Raise The Bar Radio

Craig’s done a lot. Maybe too much. Exercise scientist, author, corporate speaker, university lecturer, fitness educator, gym owner, radio host, magazine contributor, strength and conditioning coach, television presenter, entrepreneur and mostly importantly, observer and student of human behaviour. Craig’s passion is in coaching people to explore their possibilities and potential. He does this through story-telling, the sharing and exploring of ideas, strategies and philosophies and the use of what he considers to be, humour.

We chat to Josh Smith, Nutrition Coach for 3 of this years CrossFit Games athletes and a host of 2018’s Pacific Regionals competitors. We caught up with Josh shortly after the Regionals competition where he took it upon himself to prepare and deliver all the meals and food for his large contingent of athletes. We talk deeply about what a successful nutrition plan should look like for the everyday CrossFitter. Josh also shares his story about how he used to life a much different lifestyle and how CrossFit and simple, healthy nutrition transformed his life.

Always up for a challenge and ready to take on whatever comes her way Tanya is a mother of 2 very energetic boys thats are the loves of her life and is on a mission to be as busy as possible. Always trying to break the boundaries, the “norm” has never quite worked for her. In her professional life a makeup artist, store owner, published model and TV host to name a few, nothing is ever too much for Tanya’s plate. With fitness and health always being a big importance in her life, after battling with eating disorders and body image issues, Tanya has now a new personal mission using social media to empower the women of today that nothing is unachievable. Absolutely nothing. Tanya is extremely passionate about uplifting others, motivating and creating positive mindsets. Aside from Tanya’s juggling expertise she is always up for a laugh and never takes life too seriously. Her message to the world with leave you lost for words.

Running a CrossFit Gym isn't complicated but it's fucking hard work... Tye is on a mission to help gym owners realise their potential and live the lifestyle they deserve! Tye has travelled the globe...He has seen more CrossFit Gyms than most humans on the planet. There is even a dedicated section on his Facebook Page called Affiliate Porn. Tye shares his secret sauce on what you should expect from a thriving Gym. It's hard to argue against his no-nonsense bullshit approach to life and business. If you love fitness you will love this episode.

The rise and rise of Luke McMahon... Since 2014 Luke has risen through the ranks on the Pacific Regional floor... Last year Luke finished one spot away from punching his first ticket to the CrossFit Games... Was that spot stolen from him after recent disqualifications? We talked to Luke on day two of this years Regionals the first time in 5 years he has entered the arena as a spectator... What is his is mindset going into next years season and what’s next for Luke McMahon?

Stu talks us through the huge challenge he set himself to raise funds for his good mate and client of 7 years Tyson. When Stu walked in for the interview he could barely walk but still had a huge smile on his face. What got him through and how did he stay positive throughout the 4 days. Challenges included 300km on the Assault Bike, open water swimming, CrossFit and 55km up steep terrain. This guy is crazy!

Today we talk to Ed Morrison. Ed is on the CrossFit seminar staff and a career Crossfit coach. His access to CrossFit HQ gives him a unique insight on where he believes the industry is heading and what will change in the future. Ed shares what he believes makes an excellent coach and shares some of the mistakes and changes he has made during his career.

We catch up again with Liz who just (unofficially) broke the Guinness World Record for most burpees in one hour. We find out what her training looked like leading up to the event and the surprise backlash on social media. Liz is an inspiration and you can find out what deeply motivates her to take on these challenges like she does.

This week Bec puts Nick under the blowtorch and hits him with her hard questions. We go deep into why goal setting is overrated and why the process is much more important. We also discuss what we have changed in our nutrition during the last week.

In this episode, we talk to Libby Wescombe a CrossFit coach and nutritionist. Libby transforms lives and empowers women with the tools and knowledge to not only reach the physique of their dreams but live a life of vitality and health through nutrition. We dive into her CrossFit career on the Regionals floor and talk about the darker side of becoming a person of influence on social media. This episode has plenty of advice, tips, and suggestions on how to hack your nutrition.

In our new show format, we review what we learnt from our last guest. Bec goes under the spotlight in our famous 5 in 5 and we discuss fitness trends we thought were so awesome at the time but in hindsight wasn't that amazing. We will now be releasing a show every week. Week 1 will include a special guest and week 2 Bec and Nick will be discussing all things fitness.

How do you stay dedicated to a career in Law Enforcement whilst raising a family and maintaining some balance in your life? Amy goes into depth about what it's like on Melbourne's streets along with some of her more numerous experiences. How has CrossFit helped and what advice does she give to help stay on top of your mental health.

Take a peek behind the curtain and behind the scenes of Australia’s Body Building Industry. Liz shares her story of what it takes to step on to that stage. She tells us what some girls are prepared to do and what lines she refuses to cross. Liz’s story is one of inspirations and testament to how it’s possible to pursue your dreams and have a family.

Going from a beer drinking, overweight tradie to finally living up to his potential. Jayde Mitchell has put his entire life on the line to follow his dream at becoming world champion. Jayde shares his story of hardship, confidence, injury and sacrifice and recounts some of his best stories inside the ring. Learning his method of how to cut weight before a fight will leave you speechless.

How to maximize your weightlifting as a CrossFit athlete. We talk to Chris Ackland from Iron Tribe. Chris talks us through his experience as a weightlifting and CrossFit coach and shares with us his principles on how to improve your weightlifting. We dive into the finer details of the sport and Chris's vision for the future.