 
  The CrossFit Max Podcast
This podcast is about spreading the message that movement is medicine! As a young married couple who opened our own CrossFit Box, we share the ins and outs of our business and our mission to spread positivity and health to all! :)
Episodes
133 episodes
    Coaching A Decade of CrossFit
This week we talk about the lessons we have learnt from being a CrossFit coach. We talk about the development we have both had as coaches and we also discuss the different approach Brandon has taken over his decade of coaching CrossFit. The lea...
        
          
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    Earning It: One Sacrifice at a Time
This episode we talk about shifting mindset to go after your goals, asking yourself the question: what are you willing to sacrifice to reach your goals? We talk about how to reframe your mindset to be focused on growth and to be open to new ide...
        
          
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    Big Things Ahead at CrossFit Max!
This week we give you guys a little business gym life update. We have lots of exciting events coming up for the gym including our famous Neon WOD, this time as our breast cancer fundraiser, tickets below for purchase! We talk about investments ...
        
          
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    Half Marathon Race RECAP
This week we talk in detail about our half marathons. We discuss how our training went, our goals, our expectations and then a play by play of our mindset and race report! There are so many different elements of race day from the fuel, mindset,...
        
          
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    Scaling Workouts: How and When to Modify a Workout
This week we talk about scaling workouts. What makes a workout RX and how and why we should sometimes scale the RX version of the workout. We talk about what goes on in the coaches mind while providing scaling options, mainly the goal to give a...
        
          
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    Essential CrossFit Gear
This week we talk CrossFit gear, what we use, what we love and what is maybe not so necessary. Let us know if you agree! BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crossfi...
        
          
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    Want to Improve your Endurance?
This week we play a game of rapid fire questions to start the episode off, think this or that with no explanations just gut reactions. Then we get into the meat of the episode and discuss some tips in improving your endurance! We talk about the...
        
          
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    CrossFit Max Test Week: Program Breakdown
This week we chat about how we run the program at CrossFit Max! We talk about our 12 week cycles, our specific focuses and the excitement of test week. We also tease whats to come in the following cycle. Client of the week: Elie &nb...
        
          
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    Competing for the First Time as a Couple!
This week we chat in detail about our first competition together. We talk about the organization of the event, down to the little details, as well as our experience. We discuss the workouts, our strengths, and the lessons we learned from the da...
        
          
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    Beyond Average: Raising the Standard
This week we talk about industry standard when it comes to health and fitness, and why striving to be better than average is so important to us! Here to many more anniversaries to come! BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: 
        
          
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    Celebrating 3 Years of CrossFit Max
This week we celebrate 3 years of CrossFit Max! It has surely been a wild ride, and we have learnt a lot over the years. We chat about some of our favourite moments, and discuss our vision for the business moving forward! 
        
          
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    Starting CrossFit? Don't Make These Mistakes
This week we discuss the biggest mistakes people make when they start their health and fitness journey, more specifically CrossFit. We talk about the mistakes that are common so you do not have to do them. Use these tips to set yourself up for ...
        
          
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    The CrossFit Games 2025 Recap
This week Brandon shares his experience attending the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albony! We get a full recap of the weekend from the vendors, to the events, to the athletes and more! JOIN CF MAX: www.crossfitmax.ca client of...
        
          
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    Working Out When Life Doesn’t Slow Down
This week we debunk one of the greatest obstacles our clients face... the ever common statement "I dont have time" that runs through many of our minds when it comes to our training and our health. We help athelte's come up with time management ...
        
          
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    Rating Popular Health Trends
This week we lay a fun little game of rating popular health trends from a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being overrated and 10 being game changer. Listen to find out what we think of the latest health trends and see if we agree with each others ratings!&...
        
          
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    What do your coaches eat in a day!
This week we keep it simple and chat about nutrition in practical terms, we share what we eat in a day based on our current lifestyle and goals! Client of the week: Viviane! www.crossfitmax.ca
        
          
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    From Show Up to Level Up: 5 Commitments Every Athlete Needs to Make
This week we chat about the Turn Up the Heat Competition that we hosted at our gym and then we dive into a discussion on commitment. We talk about the different aspects of commitment required in order to truly go the distance in your taining an...
        
          
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    CrossFit and Parenthood: Leading By Example
This week we talk about managing being a parent and prioritizing our health and wellness. We discuss the importance of being the example to our children as well as not using them as an excuse when things are tough. Here's to raising a fit and h...
        
          
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            Episode 115
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    Would You Rather? CrossFit Edition
This week we have a little fun on the pod and ask each other cheeky would you rather questions all to do with CrossFit. Do you agree with us? What would you choose?BUY US A PROTEIN SHAKE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crossfitmaxCl...
        
          
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            Episode 114
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    A Discussion About Men Struggling to Workout
This week we discuss why it is that men have such a hard time committing to health and fitness. We speak about the different approaches to fitness from different genders and try to understand why more men are having a hard time committing to th...
        
          
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            Episode 113
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    How Badly Do You Want It?
This week we discuss mental toughness and getting out of your own way when it comes to obstacles and achieving your goals… the difference between good and great and what you are willing to do to get there is hopefully going to inspire you to wo...
        
          
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            Episode 112
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    Coach Susie Answers 10 Questions about Her 5 Year CrossFit Journey
This week I answer 10 questions about my journey as a woman in CrossFit. The hope is that this episode can resonate with a woman at the beginning of their CrossFit journey or maybe even inspire someone else to start! CrossFit builds the most be...
        
          
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            Episode 111
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    Mental Health and Being a Dad with Client Jason
This week we have client Jason on the podcast with Coach Brandon. They have a man to man chat about being a dad, turning 40, fitness and most importantly mental health. Jason gives us the real talk on managing life with 3 kids and owning a busi...
        
          
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            Episode 110
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    Inside the Mind of a Coach
This week we chat about how we run our classes. What goes on behind the scenes before showing up to coach a group class. We discuss the different and important elements of a CrossFit class, as well explaining why we do things a certain way!&nbs...
        
          
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            Episode 109
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    Should You Compete in CrossFit?
This week we chat about signing up for a CrossFit competition, who should sign up, what level of athlete, why you should sign up and what to expect once you do. We give some quick tips on tackling game day as well as bust some myths surrounding...
        
          
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            Episode 108
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