In this episode of the Comeback Athlete Podcast, I sit down with Cheryl Brost, 3x CrossFit Games Champion and one of the most inspiring athletes in the sport. We talk about:

✅ Battling back from career-threatening injuries
✅ What it takes to train like a champion in your 40s and beyond
✅ The mindset shift needed to keep competing—and winning—through life’s ups and downs
✅ Her legacy in CrossFit and what keeps her motivated today

Whether you're a former athlete or just someone looking for a second wind in life, this episode will light a fire under you.

👉 Want to train like a champion again—without burning out or breaking down?
Comeback Athlete offers personalized remote coaching for former athletes ready to look, feel, and perform like athletes again.

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What does it mean to live a larger life?

In this episode, I sit down with James Fitzgerald—founder of OPEX, CrossFit Games champion, and one of the deepest thinkers in the fitness world—to talk about the evolution of CrossFit and how fitness can (and should) serve a bigger purpose in our lives.

We dive into:

✅ The early days and original vision of CrossFit
✅ Why James shifted away from the sport and toward individualized coaching
✅ The philosophy behind sustainable fitness and living with intention
✅ What it really means to pursue a “larger life” through movement
✅ Why fitness is a practice, not just a performance

Whether you're a coach, former athlete, or someone rethinking your relationship with training, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

👉 Learn more about James at https://www.opexfit.com

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In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Coach Mike Boyle—one of the most respected voices in strength & conditioning—to talk about the transition from sport to lifelong fitness.

Whether you're a former athlete trying to find your rhythm again, or a coach guiding others through that shift, this conversation is packed with timeless wisdom and hopeful perspective.

We dive deep into:
✅ Why training still matters when sport ends
✅ The identity crisis many former athletes face
✅ Common pitfalls ex-athletes fall into
✅ How to train smarter, not just harder, in your 30s, 40s, and beyond
✅ The biggest changes Mike has seen in the fitness industry
✅ What he's hopeful for in the future of coaching and training
✅ Simple, sustainable practices to stay athletic for life

Coach Boyle also shares powerful stories from his 40+ years coaching athletes at every level—and what he's learned about movement, mindset, and meaning long after the final whistle.

🌐 Learn more about Mike Boyle & MBSC:
👉 https://www.bodybyboyle.com/

📘 Check out his books & certifications:
👉 New Functional Training for Sports
👉 Advances in Functional Training
👉 CFSC: https://www.certifiedfsc.com/

💪 Comeback Athlete helps former athletes look, feel, and perform like athletes again.
We build customized strength, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching programs to reignite your purpose, power, and performance.

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📩 Contact: blake@comeback-athlete.com
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