129: The One About the Impact of the CrossFit Games (Good and Bad)

MDV, James, and Max are back on the mic for this week’s episode of THE INTRO:[0:00] Max's dog put too much salt on the eggs[3:45] The CrossFit Games is starting! [5:42] The history of 'The Alpaca' workout[6:50] 10 attempts to catch a greased pig (this year's events)[9:33] Is it better to be a big athlete in CrossFit? [18:10] The influence that CrossFit has had on functional training is MASSIVE[23:07] Max is off the grid and James has a chip in his head[30:56] The CrossFit community is TOO SOFT... sorry not sorry[35:52] Are any athletes REALLY "just happy to be there"?[42:47] The downside of members comparing themselves to Games athletes ("these guys don't have day jobs")[53:25] There should be power rankings for CrossFit athletes[55:41] Max doesn't want to be a professional UFC fighter[1:01:37] Wait... what was this episode about?[1:02:51] What role, if any, should a gym have in nutrition coaching? [1:05:17] MDV's #1 nutrition rule (it's Chef Boyardee)[1:08:22] Show and movie recsGrab a notebook, grab a chair, and let's learn a thing or two about fitness, nutrition, and performance from the fellas. New episodes of THE INTRO launch every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Follow MDVFollow MaxFollow JamesFollow NCFITNCFIT Programming For Gym OwnersCoach Like A Pro Coaching Development Course