The free speed podcast

Calvin Fogler & Natasha Bozic
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The free speed podcast

Your go-to for real talk on fitness, health, and navigating everyday life. No fluff—just real experiences, relatable stories, and tips to help you “find your edge” . Whether you're chasing fitness goals or just trying to live a healthier, happier life, we’re here to break it down and keep it simple. Join us for honest conversations that cover everything from how to train smarter, recover better, stay balanced mentally and physically, and how small changes can lead to big results. Now that’s free speed.

Episodes

  1. EP 011 | Setting Our 2025 Vision: Goals, Growth, and Big Plans

    12/29/2024

    EP 011 | Setting Our 2025 Vision: Goals, Growth, and Big Plans

    In this episode, we’re laying it all out—our fitness goals, personal aspirations, and big dreams for 2025. From tackling Pro Hyrox and marathon milestones to growing our personal brands and expanding the Free Speed Podcast, we’re diving into what drives us and how we plan to make it happen. Tune in for inspiration, actionable tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re building a life “Built on Intent.” Let’s make 2025 the year of progress and purpose! Chapters 00:00 Intro & 2025 Goals 07:40 Gels and Mental side of fuelling 18:01 Vision Boards and Fitness Goals 40:25 Tash's Personal Brand 50:21 Cal launching Ebook & Online Coaching 54:37 Our End Goal 57:54 Community: Expanding The Free Speed Podcast 01:01:42 Future Guest & Travel 01:08:57 The Free Speed

    1h 14m
  2. EP 010 | Free Speed Christmas

    12/25/2024

    EP 010 | Free Speed Christmas

    Welcome to Free Speed Christmas edition! We’re diving into our first Aussie Christmas experience—beaches, BBQs, and all. Plus, we’re tackling holiday food guilt with tips on mindful eating, balancing protein and treats, and keeping movement a priority. Finally, we share how to make the most of two key time blocks to stay productive and consistent during the holidays. Chapters 00:00 Intro: Christmas in Australia 07:07 Training for HYROX: Balancing Fitness and Festivities 11:49 Fuelling for Performance: The Importance of Nutrition 17:54 Holiday Food Guilt: Finding Balance and Consistency 24:00 Consistently Good rather than Occasionally Great 30:17 Mindful Eating and Meal Prep 46:36 The 2 time blocks that will transform your life 53:23 The Free Speed

    59 min
  3. EP 009 | The ultimate training day - food and optimization done right

    12/15/2024

    EP 009 | The ultimate training day - food and optimization done right

    In this episode, we dive into our ideal day of training, nutrition, and recovery, encouraging you to dream big about what your perfect fitness day looks like. We explore the balance between performance, enjoyment, and intention—maximizing the quality of your time without losing sight of what matters most. With finite hours in a day, it’s worth rethinking how you allocate your energy—whether it’s meal prep, chasing a PR, or simply finding joy in the process. What does your ultimate fitness day look like, and what truly matters to you? Chapters 00:00 Intro: Diverging Food and Fitness Perspectives 06:13 Meal Prep: Convenience vs. Cost 09:02 The Importance of Fresh Ingredients 11:58 Building a Consistent Breakfast Routine 14:50 Cal's Ideal Day of Training and Nutrition 27:00 Tash's Dream Day: A Different Approach 38:30 Healthy Eating Habits and Mindset 43:48 Optimization 46:40 Progressive Overload and Training Cycles 58:10 The Free Speed

    1h 4m
  4. EP 008 | Fitness Culture: Gold Coast vs North America & How your gym environment influences your fitness goals

    12/10/2024

    EP 008 | Fitness Culture: Gold Coast vs North America & How your gym environment influences your fitness goals

    In this episode, we debrief on our day trip to Byron Bay, and compare fitness vibes and culture that we have experienced living in the Gold Coast (Australia), San Jose (USA), and Guelph (Canada). We also talk about how fitness routines evolve based on your environment, and why that could be a good thing. 00:00 Intro: Exploring Byron Bay 10:06 Cultural Differences: Canada vs. Australia vs. USA 32:05 Body Confidence and Trends 41:49 Practical vs Theoretical experience 57:10 The Free Speed

    1h 3m
  5. EP 007 | Birthdays, bagels & big moves

    12/03/2024

    EP 007 | Birthdays, bagels & big moves

    In this episode, we touch on Calvin’s birthday, Australian bagels, lessons from relocation and revisiting your “why”. We dive into our personal experience with overcoming excuses and staying consistent while navigating a big life change. We also provide strategies for maintaining discipline, and staying on track even during big transitions. Chapters 00:00 Intro: Celebrating Cal's Birthdays 14:57 Balancing Work and Side Hustles 30:06 Lessons from Relocation: Overcoming Challenges 43:15 Finding Motivation and Reputation 49:15 The Free Speed

    53 min
  6. EP 006 | The power of training for performance

    11/23/2024

    EP 006 | The power of training for performance

    Do you love winning or do you hate losing? In this weeks episode we cover how performance goals can be applied to all training. Whether you are training for aesthetics or your next race, performance goals will allow you to keep you mentally motivated and excited to show up with purpose. Chapters 00:00 Intro: Adjusting to New Routines 04:49 Job Hunting Realities & Food 10:50 Training for Performance vs Aesthetics 23:00 Mental Intensity and sacrifice 34:19 The Aftermath of Racing: Reflection and Recovery 40:18 The Pressure of Expectations 44:39 Embracing Boredom 47:40 Nothing is given only earned 1:01:48 The Free Speed

    1h 5m
  7. EP 005 | How to cultivate a positive mindset and manage ego

    11/15/2024

    EP 005 | How to cultivate a positive mindset and manage ego

    In this episode, we explore the role of mindset in fitness and life, discussing how to stay positive, manage self-doubt, and control the ego that can sometimes get in the way of progress. This episode will offer you some practical tools for growth while keeping yourselves grounded. Chapters 00:00 Intro Positive Mindset in Fitness 05:07 The Role of Ego in Performance 10:18 Personal Experiences 21:36 Impact of Ego on Relationships 26:34 New Challenges and Communities 35:19 The Value of Professional Respect 39:09 Cultivating a Positive Mindset 49:08 Overcoming Negativity and Embracing Growth 57:00 Techniques for Managing Ego 1:02:05 The Free Speed

    1h 8m
  8. EP 004 | Apple watch vs Garmin: Which fitness trackers are actually worth it?

    11/07/2024

    EP 004 | Apple watch vs Garmin: Which fitness trackers are actually worth it?

    In this episode, we discuss our past experience using fitness trackers like Fitbit, Apple Watch, Whoop, Garmin and heart rate monitors to perform better. We dive into why the data is so important, the pros and cons of each, and which device is actually worth your money, especially if you're into hybrid training (running & lifting). Chapters 00:00 Intro and Life Update 08:06 Comparing Fitness Watches: Apple vs. Garmin 20:09 Emerging Technologies in Fitness Tracking 33:19 Understanding Whoop: Tracking Recovery and Strain 39:08 Annoying Subscription Models 45:40 Heart Rate Monitors vs Watches Accuracy 50:00 Is HIIT training working against you? 54:20 The Free Speed

    1 hr
  9. EP 003 | Are you living a life your future self would be proud of?

    11/06/2024

    EP 003 | Are you living a life your future self would be proud of?

    In this episode, we dive deep into why we we think a 9-5 isn’t always the best option. We talk about the unconventional route and how betting on yourself and your passion could be a future career. We also touch on taking risks even though you may not know the outcome. Chapters 00:00 Intro - Navigating Life in Australia 07:06 Why a 9-to-5 isn't always the best option 14:00 Personal Experiences and Career Choices 28:58 Cal's Corporate experience (Passion and Sacrifice) 36:41 Endless Social Media Opportunity 42:00 Overcoming Fear of Failure - Start w/o Overthinking 49:24 Passion will outwork paychecks 54:20 Finding True Support 59:10 The Free Speed

    1h 1m
  10. EP 002 | Preparing for Hyrox

    11/06/2024

    EP 002 | Preparing for Hyrox

    In this episode, we discuss our history with hybrid training, our first Hyrox races, what we learned, supplementation and fuelling and tips for your own Hyrox training. Chapters 00:00 Intro to HYROX and Hybrid Fitness 06:12 Understanding HYROX: Structure and Training 08:56 Importance of Heart Rate Zones 11:47 Race Experiences: HYROX Toronto 15:02 The Evolution of HYROX as a Sport 27:02 Competition in Personal Growth 37:06 Endurance Mentality 40:04 Rise of Hybrid Fitness & the Hybrid Athlete 45:52 Importance of Listening to Your Body & Recovery 52:19 Setting Goals 57:15 The Free Speed

    1h 16m
  11. EP 001 | We moved to Australia

    11/06/2024

    EP 001 | We moved to Australia

    In this episode, get to know us a little bit more. We talk about our recent move across the world, working out while travelling and what influenced us to move to the Gold Coast, Australia. Chapters 00:00 Intro to The free speed podcast 01:04 Moving to Australia: First Impressions 05:48 Adventures in Sydney: Gym Experiences 12:04 Navigating Gym Memberships and Free Trials 17:48 Sydney Food Scene 24:04 The Journey of Long-Distance Relationship 30:03 Future Plans 40:20 The Decision to Move to Australia 52:10 The Free Speed

    57 min
  • 11 Episodes

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Your go-to for real talk on fitness, health, and navigating everyday life. No fluff—just real experiences, relatable stories, and tips to help you “find your edge” . Whether you're chasing fitness goals or just trying to live a healthier, happier life, we’re here to break it down and keep it simple. Join us for honest conversations that cover everything from how to train smarter, recover better, stay balanced mentally and physically, and how small changes can lead to big results. Now that’s free speed.

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