Chris Spealler | Ep. 4 The Cult of Recreationalism

Chris Spealler, a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete and owner of Park City Fit in Park City, Utah joins Sean on the podcast. They discuss Chris' background in sports, including his experience in wrestling and how it shaped his work ethic, the early days of CrossFit and its rapid growth in popularity, fitness for outdoor activities and longevity, and the importance of fitness as part of one's lifestyle and finding activities that bring joy and fulfillment. It’s a great conversation with one of the best in the biz. Give it a listen and find out for yourself!
 
00:00 Introduction and Background 
01:37 Opening a New Facility 
03:00 Connecting with Ken Block 
04:03 Involvement with Pivot 
06:00 The Importance of Outdoor Activities 
08:08 Growing Up in Pennsylvania 
09:19 Discovering Wrestling 
12:50 Collegiate Wrestling Career 
23:10 The Early Days of CrossFit 
25:13 Competing in CrossFit 
28:12 The Growth of CrossFit
33:33 Transitioning from Competing to Family and Gym Focus 
35:48 Training for Longevity and Outdoor Adventures 
42:41 Programming for Long-Term Fitness 
50:19 Bridging the Gap in Fitness 
53:26 Give Yourself Permission to Explore 
 
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