The "Fittest" Podcast in Oakland CrossFit Oakland Podcast

Re-Launch! Episode 98: The Benefits Of A New Hobby To Your Health(June's Lifestyle Focus)In this episode, Robyn, Stef, Britt & Ben relaunch their discuss how learning a new hobby or sport benefits your health and wellness. We think it is so important, we turned it into June's Lifestyle Focus and discussed the following.


How we ate all the veggies In May (recap)
Hobbies and sports help you get to know yourself
New relationships through hobbies and sports
How to face your fears by trying new things
Ways to help improve your brain and problem-solve
The 10 General Physical Skills (CrossFit)
Why coordination, agility, and accuracy matter
What new things are your favorite coaches are going to try?

We hope this podcast gives you the motivation to try new things this month and fires you up for our Games Day Saturday, June15th. If you have further questions about the benefits of trying new hobbies and sports, then reach out to one of your favorite coaches.Have a listen, and as always give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 149: How To Regain Your FitnessIn this episode, Robyn and Ben detail how to come back from a "gym break".  We have all had to take a break from the gym. No matter the reason, we can help you build your fitness better than ever. Check out how in all the highlights  below:


The fun of reading
New York Times Article Review 
Losing your fitness
It is ok to take a break
Your body adapts to the stimulus you provide
12 days vs 12 weeks
Mental vs Physical challenges
Have to work back to "feeling it"
What was the original baseline?
Strength loss vs Conditioning loss
How to build back

Hopefully, this episode gives you hope to work back to fitness. If you want more help and support, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Have a listen, and as always give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 148: 5 Non-Gym Tricks To Make You FitIn this episode, Robyn and Ben detail 5 things that you can do outside the gym to make you more fit. We all live busy lives and sometimes making it to the gym is too much. So here's a list to keep your fitness even when you can't make it to the gym. Check out how in all the highlights  below:


We can solve problems in and out of the gym
The love of lists
Sometimes clickbait is good for you
We all struggle to get to the gym
The amazingness of sunshine
The good snacks for you
Relationships make you healthier
Playing games can make you healthier
Your work problems can make you more fit
How Cooking Raises Your Fitness
You can do all these tricks together!

Hopefully, this episode gives you ideas on how you can stay fit outside the gym. If you want more tricks or need help using these to improve your fitness, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Have a listen, and as always give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 147: Member Spotlight: Dr. Esme BajoIn this episode, Robyn and Ben interview Dr. Esme and her awesome journey in the gym. Esme has brought a shining light to the gym. And she is up to some amazing things outside of the gym too. Check out how in all the highlights  below:


Breakups and Break up albums
Boo Bay Area tech companies
The gym improves your mental state
The controversy in math curriculum
The accomplishment of consistency
Confidence boost outside the gym
Ability to do all the fun things
Esme goes to prison
Adventures in Germany
Education vs Research
Esme's Going Away - Wednesday 15 May at PrizeFighter after 5 pm class. Join us for a fun goodbye! 

Hopefully, this episode highlights the incredible people of CrossFit Oakland. If you want to connect with Esme or wish her well, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Please to Esme's Going Away15 May at PrizeFighter (around the corner for the gym)After 5 pm ClassHave a listen, and as always give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 146: Eat Your Veggies (May Healthy Lifestyle Focus)In this episode, Robyn and Ben get you pumped for May's healthy lifestyle focus on vegetables. We all know vegetables are good for us. But why? And how do we eat more vegetables and actually enjoy doing it? Check out how in all the highlights  below:


Is it March or April??
Ben and Robyn might need more sleep
Your next Netflix documentary
How to improve your gut digestion
Vegetables replace expensive supplements
The ultimate disease fighters
Healthy skin and eyes through tomatoes??
Get out of pain through vegetables
Be sneaky with your vegetables
Have someone else cook your vegetables
Use farmer's markets to make vegetables better

Hopefully, this episode motivates you to try new habits and routines around vegetables. If you want to learn more about how to enjoy vegetables or how to incorporate them into your diet, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Have a listen, and as always give us some feedback and ask us questions!

Episode 145: Time For Spring CleaningIn this episode, Robyn and Ben help you with spring cleaning your health and fitness. Spring is a great time for a refresh and reset. Why not do it for your health and fitness too? Check out how in all the highlights  below:


The trick to Robyn being quiet
How Ben got tricked into cleaning the gym
Start with your gym bag
Ways to make your shoes feel new again
Get gym clothes that motivate you
Gym programming as spring cleaning
You don't have to opt-out
Get out of pain in the gym
Find a gym buddy to help with your training
Refresh your goals
Assess the first quarter to crush the year

Hopefully, this episode motivates you to clean things up around your health and fitness. If you want to learn more about how to "spring clean" your fitness, then reach out to your favorite coaches. Have a listen, and as always give us some feedback and ask us questions!