters will have to navigate over the next few months. - Common mistakes- Fuelling for the post lock down return to gym- Christmas & New Year goal setting- Building for the CrossFit Open Nutrition is such a vast subject, if you didn't find your answer reach out to Liam on Instagram or check our our *BONUS EPISODE* on YouTube where Liam answers viewers questions.You can follow PH Nutrition on Instagram HERE.You can also watch our bonus 'Viewer Questions' episode on YouTube HERE.HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jq...

EP 29 // NUTRITION. HOW DO I ACHIEVE MY GOALS? // LIAM HOLMES

Part two of the CrossFit Games has concluded in Aromas so Brian Friend and Lauren get together once more to talk about what they learned from this year's unusual CrossFit Games. Brian & Lauren, go through the key elements to the weekend in Aromas from rule changes, to the programming, the role of Eric Roza and of course the dominance of Matt & Tia... all to answer one big question. Did it work and did we like it?You'll find the answer is yes on both counts. You can follow Brian on Instagram HERE.You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4b5Kd2oZGu8HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jq...

EP 28 // CROSSFIT GAMES AROMAS REVIEW // BRIAN FRIEND

Part one of the CrossFit Games is done and dusted so once again Lauren sits down with CrossFit Analyst and Statistician Brian Friend to evaluate everything that happened. Brian, who works for CrossFit, Talking Elite Fitness and the Sanctionals Circuit, talks through his analysis of each work out and how small margins had huge impacts on the leader board. They talk about individual performances, Katrin Davidsdottir's come back, that final five breakdown and of course the absolute domination of Matt and Tia. The pair finish with an in-depth look at whether the CrossFit Games has effectively done it's job. Are the fittest five men and women heading to Aromas for part two?You can follow Brian on Instagram HERE.You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hiFIywKien8HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jq...

EP 27 // CROSSFIT GAMES REVIEW // BRIAN FRIEND

In this September Short, Lauren sits down with Justin Romaire to talk about his venture Foster Fit. An online competition and fundraiser where all the proceeds are put towards a scholarship fund for kids from foster homes around the USA to allow them to attend their local Crossfit Gym - and of course own a pair of CrossFit trainers. ****FULL SHORT ALSO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE****To find out more you can follow Foster Fit on Instagram HERE.We’re on iTunes, Spotify and other major podcast platforms ?? HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jqkGOV_QjymyVni4gr0Cg

SEPTEMBER SHORT // FOSTER FIT // JUSTIN ROMAIRE

With the 2020 CrossFit Games kicking on on Thursday Lauren sits down with CrossFit Analyst and Statistician Brian Friend to break down this years format. Brian, who works for CrossFit, Talking Elite Fitness and the Sanctionals Circuit, talks through how the new format is going to work, why the Games has gone online and who the new format might suit. The pair finish with an in-depth look at the field of competing athletes and Brian gives his top five men and women and most importantly, why he has chosen them. ****FULL FEATURE EPISODE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE****You can follow Brian on Instagram HERE.We’re on iTunes, Spotify and other major podcast platforms ?? HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jqkGOV_QjymyVni4gr0Cg

EP 26 // CROSSFIT GAMES PREVIEW // BRIAN FRIEND

This episode is a little bit special as @LS_Sports sits down with Olivia Tompkins AKA. The CrossFit Nurse. In this interview, we discuss the Liv's experience as an ICU Nurse on the front line, how she had to up skill to combat the virus sweeping the globe, and how training was a release for the emotional stress she endured on a daily basis. A massive thank you, not just to Liv but to all our NHS Heroes who were there for us in our time of need. ?****FULL FEATURE EPISODE ALSO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE****You can follow Livvy Tom on Instagram HERE.We’re on iTunes, Spotify and other major podcast platforms ?? HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jqkGOV_QjymyVni4gr0Cg

EP 25 // LIVVY TOM THE CROSSFIT NURSE // OLIVIA TOMPKINS

In this latest episode @LS_Sports sits down with @weareraeda box owner @motherraeda to discuss how they navigated lockdown and the new normal in the Covid-19 age. In this interview, we discuss the business impacts of lockdown, adaption, programming for the digital age and how they personally navigated the CrossFit HQ crisis. It’s very much a story of community. ?You can follow CrossFit Raeda on Instagram HERE.We’re on iTunes, Spotify and other major podcast platforms ?? HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jqkGOV_QjymyVni4gr0Cg

EP 24 // COVID-19 & CROSSFIT RAEDA // ANNIE OTTEY

In this latest episode Lauren sits down with former international footballer and Sanctionals athlete Caragh Hamilton to talk about her leap of faith switching football for CrossFit and her ambitions for the future. The interview, shot pre-covid at CrossFit 8020 [Yes we’ve been waiting for a rainy day to release this one], covers women’s football in Northern Ireland, Caragh’s footballing career which took her abroad to Iceland and finding a passion for CrossFit in none other than CrossFit Reykjavik.You can follow Caragh on Instagram HERE.We’re on iTunes, Spotify and other major podcast platforms ?? HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jqkGOV_QjymyVni4gr0Cg

EP 23 // FOOTBALL, CROSSFIT OR BOTH? // CARAGH HAMILTON

With gyms still closed there has been a huge increase in us Functional Fitness - ers taking up cycling & mountain biking to keep fit in the interim so in this latest episode Lauren taps into the knowledge of Performance Mountain Biking coach Chris Kilmurray of @point1athletic to find out how to get the most out of your bicycle.Chris coaches some of the top professional riders in the Mountain Bike discipline but the basics very much still apply. We look at how biking can be used to supplement CrossFit training, but also how CrossFit training can be used to effectively condition for biking. If you are looking for some advice on how to make the most out of your bike during lockdown - this is the podcast for you. You can follow Chris on Instagram HERE.We’re on iTunes, Spotify and other major podcast platforms ?? HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jqkGOV_QjymyVni4gr0Cg

EP 22 // CYCLING FOR "FUN"CTIONAL FITNESS // CHRIS KILMURRAY

In this episode, Lauren sits down with three time Olympian Moritz Fürste to talk about his functional fitness venture that should be launching in the UK later this year. HYROX is a one-day fitness competition event that takes place in large arenas around the world. It is a combination of 8 x 1k runs and 8 functional fitness exercises. Each competitor or 2-person team has his/her personal completion time, of an average 90 minutes, to compare to everyone else around the world and improve upon in subsequent events similar to a runner in a marathon. Having won Gold as part of the German Field Hockey team in both Beijing 2008 and London 2012, Moritz discusses how his experiences of sport have translated into business and his vision for the future of HYROX.You can follow HYROX on Instagram HERE.We’re on iTunes, Spotify and other major podcast platforms ?? HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jqkGOV_QjymyVni4gr0Cg

EP 21 // HYROX, A NEW ERA OF FUNCTIONAL FITNESS // MORITZ FÜRSTE

In this episode Lauren sits down with old friend and former colleague Joshua Al-Chamaa or Mr. Sanctionals as he is now known.We catch up on his year travelling the world and competing with his no.1, Amber Charlton. From Filthy150 to the Brazil Crossfit Championships, they have both had their fair share of experiences. He also shares some advice on lockdown and how to tackle fitness and motivation in these troubling times.  You can follow Josh's fitness Journey on Instagram HERE.We’re on iTunes, Spotify and other major podcast platforms ?? HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jqkGOV_QjymyVni4gr0Cg

EP 20 // SUNSHINE, SANCTIONALS & STAYING SANE IN ISOLATION // JOSH AL-CHAMAA

So what happens when you are a totally normal bloke with a full time job and a young family, a few years back you made it to Regionals as part of a team but nowadays you enjoy training once a day and a Saturday team WOD with mates.Then during the 2020 Open you realise you’ve ‘accidentally’ topped a National leaderboard after the opening workout and after a bit of hard work… *BOOM* you’ve qualified for the CrossFit Games as the National Champion of Sri Lanka….Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Spencer Gardner, just a normal guy living out his wildest fitness dreams. …“It’s like Valentino Rossi going to me, Spence do you want to ride my bike in the Mugello… and I’m like ‘yeah I’ll give it a freekin’ go”You can follow Spence's fitness Journey on Instagram HERE.We’re on iTunes & Spotify ?? HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jqkGOV_QjymyVni4gr0Cg

EP 19 // THE EVERYDAY NATIONAL CHAMPION // SPENCER GARDNER

Prior to the Covid-19 lockdown in the UK, Lauren sat down with the National Champion of Ireland PD Savage to talk about his journey to qualifying for the CrossFit Games.Already a seasoned Regionals athlete, PD came back from an injury during the 2019/20 season to take the top spot on the Irish leaderboard but that didn't come without a fight. The mental stress of qualifying for the pinnacle of the sport doesn't go unnoticed by the 30 year old, as he speaks about his social media black out during the Open and the pressure he put himself under to realise his goals. His family play an important part in his journey, as does his coach Neil Laverty of SYSTM training, all of whom contributed to his success. This podcast acts as a reminder of the sacrifices athletes make to get to the top and the devotion they need to get there.Plus PD is an all-round nice guy and a podcast king. You can follow PD's fitness Journey on Instagram HERE.We’re on iTunes & Spotify ?? HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR FITNESS CONTENT & GIVE US A STAR RATING ON YOUTUBE!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoftheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast_O_D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Podcast_O_DYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jqkGOV_QjymyVni4gr0Cg

EP 18 // THE NATIONAL CHAMPION OF IRELAND // PD SAVAGE

Welcome to P.O.DSet up by Lauren Smith and Josh Al-Chamaa, P.O.D aims to bring you closer to the athletes, brands and issues in functional fitness than ever before.​From Crossfit to Weightlifting, Strongman to F45 we sit down with special guests and talk about the topics that matter to both the elite and social athlete.

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