Get With The Programming
340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsAn in depth analysis of the Programming in the CrossFit landscape ranging from CrossFit main site to the CrossFit Games everything in between. If you want to know how to program for the ultimate test of fitness and how to train for it, you came to the right place.
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The potential future of the CrossFit Games "Service Open"
February 14, 2024 20:54 - 1 hour - 146 MBThe "Service Open" is back! But what is it, why do we have it and where could the future of this competition go? The history of CrossFit and and it's training methodology is rooted deep within our First Responders and Military communities. It was CrossFit that first recognized that these individuals' success in the line of duty and field of war could hinge on their general physical preparedness and potentially be the difference between life and death for themselves and/or others. The "Servic...
The CrossFit Journal | Police Training
February 08, 2024 20:02 - 1 hour - 165 MBWritten by Greg Glassman, Published March 2003 "It is CrossFit’s contention that cops and soldiers are professional athletes. In fact, we argue that the physical preparedness required of military combat - and by extension law enforcement - matches and regularly surpasses that required of Olympic athletes." - Greg Glassman
The CrossFit Journal | The Push Up
February 02, 2024 01:43 - 1 hour - 122 MBWritten by Greg Glassman, Published March 2003 "The push-up, long a favorite among junior high school P.E. teachers and Marine Corps drill instructors, is for many, more closely associated with punishment than anything else. Though common to group exercise programs, its use in serious strength and conditioning regimens is infrequent." - Greg Glassman
Top 4 Programmed CrossFit Games OPEN Events
January 31, 2024 20:49 - 59 minutes - 109 MBThe 2024 CrossFit Games Open is just around the corner! On this episode of "Mount Rush Moments" Bill and Chase sit down and give their TOP 4 Open Events over the last 13 years.
The CrossFit Journal | Seniors and Kids
January 26, 2024 20:36 - 1 hour - 137 MBWritten by Greg Glassman, Published 2003 "Our kids and our seniors squat, deadlift, push-press, push-jerk, clean and jerk, snatch, pull-up, dip, push-up, bench press, back/hip extend, sit-up, and rope climb. Less weight, fewer reps, more rest, whatever is required to allow exposure to the movements at a challenging but tolerable and intensity is all that is needed to accommodate most special needs."
Programming contingency workouts for CrossFit Events and Affiliate Classes
January 25, 2024 02:08 - 1 hour - 137 MBWe have seen it happen 3 times in the less than 2 years with major events in the CrossFit space. 2022 CrossFit Games, 2023 Rogue Invitational and the 2024 TYR Wodapalooza ALL had a either a massive event change or multiple event changes due to the weather. The question isn't should we move everything indoors... the questions is "How do we program contingency plans to best match the stimulus and movement patterns of the original Event?" Bill and Chase go down the rabbit hole and discuss what ...
Analyzing the 2024 TYR Wodapalooza Team Programming
January 19, 2024 18:18 - 1 hour - 151 MBWodapalooza's team format is one of the best in all of CrossFit and second place is a distant second place. Filled with perennial games individual athletes and fan favorite banding together in Teams of 3, it is truly one of the most fun and popular competitions for fans and athletes alike. But, along with that excitement comes massive expectations and must be matched with good and exciting programming. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the 2024 TYR Wodpalooza Team Programming.
Analyzing the TYR Wodapalooza Indi Programming w/ Dylan Malitsky
January 18, 2024 20:03 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBRain or shine, the show must go on. TYR Wodapalooza is the biggest spectacle in the CrossFit space outside of the CrossFit Games. From the Miami Beach vibes, club like atmosphere on the competition floor and to some of the most iconic competition venues you will ever see or compete at. TYR Wodapalooza, is a destination event. This year there were it's challenges trying to solve the past years seating issues that's and fighting mother nature herself but that is not all that took place tha...
BORING! We fixed the CrossFit Games Team Competition.
January 05, 2024 22:53 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThe Affiliate Cup isn't what it once was and let's be honest, it never will be again. "Super Teams" have taken over the team competition, the Rich Froning Dynasty is dead, and the excitement of the team competition hasn't been the same since 2017. So what do we do? Well, we do what we do best. WE FIX IT! Chase and Bill sit down and map out an entirely new team competition system to now only bring back the fans of the Teams but the excitement of a TRUE team competition.
IN house vs. OUT sourced | The Great Affiliate Programming Debate
December 29, 2023 22:56 - 1 hour - 141 MBIt's been a debate that has been going on since CrossFit Affiliates stopped programming for themselves and started outsourcing their programming. The questions is, what is better? And why? The GREAT debate with Bill and Chase will be: Is doing your own programming or giving the responsibility out to someone else the best for your affiliate?
Behind the .COM Programming with Michele Letendre
December 21, 2023 23:13 - 1 hour - 219 MBGeneral Manager of CrossFit Dave Castro has kicked off a new series of guest programmers for the Workout of the Day on CrossFit.com. CrossFit has published a Workout of the Day every day since 2001. It has evolved to include scaling options and intended stimulus and is designed to be accessible to everyone — the new CrossFit athlete, the seasoned veteran, and anyone in between. This latest guest for .com's programming is Michele Letendre. Letendre is a six-time CrossFit Games veteran, fo...
Analyzing the Programming | 2023 Dubai Fitness Championship
December 14, 2023 20:19 - 1 hour - 179 MBIt's huge prize purses, stacked athlete fields and one of a kind Event venues and environment from running the Burj Khalifa to the swimming in the ocean next to the worlds only 6 star hotel. Outside of money, athletes and venues the Programming has been a major in the character in the story that is the DFC. The big programming question with Dubai is along with all of this extravagance, there is a power struggle between what they COULD do versus what the SHOULD do. Bill and Chase sit down and...
The greatest episode we've ever done | 2023 Inside the Leaderboard Show
December 12, 2023 18:16 - 2 hours - 241 MBA few weeks ago Chase unveiled his new CrossFit Games season structure to make The Open and Quarterfinals mean more to the athletes and fans alike. Chase created as system where the "Strength of Field" for Semifinals will only be determined by the athletes combined World Wide Rankings from The Open and Quarterfinals. Chase, Bill and stats specialist Mike Halpin, redesigned the entire 2023 CrossFit Games Open and Quarterfinals to show you exactly what this could look like going into this next...
Analyzing 2 Weeks of Dale King's .COM Programming
November 20, 2023 20:42 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBFor the first time since in over 20 years CrossFit.com's Programming aka ".com". is going to host 'guest programmers' every other 2 weeks. This latest guest for .com's programming is Dale King. Dale King is the first affiliate owner to take over .com's guest programming. King served as an Intelligence Officer supporting the 10th Special Forces Group with multiple deployments to Iraq. Upon leaving the military, he returned to his hometown of Portsmouth, Ohio, to find it overrun by depress...
There, Fixed it! | Chase figured out to make The Open matter again
November 15, 2023 19:52 - 1 hour - 50 MBChase has finally figured it out. He unveils his new system on how to "make The Open great again", how to make Quarterfinals worth signing up for, and how we can finally implement the "Strength of Field" calculation we have all been waiting for. The 2024 Open is coming up before you know it. Make sure you’re stocked up on thumb tape, grips, knee sleeves and weight belts to enhance you daily workouts. Visit www.element26.co Use the code “GWTP15” for 15% OFF your next PR 🙌🏻
PROS + CONS | Top 25% from The Open advancing to the CrossFit Quarterfinals
November 09, 2023 21:42 - 1 hour - 81 MBThe "Money Grab" rant always seems to get tossed around by the CrossFit Games know it all pundits whenever potential financial changes come to the Games season. But there are FAR more deeper discussions to be had about what the increase of qualifiers from The Open means for the Quarterfinals and the CrossFit ecosystem. Bill and Chase go down the rabbit hole of the all the PROS and CONS that will come with the NEW CrossFit Games Quarterfinals format.
Knee Jerk Reaction | 2024 CrossFit Games Season Announcement
November 08, 2023 20:56 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBCrossFit Games just released brand new details for their 2024 CrossFit Games season and there are A LOT of little things that may have BIG impacts on the next years competition season.
Analyzing the Programming | 2023 Rogue Invitational
November 04, 2023 21:35 - 1 hour - 191 MBAnother year of the Rogue Invitational has come and gone but this year may be the most memorable year ever for a variety of reasons. The race between Tia vs. Laura, Pat Vellner being Captain Never Die, Ricky Mac and Roman returning from injury but most importantly to us... the WEATHER and the PROGRAMMING. Chase and Bill sit down an analyze the programming and CHANGES in the programming of the 2023 Rogue Invitational
TOP 4 things we want to CHANGE for the 2024 CrossFit Games Season
October 25, 2023 19:24 - 58 minutes - 46.6 MBMount Rush Moments is back! Bill and Chase sit down and talk about their Top 4 things they want to see next year for the 2024 CrossFit Games season.
Analyzing 2 weeks of Ben Smith's .COM programming
October 23, 2023 18:54 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBFor the first time since in over 20 years CrossFit.com's Programming aka ".com". is going to host 'guest programmers' every other 2 weeks. This latest guest for .com's programming is Ben Smith. Ben Smith has competed in the sport of CrossFit for more than 11 years, earning the title of Fittest Man on Earth in 2015 and now coaches Laura Horvath, this year’s Fittest Woman on Earth. Chase and Bill sit back and analyze the programming from both of them and walk through the potential patterns and...
Analyzing 2 weeks of Adrian Bozman's .COM Programming
October 20, 2023 19:47 - 1 hour - 116 MBFor the first time since in over 20 years CrossFit.com's Programming aka ".com". is going to host 'guest programmers' every other 2 weeks. The first two programmers were none other than the only two gentlemen to ever program and run the CrossFit Games, that is Dave Castro and Adrian Bozman. Chase and Bill sit back and analyze the programming from both of them and walk through the potential patterns and processes they leaned on to create their workouts.
JR Howell | Analyzing the Crash Crucible Re-Tour Programming
October 18, 2023 18:15 - 1 hour - 55 MBThe 2023 Crash Crucible just re-shaped what's possible in the off season competition landscape with their "Re-Tour" programming concept, performance scoring, and a live stream from the Sevan Podcast. The mastermind behind it all, JR Howell, joins the show to help analyze the programming of the 2023 Crash Crucible Re-Tour.
Analyzing the NEW CrossFit Games structure for Age Groups and Adaptive
October 14, 2023 01:47 - 1 hour - 122 MBWe all saw it coming, the rumors were flying and let's be honest it was the worst kept secret in CrossFit since Open Workout 22.3. Chase and Bill sit down and discuss their thoughts on the new season changes for these divisions and what their hopes are for the potential of this new format in the future.
Analyzing 2 weeks of Dave Castro's .com Programming
September 29, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 115 MBFor the first time since in over 20 years CrossFit.com's Programming aka ".com". is going to host 'guest programmers' every other 2 weeks. The first two programmers were none other than the only two gentlemen to ever program and run the CrossFit Games, that is Dave Castro and Adrian Bozman. Chase and Bill sit back and analyze the programming from both of them and walk through the potential patterns and processes they leaned on to create their workouts.
Analyzing the Programming | 2023 Wodapalooza Qualifier
September 27, 2023 19:34 - 1 hour - 149 MBHere we go again... the ole Online Qualifier debate. What to program? What NOT to program? Who are we programming for? Who is signed up to compete? Should we care about the overall demographic? Should we care only about the Elites? All the questions. We have all the answers. Listen and Learn.
Analyzing the Madrid CrossFit Championship w/ Brian Friend
September 16, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThe Madrid CrossFit Championship is back and as one of the most popular European CrossFit events there is an expectation that it needs to live up to the hype. In 2022, the programming fell completely flat because of schedule constraints along with equipment and floor plan limitations. Will this be a bounce back programming year for Madrid? Brian Friend joins the show, Listen and find out.
The Northern California Classic | Back to the "OG" feel basics
September 13, 2023 21:17 - 1 hour - 133 MBThe Northern California Classic, heard of it? We have. Some have. Most NEED to. But why? Bill Grundler just came off MCing the NorCall Classic this weekend and shares his experience and perspective of why this event was one of the most "OG" events there as been in years.
Analyzing the Programming | 2023 Rogue Invitational Qualifier
August 29, 2023 20:38 - 1 hour - 49 MBThe workouts have come and gone. Athletes from all over the world have tackled "The Q" in the hopes to qualify for the 2023 Rogue Invitational in Austin, Texas. Chase and Bill had their initial thoughts and predictions about how the programming would unfold. Now that the all the scores are in, they take a a deeper dive into how the qualifier really went down.
Previewing the Programming | 2023 Rogue Invitational Qualifier
August 25, 2023 21:40 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBThe CrossFit Games are over but the off season is just getting started and it kicks off with one of the premiere events all year, The Rogue Invitational. With the off season around the corner we also approach "Qualifier Season" as most event require an online qualifier to compete. Bill and Chase sit down and preview the programming of The Rogue Invitational "Q" and "C" online qualifiers.
Analyzing the Programming | 2023 CrossFit Games Age Group Events
August 25, 2023 01:16 - 59 minutes - 47.3 MBThe third edition of our "Analyzing the Programming" from the 2023 CrossFit Games centers around the Age Group Division. Bill and Chase sit down and analyzing the programming of this division where traditionally, it has always been some of their favorite top to bottom programming but is this year any different?
Analyzing the Programming | 2023 CrossFit Games Teams
August 18, 2023 17:24 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBFor the first time since 2017 CrossFit Mayhem did not win the CrossFit Games and since 2015 will not even make the podium at all. At the end of the week it was a 3 horse race with no other team being within 120 points of the podium. Over the years "team work" events have been lacking at every level of the CrossFit Games season. Was this year at the CrossFit Games any different? Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming of the 2023 CrossFit Games team events.
Analyzing the Programming | 2023 CrossFit Games Individuals
August 11, 2023 01:21 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBDave Castro is back, Boz is still in the driveres seat and the 2023 CrossFit Games gave us a emotional roller coaster of a weekend. The 2023 CrossFit Games have come and gone and we have a new Male, Female and Team Champion across the board for the first time since 2015. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming for the 2023 CrossFit Games Individuals and determine if this year's test was worthy of crowning the "Fittest on Earth"
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2022 CrossFit Games
July 31, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 225 MB15 years of the CrossFit Games from 2007 to 2021 were written, tested and unveiled to the world by one man, Dave Castro. This year it was Adrian Bozman's turn to step up to the plate to deliver a test of fitness to crown The Fittest on Earth. Did it deliver? Sean Woodland joins the show after the unofficial announcement Tia is going for 7... or she's still retired... we are not sure. CULT Collection: https://sherpawerks.com/collections/cult OG Collection: https://sherpawerks.com/colle...
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2021 CrossFit Games
July 30, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 220 MBThe 2021 CrossFit Games are over and we have a new men's champion with Justin Medeiros and a new greatest CrossFit Games athlete of all time in Tia-Clair Toomey. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming to see if this years test provided enough to claim that these two are the "The Fittest on Earth"
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2020 CrossFit Games
July 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 218 MBIt was a unique year, a challenging year and a defining year for both Mat Fraser and Tia Toomey. Mat surpasses Rich Froning with his 5th consecutive CrossFit Games championship with the most dominant performance in history. Meanwhile, Tia Toomey continues to re-write her own History with her 4th consecutive win. The question is now, if the programming is to find the fittest, how do you not look to program against the Fittest to ever walk the planet? Dave Castro broke down HOW he programme...
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2019 CrossFit Games
July 28, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 220 MBIt's been called this the "Cardio Games", "The Running Games" or "The Greg Games".... But what about the programming?! Was this REALLY the most controversial and worst test we have ever seen? Or is everyone overreacting because of the emotional rollercoaster that was The "new" Games Season? Bill and Chase analyze the 2019 Programming, The Cuts and The Scoring and decide if this really was the best test to find "The Fittest on Earth"
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2018 CrossFit Games
July 27, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 218 MB2018 brought some of the most unique, exciting, thrilling and jaw dropping tests the CrossFit Games have ever seen. Yet, if you weren't there... you probably haven't seen it because the documentary footage has been locked away. Bill and Chase go back through all the programming and discuss how this Test was different than all the rest to find "The Fittest on Earth".
What does the CrossFit Games Venn Diagram hint mean?
July 26, 2023 21:26 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBThe circle... circles... is/are complete? But what do they all mean?! Bill Grundler sits down and explains it all for why this is important, why this is exciting but how it could possibly go wrong.
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2017 CrossFit Games
July 26, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 220 MBGoodbye Carson. Hello Madison! We have a new location to test the "Fittest on Earth" to go along with one of deepest field of athletes the CrossFit Games has ever seen. Dave Castro now has a brand new canvas to paint his programming masterpiece. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down and analyze "The Test" for 2017 CrossFit Games.
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2016 CrossFit Games
July 25, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 220 MB10 Years of the CrossFit Games and it feels like we are just getting started. In the spirit of that the athletes were taken back to the place where this all began and the first day of competition was held at "The Ranch" in Aromas, California. What transpired over the next 5 days is arguably one of the most extensive and full tests of Fitness to date to determine who was going to be crowned the "Fittest on Earth" in 2016.
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2015 CrossFit Games w/ Dan Bailey
July 24, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 208 MBBill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down with special guest Dan Bailey and discuss this years CrossFit Games and if it truly was an appropriate test to find and claim the "The Fittest on Earth" 2015 will go down as one of the toughest and most controversial CrossFit Games of all time however it didn't all center around the programming. External factors of environment, scoring systems and injuries became a focal point towards the end of the weekend. But did it overshadow who won?
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2014 CrossFit Games w/ Rory McKernan
July 23, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 235 MBSpecial guest Rory McKernan joins the show and brings a his fondest memories and funniest stories to the table. One of the most unique and challenging years of programming at the CrossFit Games also had some of the greatest drama and stories of the CrossFit Games. 3 time CrossFit Games Champion Rich Froning has announced this is his final year as an individual. Along with him, some of the greatest athletes to ever grace the competition floor will also be taking the floor for the last ti...
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2013 CrossFit Games w/ Josh Bridges
July 22, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 203 MBCrossFit Games legend Josh Bridges joins the show as we take look back at the 2013 CrossFit Games. It keeps getting bigger, better and more unique as the tests of the CrossFit Games continue to challenge the athletes year in and year out. 2013 is heradled by many spectators and athletes alike as one of the best CrossFit Games to date. The events were fun to watch but even more so the spectacle and grandure of the CrossFit Games reach new levels like never before.
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2012 CrossFit Games
July 21, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBThe competitive landscape has changed again.. literally. Athletes were taken off site to the now infamous military base "Camp Pendleton" for the first event of the CrossFit Games. The weekend saw a variety of movements and tests never seen tested against a bigger, broader collection of athletes. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham determine if all these events stacked up to be a true test to find the "Fittest on Earth".
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2011 CrossFit Games
July 20, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThe CrossFit Games has taken yet another evolutionary leap forward in 2011. Qualifying Regional Events all over the world have been unified sending the best CrossFit Athletes to Carson. ESPN and Reebok have joined the fold bringing in a new World Wide Audience. The spectacle that is the Sport of Fitness has changed.. but can the Programming keep up? In 2011, the CrossFit Games Programming was the broadest and most unique collecting of tests we have ever seen up until this point. Along...
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2010 CrossFit Games (Chase got cut)
July 19, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBGoodbye Aromas. Hello Carson! — The CrossFit Games have moved from “The Ranch” to a world class sports facility in Carson, California. — The Sport is growing. Athletes are coming from all over the world to compete. The question is, does the Programming take the next step as well? ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MAY 06, 2020
How to analyze CrossFit Programming
July 19, 2023 01:24 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBWe have been doing this awhile, we have done this before, but it's time to bring it back. Bill and Chase sit down and share what tools, processes and resources they use to analyze the programming for CrossFit and the CrossFit Games.
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2009 CrossFit Games w/ Champ Tanya Wagner
July 18, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBComing off an incomplete test for Fitness in 2008, The 2009 CrossFit Games was a giant leap forward for the Sport of CrossFit with a more world represented athlete field. — Did the 2009 Games accomplish its mission to find “The Fittest on Earth” that it didn’t in 2008? — Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down with the 2009 CrossFit Games Champion Tanya Wagner and discuss how this CrossFit Games shaped the future and tested “The Fittest”. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: APRIL, 24, 2020
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2008 CrossFit Games
July 17, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe unveiling episode of our Intro music! Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down together and analyze the 2008 CrossFit Games programming. Coming off a simple, effective and successful test to find “The Fittest” in 2007, the CrossFit Games is back for Round 2. Can the sequel measure up to the original? Or does it fall short from the pressure of expectations after the year before? Listen and find out.
Re-Release | Analyzing the 2007 CrossFit Games
July 16, 2023 18:28 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB"On a dusty ranch in Aromas, California", the birthplace and ulitmate proving grounds, athletes from all over decend to compete to be the "Fittest on Earth". The CrossFit community embarks on something never done before... and in turn changed the World of Fitness, forever. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham discuss what parameters should be used in the "Test of Fitness" and how the very first CrossFit Games in 2007 went about accomplishing that task. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: April 7th, 2020