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Dedicated to talking to the best European CrossFit athletes and the people behind them. Hosted by Vicki McLeod.
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The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/ Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.com Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProgrmAcademy/streams Come and join us live Mondays at 6pm GMT 7PM CET on the above link. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your ...
The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/ Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.com Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProgrmAcademy/streams Come and join us live Mondays at 6pm GMT 7PM CET on the above link. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your ...
This week, John and Adam sit down with Daniel Williams, founder of WIT and The Fifth. Dan shares his journey through CrossFit and how it shaped not only his training philosophy, but his entrepreneurial path. From spotting a gap in the market to building WIT into the leading functional fitness apparel retailer, we discuss the standout moments along the way, the key lessons learned, and the new direction WIT is taking as it evolves. We explore how the fitness and apparel landscape has shifted o...
The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/ Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.com Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProgrmAcademy/streams Come and join us live Mondays at 6pm GMT 7PM CET on the above link. We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and ma...
This week, John and Adam sit down with Alex Dunne from Concept2. Alex walks us through the history of Concept2, from its roots in innovative rowing oars to becoming a global gold standard in training machines found in gyms, boxes, and training centres worldwide. We explore Concept2’s ethos around product design, what inspires their approach to innovation, and how a relentless focus on performance and durability led to the development of the RowErg, BikeErg, and StrengthErg. The conversation d...
This week, John and Adam react to the confirmation of the Rogue Invitational location and discuss what it means for athletes, fans, and why Nando’s might need to stock up on chicken. They break down why the location matters and how it could influence preparation, logistics, and travel for those aiming to compete. They also unpack the latest Mayhem Classic invites, looking at which athletes accepted, who declined, and what those decisions might reveal about individual season strategies. Finall...
This week, John and Adam break down the Open registration numbers so far and share their predictions on where final sign-ups might land as the deadline approaches. They discuss what the early data tells us about participation trends and how it compares to previous seasons. They also dig into the newly confirmed Semi Finals and WFP calendar, looking at how the schedule shapes the competitive year ahead and what it means for athletes at different stages of the pathway. They touch on the newly a...
This week, John and Adam share their thoughts and predictions for 2026, starting with the Open, its popularity and how this year might shape up compared to previous seasons. They talk through the merging of athlete camps and the growing shift away from Europe, and what that could mean for the competitive landscape. They also discuss how they see the competitive season playing out, touch on the possibility of CrossFit being sold this year, and wrap up with a conversation around The Progrm prog...
This week, John and Adam sit down with Matias, CEO and founder of Velites, one of the most recognisable brands in functional fitness. Matias shares the origin of Velites, the mindset behind the brand’s “Made Not Born” philosophy, and what it really takes to build products in the functional fitness space. We dive into the evolution of Velites — from building jump ropes for friends at his local box to becoming the brand it is today, including sponsoring the CrossFit Games in 2025. Matias also g...
This week, John and Adam turn their attention to the World Fitness Project Finals. With John on-site working alongside athletes and Adam following the competition remotely, they bring two complementary perspectives to the weekend. They recap the action, take a closer look at the programming, highlight key performances, and reflect on what the event did well, and where there’s room to improve, rounding out the conversation with some of the standout moments from the finals. The Progm at h...
This week, John and Adam break down a big weekend of racing, starting with the HYROX Elite 15 in Melbourne, unpacking the standout performances and key results. They recap The Crown competition, before turning their attention to Copenhagen to preview the World Fitness Project Finals. John & Adam run through the workouts and give their predictions on who will come out on top. You can find Adam at https://www.instagram.com/adam.gilesy/ The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogr...
This week, John and Adam sit down with our very first guest, Alfonso, Event Director of the MAD Fitness Festival, one of only two CrossFit Games Semifinals in Europe for 2026. In this episode, we explore Alfonso’s journey and the evolution of an event that has grown out of the Madrid Championship into one of Europe’s key CrossFit competitions. Alfonso gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to develop and deliver an event at the semifinal level, including the challenges, logistics,...
This week, John and Adam chat about HYROX and the competition experience, from how equipment and lane setups can vary across events, to why those differences aren’t always as equal as they seem. They also dive into key insights on the Concept2 machines. Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.com You can find Adam at https://www.instagram.com/adam.gilesy/ The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/ The Progrm Hyrox: https://www.instagram.com/theprogrmhyrox Black Friday of...
This week, John and Adam discuss the CrossFit Games qualification pathway for 2026, The Progm's youth competition "The Crown" and a bit about the next generation of CrossFit athletes. Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.com You can find Adam at https://www.instagram.com/adam.gilesy/ The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/ The Crown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprogrmcrown/ The Progrm Hyrox: https://www.instagram.com/theprogrmhyrox/ The Crown 2024: h...
This week, John and Adam discuss highlights from the Rogue Invitational, programming concerns, athletes' perspectives on the competition and how it fits into the season. They examine why athletes are withdrawing from the World Fitness Project and the potential implications for the competitive landscape, and analyse the ongoing CrossFit sales rumours and their possible impact on the sport and gym industry. Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.com You can find Adam at https://...
In this Episode, John is joined by the new host, Adam, to discuss what has happened in the worlds of CrossFit, HYROX, Training and The Progrm, since the last episode and some plans for the pod in the future. Please share feedback and questions to: info@theprogrm.com You can find Adam at https://www.instagram.com/adam.gilesy/ The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/ Join The Progrm here: https://www.theprogrm.com/ We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of Th...
Vicki and John dive deep into the Games and how it panned out for him and his coaches and athletes Moritz Fiebig and Ella Wunger. This episode is also available on The Progrm You Tube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7ueGlfhOrI We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and m...
Well, here's the final of the FOMO shows with Vicki and Rumsey. Hope you enjoy listening, and get in touch if you have some thing you'd like to comment on... we think there might be a couple of controversial views expressed in this one! And it turns out that this is show #100 of Europe is Coming, so thanks SO MUCH for listening! We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the chec...
Recorded on Sunday 7am Madison time. Featuring our woman on the ground. Carmen Olias Camero, the Operations Manager for The Progrm and her behind the scenes take on this year's Games. We speak about what her role, how she supports the athletes that she is responsible for, her own opinion of the cuts, and she reveals that she knows where the next venue for the Games will be. This and plenty of chat about the programming, some fan girling and other crucial BTS FOMO with Vic...
It's Saturday morning, Vicki and Rumsey are joined by Enrico Zenoni, a Games athlete and the fittest in Italy. They talk about competition strategy, what it`s like competing as a rookie, how it feels to be cut and what it is like to be on the outside looking in: is it inspiring or just frustrating? All this and a tonne of chitchat about Friday's Games, including some gossip nuggets. Enjoy! We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm...
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