Beyond the WOD Podcast

CrossFit Final Call

Beyond the WOD isn’t just about reps, weights, or how many burpees you can survive (though… respect if it’s a lot). Hosted by Affiliate Owner & CFFT Matt VanSchoyck and CF-L2 Molly Kubow, this podcast dives into the life behind CrossFit. We go past the daily workout and into the stuff that really matters—why we train, how fitness carries over into family, faith, mindset, and everyday life, and how the CrossFit community shapes who we are outside the gym. Expect honest conversations, plenty of laughs, and maybe a few reality checks about nutrition and discipline.

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode 22: Physical Therapy, CrossFit, and the Truth About Injury with Tyler Heflin

    👉 Want help with your own check-in? Reach out or go to https://app.chalkitpro.com/gymProductLink/361/prod_R488HRxl9iQwON/6154/ In this episode of Beyond the WOD, Molly and Matt sit down with Tyler Heflin, owner of Elevate Physical Therapy and Performance, to talk about physical therapy, CrossFit, nutrition, injury, pain, and why staying active matters more than most people realize. Tyler shares his journey from Crawford County to PT school, California, Nashville, and eventually back home to start his own cash-based physical therapy practice. The conversation dives into why CrossFit often gets a bad reputation, what actually makes a good gym, and why coaching, movement quality, and consistency matter so much. They also talk about: 🏋️ Why strength training matters for everyone🥦 How nutrition impacts pain, energy, and long-term health🤕 The difference between soreness, pain, and injury🧠 Why your mindset matters when you walk into the gym🚶 Why staying active is usually better than stopping completely💪 How physical therapy can help find the root cause instead of just treating symptoms🔥 Why CrossFit, when coached well, can be a powerful tool for lifelong fitness Tyler also explains his “reset, reinforce, reload” approach to physical therapy and why the body is more resilient than most people think. If you’ve ever dealt with pain, avoided the gym because of an injury, wondered if CrossFit is actually dangerous, or felt overwhelmed by healthcare and fitness advice, this conversation is for you. Connect with Tyler Heflin and Elevate Physical Therapy and Performance: Email: tyler.heflin.dpt@gmail.comPhone: 618-421-2031Instagram: @elevateptperformance #BeyondTheWOD #CrossFit #PhysicalTherapy #FitnessPodcast #InjuryPrevention #StrengthTraining #Nutrition #PainRelief #ElevatePhysicalTherapy #CrossFitCommunity

    50 min

  2. MAY 11

    Episode 21: Does Faith Change How You Compete?

    👉 Want help with your own check-in? Reach out or go to https://app.chalkitpro.com/gymProductLink/361/prod_R488HRxl9iQwON/6154/ Matt and Molly start with a little life catch-up, college visits, Murph Prep updates, and the reality check that comes every year when running, pull-ups, push-ups, and air squats start showing up again. Then the conversation shifts into a clip from Colton Mertens on Coffee, Pods & WODs, where he talks about faith, Christianity, competition, losing, pressure, and how his mindset has changed as he has matured. That opens the door to a bigger conversation about identity, anxiety, discipline, and why so many athletes eventually have to ask: Where does my worth actually come from? In this episode, we talk about: 🏃 Murph Prep and why it exposes where we really are 💪 The pressure of the leaderboard 🙏 Faith vs. religion 🧠 Anxiety, identity, and the need to control outcomes 🏆 Why losing feels so heavy when your worth is tied to performance 🔥 Why discipline matters in both faith and fitness ✝️ The connection between CrossFit, hard things, and spiritual growth 👟 Upcoming RAD/Acid Athletics in-house competition 🇺🇸 Murph shirts, Murph Prep Mondays, and what’s coming next at the gym This one is part CrossFit talk, part faith conversation, part identity check, and part “how did we end up here?” podcast episode. And honestly… that’s kind of the point. If you’ve ever looked at a leaderboard, a workout, a job, a role, or a season of life and thought, “Am I good enough?” this episode is for you. 👉 Come train with us.👉 Get your Murph Prep Mondays in.👉 And remember: your worth is not your score. #BeyondTheWOD #CrossFit #MurphPrep #FaithAndFitness #CrossFitPodcast #ChristianAthlete #CrossFitFinalCall #Murph #FitnessMindset #ColtonMertens

    1h 8m

  3. MAY 5

    Episode 20: Why Murph Is More Than Just a Workout

    👉 Want help with your own check-in? Reach out or go to https://app.chalkitpro.com/gymProductLink/361/prod_R488HRxl9iQwON/6154/ Murph is one of the most well-known workouts in CrossFit, but it is so much more than running, pull-ups, push-ups, and squats. In this episode of Beyond the WOD, Molly and Matt talk about the story behind Murph, why CrossFit Final Call does it every year, and how this Hero WOD gives us a chance to step outside ourselves and remember something bigger. The meaning behind Murph:🦺 How “Body Armor” became the workout we know today🎖️ The story of Lieutenant Michael Murphy🔥 Why Hero WODs hit differently🧠 How to mentally prepare for a long, hard workout💪 Why simple does NOT mean easy🏃 How to push through the second mile🧱 Why “drawing a line in the sand” works in Murph and in life🤝 How suffering together builds real community✅ Ways to scale, partition, and approach Murph wisely Whether you are doing full Murph, half Murph, a scaled version, or just showing up to honor the day, the goal is not just to survive the workout. It is to remember.It is to gain perspective.It is to do something hard on purpose. And maybe, somewhere in the middle of the pain, find a little more gratitude for the life you get to live. 👉 Are you doing Murph this year? Let us know in the comments. #BeyondTheWOD #Murph #MurphChallenge #CrossFit #HeroWOD #MemorialDayWorkout #CrossFitFinalCall #FitnessMindset #NeverOutOfTheFight #DoHardThings

    1h 5m

  4. APR 28

    Episode 19: The Truth About My Progress (Not What I Planned)

    👉 Want help with your own check-in? Reach out or click here!In this episode, we get REAL with an athlete check-in 💥We’re breaking down:🔥 What actually went wrong over the last few months😅 Why consistency dropped (yes… even as a coach)🧠 The gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it🚀 How to reset your fitness with a simple, realistic planIf you’ve been feeling stuck… inconsistent… or frustrated with your progress—you are NOT alone 👊This one’s for you.

    1h 4m

  5. APR 20

    Episode 18: Does CrossFit Have Denominations? (And Why That May Not be a Good Thing!)

    In this episode of Beyond the WOD, we go deep into a conversation most people aren’t having… Has CrossFit started to drift from what it was originally meant to be? And strangely enough… does it look a lot like what’s happened in the church? We break down the idea that CrossFit has “denominations” now — different programs, different philosophies, different goals — all built on the same foundation, but producing completely different outcomes. We talk about: 🔥 How CrossFit split from simple methodology into multiple “versions”🏋️‍♂️ CrossFit vs CrossFit Games training (and why they’re NOT the same)🧠 Why most people are training for the wrong goal💥 Minimum effective dose vs high-volume programming📱 How social media changed what people think fitness should look like⛪ The unexpected parallels between CrossFit and the church⚖️ Why the pendulum might finally be swinging back We also get into something deeper… 💭 How CrossFit can break you open mentally and spiritually🙏 Why growth (in fitness or faith) is supposed to be hard👊 Why you have to choose your “hard” now or pay for it later At the end of the day CrossFit wasn’t built for podium athletes. It was built for the person walking through the door for the first time. And maybe that’s what we need to get back to.

    1h 15m

  6. APR 7

    Episode 17: What Actually Makes a Great CrossFit Coach?

    Go here for your 2-week FREE trial! https://app.chalkitpro.com/gymProductLink/361/prod_R488HRxl9iQwON/6154/ In this episode of Beyond the WOD, we pull back the curtain on CrossFit coaching, certifications, and what really separates a great coach from someone who just has a piece of paper. We talk about the CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2, what those weekends are actually like, what they teach, and why taking a cert is only the beginning. Matt shares his journey through multiple certifications, how CrossFit coaching first clicked for him, and the moment he realized just how powerful great coaching can be. We also get into:🔥 What the L1 actually teaches🔥 Why a cert alone does not make you a coach🔥 The difference between knowledge and real coaching experience🔥 Why movement, cueing, and body awareness matter so much🔥 The value of filming yourself and learning to coach your own movement🔥 Why most “Instagram coaches” are missing the point This one is for anyone who has ever wondered what goes into coaching at a high level, why good coaching matters, and why CrossFit is a lot deeper than just working out hard. #BeyondTheWOD #CrossFit #CrossFitL1 #CrossFitCoaching #FunctionalFitness #FitnessCoaching

    1h 15m

  7. MAR 31

    Episode 16: Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy: CrossFit Open Recap

    The 2026 CrossFit Open is in the books… and people have thoughts.“Too simple.”“Too much cardio.”“Not enough heavy lifting.”So in this episode of Beyond the WOD, we break it all down — what the Open is actually testing, what most people are missing, and what we saw as coaches watching athletes go through it.We talk about:🔥 Why “simple” workouts exposed more people than ever💥 The real purpose of the Open (and why it’s not about specialists)🏃‍♂️ Why engine is greater than strength at this stage of the season🧠 How the Open reveals exactly what you’ve been avoiding🏋️‍♂️ Why accessibility doesn’t mean easy👀 The gap between elite athletes and everyday membersWe also dive into each workout, what made them so brutal, and how even the best athletes in the world were getting wrecked.Because here’s the truth:The Open isn’t designed to highlight what you’re good at…It’s designed to expose what you’re not.And if you didn’t like this year’s workouts?That probably tells you exactly what you need to work on.#BeyondTheWOD #CrossFitOpen #CrossFit #FitnessMindset #FunctionalFitness

    52 min

  8. MAR 3

    Episode 15: Why “Just Follow This Program” Usually Fails

    What do Olympic skiers, Navy SEALs, CrossFit champions, wrestlers, and high school athletes all have in common? A different mindset. In this episode of Beyond the WOD, we start with a trip to Columbus to watch Ohio State wrestling… and somehow end up unpacking ego, elite competition, youth sports, coaching, and why wrestlers really are built different. We talk about: 🔥 Why high-level competitors have to “live in the dark place”🧠 The mindset difference between loving a sport and being consumed by it🥇 Fraser vs Froning, wrestlers vs football players, and breaking the band💥 Why wrestling might be the ultimate life-prep sport🏋️‍♂️ The massive gap between having a program and having a coach📱 Why Instagram fitness isn’t the same as real coaching⚡ Why intensity matters — but only after mechanics We also get real about youth strength training, the dangers of unsupervised weight rooms, and why coaching is more than a weekend certification. If you’re a parent, athlete, coach — or just someone who cares about doing things the right way — this one goes deep. Because at the end of the day: You get out what you put in.Competition exposes you.Great coaching changes everything.#BeyondTheWOD #YouthSports #WrestlingMindset #CrossFit #CoachingMatters #StrengthAndConditioning

    1h 4m
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About

Beyond the WOD isn’t just about reps, weights, or how many burpees you can survive (though… respect if it’s a lot). Hosted by Affiliate Owner & CFFT Matt VanSchoyck and CF-L2 Molly Kubow, this podcast dives into the life behind CrossFit. We go past the daily workout and into the stuff that really matters—why we train, how fitness carries over into family, faith, mindset, and everyday life, and how the CrossFit community shapes who we are outside the gym. Expect honest conversations, plenty of laughs, and maybe a few reality checks about nutrition and discipline.

Information

  • Creator
    CrossFit Final Call
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © CrossFit Final Call
  • Show Website
    Beyond the WOD Podcast

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