In this episode I sit down with Steph Grange. She is an athlete and coach who has been to the biggest stage in the sport of CrossFit by making it on a team to the CrossFit Games. We talk about her fitness history and highlight the competitive side to her youth, teenage, and adult years.  She highlights how she built her confidence to stand on the biggest stage through experience, how she learned how to operate in a team setting and how every teammate is different, and what her ideal competitive mindset is before stepping onto the floor.   We also talk about the how to break down big goals into manageable consistent behaviors that will lead to the success. You can follow Steph on instagram @slsimmons3!

In this episode we sit down with Carrie Baker. We dive into her fitness journey which includes gymnastics, soccer, pole vaulting, and CrossFit. After completing her PharmD schooling and residency, she talks about the habits and behaviors that help her to continue moving towards her health and fitness goals. Carrie talks about overcoming the doubts about being able to compete at a high level as a pole vaulter and what it took for her to build confidence! You can follow Carrie on instagram @carrieb364

I sit down with gym owner Daniel Montero who operates First in Flight Athletics with his wife. We dive into Daniel's fitness journey from soccer, to Insanity, to CrossFit. He highlights what it takes to make a big decision to bet on yourself and have confidence you can be successful. We discuss the community that is built and helps push athletes forward, and he outlines how his goals have changed over the years and what he is most looking forward to now!    You can follow Daniel on instagram @dmontero1 and follow First in Flight Athletics @firstinflightathletics.    You can also visit the gym's website at www.firstinflightathletics.com

In this episode of At the Bar we sit down with Thomas Halloran. Thomas currently works as an Athletic Trainer who has the opportunity to work with athletes ranging from youth to professional level in Charlotte, NC. Thomas highlights the fitness journey he has taken including the initial spark that he experienced with his family as a teenager. This spark has lead him on a journey in his own goals and aspirations for fitness, mindset, and recovery.    Thomas highlights that it is important for people to find what works for them, and adjust as priorities change over time. Whether it's general health, competing to be on the elite stage at Wodapalooza, or balancing a job and family, everyone can find a balance that works.    Check out the video version on YouTube -  https://youtu.be/tBZSYum0op0   You can follow Thomas on instagram @Thomas_halloran to keep up with him.

In this episode we sit down with Michael and Kristen Haag. They are the first couple we've had on the podcast and it was awesome chatting with them about finding the balance in movement, nutrition, and balancing a family with two young kids! We chat about the habits they set to help promote a healthy lifestyle and be a great role model for their children. We discuss what goals they have coming up and the mindset they take to consistently move and eat well each day.  You can watch the video version of the podcast on Youtube at - https://youtu.be/OAX9P7DsRGg If you're interested in following along with their family journey you can find them on instagram - @kristenhaag + mrhaag89

In this episode of At the Bar, we sit down with Sierra Tjelmeland. She is an athlete, competitor, coach, and manager of CrossFit Sua Sponte. We discuss what lead her to finding CrossFit as a means to gain back her health and confidence and how what started as a hobby has now become a career for her!    You can follow her on instagram @stjelmeland. You can also watch the video format on Youtube. 

In this interview we sit down with Shaylin Laure. You'll hear that she has a unique background when it comes to fitness including being a collegiate athlete, being involved in law enforcement, the military, and now going back to law enforcement and competing at a high level in CrossFit.  In our conversation we dive into the different training styles she has experienced, what it's like to be coached and pushed by her community, and we look at the mindset she takes in training to consistently be her best.    You can follow her on instagram @shaylin_laure

In this episode we sit down with Chris Garrett. On the brink of turning 40 we talk about what it's like being a father, having a full time job, and how he can find the time to train and still go after his goals. He talks about the need to leave the ego at the door when going to the gym these days and listening to his body more carefully. You will hear some great insight on how to stay consistent with your progress based on the way you frame the situations you are in!

Season Two of At the Bar is here with our first guest of the season, Maria Codispoti.  Maria is a recent graduate, coach, athlete, and leader in the US Army.   In this episode we dive into what her goals are for the upcoming year, her mindset around training and competing, and how surrounding yourself with the right people and culture can make all the difference.    You can follow Maria on her journey on instagram @mcluva2047. You can listen to At the Bar on YouTube, and catch the audio only version on Anchor, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

In episode two we sit down with Chelsea Blum. Chelsea is a mom, a CrossFit coach, and a USAW Level 2 coach. She has the opportunity to teach and train a variety of athletes everyday and also stays quite fit herself.  Listen in as we talk about her own fitness journey and things to consider on your fitness journey when becoming a parent.