The Excellent Way

Brandon Garcia

We believe in teaching people how to live excellent by reframing how people train, eat, sleep, and think. This podcast will tackle those subjects and tell the stories of those trying to live an excellent life.

  1. 10/08/2025

    The Excellent Way - E2: The Top 5 Questions About CrossFit from People New to Fitness

    Welcome to the Excellent Way podcast – where we dive into all things CrossFit, fitness, and building a lifestyle that lasts. In this episode, we break down the top 5 questions that people search about CrossFit. Whether you're brand new to CrossFit or know someone thinking about starting, this one's for you. We’ll cover: What is CrossFit? 🏋️‍♂️ Do I have to be fit to start? 🤔 Is CrossFit Safe? 🦺 Why is CrossFit so "expensive"? 💸 Will CrossFit make me bulky? 💪 👉 Subscribe and hit the bell to stay updated on weekly episodes that go beyond the whiteboard. 👍 Like, comment, and share with someone who needs a fresh start! #CrossFit #FitnessJourney #functionalfitness #CrossFitPodcast #StartStrong #FitnessChallenge #AccountabilityCoach #GymLife #FitnessMotivation #CrossFitCommunity

    18 min

  2. 10/01/2025

    The Excellent Way - E1_ Reboot Your Fitness Journey with a Challenge, a Coach, and Real Consistency

    Welcome to the very first episode of our (rebooted) podcast – where we dive into all things CrossFit, fitness, and building a lifestyle that lasts.In this episode, we break down how a simple challenge can be the spark you need to kickstart your fitness journey. Whether you're brand new to CrossFit, coming back after time off, or just looking for that next level of motivation – this one's for you.We’ll cover:💥 Why short-term challenges work (and where they fall short)👊 The power of having a coach in your corner for accountability📆 How to build real, sustainable consistency after the challenge endsIf you're curious about CrossFit or looking to reignite your training with purpose, this episode lays the foundation.👉 Subscribe and hit the bell to stay updated on weekly episodes that go beyond the whiteboard.👍 Like, comment, and share with someone who needs a fresh start!#CrossFit #FitnessJourney #Consistency #CrossFitPodcast #StartStrong #FitnessChallenge #AccountabilityCoach #GymLife #FitnessMotivation #CrossFitCommunity

    20 min

  3. 01/03/2023

    2022 Scholarship Class Year in Review

    Our 4 scholarship members share their stories about how a year with excellent coaching at CrossFit ELM changed their lives.

    58 min

  4. 07/28/2022

    10 Years In - CrossFit Wisdom from Longtime Crossfitters

    GCO. Garage Crew Original. We started our gym in our garage in 2012. Of the 20-ish members that started with us, 3 remain.  This conversation is the insight and wisdom about what it's been like and how they've been able to last through a decade.  Want to begin a journey of your own? Click Here: https://crossfitelm.com/get-started/

    1h 22m

  5. 01/06/2021

    Why is CrossFit so Expensive?

    One of the hardest parts of CrossFit for many is the cost to join a CrossFit gym.  Why is it so expensive? I sit down with my long-time friend Rob to discuss.

    28 min

  6. 12/29/2020

    The Excellent Way S.2 E.4 - 2020 Scholarship Chat

    2020 threw us all for a loop.  But our 2020 Scholarship recipients stuck it out and changed their lives thru dedication to themselves and the commitment they made.  Today, we get to hear just a bit about how their experience went!

    1h 15m

  7. 12/22/2020

    The Excellent Way Season 2 Ep. 3 - Is CrossFit safe if you're pregnant?

    One of the hardest things to decide is how to stay fit while you're pregnant.  Many would say that CrossFit during pregnancy is a bad idea and even unsafe.  Is it though?  Let's chat about it!

    31 min

  8. 12/15/2020

    The Excellent Way Season 2 Ep. 2 - Is CrossFit a Dangerous Cult w/ Tricia Mitchell

    You may have heard that CrossFit is dangerous, but is it?  Also, is it a cult?  A pyramid scheme?  Coach B sits down with Tricia Mitchell, a new member at CF ELM who has MS, and talk about her experience. (Apologies for the audio quality, the mic receiver did not connect).

    18 min
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About

We believe in teaching people how to live excellent by reframing how people train, eat, sleep, and think. This podcast will tackle those subjects and tell the stories of those trying to live an excellent life.

Information

  • Creator
    Brandon Garcia
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brandon Garcia
  • Show Website
    The Excellent Way