Hunter is champion of all things fitness. He’s done mud races, obstacle courses, a little CrossFit and a TV show. He also is a FitAid athlete.
Gary and Alea sat down with us for a conversation just hours after them and their team got off the competition floor at the CrossFit Games. In a refreshingly candid interview the couple shares their upcoming future plans and how they have balanced getting where they’ve got.
One of the more unique and definitely one of the more beautiful podcast ever recorded; Ben and Blair caught up with Jackie Perez and Ashley Khalipa while at the CrossFit Games. The two women are very different but have a unique bond about how they connected over 5 years ago. Hear for yourselves what these two women are doing now and what drives them.
Brooke Ence sits down in Studio and opens up about Hollywood and CrossFit. How she was discovered by Hollywood and how she plans to wreck shop in the 2018 CrossFit Games Season.
Ben and Blair get to interview one of their childhood hero’s! Nitro from American Gladiators opens up about his new book and sheds some light on why he is on a new mission.
Stefanie Alderman fills in for Ben as she and Blair catch up with the energetic Rory Zambard and the man behind the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run Aaron Hoff.
After spending a combined 15 days in Wisconsin and watching nearly 4 days of competition Ben and Blair breakdown the Madison experience.
Ben and Blair catch up with Graham Holmberg while all three of them were in Madison Wisconson; the new home of the CrossFit Games. Graham’s involvement in the sport goes back nearly 10 years and he offers some great insight into just how far the Games have come.
Ben and Blair preview what we know about the Games so far including the Thursday and Friday events. Ben shares his excitement for his upcoming Demo Team duties.
Kirsten Pedri has been around the regional scene a while. But this year punched her ticket to the Games. Here how she’s training and what she thinks about the current state of her life.
Albany is a luxury resort in the Bahamas. It has also been home to the Reebok athlete summit for the past few years. Hear directly from Mike Tormey, the resort director, what that is like.
Ron Ortiz and Blair Morrison sit down at the Reebok athlete summit in the Bahamas. Turns out Ron Ortiz might be bigger and friendlier than any CrossFitter you know.
Ben Alderman, 6x Regional Individual and Blair Morrison, one time Fifth fittest on the planet, break down each workout and talk about the implications of a barbell-less Regional.
A great conversation with Charlie Zamora at Beyond the Barbell HQ.
Spencer, Austin and Blair catch up while hanging out in the Bahamas.
Ben and Blair breakdown the final workout of the 2017 CrossFit Games Open. Along with some friendly banter back and forth; they recap the Open as a whole.
Instead of new content here is a throwback to last year and what Ben and Blair learned from their first time through 55/55/55/55
As Beyond the Barbell moves past 100 episodes, Ben and Blair catch up with two extraordinary human beings; Aaron Hoff and Paul Gomez. Aaron is the owner of CrossFit Poipu and the man behind the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run. Paul is the marketing man and one of the head honchos at Progenex; a top tier sport supplement company.
Ben and Blair rush to meet on Thursday evening to get this episode out before Friday midday. Giving you tools and strategies to make magic happen.
Joshy G has been on the CrossFit Games floor more times than Rich Froning… He shares his experiences with us and what he does to keep the crowd going!
Ben and Blair offer insight and help to 17.1
They also offer a new special offer to all the fans of the show!
Pat Barber has parlayed a successful Games career into a very successful career as a fitness professional… Or is it the other way around?
In Miami Ben and Blair had a rare opportunity to sit down with Hollywood actor and stuntman Tait Fletcher. Tait has had roles in big budget movies such as John Wick and Jurassic World. Your going to love this episode!
Ben and Blair catch up with CrossFit sweetheart Stacie Tovar while soaking up some of the worlds best sun rays in Miami. Jealous???
EZ joins Ben and Blair at Wodapalooza in Miami atop the DJ booth. He talks about running seminars, training and what would make his wife divorce him immediately.
September 17th, this Saturday, is the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run. Hear about its inception and where it is today as we are one day away from the third annual Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run.
Ben and Blair sit down with a man who needs no introduction…
Another gem from Wodapalooza 2016.
Ben and Blair are backstage at Wodapalooza in Miami again this year. They are pulling double duty as competitors and show hosts. First interviewee up is 2x CrossFit Games athlete Khan Porter who is in town from Australia!
Blair and Ben chat about local events and the ramifications of kids in sports.
Ben and Blair sit down with another CrossFit competitor Hannah Caldas and talk about steroids and a first hand account of a speaker at a seminar she attended in Brazil.
You love her. We love her. Margaux Alvarez is one of the nicest athletes in the sport. She is constantly improving and giving back. On this episode, we talk about how she’s using a tragedy as a triumph.
We sit down with an amazing young girl, Shea, a 16 year old CrossFit athlete from Blair’s gym. Be prepared to learn more from this teenager than you expect.
Ben and Blair break down how you fix that one big thing…
Blair and Ben go in studio with one of the top podcasts around…. listen up!
He played 6 years in the NFL and went to a Super Bowl with the 49ers in 2013. He also played in two championship games with the Buckeyes.
Jenny Lebaw took it upon herself to raise awareness for Epilepsy, running 500 miles in 30 days. She joins us to talk about her humbling experience.
This week we sit down with 6 time WEC lightweight champion Urijah Faber. We talk training, business, and staying positive with the former champ. He breaks down just what it takes to keep going up.
Mark Bell, accomplished powerlifter and inventor of the Sling Shot, comes in studio to talk about a taboo subject in most athletic circles; steroids. Miranda Oldroyd becomes our first ever call in guest as she jumps in and talks about all her haters.
We sit down with Regional Athlete Ashley Beaver and talk with her about life as a blogger, avid CrossFitter, and even living with a bunch of other athletes.
CEO and Co-Founder of RP Strength Nick Shaw talks nutrition and what you are probably doing wrong with your food.
Ben Alderman, 4x Regional Competitor, and Blair Morrison, multiple time Games competitor, sit down with three hungry up and coming CrossFit athletes. Ben and Blair talk to them about what makes them tick and why they will be different from the thousands of other athletes trying to get to the next level.
With the Pope in town, #BenandBlair take on the sensitive topic of religion in sports. Ben, outspoken about his faith offers answers to the less religious Blair. The conversation turns from Religion to off-season practices and what you need to do to stay on track to the next level.
Guido Trinidad and Steve Suarez, owners & creators of WODAPALOOZA shares what it takes to put on the largest fittest event of the year. Wodapalooza showcases nearly 1,000 athletes, and brings in over 5,000 spectators. Oh, and did we mention, it’s in Miami, on the water! Guido & Steve share what’s going to happen in 2016, and what exactly it takes to put on an event that large.
ORION MELEHAN & AARON HINDE of LifeAID Beverage Co. (FitAID) sit down and discuss business in the Crossfit world. How starting a business takes 100% dedication and risk. Also lots of laughs and jokes with Ben & Blair as you learn more about what it takes to make a beverage drink stand out among the rest!
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TONY BLAUER is a name you may or may not know. The brains behind the SPEAR System, and Crossfit Defense. Tony not only shares knowledge on how to survive a fight but how to conquer fear. Fear of the WOD, Fear of failing a lift,
a lot of straight fire on today’s episode!
The Games Are Over, which means we need to talk about What the heck happened! Is Ben Smith really the fittest man on Earth? Is Icelandic women going to conquer Crossfit? And what the heck happened to Team Norcal! All the juice, gossip & instagram questions.
Episode brought to you by PROGENEX
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Alec Smith & Adam Klink, 3X Regional Competitors, dish all the dirt on training with the 2015 Crossfit Games champion, Ben Smith. Learn what’s driving him to the top of the podium, and what’s in store for Alec & Adam in 2016…Oh and they’re doing this episode while eating
“the” Andrea Ager joins Ben & Blair at the 2015 Crossfit Games to talk about the field of competitors, what it takes to get to the Games, and shares stories of being on the road during her AGER BOMB seminars.
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Crossfit’s Power Couple KELLY & JULIET STARRETT Share their big news about Stand Up Kids, and the powerful movement they’ve started to get Stand Up Desks in Elementary Schools. Kelly answers your instagram questions, and about how the future of our Crossfit Kids will really change the tone of fitness and health in America.
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Annie Sakamoto, one of the original Nasty Girls, and “Grandmothers of Crossfit” (Ben’s words, not anyone elses) shares her stories of how Crossfit got started, being apart of the first ever gym with Greg Glassman, and what it’s like training for the Crossfit Games only 1 year away from being a Masters athlete.
Winner of the California Super Regionals BROOKE ENCE sits down at a cafe, and chats with Ben & Blair about her training leading to this moment, how Dance has made her a better athlete, and what kind of Pandora station she enjoys.
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The title is not wrong, this episode features Ben & Blair’s wives – Stefanie Alderman & Jenn Morrison. Find out how they proposed, where they first met, and who knows their spouse better. In a QALO presented “Newelywed Game” Ben & Blair square off to find out who know’s the wives better for a chance to win ALL The rings.
Jesse Burdick (Crossfit’s Resident Powerlifter) & Katie Hogan sit down for one of the most lively episodes of Beyond The Barbell. Between the laughs and goofing off, Jesse drops knowledge on how to find / be a great Coach, how he locked down a bombshell like Katie, and how Physical Education in America could change.
You might not have heard of Freddy Camacho but he has been at the Crossfit Games since the beginning. Going into his 6th year at the Crossfit Games. Freddy breaks down what he’s been up to, how he deals with CHYNA CHO always YELLING at him. And how Crossfit has helped him become a better SWAT team member.
3X Crossfit Games Athlete Chyna Cho joins Ben & Blair to discuss regionals, why she types in All Caps, and her love for Cupcakes, Naked & Afraid and Disneyland.
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With the competitive “season” over, Ben Alderman & Blair Morrison speak about what makes a great competitor, competitions and how to train for your first competition. Other topics include: Julie Focher’s dramatic finish to Regionals, What Ben’s doing with his new Mizzen & Main shirt, and how Blair is Bringing Color Back.
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