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Savagely ScaledEpisode 58: Sleep- Do I really need that much?🎙 Episode 58: Sleep — The Secret Weapon for Performance & RecoveryIn this episode, Blake and Joyce dive deep into a powerful topic we all know we need more of… SLEEP 💤. Whether you're an athlete, a CrossFitter, a coach, or just someone trying to feel better day to day, sleep plays a huge role in how we move, recover, and function.We chat about:🌙 The stages of sleep and why they matter🧠 What happens during recovery while you snooze⏰ How much sleep you really need (and how to improve it)📉 The signs your training might be suffering du...2025-07-2248 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 57- June CrossFit News You Might've MissedHey hey! It’s July—but we’re taking a look back at some of the wild, exciting, and whoa, wait what? moments from June in the CrossFit world.In this episode, we chat about:💥 A certain athlete joining American Gladiator🍼 New babies on the way for some of your fave athletes🤕 Injury updates and comeback potential📏 A possible new standard that might actually help the sport🏋️♀️ The LCQ (Last Chance Qualifier)—which, yes, did happen... and Blake is just now finding out 😅These are stories that stood out to us as your everyday CrossFitters a...2025-07-1542 minSavagely ScaledVideo 6- June Recap/ July Goals- Punching Through Life and PRSWe’re back with another video check-in, and this one gets real! In this episode, Blake and Joyce dive deep into how June went—from vacation chaos and family moments to breakthroughs in the gym, weightlifting wins, and unexpected reflections on life. 💪We cover:✨ Blake’s emotional and physical growth in her lifting journey🏋️♀️ How lifting goals evolved over 6 months🎯 Joyce’s mindset shifts with gym performance and personal connections🤸♂️ Conversations on self-awareness, burnout, and pushing through it all👯♀️ Why community (and coaching styles) matter so muchPlus, we shout out PRs (hello, 61kg snatch and 78kg clean...2025-07-0844 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 56- Plant-Based CrossFitter with GraceIn this episode, we sit down with our good friend Grace—who's not only a long-time CrossFitter but also a dedicated vegetarian. We talk about how she found CrossFit, her experience moving gyms, and most importantly, how her plant-based lifestyle works in the world of fitness and macros.We dive into:🥦 What vegetarian really means (and the hidden animal byproducts!)🏋️♀️ How Grace fuels her workouts and hits her protein goals💬 Her journey with nutrition coaching and learning through trial and error🐷 What made her go cold turkey (literally!) after one life-changing moment🥗 Budgeting, shopping, and...2025-07-011h 18Savagely ScaledEpisode 55: Athletes and True Crime- Joyce🎙 Episode 55: Athletes & Murder – The Unsolved Death of a CrossFit Gym OwnerWe're back with another true crime twist on fitness. In this episode, Joyce takes the lead as we dig into the unsolved murder of a CrossFit gym owner—killed while coaching, right inside his own gym in Florida.Blake’s got theories. Joyce is asking all the right questions. And together, we try to understand what happened, who might have done it, and why justice still hasn’t been served.These episodes are something new we love doing—and we want to hear from you...2025-06-2446 minSavagely Scaled2 Snatches and a JERK- It's More Than a Rest Day! RECOVERYHere’s a clean and engaging podcast episode overview for your next episode of 2 Snatches and a JERK:🎙 2 Snatches and a JERK – Recovery: It's More Than Just a Rest DayIn this episode, Blake, Joyce, and Andrew dive into a topic we all need more of: recovery. Whether you’re brand new to CrossFit or a seasoned lifter, recovery is a journey we’re all still learning.We cover:💤 What recovery really means – not just for the body, but also the mind and emotions🧠 Why recovery should be individualized🚻 How recovery might differ...2025-06-1741 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 54: Power Monkey Camp- CrossFit Meets Adult Summer CampWhat if summer camp wasn’t just for kids? This week, we’re diving into Power Monkey Camp—aka the ultimate playground for CrossFitters. From world-class staff to hands-on small group training, this camp is a dream for anyone wanting to level up their gymnastics, jump rope skills, Olympic lifts, and more.We chat about:🏕 What Power Monkey Camp is and why it's so unique🤸♂️ Learning from elite coaches and CrossFit legends🏋️♀️ The magic of visiting Mayhem in Cookeville💸 Payment plans + Spring dates for 2026🎯 Why we want in (sponsorships welcome 😜)Have you gone? Would you go? Let us kn...2025-06-1027 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 53: First Tour Stop at WFP🎙 Episode 53: World Fitness Project – A Refreshing TakeIn this episode, we dive into the World Fitness Project and why it’s felt like such a breath of fresh air compared to this year’s CrossFit Semifinals. We break down the first stop of the tour in Indianapolis, and yes—Blake finally starts to understand what WFP is all about… kinda. 😅We chat about:🏋️♀️ The workouts (they don’t even call them WODs—sneaky!)👀 The event viewing experience and high athlete standards🛡️ The safety measures and judging consistency📍Where the tour might go next and how the point system is workin...2025-06-0345 minSavagely ScaledVideo 5: May- Scaling Life Like We Scale WorkoutsHere’s a polished podcast episode description for your May check-in episode:🎙 Episode 53: May Check-In – Scaling Life Like We Scale WorkoutsOur video check-ins are BACK! In this episode, we sit down and reflect on everything May brought us—Joyce had some birthday fun and family time, while Blake shares how she’s navigating tough moments, loss, and what it looks like to truly savagely scale not just workouts, but life too.We talk about:💪 Affiliate visits and upcoming competition plans🧠 Mindset shifts and June goals🏋️♀️ How CrossFit principles show up outside the gymWhe...2025-05-2728 minSavagely ScaledREPLAY: Murph EpisodeThis week, we’re bringing back one of our favorite episodes — The Murph Episode! With Memorial Day around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit this classic.Whether it’s your first time taking on this Hero WOD or you’re a seasoned vet, this episode is for you. We dive into:🇺🇸 What Murph is and who it honors📋 How the workout is structured🔁 RX vs. scaling options (and yes, there are many)🎤 Our own Murph experiencesThis isn’t just a refresher — it’s something to share with the new CrossFitte...2025-05-2022 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 52: Athletes and True Crime- Hannah Clarke StoryEpisode 52 – Athletes & True Crime: The Story of Hannah ClarkeThis episode is part of a new series we’re calling Athletes & True Crime, which we plan to release just a few times a year. Today’s episode is one that has stayed with us for a long time—especially after watching the CrossFit Semifinals in Australia, where many athletes wore pink in honor of Hannah Clarke.We dive into the heartbreaking story of Hannah Clarke and her three children, whose lives were tragically taken in an act of domestic violence. This episode covers who Hannah was, the...2025-05-131h 12Savagely ScaledEpisode 51: CrossFit Tea we mean News🎙️ Episode 51: Back With The Tea (And The News!) 🎙️We’re back, and this one was a blast! It's been a while since we added CrossFit news into our episodes—did you miss it, or do you love the chaos we usually bring? Either way, we had a great time catching up on everything from athlete drama to comeback stories.We dive into:💥 Tia Toomey stepping into the HYROX scene🔥 Alex Gazan & Emily Rolfe skipping In-Affiliate Qualifiers to go full send in NorCal🧘♀️ Gabi Migala listening to her body and stepping away from competition this season❓...2025-05-0646 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 50: World Fitness Project (WFP)🎙️ Episode 50: Breaking Down the World Fitness Project (WFP) 🎙️Hey guys, it’s Joyce and Blake — welcome back to Savagely Scaled!In this episode, we’re diving into the World Fitness Project (WFP). Like many of you, we’ve seen their Instagram posts and the huge names being signed to compete. But honestly, Blake was a little confused about the setup (thank goodness for Joyce to break it all down, haha).Here’s the quick breakdown:Stages: Challenger Qualifier ➡️ Tour Event 1 ➡️ Challenger Qualifier 2 ➡️ Tour Event 2 ➡️ World Fitness Trial ➡️ World Fitness Finals.Divisions: Pros, Challengers, Masters...2025-04-2947 minSavagely ScaledVideo 4: March and April crazinessThis one’s laid-back, personal, and a little chaotic—in the best way. We combined video episodes 3 & 4 (because hey, life happens), and we’re inviting you to hang with us—from Joyce’s dining room to Blake’s mom’s closet. Yep, real vibes only 😅We talk:✨ Our personal goals✨ Life updates and what the next few months look like✨ Joyce stepping back from Festivus to listen to her body✨ Blake’s first weightlifting meet, macro cutting & prepping for the next one in Texas✨ Future episodes coming your way!We’d love to hear YOUR goals—gym, fo...2025-04-2252 minSavagely ScaledAffiliate Segment 7: CrossFit Las Vegas🎙️ Affiliate Segment 7 is LIVE!This time we sat down with Maddie, one of the owners of CrossFit Las Vegas 🇺🇸Not gonna lie — Blake’s a little biased since she just did her Level 2 there the week before 😏 BUT it truly was a powerful day. We dropped in for a hero WOD honoring one of their own, and even got to hear from a friend and pilot who knew the hero personally. 💔💪Even with a large space and stacked class schedule (starting as early as 4AM 😱), we felt that small gym comfort we love so much. Whether you're lookin...2025-04-171h 08Savagely ScaledEpisode 49: Sit down with Nicole and Savana to see their Journey'sHere’s your Instagram post version of the podcast overview for Episode 49:🎙️ EPISODE 49 IS OUT NOW!We’re back with another sit down — this time with two incredible women who’ve been with us for 1 to 3 years and continue to INSPIRE 💪🔥✨ Meet Savana (our giveaway winner & 5am warrior 🌅) and Nicole, both of whom bring something powerful to the mic. Savana gives us perspective from the younger crew (and teaches us a little something about social media 😂), while Nicole dives deep into her journey and shows just how much growth can happen through consistency and mindset.We’ve been w...2025-04-0858 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 48: CrossFit with GLP-1🎙️ Episode 48 – The GLP-1 Wave: What’s Happening? 🌊This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s been making waves—GLP-1 medications. Are they good? Should they be used in the CrossFit community? 🤔This was a new and different discussion for us, and while we’re not specialists, we wanted to learn more and, of course, give our two cents (even if you didn’t ask for it 😉). In this episode, we cover:🏋️♂️ What GLP-1 medications are💭 Our thoughts on their place in CrossFit⚖️ How they may or may not fit into our worldAbove all, we want this to be...2025-04-0139 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 47: Are you a new member? (Janel and Lindsay)🚨 Episode 47 is LIVE! 🚨We’ve been waiting to do this episode for a while, and it’s finally here! This time, we’re sitting down with two amazing women who are just beginning their CrossFit journey—Lindsay and Janel! 💪🏋️♀️ Lindsay: 3 months in🏋️♀️ Janel: Almost 6 months inWe dive into:🔹 What made them want to join CrossFit🔹 How they found Kingman CrossFit🔹 Their fitness background before stepping into the gym🔹 What keeps them coming back for moreThese two ladies are incredible, and we can’t wait to check back in at Lindsay’s 6-month mark and Janel’...2025-03-261h 22Savagely ScaledEpisode 46: 25.3 end of 2025 CrossFit OpenEpisode 46: The Final Open Recap & The Road to the GamesWe’re back with our LAST recap of the Open and the beginning of the CrossFit journey to the Games! In this episode, we break down the final workout—what it was, how we felt before, during, and after, and the little competition that made things fun between Blake and Chris Simmons.We also touch on what’s next for athletes moving forward this season. But we want to hear from YOU! How did you feel about this Open? How did you do in this last w...2025-03-1843 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 45: 25.2 Recap🎙️ EPISODE 45 – 25.2 RECAP & MORE! 🎙️Whica whica… another Open recap incoming! 🔥 This week, we’re breaking down 25.2, and let’s just say… it was a wild one!🏋️♀️ Joyce held it down at Friday Night Lights while Blake & Andrew hit it on Sunday—shoutout to Blake for driving 3.5 hours and still crushing it! 💪 And Andrew? Casual tournament + Open workout in one day. No big deal.We’re covering:🔹 Our experiences with 25.2🔹 A rule Joyce & Blake totally forgot 👀🔹 Our 25.3 predictions – what’s coming next?🔹 Our thoughts on everything from these past two weeksWe want to hear from YOU! How did 25.2 go for you? And...2025-03-1146 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 44: 25.1 RECAP🚨 NEW EPISODE – Ep. 44: The Open Has Begun! 🚨This week, we’re combining Savagely Scaled & 2 Snatches and a Jerk to bring you three weeks of Open coverage! 🔥Kicking things off with 25.1, we break down:💪 How we each did in the workout🤔 Our thoughts on the movements & judging👀 The social media buzz – some questionable reps from the pros? 👀📢 What’s next for 25.2 – what do YOU want to see?We also want to hear from YOU! 🗣️ How was 25.1 for you? What are you hoping for in 25.2? Let us know in the comments or DM us!🏋️♂️ Have fun in the O...2025-03-0435 minSavagely Scaled2 Snatches and a JERK- Our Lifestyles🎙️ NEW EPISODE – "2 Snatches & a Jerk"Life always throws a curveball—whether it’s Blake getting sick (again) 🤧 or Joyce’s family visiting 👨👩👧, we kept Andrew on his toes trying to make this episode happen!In this episode, we dive into:🔥 Our different lifestyles – Parenting, full-time jobs, married, single, always on the go, or staying at home, we all juggle life & CrossFit differently.🔥 What it means to live a healthy lifestyle – Beyond just food, we’re talking physical & mental health and how we show up for our community.🔥 The CrossFit Open – How Andrew started & how he’s approaching it this season...2025-02-2550 minSavagely ScaledVideo 3: History on Lifters, Is Blake doing a Meet and what about the OPEN????🎙️ Episode 45 is LIVE! 🎙️Hey guys, it’s Joyce and Blake, and we’re back with Video #3 on Savagely Scaled! 🚀This episode, we’re talking all about lifters – where they started, who perfected them, and what makes a good pair for beginners. Plus, we’re sharing our favorite weightlifting shoes and what to consider before buying! 👟🏋️♀️Also in this episode:🔥 Blake’s weightlifting meet update – it’s happening at the gym!🔥 Big news from the CrossFit Open – Annie, Pat, and Chandler are all out of the Open and using their platform for change. What does this mean for the sport?🔥 Sti...2025-02-1848 minSavagely ScaledAffiliate Segment 6: Ten27 CrossFitHey everyone, it’s Joyce and Blake, and this isSavagely Scaled!In thisAffiliate Segment, we sit down withBlayne at Ten27 CrossFit—and let us tell you, this Saturday sit-down was both roughand ridiculously fun. Kicking off ourfirst Affiliate of 2025, we were beyond excited to get back into it, and the crew at Ten27 CrossFit welcomed us with open arms. Not only did we get to hang out in their space, but we also had the chance to chat with some of their incredible members.If there’s one thing Blayne has built at Ten27, it’sCOMMUNI...2025-02-111h 41Savagely ScaledVideo 2: January Overview with February Goals and more!Hey guys, it’s Joyce and Blake, and we’re back with Video #2 on Savagely Scaled! We’re pumped to keep this rolling and chat about how our January goals went—some wins, some setbacks, but always moving forward!
💪 January Check-In:
➡️ Blake had to miss her lifting meet (thanks, sick kiddos 🤧), but she’s locked in on another one soon!
➡️ Joyce crushed all her goals and is gearing up for February, focusing on Open prep and resting her body and mind.
➡️ Blake’s February goals: Consistent nutrition + more family time and trips.
🚗 Affiliate Segment:
We hit Pre...2025-02-0431 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 43: Hyrox, what are they and how do they fit in our CrossFit worldHey everyone, welcome to Episode 43 of Savagely Scaled! This week, Joyce and Blake are diving into the exciting world of Hyrox competitions, the latest fitness phenomenon making waves in the fitness community.
What is Hyrox?
Hyrox is a global fitness race combining functional strength and endurance. Competitors complete 8 rounds of 1 km runs, each followed by a functional workout. Think ski erg, sled pushes, farmer’s carries, wall balls, and more.
How did it start?
According to Hyrox.com, the competition was created in Germany in 2017, inspired by the idea of bridging the gap be...2025-01-2836 minSavagely Scaled2 Snatches and A Jerk- Tactical GamesHey guys, this is 2 Snatches and a JERK! In this episode, we’re talking about the Tactical Games… oh wait, no, it’s the Tactical Games. Get it together, Blake! Maybe by the end of this episode, I’ll have it together.
Enough about that—let’s dive in. Andrew is helping us break it all down, starting with the basics:
What are the Tactical Games?
What types of workouts can you expect?
What guns might you use?
The different divisions.
Where you can find an event near you or within traveling distance.
If you’re interested...2025-01-2144 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 1: Video Bonus- January Goals and PlansHey everyone! 👋
We’re trying something new—our first sit-down video with you all! 🎥 Yes, there will be bumps along the way, but hey, all great things start somewhere, right? 🙌
In this video, we’re sharing what’s going on in our lives and the goals we’ve set for this month:✨ Blake is gearing up for her Olympic lifting meet at the end of the month, with her main focus on completing the meet and powering through her cut.✨ Joyce is focusing on setting and maintaining healthy boundaries this month.
We’re starting a new tr...2025-01-1621 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 42: What Changes has CrossFit Made Now????Hey everyone! This is Joyce and Blake, and welcome to Savagely Scaled! 🌟
Episode 42 is here, and guess what? We’re bringing back the Word of the Day—today’s word is Split Jerk! Did you miss it? Because we sure did!
In this episode, we’re diving into the new CrossFit season changes that have everyone talking. The Open now leads to a narrowed field of just 1% advancing to the next stage, replacing the previous 25%. In-person and in-affiliate competitions are now key to moving on.
We also discuss:
The return to 20 men and 20 wome...2025-01-1438 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 41: Interview with Evan Slaughter (fit2serve1)🎙️ Welcome to Savagely Scaled! This is Episode 41, and today Joyce and Blake are thrilled to share an incredible conversation with Evan Slaughter, better known as @fit2serve1 on Instagram.
In this episode, Evan takes us through his journey—from his beginnings, through his growth as a prominent content creator, to his exciting plans for the future. We dive into his unique ability to bring laughter to the CrossFit community and beyond, showcasing his versatility as an influencer, athlete, and creator.
Highlights from the episode include:
Hobby Horse Documentary: Hear about this fun project we’re hoping...2025-01-071h 14Savagely ScaledEpisode 40: End of the Year glanceHey everyone! It's Joyce and Blake here, closing out an incredible year on Savagely Scaled! 🎧 In Episode #40, we're reflecting on all that 2024 brought to CrossFit and giving you a sneak peek into changes to watch for in 2025! 🚀
Here’s what we’re diving into:➡️ The gear, athletes, competitions, and nutrition that defined 2024.➡️ Personal transformations: Joyce's journey from weightlifting back to CrossFit 💪 and Blake's inspiring recovery from injury to prepping for her first weightlifting meet in January! 🏋️♀️➡️ The podcast's growth: where we started, what we’ve accomplished, and our BIG goals for 2025.
🌟 Mark your calendars because February is our 1...2024-12-3150 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 39: Merry Christmas EveHey everyone, it’s Joyce and Blake here—welcome back to Savagely Scaled!
This week’s episode is a cozy chat where we’re talking all things holidays—from fun traditions at the gym to how we spend time with family. Plus, we’re sharing some cool ideas we’ve seen other gyms and communities celebrate this season in their own unique ways.
With the New Year just around the corner, we also wanted to give you a heads-up about Kingman CrossFit’s Healthy Habits Challenge starting January 1st! If you’re thinking about kicking off 2025 strong, t...2024-12-2430 minSavagely ScaledAffiliate Segment 5: Beast Factory CrossFit YumaPodcast Overview: Beast Factory CrossFit
In this affiliate episode, we sat down with the owners and one of the coaches of Beast Factory CrossFit in Yuma. Brandi and Ray, the incredible owners, were joined by their amazing coach Irish (who also happens to be Brandi's bestie).
While this gym might be one of the smaller ones we've visited, we truly felt like absolute superstars. Ray, Brandi, and all of the members made us feel so special—they even shared episodes they had listened to! The love and warm welcome we received were unmatched, and we ca...2024-12-1756 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 38: Interview with memefortime, Rodrick Lopez🎙️ Episode 38: A Deep Dive with Rodrick Lopez (@memefortime) 🎙️
This was a game-changing episode for Savagely Scaled! Blake couldn’t join for this one, but Joyce and I had an incredible conversation with Rodrick Lopez, the mastermind behind @memefortime.
For years, we’ve been fans of his content, and we finally took the leap to ask him for an interview—and wow, it did not disappoint! Rodrick shared his CrossFit journey, his transition from athlete to gym owner, and now his success as one of the most influential content creators in the CrossFit world.
One of the most...2024-12-101h 13Savagely ScaledBonus: 2 Snatches and a JERK: Episode 2🚨 BONUS EPISODE ALERT 🚨
Hey guys, the Bonus Episode of "2 Snatches and a Jerk" is here, and it’s packed with amazing conversations! 🙌
In this episode, we deep-dive into:
💡 Is body image today the same as it was in the past?
💡 How do women’s feelings about body image compare to men’s?
💡 What role does nutrition play in shaping confidence and performance?
💡 What’s it like working out with your significant other?
💡 And the big one—what are the hidden rules for what’s a no-go or a green light? 👀
This episode is full of eye-openi...2024-12-051h 07Savagely Scaled2 Snatches And A JERK- EPISODE 1: Intro🎙️ Welcome to "2 Snatches and a Jerk" – a brand-new segment brought to you by Joyce, Blake, and now… Andrew! We’ve heard our fans loud and clear, and we’re excited to introduce this monthly feature, adding a fresh male perspective to the mix.
In this debut episode, we get to know Andrew—his CrossFit journey, how he felt joining the gym, and his unique experiences as a guy navigating the world of fitness.
Stay tuned for a bonus episode this Thursday, where we dive deeper into body image, exploring the differences between male and female perspectives an...2024-12-0326 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 37: What's New In CrossFit Ruling and Lazars Death Update🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️
Hey everyone! Joyce and Blake here with another episode of Savagely Scaled!
This week’s episode is packed with updates:✅ The buzz CrossFit stirred up this past week and the changes they’re claiming for the future Games.✅ A recap of our past episode about Lazar, his case updates, and what CrossFit is addressing moving forward.✅ Exciting news about Brent Fikowski taking on a bigger role with the PFAA—wishing him the best!
As we roll into the holiday season, we’re feeling so grateful for YOU—our listeners and supporte...2024-11-261h 01Savagely ScaledAffiliate Segment 4: CrossFit Prescott Valley
Affiliate Segment Alert! 🚨
This time, we traveled to Prescott Valley and had the absolute honor of sitting down with Irene and Paul. These two incredible individuals hold a special place in our hearts, and it's no surprise why. 💙
The members and coaches at CrossFit Prescott Valley are some of the most loving and caring people we've met. In our chat, we explored what Irene and Paul bring to their community both in and out of the gym, their on-ramp process, the services they offer, and of course, how to connect with them.
...2024-11-191h 24Savagely ScaledEpisode 36: Sit down with Physical Therapist Carol LetnerHey everyone, it’s Joyce and Blake here with Savagely Scaled, and welcome to Episode 36! 🎉 Today, we’re sitting down with Carol Letner, an incredible physical therapist and owner of Inspire Rehabilitation and Wellness. We dive into her CrossFit journey, her goals for herself and her business, and—most importantly—we get into the nitty-gritty of injuries, prevention, and common challenges CrossFit athletes face. 💪🩺
This chat was a huge eye-opener, and we loved expanding our knowledge (and yours!) about staying strong, safe, and injury-free. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!
If you would like to...2024-11-121h 16Savagely ScaledEpisode 35: Let talk Olympic Lifts with Chris SimmonsHey everyone! It’s Joyce and Blake here, welcoming you back to Savagely Scaled! 🎙️ In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with Chris Simmons, one of the owners of Kingman CrossFit, an Olympic Lifting coach, and a competitor himself! 🏋️♂️
Chris shares his journey from athlete to coach, his future goals for both himself and his athletes, and what it’s like to train with the Kingman Barbell Club. Plus, he breaks down what personalized programming looks like, from prepping for a lifting meet to building long-term strength. He even offers a “Hot Bod” program with some incredible results st...2024-11-051h 07Savagely ScaledEpisode 34: Family- Terri, Hilary and MorganHey everyone, this is Joyce and Blake, and welcome to Savagely Scaled!
In this new episode, we’re joined by three amazing ladies we’re so grateful to have with us—though we may have bribed them with a little wine to make it happen! Let’s welcome Terri, Hilary, and Morgan—a three-generation family who joined CrossFit to stay fit and do something active together.
Today, we chat about how long they’ve been in CrossFit, what drew them to the sport, what they love most, and we share a ton of laughs while learning mor...2024-10-2955 minSavagely ScaledAffiliate Segment 3: CrossFit AnaheimHey this is Joyce and Blake and Welcome to Savagely Scaled with the Affiliate Segment. This episode we are heading to CrossFit Anaheim in California. We sat down with Kody and Josh and got to know what their plans and look on CrossFit is along with helping their community in and outside of the gym. To hear how passionate they are to help the city of Anaheim and how CrossFit is going to fit into that was awesome to just see what they plan on doing.
If you guys are in the neighborhood and want to drop...2024-10-221h 23Savagely ScaledEpisode 33: Adaptive, Master, Teens recap/POVHey guys this is Joyce and Blake and Welcome to Savagely Scaled, a weeknight late night recording, that we hope to not do again. You are warned that we are not put together in this episode, (hahaha). In this episode you will hear a brief overlay of the Adaptive, Masters and Teens Games which we didn't come close to giving it all the recognition it is owed. Yes Blake went off on an Aries rage about the filming the commentating and couldn't get off of it. If you watched and felt the same let us know, if you haven't...2024-10-1547 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 32: Lazar Update and our POVHey guys this is Joyce and Blake and welcome to Savagely scaled, in this episode we are going to be going into and update on the Lazar Dukic story. With this episode it is going over some sensitive topics with our community and the family involved, with that these are just our points of view on the subject. We will be talking about what Luka has brought to the communities attention in September and how Dave Castro responded to the information that came too light. We hope, with the family allowing, that more updates to come up as the...2024-10-0837 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 31: Postpartum with Special GuestsHey guys it is Joyce and Blake with Savagely Scaled, we are super excited about this episode because we had the pleasure of sitting down with some of our moms that go to our box. Again, we have so many amazing moms and schedules are crazy so we are thankful that we could get these 3 together. This episode we are joined by Maggie, Rachel and Cameron and each one had a different pregnancy journey of actually not staying with Crossfit during the pregnancy. We are hoping for a future episode to talk with some of our other moms that...2024-10-011h 17Savagely ScaledEpisode 30: Body ImageHey guys, this is Joyce and Blake—welcome to Savagely Scaled! 🎙️
In this episode, we’re diving deep into Body Image. We’ll be sharing our personal experiences with body image growing up and discussing how society has influenced it, both for better and worse. We also explore how CrossFit has transformed our views, turning what we once saw as negatives into positives. 💪
We take a look at how athletes in the CrossFit community are embracing body image in a positive light, celebrating different body types, and redefining what “strong” really means in the fitness world. 🏋️♀️
2024-09-171h 10Savagely ScaledEpisode 29: Part 2 Nutrition with Amanda SimmonsHey guys, Blake here! Amanda and I are back with another exciting episode on Nutrition, and we hope you’re ready for this one. 🎧
In this episode, we dive deep into:
What Macros are 🥑
Are they worth the hype? 🤔
What role each one plays in your nutrition 🍗🍠🥑
We also cover what it’s like to be a nutrition client with Amanda, and the steps you need to take to be successful. You’ll get to know her as a coach and see if you’re ready to start your amazing journey in nutrition.
Want to reach out to Amand...2024-09-101h 05Savagely ScaledEpisode 28: Part 1 Nutrition with Amanda SimmonsHey guys this is Joyce, well more of Blake in this episode with an amazing special guest Amanda Simmons. Joyce had some family challenges to attend to so Blake had to be solo, but Amanda help in so many ways. Some of you guys may remember Amanda from the Affiliate episode with Kingman CrossFit, she is not only an owner, Crossfit Coach and Dog mom she is also our in house nutrition coach. Though that doesn't mean we are selfish and keep her to ourselves, she not only helps our gym members but can help members across the country. 2024-09-0344 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 27: 1st Month of CrossFitThis is Joyce and Blake and this is Savagely Scaled, in this episode we will be talking about your and our first month of CrossFit! It has been sometime for us since we were beginner CrossFitters, but we want to share with you how it went for us and share some tips on how to ensure you have a great 1st month and the year to come. Let's get into it, in........
Word of the Day: Snatch
First month is still sticking to the fundamentals, listening to your body, nutrition matters, embrace the community along...2024-08-2756 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 26: What is the PFAA????Hey guys this is Joyce and Blake and welcome to Savagely Scaled. In this episode we will be talking about the Professional Fitness Athletes Association or PFAA. This organization was created in hopes to represent competitive athletes' best interest in competition and in the sport. It is an organization dedicated to athlete safety, fairness and season planning. It has recently been a hot topic for discussion as a result of the CrossFit athlete, PFAA president Brent Fikowski's IG post regarding the death of Lazar Dukic.
Word of the Day: Metcon
Just a reminder we have...2024-08-201h 18Savagely ScaledEpisode 25:Lazar Dukic & Games RecapHey guys this is Joyce and Blake and welcome to Savagely Scaled. It is with a heavy heart and so much sadness that we wanted to speak to the amazing Lazat Dukic and his Legacy in Crossfit. We will also be providing a review and the recap of the Games.
Lazar was known for kindness, humor and his supportive nature. With this if you feel the want to donate to the GoFundme page for his family the link is: https://gofund.me/727bb6ac Our prayers and thoughts go out to his loved ones and know that...2024-08-131h 18Savagely ScaledMERCH DROP!!!!!!!Hey guys, it's Joyce and Blake! 👋
We have some exciting news!!!! 🎉
We officially have some Merch—well, a shirt for now, but it's something we've been working hard on, and we're thrilled to finally share it with you. We hope you love it as much as we do!
🗓️ Merch Drop Dates: August 12th – August 26th
Thank you so much for all your support. We have so much more planned, and this is just the beginning!
👉 Click the link to grab your shirt https://foreverfierce.com/products/savagely-scaled-august-2024-tie-dyed-tee. We can't wait to see...2024-08-0901 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 24: CrossFit Games 2024Hey this is Joyce and Blake and welcome to Savagely Scaled and in this episode we will be talking about the CrossFit Games. We will go over what the games are, how do you qualify, when they will take place and what to expect. Also lets see who fantasy games prospects made it and who we think will take the big win of the games.
Word of the Day: Box Jump
Thank you everyone for allowing us the chance to speak to the Games and what to look forward to THIS WEEKEND. We are so...2024-08-0656 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 23: 6 Month Recap/UpdatesHey guys this is Joyce and Blake and welcome to Savagely Scaled, 6 month recap!!!!! Can you believe it guys it has been 6 months, I mean we have been doing this technically for 9 months, but legit with everything out and about it is our 6 month anniversary and we are so excited. We started this podcast with the goal to talk about the sport, community, events, workouts, and culture of Crossfit. We want to still also help introduce the sport to newcomers out there to the sport of CrossFit and provide a space to educate new athletes to the culture. We...2024-07-301h 02Savagely ScaledAffiliate Segment 2: Kingman CrossFit Mary, Amanda and ChrisHey this Joyce and Blake and welcome to Savagely Scaled with the 2 Affiliate Segment. We are so excited because it is with our home box, Kingman Crossfit, return of the MAC. We will be sitting down with Mary, Amanda and Chris. Will be going over why they chose to go start with box together, what they are doing to grow with the community and what their future plans are with Crossfit. We are so thankful for them to take time out of their day to sit with us and we are also thankful for their support with our podcast. If...2024-07-231h 00Savagely ScaledEpisode 22: Get your Programs Here!!!!Hey this is Joyce and Blake and Welcome to Savagely Scaled. In this episode we are will be going over Programming, which can be for an affiliate or even for individual. Some questions we will be answering are; what is programming, what are the types of programs, who can do them and so much more. Let's jump into this episode in 3...2...1.
If you feel like this podcast is your swig of pre-workout please follow, rate and leave a review. It makes our little hearts do so many box jumps and brings a big PR to our day. 2024-07-1655 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 21: Age Group/ Adaptive Athletes Hey guys this is Joyce and Blake and welcome to Savagely Scaled, in this episode we will be talking about the Age Groups and Adaptive divisions of CrossFit and the Games. What are the Age Groups/Adaptive divisions? When did the Games begin considering Age Group/ Adaptive Athletes? How has it changed? Let's get into it in........3......2.....1
If you are interested in watching the Age Groups and Adaptive Athletes you can watch:
- Masters CrossFit Games by Legends
* August 29th- September 1st
- Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown
2024-07-0958 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 20: Recap of SemiFinalsHey guys it is Joyce and Blake and welcome back to Savagely Scaled, in this episode we will be talking about the 2024 CrossFit SemiFinals. We will provide an update on who made it past the SemiFinals and qualified to the next stage, along with some major upsets. We will speak to our favorites and the workouts done. Ya'll get in to it in 3...2...1...
Thank you you guys for listening to another one of our episodes and please feel free to let us know what you think, if you have anything you wish for us to talk about...2024-07-0248 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 19: Gym EtiquetteHey guys we are back again with episode 19, in this one we will be talking about gym etiquette. We will be navigating the CrossFit gym culture; combination of respect, courtesy, and camaraderie. By embracing the values of community, inclusivity, and safety, you can contribute to a positive training environment supporting all athletes' growth and success. So this episode we will be discussing the unspoken good habits that most CrossFit gyms encourage. Let get into it in.......
If you guys have any questions, episode recommendations or rants that you need us to answer or talk about please reach...2024-06-251h 11Savagely ScaledAffiliate Segment 1: CrossFit Thousand Oaks ( Jeremy)In this episode we are starting a brand new segment of Affiliate of the Month and we are starting with Jeremy who is the owner of CrossFit Thousands Oaks. We dive into what made him start Crossfit along with why he wanted to become an affiliate owner and what they are doing to grow with community. We are so thankful for his friendly gym along with coaches and Marissa the amazing social media person. Thank you guys again!
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2024-06-181h 08Savagely ScaledAffiliate Segment 1: CrossFit Thousand Oaks ( Jeremy Cousins))Hey guys this is Joyce and Blake and welcome to Savagely Scaled. With is episode we are actually starting a new Segment with Affiliate of the Month. Our first one is with......... Jeremy Cousins at CrossFit Thousand Oaks. With our new segment we are diving into CrossFit affiliates and what each one brings to the table. We do the fun questions all the way to maybe some real life CrossFit questions. If you guys are in the Thousand Oaks area please give this box a try, it is ran very smooth, friendly members and overall just an awesome feeling...2024-06-1831 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 18: Difference in Hero and Benchmark WODsIn this episode we will be talking about Hero and Benchmark WODs. What are they? Why are they important? How are they different? What Hero WODs have we done? Let;s get into it.......... Word of the Day is Thruster!
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If you feel like this podcast is your swig of pre-workout please...2024-06-1134 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 17: Athena Perez InterviewYou might know her from her blog " Bean There," maybe from her fitnesses/weightloss journey, from youtube. She is the executive director of Scaled Nation and the creator of Working with Larger Bodies course, and there is More, she is also a published author of her book, "Lifting the Wait." It is the amazing Athena Perez. We were so thankful for Athena to take time and let us interview her about her life journey along with some future things happening for her. If you guys and just be a little forgiving with us because it is our first virtual...2024-06-041h 39Savagely ScaledEpisode 16: Scale or not to ScaleHere is the episode you have probably been thinking we should have started with, the scaling episode from Savagely Scaled. In this episode we will talking about who should scale, when to scale, and why you should scale. We will also be speaking to our experiences with scaling workouts, how we started, and where are now. If you guys having any recommendations for an episode or want us to go down the rabbit hole for ya, please let us know.
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@savagelyscaled...2024-05-2841 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 15: MURPHHey guys, this episode was recommended by Chris Simmons, we will be going over who is Murph, What Murph is and how can we work it for ourselves. We go over a brief talk about Lt. Micheal P. Murphy and his Hero workout started in 2005 when his family reached out to CrossFit, this was also the same year he passed. This Hero WOD as grown so much in the CrossFit Community that there is a Murph Challenge that started in 2014. Now remember whether this is your first or your 50th Murph, you are doing this workout to keep fighting...2024-05-2621 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 14: CompetitionsIn this episode we will be talking about our experiences with competing in the CrossFit community. Why should you compete? How do you know if you are ready? What to expect and even trying to find the right CrossFit competition for you.We speak to our first time and others that we have participated in and cheered at, along with how we felt during the competitions. Also, if you or your gym have any events coming up in the future feel free to reach out to us and we can work together to promote that for you as well...2024-05-2151 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 13: SemifinalsIn this episode we will be talking about semifinals. What they are, how to qualify, when they will take place and what to expect. The word of the day is Bar Facing Burpee, don't forget to make that word off of your bingo card. Don't forget to listen to the news for this episode and find out what all the buzz was about the quarterfinal workouts.
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FernCreekCrossFit.com, WOD Prep and CrossFitpedia
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Please subscribe, follow and leave us a review, ever...2024-05-1440 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 12: Community of CrossFitIn this episode we will be talking about CrossFit as a community. The relationships, team workouts, outings, the involvement in giving back to our local needs, and as Coach Chris emphasizes, getting better in the gym so that we can be better outside the gym. How our community aims to live by these values, but also how we entered the community and how it has individually impacted us.
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Soundcloud
Uppbeatz
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Barbend.com
We hope you enjoy this episode and let...2024-05-0753 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 11: What is an Affiliate?We will be talking about an affiliate verse a non-affiliate CrossFit gym. What does it mean to be an affiliate gym? What are some of the differences between affiliate and non-affiliate and which one will best suit what you need in a gym. The news we will be going over what big changes CrossFit CEO has made for affiliates since 2023 and looking to the future. Thank you guys for listening and please follow, share and leave a review.
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Apparel...2024-04-3031 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 10: Grips, Wraps, Belts Oh My!In this episode we will taking a deeper dive into some accessory essential gear. We are taking a look at grips, wrists wraps, belts and so much more on things that you may want to look into down you Crossfit journey. Some of the brands we will be giving you how we enjoy them and others are things we are also looking into for the future.
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Vital Apparel- savagelyscaled152024-04-2349 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 9: The Aftermath of Your 1st WeekIn this episode we will be talking about how you might be feeling after your first week of CrossFit, particularly the soreness. We will be placing a focus on how you will feel physically, mentally as well as way to prepare for start of your CrossFit Journey.2024-04-1638 minSavagely ScaledMinisode 4: Danielle Brandon EnergyThis minisode we are talking about the Youtube documentary called, Danielle Brandon Energy. We both are giving you what we truly thought about this documentary and it may or may not have changed our views about the sport and/or athletes. If you have seen it please message us on our Instagram: savagelyscaled, and let us know what you thought of it. If you have yet to watch it hear is a link to https://youtu.be/d4GCUtmHrdM?si=XWPSUPJ-DFIVEx6Z2024-04-1126 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 8: What Happens After the Open?In this episode we will be talking about what happens once the open is over. We will be looking at what happens to us savagely average awesome people, like ourselves as well as what happens to the professional athletes in the sport. We will also be sharing our Fantasy Picks for who we think will make it through this jouney to the games. 2024-04-0944 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 7b: Favorite Male CrossFit AthletesThis is part two of CrossFit athletes that we both enjoy watching. First part of episode 7 was dedicated to the ladies, this part is a focus on the men. This is a glimpse of these athletes and a background of each. Look out for the word of the Episode and get pump for the news. If you have any questions please email us at savagelyscaled@yahoo.com. Thank you for listening please don't forget to follow, share and write a review.
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Vital apparel: Savagelyscaled152024-04-0224 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 7a: Favorite Female CrossFit AthletesThis episode we will provide you with a glimpse of current and relevant Female CrossFit athletes in the sport. We will focus on the ones that we enjoy seeing. Episode 6 will be a two parter with part B focusing on the Male CrossFit athletes.
Vital Discount code: savagelyscaled152024-03-2634 minSavagely ScaledMinisode 3: 24.3 RecapThis minisode we are going over how 24.3 treated us individually physically and mentally. We are also going over what we loved about the open and the future of some minisodes. We hope you have enjoyed these 3 minisodes and the next chapter for these types are going to be the fishbowl workouts. If you have any workouts you would like us to try and give scaling options please let us know at savagelyscaled@yahoo.com, savagely scaled on instagram and tiktok, please reach out to us. 2024-03-2123 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 6: Clothes and Footwear EssentialsTaking a look at some of the apparel and footwear that you should be eyeing as a new CrossFitter. We will be reviewing some brands as well as some of our personal favorites.
Vital Apparel Discount Code: savagelyscaled152024-03-1932 minSavagely ScaledMini Episode: Thoughts on 24.2Welcome to another Mini Episode, this one we are sharing how each one of us felt during Open workout 24.2! You will hear what we thought during the announcement of the workout and how we felt during. Please don't forget to it that follow button so you don't miss out on our next episodes and if you have any topics or workouts you want us to talk about or try feel free to email us at savagelyscaled@yahoo.com, until we meet at the white board again.2024-03-1415 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 5: First Week of CrossFitThis episode is about our own experiences with the first week of CrossFit class. We will be going over our physical and mental feelings about our first week and dive more in depth with some things you may feel as a first timer or even take you back to your first week. Remember if you would like to share your experience, have a topic you wish us to talk about or just want to be pen pals eamil us at savagelyscaled@yahoo.com2024-03-1240 minSavagely ScaledMini Episode: Thoughts of 24.1Welcome to our new mini episode about 24.1, we will be talking about what each one of us thought about the workout and how we accomplished this crazy open workout 24.1. These are our views of the workout and how we felt before, during and after completing it, if you have any questions or ideas for future episodes, main or mini please email us at savagelyscaled@yahoo.com 2024-03-0714 minSavagely ScaledEpisode 4: On RampWe will talk about your first day upon joining a CrossFit gym and what we call on boarding. We will speak to both of our experiences as well as provide you with some tips on how to prepare and what to expect during this fun experience. Again this is mainly towards what our gym provides. 2024-03-0517 minSavagely ScaledIntroThis episode is an introduction to who we are and why we wanted to start this podcast. We will also be speaking to our own personal goals and experiences with the sport. We hope this podcast can help introduce the sport to some of you out there who have always been curious about Crossfit as well as a space for current Crossfit athletes for their love of the sport. 2024-02-2714 minSavagely ScaledHistory of CrossFitIn this episode we are going to provide you an insight look into the history of CrossFit. How is started, what it is, and the Mega sport it has become. 2024-02-2727 minSavagely ScaledThe OpenBlakes favorite time of year!!!!! It's the first stepping stone towards qualifying for the Crossfit games (aka Crossfit olympics). This is another way to connect and celebrate with other members of you home gym and around the world.2024-02-2717 min