September is here, which means it’s time for another Savagely Scaled goal check-in! This month, Blake and Joyce are setting goals that go beyond just lifting heavier or chasing PRs. They’re working on the little things that can make a BIG difference.

For Blake, September is all about getting more steps, getting outside, and managing anxiety — with a little help from her crazy dog! 🐕😂 Instead of simply saying “I need to walk more,” she’s challenging herself to make movement more fun by finding an activity she actually enjoys. And because apparently walking the dog isn’t already an adventure, she’s also working on helping both herself AND her four-legged chaos machine stay a little calmer.

Joyce is taking a different approach this month: learning to recognize her wins. Sometimes we accomplish way more than we give ourselves credit for, but we’re so focused on what we didn’t do that we completely overlook what we DID accomplish. Joyce is working on being less critical of herself, celebrating the progress, and giving herself some well-deserved high fives! 🙌

And then there’s the September training goal: EMOMs!

Joyce is bringing more EMOMs into her month to specifically attack her weaknesses, build consistency, and become more comfortable with movements that don’t always come naturally. Because sometimes the best way to improve something is to stop avoiding it and put in the work — one minute at a time.

This episode is a reminder that goals don't always have to be about a bigger lift, a faster time, or a new PR. Sometimes the biggest wins are:

🐾 Taking more steps
🧠 Working on your anxiety
❤️ Giving yourself some grace
🙌 Recognizing the wins you normally overlook
🏋️‍♀️ Working on your weaknesses
⏱️ Showing up for another EMOM
😂 Finding ways to make fitness fun

Blake and Joyce are getting real about what they want to improve, where they tend to be too hard on themselves, and how they’re going to keep each other accountable throughout September.

So grab your coffee, lace up your shoes, and get ready to set some goals, celebrate some wins, and maybe give yourself a damn high five.

Because progress doesn't always look like a PR.

Sometimes… progress looks like taking the dog for a walk without losing your mind. 😂

Savagely Scaled — where we’re still figuring it out, one rep, one step, and one questionable decision at a time.

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This could also make a great episode title: “September Goals: High Fives, Heavy EMOMs & Crazy Dogs”.

September Goals: High Fives, Heavy EMOMs & Crazy Dogs

CrossFit is changing—and it's not the only game in town anymore.

In Episode 98, Blake and Joyce sit down for the first-ever Savagely Scaled Savage News Desk to break down everything happening across the world of CrossFit and competitive fitness.

From HYROX partnering with Amazon to XENOM making its debut, Reebok jumping into the XENOM scene, and the growing competition between CrossFit, HYROX, World Fitness Project, Rogue and Wodapalooza, there is A LOT happening in the fitness world right now.

We also take a moment to give one last salute to Pat Vellner as he closes out his individual CrossFit Games career and talk about what his legacy means to the sport.

And because apparently we can't have a news episode without a little drama…we're talking about the WFP Tour 2 withdrawals of Dani Speegle, Sara Sigmundsdottir, Saxon Panchik and Spencer Panchik—without the internet speculation and with a focus on what those withdrawals could mean for the competition.

Then there's Wodapalooza's Battle of the Camps, the upcoming Rogue Invitational, and the athletes fighting their way through The Q.

And finally, we get into something that really has us asking questions:

The Community Cup is designed to give everyday CrossFit athletes another opportunity to compete, but are we doing enough to actually showcase the people who make up the CrossFit community?

Because CrossFit isn't just the Games.

It's the affiliate down the street.

It's the Masters athlete.

It's the person doing their first competition.

It's the mom squeezing in a workout between kids' activities.

It's the person who has been training for years.

And we think those stories deserve to be seen too.

• 🏃‍♀️ HYROX + Amazon — What does this partnership mean for the future of fitness?

• 🏆 Pat Vellner's final Games — One last salute to one of CrossFit's legends.

• 👽 XENOM — What is the “Decathlon of Fitness” and how did its Dallas debut go?

• 👟 Reebok + XENOM — What does another major brand getting involved mean for competitive fitness?

• 👶 Ricky Garard is having a BOY! — Congratulations to Ricky and Michelle!

• 🌴 Wodapalooza Battle of the Camps — PRVN, Brute, Training Think Tank or The Outcasts?

• ⚔️ Rogue Invitational — Who is making their way through The Q?

• 🌎 World Fitness Project — The growing competition for elite functional fitness athletes.

• 🤔 WFP withdrawals — What do the latest withdrawals mean for Tour Stop 2?

• 📣 Community Cup — Is CrossFit missing an opportunity to showcase everyday athletes?

• 🔥 Savage Takes — Blake and Joyce each bring their hottest opinions.

• ⚖️ CrossFit Court — We put the overloaded competitive fitness calendar on trial.

• 🚨 Big Deal or Who Cares? — Because not every CrossFit headline deserves our attention.

Is CrossFit still the center of the fitness universe—or are we entering a new era where HYROX, XENOM, WFP, Rogue and other competitions are all fighting for their piece of the fitness world?

As always, Blake and Joyce aren't afraid to give their opinions, disagree with each other, and probably say something they shouldn't. 😂

Listen in, tell us what YOU think, and let us know what CrossFit news we should cover next!

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When CrossFit Stops Being Fun: Do You Need to Quit or Just Change Something?

What happens when the thing you used to LOVE starts feeling like a chore?

In this episode of Savagely Scaled, Blake and Joyce get real about a side of CrossFit that athletes don't always want to admit: sometimes CrossFit just stops being fun.

Maybe you're skipping classes. Maybe you're constantly dreading the workout. Maybe every bad lift feels like a failure, the leaderboard has taken over your brain, or you're comparing yourself to everyone around you. Maybe competition has gone from something exciting to something that is consuming you.

And sometimes, you don't even realize it's happening until you're already burned out.

Blake and Joyce talk about the difference between having a workout you absolutely hate and genuinely losing the desire to train. They break down the warning signs of burnout, the pressure we put on ourselves, the danger of comparing your journey to someone else's, and how social media can make it even harder to appreciate your own progress.

They also get into something incredibly important: CrossFit can become part of your identity. When your friends, schedule, goals, competitions, social media, and even your conversations revolve around the gym, what happens when you need to step back?

The answer isn't always to quit.

Sometimes you need a rest day.
Sometimes you need to change your programming.
Sometimes you need a new goal.
Sometimes you need to try something completely different.
And sometimes you simply need to remember why you started in the first place.

Because you're more than a PR.
You're more than a leaderboard.
You're more than the number on the bar.
And you're definitely more than how you performed in today's WOD.

So if you've ever walked into the gym and thought, “I just don't want to be here anymore,” this episode is for you.

Maybe you don't need to quit CrossFit. Maybe you just need to find the fun again.

• When CrossFit slowly starts feeling like a chore

• The difference between a bad workout and true burnout

• When cherry-picking workouts is actually listening to your body

• Signs that you may need a break

• Why constantly chasing PRs can take the fun away

• Comparing yourself to athletes who have been doing this for years

• Leaderboards, competition, and the comparison trap

• The pressure of competition and unrealistic expectations

• How social media affects the way we see our own progress

• When CrossFit becomes part of your identity

• Why taking a break doesn't mean you're quitting

• Changing your programming, goals, or class schedule

• Finding a new challenge to bring back the excitement

• And the biggest question: Why did you start in the first place?

Bad days are normal. Bad workouts are normal. Missing a lift is normal. Not wanting to go to the gym every once in a while is normal.

But if you consistently dread something you used to love, don't ignore it.

Take a step back. Reassess. Change something. And most importantly, remember why you started this crazy journey in the first place.

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