We're joined by Coach Matt Torres, Head Coach at Brute HQ in Naples, FL. Matt is responsible for coaching some of the top CrossFit athletes including: Dallin Pepper, Emma Carry, Fee Saghafi, Phil Toon and James Sprague, We discuss his process and philosophy behind building some CrossFit champions Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Matt Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to...

Thomas got his start in arguably the most famous town known to CrossFit - Cookeville, TN. Some of his training partners included Rich Froning and Dan Bailey where he got his start in the CrossFit scene. Thomas went to Regionals and then eventually the CrossFit Games on a team. In the meantime, Thomas started his online business, providing meal plans to his customers while working at his local church. This business soon grew into a multiple six figure business.  Links: Connect with Micah ...

We are joined by one of the most accomplished coaches in the sport of fitness, El Senouvor. El has an impressive repertoire of CrossFit Games Athletes under his belt including the Sowder brothers, and 2017, & 2019 Fittest Teen On Earth, Chloe Smith.  If you’re interested in learning about El's process for building the fittest athletes on planet Earth and how he qualifies the “doers'' from the  “dreamers” in his athlete selection process, you won’t want to miss this episode. Want to find...

James Sprague and Micah sit down to discuss James’s journey at the Syndicate CrossFit Semi Final where James missed out on going to the CrossFit Games by only 1 point. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with James Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your...

Today may be our most valuable episode yet, especially if you’re a CrossFitter trying to improve for this upcoming season. Micah is joined by elite CrossFit coaches - El and Matt. These two together have guided dozens of athletes to the CrossFit games. The coaches break down quarterfinal performances to help you interpret your own scores and what to do about them. If you’ve ever asked yourself: How strong do I need to be? How aerobic do I need to be? How do I balance working on my weaknesses...

How do you overcome will sh*t hits the fan? Links: Connect with Micah Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet, sweet content in the future. Give us a follow on social media below for daily workouts...

On today’s episode, Jacob Heppner shares some of his funniest memories of his CrossFit Games career. We discuss his retirement from the sport, his new role as Coach, and how CrossFit is paying off in his next venture - the Tactical Games. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Jacob   Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. ...

Would you rather be a fool for trying and failing or not trying at all? Links: Connect with Micah Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet, sweet content in the future. Give us a follow on social...

Ryan Sowder is a 2x CrossFit Games competitor -- 2019 as an individual and 2021 on a team. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Ryan Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet, sweet content in the...

Seth Page (Seth Jumped Ship) joins Micah to discuss the hot top of inconsistent judging standards during the CrossFit Quarterfinals. Why were certain videos penalized so heavily while others that contained half of the required reps were allowed to stay atop of the leaderboard? Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Seth Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can...

Snorri Baron is an agent and manager to some of CrossFit's biggest names including Sara Sigmundsdóttir, Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson (BKG), Kelsey Kiel, Roman Khrennikov, and Emma Lawson to name a few. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Snorri Baron Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a...

Micah sits down with CrossFit Games athletes Ryan Sowder and Zach Watts to discuss how they balance being professional athletes and everyday life. Links: Connect with Micah Zach Watts Ryan Sowder Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us...

Ashley made her first CrossFit Semi Final one year after her first open in 2021, working two jobs and training around a full, busy schedule. Ashley qualified as the 52nd fittest female in North America after missing the qualification mark by over 150 spots in the 2021 CrossFit Quarter Finals. Ashley shares her journey working with her husband as her coach. As they say, “Don’t sh*t where you sleep.” Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Ashley Resources: Start your journey as an...

Dr. Sean is the owner of Active Life. Active Life is the bridge between fitness and healthcare.  They educate fitness professionals and gym owners to achieve fulfilling careers helping their clients in a way no one else can by empowering individuals to live their lives without limits. Dr. Sean goes far beyond the walls of the gym, as we discuss how to get the most out of your life.    Watch this episode on Youtube   Links: Connect with Micah Connect With Dr. Sean Active Life   ...

Daniel is an Australian native that found himself in a globo gym seeking more. That led Daniel to opening a CrossFit Affiliate: Gold Coast Fitness. Daniel has since sold the gym, traveled around the world, and currently serves as a Brute Strength Coach. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Daniel Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to...

Anthony Davis first competed at the CrossFit Games in 2017 with Timberwolf CrossFit where they finished 8th place. He’s also set the record for the heaviest Snatch in a live competition not once but twice. In this episode, we discuss his faith, personal athletic journey, and much more! Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Anthony Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out...

Join Micah and Brute Strength's newest athlete as they discuss strategy on how to tackle CrossFit Open Workout 22.3.   Links: Connect with Micah Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet, sweet...

CrossFit Open 22.2 Strategy Guide and Breakdown

Join Micah Shoemaker and Dex Hopkins as they discuss the strategy for CrossFit Open Workout 22.1. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Dex Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet, sweet content...

Brigham is the director of the Iron Games in Cedar City Utah. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Brigham The Iron Games Watch This Episode on YouTube Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet,...

Dallin Pepper is 3x Crossfit Games Teen Champion. After missing out on the 2021 CrossFit games by merely a few points, Pepper is hungrier than ever to get to the Games.  Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Dallin Watch this Episode on Youtube Join Coach Matt Torres and Crossfit Games Athlete Emma Carry to discuss how Matt prepares Emma and his athletes leading up to the 2022 Crossfit Open. Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching...

Dani Horan is a true OG of the Sport of CrossFit. She is a 7x CrossFit Games competitor and the owner of Champlain Valley CrossFit.  Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Dani Connect with Landon Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help. Click here to get started. Reviews:  Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us...

Phil Toon first came onto the competitive landscape after securing a place in the last chance qualifier in the 2021 CrossFit Games season. Toon recently moved to Naples, FL where he joined elite athletes Dallin Pepper, Emma Cary, and James Sprague alongside Brute Strength coach Matt Torres. Many doubted Toon, but it’s clear after a 6th place finish in the 2022 Wodapaloza elite division Phil Toon is here to stay. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Phil Train Sink or Swim Resources:...

Valerie is a Registered Dietician and the owner of Adaptive RX Nutrition. Her company works with lifestyle clients and high level athletes (including CrossFit Games athletes) to optimize their nutrition around their performance.  Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Valerie Adaptive RX Nutrition  Watch this Episode on Youtube Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how...

Jason is the Owner of CrossFit Milford and Conquer Athlete. Through his remote coaching business, Conquer Athlete, Jason has coached a multitude of CrossFit Games athletes including Brooke Haas, Christian Harris, Ron Ortiz, Dex Hopkins, Emma Ferrera, and Annie Sakamoto. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Jason Watch this Episode on Youtube Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you...