Talking Elite Fitness

The 2025 Rogue Invitational is officially behind us. Jeff Adler takes home his second Invitational championship while Laura Horvath earns her third title. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the weekend with their reviews of the entire event and their top takeaways from both the men's and women's divisions. Plus, the winner of the first ever Rogue Invitational fantasy fitness competition is revealed. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen and improve the way you sleep and recover.

Nearly all of the 2026 CrossFit Games season has been announced after the dates and locations of the Semifinal qualifying events were announced along with a NEW twist of Masters athletes getting to compete in-person. Sean's in Scotland for the Rogue Invitational, and Tommy and Lauren breakdown the workouts that have been announced so far and give their best guess at some of the twists and elements that have yet to be revealed. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen and improve how you sleep and recover

The CrossFit Games are returing to the West Coast for the first time in 10 years. The Fittest on Earth will be crowned in San José, California in 2026. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the announcement, why they think it's a great move, what else might be in store for the event and what fans will need to keep in mind when visiting the Heart of the Silicon Valley. Plus, the Rogue Invitational gets going in a week and one of the top stars in the men's division is on the shelf. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen and improve how you sleep and recover.

It's time to draft teams for the 2025 Rogue Invitational. Sean, Tommy and Lauren pick a team of 8 individual athletes for some fantasy fitness. See who you think has the best collection of 4 men and 4 women, and have a say in what the "punishment" for the losers will be. Plus, the 2026 Open is heading overseas and a famous Dottir has a daughter. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 25% on their new Salted Chocolate Caramel flavored Rest and Recovery from now until Friday, October 17 at noon EST.

Uncle Pat is back. Fresh off leading Team North America to their second-straight TYR Cup Championship, Pat Vellner sits down with Tommy and Lauren to talk about his experience in Southern California, how he's managing the competitive season and how he's dealing with the fact that the end of his competitive career is quickly approaching. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen and improve your sleep and recovery.

Fresh off a successful, Wodapalooza SoCal, Managing Director of WZA Sports Dylan Malitsky joins Sean Woodland to talk about new owners, a new partnership with Gym Reapers, hosting an Open announcement in Miami and why the future is bright for the Wodapalooza brand. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery collagen and improve how you sleep and recover.

CrossFit's version of All-Star Weekend is now behind us as Team North America repeats as TYR Cup champions. Sean and Tommy take a look back at the competition, give us their top moments and tell us how they'd love to see the event evolve in the coming years. The 2026 Open is heading to Miami. Also, the guys give their thoughts on CrossFit holding the 26.3 announcement at Wodapalooza next March and Tia Toomey skipping the Rogue Invitational. Plus, 6-time masters champion Jason Grubb joins the show to talk about his recent experience at the Age Group CrossFit Games, what drives him to be one of the best in the sport, what masters athletes most often get wrong about training and how much longer he plans on being a competitive athlete. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recover Collagen and improve your sleep and recovery.

It's only September and we already know major details about the 2026 Games season structure and schedule. Sean and Tommy talk about two key additions for next year and why they think this is a big win for CrossFit. Justin Cotler is no longer an Underdog. The longtime coach is joining Mat Fraser and crew at HWPO. How does this move affect the training camp landscape? We get back to live competition this coming weekend as TYR Wodapalooza SoCal takes center stage. The TYR Cup returns for the second straight year as Team North America looks to defend their title against Team World. Sean and Tommy go through the events and tell you why this is definitely a toss up.

Not many people have been involved with CrossFit longer than Austin Malleolo. He is a former CrossFit Games competitor and longtime member of the seminar staff. Recently, Austin decided to join the team at CrossFit Mayhem. He sits down with Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil to talk about his career in the space, why now was the time to make the move to CrossFit Mayhem, and the impact he hopes to have moving forward. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen and improve how you sleep and recover.

WFP Tour Stop 2 is officially over and we know who will be competing for the championship in Copenhagen. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the event in Mesa and look ahead to the finals over in Europe. Plus, what does an ideal "season" look like? Is there enough room and interest for both the WFP and CrossFit Games to coexist? Or should they find a way to cooperate? This episode is presented by Victory Grips. Head to victorygrips.com and use the code "TEF" to save 15% on any grip for any workout.

Live competition continues this weekend as the World Fitness Project takes center stage for Tour Stop 2 in Mesa, Arizon. Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez talk about some key absences for both the men and women, what's on the line and how this event will affect what takes place at the finals in Copenhagen. It looks like the CrossFit Games are heading back to the west coast, but they may not wind up where everyone thinks. Sean shares his theory why the eventual landing spot may be further north than Carson, California. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen. This episode is sponsored by Victory Grips. Go to victorygrips.com and use the code "TEF" to save 15% on any grip for any workout.

Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez take the show on the road this week to Columbus, Ohio for the 2025 Age Group CrossFit Games. They recap the first day of competition, talk about what makes this competition so unique, who caught their eyes and what storylines they'll be following throughout the weekend. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen so you can the most out of your sleep. This episode is sponsored by Victory Grips. Go to victorygrips.com and use the code "TEF" to save 15% on hand protection ergonomically designed to keep you moving during your workout.

What we think is going to happen and what actually happens is often extremely different. Such is the case with the 2025 CrossFit Games. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look back at their predictions leading into this year's competition. They were right on some, wrong on many, and downright awful on a few. Plus, CrossFit has a new ad campaign. Find out why the crew thinks it's a home run. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen. This episode is sponsored by Balance of Nature. Go to balanceofnature.com and use the code "TEF" to save 35% and receive a free tub of their Fiber and Spice supplement.

The Fittest on Earth have been crowned. The 20245 CrossFit Games are history, so where do we go from here? Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the weekend in Albany and tell us how they think CrossFit can build on this momentum. Plus, hear from Jonne Koski, Lucy Campbell, Ty Jenkins and Olivia Kerstetter. This episode is presented by Balance of Nature. Head to balanceofnature.com and use the code "TEF" to save 35% and receive a free tub of their Fiber and Spice Supplement.

And that's why they play the Games! Day one in Albany certainly had it's fair share of surprises on both the men's and women's sides. Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez break down the first day of the 2025 CrossFit Games. It's jam-packed on top of the men's leaderboard while a surprising rookie is giving Tia Toomey a run for her money. Plus, the guys give their top moments from a very exciting Friday in New York.

It's time to turn our attention to the men's side of the field at the 2025 CrossFit Games. Two-time Games athlete Bayley Martin joins the show for another edition of "Buy or Sell." Will we have a first-time champion? Will North America dominate the podium? Who will win the battle of frenemies between Dallin Pepper and Jayson Hopper? Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Bayley give their thoughts on those questions and more as we are ready to crown the Fittest on Earth in New York. This episode is sponsored by Balance of Nature. Head to balanceofnature.com and use the code "TEF" to save 35% and get a free tub of their Fiber and Spice Supplement.

Three-time CrossFit Games athlete Alex Gazan joins the show for a CrossFit Games edition of "Buy or Sell." Alex helps Sean, Tommy and Lauren break down the women's field in Albany and even tries her hand as an odds maker. Will Tia Toomey have the championship locked up before the final day? Where will Danielle Brandon finish? What will the winning weight on the 1-rep back squat be? The crew dives into these questions and runs down the week's top headlines in the process. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen to get the most out of your sleep. This episode is sponsored by Balance of Nature. Go to balanceofnature.com and use the code "TEF" to save 35% on your first order and receive a free tub of their Fiber and Spice supplement.

Two events that await the athletes in Albany have now been announced. Individual event 2 marks the official return of cross-over double unders. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the event and why now is the perfect time to unveil it. The crew goes through the other main headlines of the week before giving their top 6 questions heading into the 2025 CrossFit Games. This episode is presented by Victory Grips. Go to victorygrips.com and use the code "TEF" to save 15% on their new rubber Conquer grips. This episodeis sponsored by Balance of Nature. Head to balanceofnature.com and use the code "TEF" to get 35% off your first order and receive a free tub of their fiber and spice supplement.

The CrossFit Games field continues to change as we are three weeks away from the start of action in Albany, New York. Sean, Tommy and Lauren have the latest on a pair of athletes who will be sidelined for two very different reasons. Cole Sager takes some time to hand out advice to the younger Games athletes, and his message is one everyone needs to hear. Plus, CrossFit Games rookie Lydia Fish joins the show to talk about her path to Albany, choosing CrossFit over college and how she maintains balance as a young athlete. You'll want to stick around for the end of the interview as Tommy and Lauren give Lydia a well-earned surprise. This episode is presented by Balance of Nature. Head to balanceofnature.com and use the code "TEF" to save 35% on your first purchase of their Fruits and Veggies supplements as well as their Fiber and Spice supplement. This episode is sponsored by Thirdzy. Go to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery collagen.

Double-under crossovers are returning to the CrossFit Games. Dave Castro announced on his Week in Review that the move that first showed up in Madison in 2022 will be making another appearance this year in Albany. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren talk about why this time around will definitely be much different than 3 years ago. Plus, Arielle Loewen is heading back to the CrossFit Games for the 5th time. She talks to Tommy Marquez about balancing her Games and WFP prep, finishing first at the recent Red Bull Rancher Strong event, and what, if antyhing she's doing differently this year as she prepares to compete in Albany. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery collagen. This episode is sponsored by Victory Grips. Go to victorygrips.com and use the code "TEF" to save 15% on grips for all types of bars and environments.