Gym Class Heroes

Preslie Hirsch and Kiefer Lammi

A space to come hangout every week where we champion the everyday CrossFit athlete. Hosted by Preslie Hirsch (@heypreslie) and Kiefer Lammi (@kieferlammi), with occasional friends joining the show, we'll discuss topics regarding the sport and industry, relevant to the greater community.

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Top 10 Gym Class Heroes Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Gym Class Heroes episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Gym Class Heroes for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Gym Class Heroes episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Preparing for the CrossFit Open: Part 2

Gym Class Heroes

02/12/23 • 37 min

The Open starts THIS week! Tune in to Part 2 of 2 where we talk more in-depth about whether you should re-do the workouts, nutrition, adjusting your training (or not) and more.
Links from the episode:

Sign-up for the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Open (kicks off Feb. 16th!)
Join our custom leaderboard for the Open! Linked here, or search hashtag GCH

Shop Podium products at 321podium.com with code GYMCLASSHEROES.
Connect with us:
Gym Class Heroes Podcast (@gymclassheroespod)
Preslie Hirsch (@heypreslie) and Kiefer Lammi (@kieferlami)
Support the show! Please subscribe so you don't miss any upcoming episodes, share this episode on your Instagram story (and tag us!) and send it to a friend to help us grow. ☻

Preparing for the CrossFit Open: Part 1

Gym Class Heroes

02/05/23 • 31 min

Tune in for our thoughts on who the Open is for, how to approach the workouts and other tips for the official start of the CrossFit season. This is part 1 of 2 — subscribe to the show so you don't miss next week's episode!
Links from the episode:

Sign-up for the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Open (kicks off Feb. 16th!)
Join our custom leaderboard for the Open! Linked here, or search hashtag GCH

A Peek Behind the Podium Curtain with Shea Williams

Gym Class Heroes

01/29/23 • 37 min

Today Shea Williams is joining us, who wears many hats over at Podium. She'll be sharing her background to finding the epic start-up, the goal(s) of the company and how they're working to championing the everyday gym class hero.
Links from the episode:

Shea's Instagram: @krisi.shea
Mat Fraser's Instagram: @mathewfras
Buttery Bros on YouTube (Heber and Martson)

Which Training Program Should You Follow?

Gym Class Heroes

01/29/23 • 27 min

On today's episode, Kiefer and Preslie talk about what to do if you're wanting a little something more in your training. If class just isn't enough (or, you're not at an affiliate, looking to be more competitive, have a huge weakness, etc.), then this is the conversation for you; we'll give you our experiences and advice for picking a program.

Welcome!

Gym Class Heroes

01/29/23 • 13 min

WELCOME to the Gym Class Heroes podcast, presented by Podium. Hosted by Preslie Hirsch (@heypreslie) and Kiefer Lammi (@kieferlammi), we're aiming to champion the everyday CrossFit athlete. With weekly, short-form episodes, we'll discuss topics regarding the sport and industry relevant to the greater community.
Shop Podium products at 321podium.com with code GYMCLASSHEROES (this link automatically applies it at checkout!)
Links from the episode:

Should You Leave Your Job to Coach Full-Time? With Justin Bartels

Gym Class Heroes

02/19/23 • 37 min

Justin Bartels left his full-time tech job to pursue a career in the CrossFit industry, and joined us to chat about how to make the leap, avoid burnout and what it looks like financially to be in a gym all day.
Links from the episode:

Invictus Boston: @invictusboston
Justin Bartels' Instagram: @justinbartel_s
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course

What’s in our Gym Bag? Must-Haves and Recommendations

Gym Class Heroes

02/26/23 • 34 min

Join us as we chat through favs from our gym bag. What gear do we love? What's overrated? Tune in and then tell us your thoughts on Instagram (@gymclassheroespod).
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The Open is Over: What Now?

Gym Class Heroes

03/05/23 • 34 min

The 2023 Open has come to a close — so what's next? In today's conversation, Kiefer and Preslie talk about how to use the Open as a learning experience, how to approach Quarterfinals (if you made it 🥳) and what to work on next in your CrossFit journey.

Imposter Syndrome, Mindfulness, Productivity (and more!) with Jake Marconi

Gym Class Heroes

03/12/23 • 67 min

In our longest episode to date, we're chatting with HWPO Training's Director of Coaching, Jake Marconi (@jakemarconi). In this wide-ranging, thoughtful conversation, we talk about Jake's journaling practices, working through imposter syndrome, our approaches to productivity, "overnight successes", whether or not we make our bed everyday (and why), mindfulness tidbits and more.
Links from the episode:

Covering the Sport for a Living with Lauren Kalil

Gym Class Heroes

05/01/23 • 28 min

Today we're joined by Lauren Kalil (@laurenkalil) — podcast host, competition correspondant, CrossFit coach and former news anchor. We chat with her about how her formal journalism experience informs her job in the CrossFit industry, ways she copes with negative comments online, the background of her new show "Death By", and more!
Resources from the episode:

Watch Lauren's new show, Death By, on YouTube
Talking Elite Fitness Podcast: Spotify / YouTube

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FAQ

How many episodes does Gym Class Heroes have?

Gym Class Heroes currently has 28 episodes available.

What topics does Gym Class Heroes cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Exercise, Crossfit, Community, Fitness, Podcasts, Improvement, Gym, Education, Health, Coaching and Workout.

What is the most popular episode on Gym Class Heroes?

The episode title 'Preparing for the CrossFit Open: Part 1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Gym Class Heroes?

The average episode length on Gym Class Heroes is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of Gym Class Heroes released?

Episodes of Gym Class Heroes are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Gym Class Heroes?

The first episode of Gym Class Heroes was released on Jan 29, 2023.

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Gym Class Heroes

Preslie Hirsch and Kiefer Lammi

Top 10 Gym Class Heroes Episodes

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