This years CrossFit games came to an end last Sunday after 4 days of what can only be described as brutal competition. The format of the 2019 season was new which saw 150 individual males and the same number of females from around the world toe the start line at this the most sought after event on the CrossFit calendar. There was no room for errors as the fi ... Show More
Mar 12
#1006: Systems, standards and great coaching.
What actually makes a great coach?In this episode, Marcus Smith explores the qualities that define great coaching and why the most valuable thing a coach can offer an human isn’t motivation or encouragement, but honesty.Marcus reflects on the foundations of strong coaching relati ... Show More
49m 17s
Mar 5
#1005: What actually makes a good week?
In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ... Show More
38m 6s
Feb 26
#1004: You don't need help with your food
In this episode, Marcus challenges the idea that you need help with your food. He explains why most people already know what’s healthy and why the real issue is stress, sleep, structure, and the behaviours that quietly drive daily choices.Key points:Why food isn’t the real proble ... Show More
39m 15s
Dec 2024
Build the Fittest DREAM Team | CBG Radio Podcast
<p>Welcome back to <em>CBG Radio</em>! Get ready for the ultimate fitness showdown as we draft the <em>Greatest CrossFit Team of All Time</em>! 💪 Who has the strength, endurance, and strategy to make the cut? From seasoned Games champions to rising stars, we’re breaking down the ... Show More
27m 44s
May 2025
#943 - Will Ahmed - The Downfall Of CrossFit & The Future Of Fitness
Will Ahmed is an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of WHOOP. Wearable fitness tech has taken over in 2025, from sleep scores to stress tracking and everything in between. So how did WHOOP grow into a $3.6 billion giant? And how do you use the data to improve your life without lettin ... Show More
1h 54m
Aug 2024
079: Training for HYROX Dallas: The Next Fitness Challenge
<p>I discuss my new training journey for the HYROX competition set for November 23, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. I'll talk about what HYROX is, how it differs from CrossFit, and detail my current training structure and dietary adjustments. </p><p><br></p><p>Also, I'll touch on my moti ... Show More
55m 7s
Oct 2020
Marcus Smith on Mental Strength
<p>Marcus Smith is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, extreme athlete, and coach.</p>
<p>With a competitive sporting background, fitness has always played a role in Marcus’ life. He played professional rugby from the age of 18, before retiring after the 2009 Rugby Sevens Worl ... Show More
41m 11s
May 2023
The NEW World's Strongest Man (w/Mitchell Hooper)
Today, we're talking to the NEW World's Strongest Man, Mitchell Hooper. Mitchell is actually joining the podcast for a second time! He's the first Canadian athlete to ever hold the title of World's Strongest Man, and he did it in a Finals packed with former champions. Did we ment ... Show More
22m 20s