Talking Elite Fitness

Two-time CrossFit Games Champion Annie Thorisdottir, and five-time individual Games athlete Frederik Aegidius join Tommy at the WZA Experience Live Set to discuss the recent announcement about their pregnancy. They share the story of how their relationship started a decade ago, growing up in the sport together, and their pregnancy journey so far. They also share some SPECIAL news about the baby, as well as give some insight into running the Reykjavik CrossFit Championship.

Sammy Moniz, creator of Feeding The Frasers and culinary ninja joins Tommy at the WZA Experience Live Set to talk about going from DJ-ing weddings, to helping manage some of the biggest names in the sport, to discovering a passion and joy for cooking and sharing that through Feeding The Frasers.

Wodapalooza was one of the first events to feature an adaptive athlete division, and athletes Logan Aldridge and Steph Hammerman sit down with Tommy to talk about their journey in the community, the development and overall state of adaptive training in CrossFit, and how they're working to create more opportunities for athletes in the next generation.

Presented by WIT Fitness, the man known as "The Professor" sits down with Tommy at the WZA Experience Live Stage to chat about his weekend in Miami, things he's working on this season, the business side of an athlete, working with brands like Reebok and WIT, and building The Professor Project to share his experience and knowledge with others. 

Onsite for the 2020 Wodapalooza CrossFit Festival, Tommy catches up with the Buttery Bros, Marston Sawyers and Heber Cannon, along with Rory Mckernan, to discuss the past year's journey of personal and professional growth in the midst of the massive changes the sport has gone through. They also recap getting to see the special screening premiere of the new documentary The Fittest and their thoughts on the movie.

Tommy Marquez is back, but not for long.  After heading overseas to take in the Norwegian CrossFit Championship and about 24 hours at his home, he is back on the road again.  But before he headed out to Miami he sat down with Sean Woodland to recap what went on in Norway and preview what may go on at Wodapalooza.  Tia Toomey and Sara Sigmundsdottir are set to clash in Florida, Pat Vellner and Noah Ohlsen headline a talented men's field and Rich Froning and company return to action on the team side.

Kelsey Kiel is getting ready to make her first individual trip to the CrossFit Games after earning the invite from Strength in Depth.  She talks with Sean Woodland about her collegiate soccer career, her experience competing at the Games on a team, how she went from making fun of CrossFit to being really good at it and what she has to work on from now until the Games roll around in August.

The next Sanctioned event takes place this weekend and Sean and Tommy are here to get you ready for the Norwegian CrossFit Championship.  They break down all three divisions and tell you who could walk away with the invites to the CrossFit Games.  WWE SmackDown made a stop in San Jose and the guys were there for some "research." Plus, Tommy Marquez helps outfit a TSA agent, Laura Horvath is making a change and another packed edition of Crazy Things We Saw.

Sean and Tommy discuss Lefteris Theofanidis' failed drug test and what backfill scenarios could unfold moving forward.  Some workouts have been announced for the next three Sanctioned Events.  Find out what they are and what inspired them.  Plus, Sean celebrates his birthday at Disneyland, Crazy Things We Saw and big congratulations to Annie Thorisdottir and Frederik Aegidius who are expecting their first child.  

The 6th Sanctional of the Season is in the books! Three more invites to the Games have been handed out. Sean and Tommy recap Strength in Depth and tell you who won, who earned the invites and who else stood out for the men, women and teams.  Ever wonder who that guy Facundoe is?  Sean and Tommy will tell you. Plus, a jam-packed edition of Crazy Things We Saw and reaction to the shocking death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Sean and Tommy talk with Danielle Brandon fresh off her third place finish at the Mayhem Classic.  Brandon is returning to the CrossFit Games for the second-straight year.  She talks about finishing 10th overall in Madison in 2019, getting her first event win in Second Cut and what she learned from competing against Tia Toomey in Cookeville.

Sean and Tommy get you ready for the sixth Sanctioned event of the season as they preview Strength in Depth.  Mat Fraser is the favorite on the men's side, but who will earn the invite to the CrossFit Games?  A handful of athletes have the inside track for the invite on the women's side while Rich Froning and CrossFit Mayhem look to be the team to bet in their division.  Plus, the Russians return in Crazy Things We Saw, our Patron of the Week finds a genie and some important community support.

Sean and Tommy Recap the Mayhem Classic, the 5th Sanctional of the season.  They go over who will be getting the invite to the CrossFit Games for the men and the women and tell us who impressed them the most over the weekend.  Find out why Rich Froning Sr. could be the MVP of the entire competition and which Cookeville restaurant provide them with a very pleasant surprise.  Plus, Crazy Things We Saw and some very important Community Support.

Hello from Tennessee!  Tommy and Sean are in Cookeville to cover the Mayhem Classic.  They recap the first two events and preview the rest of the weekend.  Tommy recounts childhood trauma of dealing with La Chancla and a packed edition of Crazy Things We Saw.

Sean and Tommy talk with Rich Froning about the upcoming Mayhem Classic Sanctioned Event.  Rich goes over what to the athletes and fans can expect, what he thinks good programming looks like and hot spots for people to visit while in Cookeville.