Shoulders Above The Rest Radio

Brendan
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
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Shoulders Above The Rest Radio is the podcast of Big Shoulders CrossFit in Elmhurst, IL. It's for anyone looking to elevate their health and fitness to their personal best. Join us as we discuss CrossFit, nutrition, coaching, programming, and more! If you're interested in our remote coaching services like 1-on-1 nutrition coaching or personalized programming, email brendan@bigshoulderscrossfit.com for more info!

  1. 11/19/2025

    Stacia, Joan, and Nimisha on balancing life, motherhood, and being a badass in the gym.

    A first for the pod, we had multiple guests at once and it was awesome. Joan, Nimisha, and Stacia are regulars in the noon class and are all very driven and successful both in and out of the gym. They discuss how and why they started CrossFit, how it's helped them in their lives, why they plan to keep doing it for a long time, what their goals are going forward and much more! Everyone will get something out of this episode, so give it a listen!

    1h 22m

  2. 10/25/2025

    Coach Erik on how doing CrossFit helped him get jacked, build confidence, and much more!

    This is another episode from the archives. Coach Brendan sat down with Erik back in 2023 to discuss how he got started with CrossFit and hear how it's impacted his life since joining.  Erik had just started coaching when we recorded this so we discussed what coaching has been like for him as well. There are a lot of good topics in here, so sit back and relax as you learn more about Coach Erik!

    1h 2m

  3. 10/08/2025

    Cesar Mata - On finding CrossFit, avoiding injuries, and making progress both in and out of the gym as a result.

    In this episode, Coach Brendan sits down with member Cesar Mata, who is an avid mountain biker and now a dedicated CrossFitter. We discuss his prior experience in training at a regular gym (he did a lot of "bro sets" as he calls them), what appealed to him about CrossFit, what his perception of CrossFit was before starting vs. now (hint: it's not as scary as you might think and not nearly as dangerous as people make it out to be), as well as how it's helped him during his races on the trails, and much, much more.  Enjoy!

    57 min

  4. 10/02/2025

    Coach Julia on The Link Between Fitness and Mental Health

    This one is from the vault of old episodes that never got published! 2 years ago, Coach Brendan sat down with Coach Julia (who has since moved to Nevada) to discuss the link between fitness and mental health. Julia is a therapist now and had just graduated from her Master's program at the time. Listen in as Julia and Brendan discuss the benefits of fitness on your mental health, how your mindset about your workouts can make a significant impact on your life, and much more!

    1 hr

  5. 11/06/2023

    Luke Crumley on His Journey with Fitness and Sobriety - A MUST LISTEN!

    In this episode, I got to sit down and chat with Coach Luke about how he got started at BSCF and his journey to sobriety.

    1h 11m

  6. 10/02/2023

    How To Optimize Your Workouts For The Best Possible Results

    Ever wondered how you can get the most out of your hour at BSCF? Wonder no more! Coach Brendan takes you through the best way to optimize your workout and make long-term progress happen faster!

    20 min

  7. 09/07/2023

    Drew S on finding CrossFit and how it's impacted his life

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    1h 27m

  8. 09/07/2023

    Coach Jasmine on Having Patience While Working Towards Your Goals

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    57 min
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About

Shoulders Above The Rest Radio is the podcast of Big Shoulders CrossFit in Elmhurst, IL. It's for anyone looking to elevate their health and fitness to their personal best. Join us as we discuss CrossFit, nutrition, coaching, programming, and more! If you're interested in our remote coaching services like 1-on-1 nutrition coaching or personalized programming, email brendan@bigshoulderscrossfit.com for more info!

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  • Creator
    Brendan
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Shoulders Above The Rest Radio
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