Podcasts by Pile Of Fit

Ricardo Santos on staying motivated from 2020-03-01T05:05:15

People at the box might not know Ricardo Santos. A former model turned personal trainer, Ricardo is probably one of those guys you'd glance at in a magazine while thinking, "ugh, genetic lottery...

New Year, New Us from 2020-01-31T08:33:07

It's a new year, and Coach Chevy joins Justin in the studio to talk about all the new stuff going on... and the difficulty of getting back into the swing of things.

Whitney Overcomes the Darkness from 2019-12-01T05:00

Whitney Cline has been a regular at our gym for years, but aside from her strength and impeccable fashion, many of us don't know much about her. In this episode she opens up about overcoming her...

24. A Life Wes Ordinary from 2019-10-31T22:37:47

We wrap up our deep dives into the show hosts by burrowing deep into Wes Mendelson, a guy who normally offers a kind smile but doesn't share much. Turns out, still waters run deep! Plus, some ne...

23. Old Justin Was Kinda Fitty from 2019-10-01T05:59:37

Last month we did Paul, but this time the interviewer has become the interviewee. It's Justin's turn in the hot seat, and he pulls no punches in talking about the sad, self-loathing nerd he used...

Paul Digs Up Some FIt from 2019-09-01T02:40:37

We all know Paul, but do we REALLY know Paul? In this episode we do a deep dive into Paul Austad's past, his childhood in Minnesota, what brought him to LA, and the experiences that made him who...

21. Look At All The Fit We Went Through from 2019-08-09T08:21:24

Christian Lopez isn't a common sight around the gym these days, but as part of Nela Athletics/CrossFit Eagle Rock's 8th anniversary, he drops by the show to talk about the gym's heady early days...

20. Unpacking My Fit from 2019-07-01T04:00

Coach Day Ortega (and her daughter/sidekick Dejah) stop by the podcast to talk about her own "path to wellness," and her new program to help keep others on the right track, even when things on t...

19. I dunno, fit's weird over there from 2019-06-01T06:43:11

Sorry for taking an unexpected month off, but we're back! Lots of stuff is going on that the gym, as usual, and Justin, Paul and Wes discuss all of it, from the end of the Nutrition Challenge to...

18. The Fit That Comes Out Of Our Mouths from 2019-04-02T03:02:23

Our special guest this episode, Charley Galicia, (also known as Wes's fabulous wife) spices things up a bit in the studio.

17. Fit's Got Me Worked Up from 2019-03-02T03:33:31

It's the middle of the Open, that glorious time of year when CrossFitters all compete doing the same workouts to test their strength. And speaking of strength, one of our longest-running and mos...

16. The Fit I Think About from 2019-02-01T08:26:28

It's February, and there's lots going on. Special guest star Gabe Castro joins us to talk about his own fitness philosophy. Lots of good, deep thoughts in this one!

15. New Year, Same Fit from 2019-01-01T08:39:54

It's the new year, and so Paul has some new programs to announce to get people to Just Show Up. Justin is feeling large after baking a few too many batches of cookies, and Wes reveals some surpr...

14. Taking a Giant Holiday Fit from 2018-12-01T05:00

It's the holiday season, and all of us are preparing to strap on the 'ol feedbag with friends and family. Justin, Wes and Paul share their tips for not laying waste to all of the work we did all...

13. Are You Sure This Fit Is Good For Me? from 2018-11-01T04:00

The gang talks about the sweetener stevia, CrossFit's war against sugar and soda, and all the artificial sweeteners we've been using for years. Special guest: Nela member and Zevia VP of marketi...

12.5. I'm Going Through Some Fit Right Now (the heavy fit) from 2018-10-01T04:01

This is part two of our discussion with Coach D. Lee. We talk about the dark times, struggles with depression, and how exercise plays such a crucial role in our own mental health.

We hope...

12. I'm Going Through Some Fit Right Now (The light fit) from 2018-10-01T04:00

There's not really THAT much going on at the box right now. Wes is finishing up his coaching internship, and all that entails. Paul is making some tweaks to our schedule. And most importantly, C...

11. I Don't Give Two Fits from 2018-09-01T02:39:55

When Paul and Wes are separated, different things come to fore.

Actually, not really -- they're both pretty much the same. But Paul spills all about recent events at the gym, from bugs to...

10. Shootin' the Fit from 2018-08-01T04:43:58

Lots of new things are happening at the box! The merging of the two Nela locations into one is almost complete, a competition is coming up, and Justin is now officially a coach! Lots of discussi...

9. When The Fit Hits The Fan from 2018-06-21T04:59:14

We're back after a too-long absence. We had good reason -- things have been crazy. Paul brings us up to speed on the unfortunate closure of Nela Atwater Village, and the tweaks we're making to E...

8. Daddy Takes Big Fits from 2018-05-01T19:30:39

It's a big week at Pile of Fit, as Tony Ramirez, area strongman, dad, and gym regular stops in to talk about his personal fitness journey, what keeps him motivated, and how age isn't slowing him...

7. Same Fit, Different Day from 2018-04-17T07:23:17

Paul's under the weather, Justin's just back from a long trip, and Wes is buried in work. Since we're all a little "off," we decided it was time to discuss getting back on track when life hands ...

6. Back To The Fit from 2018-03-31T16:00

This week's guest is coach Chevy Kouladjian, who brings his ridiculous and manic level of research and study to all things CrossFit. He tells about his CrossFit history, his obsession with form,...

5. My Fit Is Aesthetic from 2018-03-15T16:00

Coach RaNaye Carrigan has long been one of the pillars of Nela Athletics, and this week she's in the studio to talk to us about her long athletic career, and her new forays into competitive aest...

4. My Fitty Kids from 2018-03-01T06:47:06

Paul, Wes and Justin talk about 18.1, karaoke, and the boxes-away-from-home that we frequent when we visit loved ones. Coach Michael Juarez joins the gang. Then, discussion shifts to Nela Athlet...

3. Eating Fit from 2018-02-20T03:58:58

It's the nutrition challenge, even if most of us just got stomped on by the various plagues going around (which is why this show is late). Special guest Mike Orta, who's supervising the nutritio...

2. Fit In Your Hand And Throw It from 2018-02-01T05:00

The CrossFit Open is right around the corner -- that magical time of year where we get 5 highly challenging mystery workouts that will test all of us and weed out the best in the world. Special ...

1. Fit-For-Brains from 2018-01-30T06:54:56

It's our rough-around-the-edges first episode! Paul, Wes and Justin get into why they work out, and why they want to train others. Justin talks about slimming down, while Wes goes into competiti...