The CrossFit Journal | "Metabolic Conditioning"

"The clean is a pure bit of functionality. The clean is simply pulling a load from the ground to the shoulders where frequently the object is being readied for lifting overhead." - Greg Glassman

CrossFit is more than just fitness — it's a community built on purpose, resilience, and respect. This podcast dives into the heart of that culture through the lens of Hero Workouts — the benchmark workouts created to honor fallen service members, first responders, and heroes who've given everything. Bill and Chase unpack the stories behind these workouts, explores why they matter so deeply to CrossFitters worldwide, and reflects on how they connect us through shared effort and sacrifice. It's about more than reps and times — it's about remembrance, gratitude, and the strength of community.

There, FIXED IT! Chase and Bill sit down and reprogram the 2025 Rogue Invitational events.

Join us as we dig into the programming of the 7th annual Rogue Invitational this past weekend. We'll unpack how the event designers crafted tests of fitness, strength and endurance across the three-day schedule—exploring everything from movement selection to scoring structure and athlete pacing. We'll examine key standout events, discuss how the programming favored certain athlete profiles, and how it shaped the leaderboard at the end of the weekend.

Join us live for a special edition of the podcast as we unveil the events for the Deutschland Showdown! We'll break down each event, share insights on the programming, and discuss what to expect from one of Europe's biggest CrossFit throwdowns. Don't miss the inside scoop and live reactions as the competition events are revealed!

🔥 The 2025 Rogue Invitational is in the books, and Chase & Bill are breaking down the 4 biggest takeaways from Aberdeen — the moments, the athletes, and the storylines that will shape the season ahead.

Chase and Bill break down everything you need to know heading into the 2025 Rogue Invitational — one of the most anticipated CrossFit events of the season.

"In the second issue of CrossFit Journal, "What is Fitness?" we explored the nature of metabolic condi- tioning, or "cardio", and highlighted some of the quali- ties of and distinctions between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, and touched on interval training. In this issue we'll reexamine metabolic and interval training in a little more detail." - Greg Glassman

Chase and Bill break down everything you need to know about the 2025 Wodapalooza Miami first 2 Online Qualifier events. From workout structure and programming trends to strategy tips and athlete insights, they preview what's on the line for individuals and teams hoping to punch their ticket to Miami

In this episode, we break down the programming of the 2025 Crash Crucible, crafted by event director J.R. Howell. From the structure and flow of the weekend to the balance of skill, strength, and endurance, we take a close look at how his vision tests athletes across every domain of fitness. We'll highlight key workouts, discuss the intent behind his choices, and analyze how the Crucible continues to separate itself as one of the most well-respected independent competitions in the sport. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or fan, this show offers an in-depth look at J.R. Howell's approach to building one of the toughest tests of the season.