Congrats on making it to the end of the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals, presented by Velites!

Stay tuned for an update on the CrossFit Podcast over the coming weeks.

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Jocelyn Rylee is leading the charge to bring nutrition back to the center of the CrossFit conversation. A longtime affiliate owner and Seminar Staff trainer, Jocelyn blends science, education, and deep experience in her approach to food and fitness.In this episode, Denise and Jocelyn dig into the foundations of health, the evolution of nutrition in the CrossFit world, and the difference between eating for performance and eating for longevity. You’ll walk away rethinking your plate and your pantry.

Topics Included

• Why nutrition is foundational to the CrossFit methodology.
• The Zone diet and the early culture of CrossFit nutrition.
• The difference between performance eating and long-term health.
• Why we need to cook again — and how it made us human.
• Practical, simple, and realistic steps to address nutrition.

Congrats on making it to the end of the 2026 CrossFit Open, presented by Air National Guard!

Stay tuned for an update on the CrossFit Podcast over the coming weeks. Until then, enjoy this episode with of our community favorites, Nick Wells and Gino Aviles.

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Redemption Road CrossFit started inside Colorado’s prison system, where a small group of men turned CrossFit workouts into the first affiliate behind bars. Today, it’s a nonprofit changing prison culture through mentorship, accountability, and community — cutting recidivism to just 1.6% compared to the national average of 80%.

This week, we welcome Redemption Road CrossFit’s founder Nick Wells and founding member Gino Aviles to the show. Nick and Gino share their journey, from addiction and life sentences to freedom, sobriety, and leadership, and show how CrossFit’s methodology can transform not just fitness, but lives.

Topics Covered

• Personal journeys from addiction, incarceration, and transformation
• The origins of CrossFit in Colorado prisons
• Building Redemption Road: the first affiliate inside a correctional facility
• Overcoming stigma, violence, and systemic barriers through community fitness
• Partnerships with CrossFit HQ and the broader community
• Redemption Road’s measurable impact on recidivism and prison culture

Resources Mentioned

• Redemption Road CrossFit – RF2.org
• CrossFit Journal coverage of Redemption Road: Community Behind Bars and CrossFit in Prison
• Morning Chalk Up articles on Redemption Road: Nick Wells and Mat Fraser
• Books used in coach candidate curriculum: Overcoming Gravity,” “Becoming a Supple Leopard, “100 Days of Technique

From now until the end of the 2026 CrossFit Open, presented by Air National Guard, we’re resharing the episodes you all loved the most. Catch a most-played episode every two weeks, right here in your podcast feed.

Good luck in the Open, and we’ll see you on the leaderboard.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a leading researcher in nutrition, aging, and metabolic health. She’s known for translating complex science into practical tools for longevity and performance. Now, after a year of doing CrossFit, she has new insights to share. In this episode, Rhonda joins Denise to break down the cellular mechanisms behind high-intensity exercise, why lactate is more than a waste product, and how CrossFit helps train your brain, not just your body.

They cover topics like VO2 max, mitochondrial repair, post-meal inflammation, aging muscles, and the science behind “exercise snacks.” Rhonda also shares her personal transformation from intimidated beginner to committed athlete and why she believes CrossFit may be one of the most powerful tools for lifelong health.

Topics Included

• Why Rhonda started CrossFit — and how her perspective shifted after a year of training
• What lactate actually is and why it’s a powerful signal for brain and muscle health
• How high-intensity exercise triggers mitochondrial repair and neurogenesis
• The relationship between sedentary behavior, inflammation, and cancer risk
• The research behind exercise “snacks” and how to use them throughout your day
• The benefits of CrossFit for aging adults, and Rhonda’s vision for senior fitness

Resources Mentioned

• Dr. Patrick’s website and podcast “Found My Fitness”
  • Dr. Martin Gibala podcast episode
• Rhonda at the CrossFit for Health Summit