The Excellent Way
The Excellent Way
Brandon Garcia
We believe in teaching people how to live excellent by reframing how people train, eat, sleep, and think. This podcast will tackle those subjects and tell the stories of those trying to live an excellent life.
The Excellent Way - E2: The Top 5 Questions About CrossFit from People New to Fitness
Welcome to the Excellent Way podcast – where we dive into all things CrossFit, fitness, and building a lifestyle that lasts.In this episode, we break down the top 5 questions that people search about CrossFit. Whether you're brand new to CrossFit or know someone thinking about starting, this one's for you.We’ll cover:What is CrossFit? 🏋️‍♂️Do I have to be fit to start? 🤔Is CrossFit Safe? 🦺Why is CrossFit so "expensive"? 💸Will CrossFit make me bulky? 💪👉 Subscribe and hit the bell to stay updated on weekly episodes that go beyond the whiteboard.👍 Like, comment, and share with someone who needs a fresh start!#CrossFit #FitnessJourney #functionalfitness #CrossFitPodcast #StartStrong #FitnessChallenge #AccountabilityCoach #GymLife #FitnessMotivation #CrossFitCommunity
Oct 8, 2025
17 min
The Excellent Way - E1_ Reboot Your Fitness Journey with a Challenge, a Coach, and Real Consistency
Welcome to the very first episode of our (rebooted) podcast – where we dive into all things CrossFit, fitness, and building a lifestyle that lasts.In this episode, we break down how a simple challenge can be the spark you need to kickstart your fitness journey. Whether you're brand new to CrossFit, coming back after time off, or just looking for that next level of motivation – this one's for you.We’ll cover:💥 Why short-term challenges work (and where they fall short)👊 The power of having a coach in your corner for accountability📆 How to build real, sustainable consistency after the challenge endsIf you're curious about CrossFit or looking to reignite your training with purpose, this episode lays the foundation.👉 Subscribe and hit the bell to stay updated on weekly episodes that go beyond the whiteboard.👍 Like, comment, and share with someone who needs a fresh start!#CrossFit #FitnessJourney #Consistency #CrossFitPodcast #StartStrong #FitnessChallenge #AccountabilityCoach #GymLife #FitnessMotivation #CrossFitCommunity
Oct 1, 2025
20 min
2022 Scholarship Class Year in Review
Our 4 scholarship members share their stories about how a year with excellent coaching at CrossFit ELM changed their lives.
Jan 3, 2023
58 min
10 Years In - CrossFit Wisdom from Longtime Crossfitters
GCO. Garage Crew Original. We started our gym in our garage in 2012. Of the 20-ish members that started with us, 3 remain.  This conversation is the insight and wisdom about what it's been like and how they've been able to last through a decade.  Want to begin a journey of your own? Click Here: https://crossfitelm.com/get-started/
Jul 28, 2022
1 hr 22 min
Why is CrossFit so Expensive?
One of the hardest parts of CrossFit for many is the cost to join a CrossFit gym.  Why is it so expensive? I sit down with my long-time friend Rob to discuss.
Jan 6, 2021
27 min
The Excellent Way S.2 E.4 - 2020 Scholarship Chat
2020 threw us all for a loop.  But our 2020 Scholarship recipients stuck it out and changed their lives thru dedication to themselves and the commitment they made.  Today, we get to hear just a bit about how their experience went!
Dec 29, 2020
1 hr 14 min
The Excellent Way Season 2 Ep. 3 - Is CrossFit safe if you're pregnant?
One of the hardest things to decide is how to stay fit while you're pregnant.  Many would say that CrossFit during pregnancy is a bad idea and even unsafe.  Is it though?  Let's chat about it!
Dec 22, 2020
31 min
The Excellent Way Season 2 Ep. 2 - Is CrossFit a Dangerous Cult w/ Tricia Mitchell
You may have heard that CrossFit is dangerous, but is it?  Also, is it a cult?  A pyramid scheme?  Coach B sits down with Tricia Mitchell, a new member at CF ELM who has MS, and talk about her experience. (Apologies for the audio quality, the mic receiver did not connect).
Dec 15, 2020
18 min
The Excellent Way Season 2 Ep. 1 - Questions About CrossFit - Rich Leeper
Are you bothered by the "Alpha bro/chick" mentality you see out of some crossfitters/CrossFit gyms?  Coach B and Rich Leeper from Cerus Fitness have a conversation about just that and how gym owners, coaches, and people looking into CrossFit can deal with just that.
Dec 9, 2020
19 min
006 - The 5 Roots of an Excellent Life: EAT
We all know that eating well is key to living healthy, but how do you do it and not fall off the wagon every other week?  Marka and Coach B talk through the system that they have found help people learn to eat the right foods, in the right amount, and stay accountable to that new lifestyle of healthy eating.
Mar 12, 2020
30 min
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