Tag: Nicole Carroll

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[LIVE] Understanding the Return to Forging Elite Fitness® (EP. 048)

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On November 7, 2025

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“Forging Elite Fitness®” has been part of the CrossFit brand since 2003. And now, it’s representing CrossFit front and center once again after a few years of lurking behind the scenes. But what does it really mean? And what doesn’t it mean? And why are we bringing it back? 

In this show, Denise Thomas is joined by Nicole Carroll, Craig Howard, and Jocelyn Rylee to unpack the phrase that debuted its revival tour this week in our new “Forging Elite Fitness” video and accompanying article. They’ll talk about where the misunderstanding often lies: Is it only about Games athletes? Is “elite” too aggressive? Or does it perfectly capture what CrossFit does for anyone who walks through the door, from grandparents to Games competitors?

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[LIVE] Why the Standard Matters (EP. 036)

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On September 17, 2025

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We talk about “the standard” in CrossFit all the time — but what does it really mean?

In this livestream, Denise Thomas sits down with Nicole Carroll, Chase Ingraham, and Adrian Conway to get real about what it takes to hold the standard in our gyms and on the competition floor.

The crew digs into where the standard came from, why it matters, and what happens when we don’t uphold it. They’ll break down coaching, defining fitness, and the ultimate goals of health and performance longevity. 

Expect a candid conversation about what “holding the standard” actually means, why it matters, and how we’re doing on hitting the goal. 

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CrossFit Podcast Livestream Community, Culture, and Cults

[LIVE] CrossFit: Community, Commitment or Cult? (EP. 031)

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On August 29, 2025

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On this week’s livestream, we’re unpacking why and how CrossFit’s community is different — to the point that some even call us a cult. 

  • Is it the culture or the community that makes us different? What’s the difference between them? What defines them?  
  • What does “community” even mean if everyone says they have it?
  • Do you believe that walking into a CrossFit gym is palpably different from walking into any other brand of gym? What creates this? 
  • Why have we been called a cult? 
  • What are the social components of health and fitness? How important are they?
  • What role does the methodology play in promoting and preserving the culture? 

Guest host Matt Souza is joined by Nicole Carroll and Jenn Pishko. 

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Nicole Carroll and Preserving the Heart of CrossFit (EP. 001)

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On February 11, 2025

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In this episode of The CrossFit Podcast, Nicole Carroll sits down with Denise Thomas to reflect on her 20-year journey — from how she discovered CrossFit in 2004 and the lessons she’s learned over two decades, to why she believes CrossFit is more relevant now than ever.

Topics Covered:
Nicole’s fitness journey and introduction to CrossFit
The evolution of her role within CrossFit
The importance of preserving CrossFit’s foundational principles
The relevance of CrossFit today

Resources and Media Mentioned:
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course
CrossFit for Health Summit – Own Your Health
Nicole’s Jedi Knight Speech
Magic of CrossFit – Content and Resources for Affiliates

Community Highlight:
This week, we recognize Keefa Hawkins of CrossFit Iconz in Lilburn, Georgia, for her work with Next Steps Fitness and Rehabilitation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting disabled veterans. Next Steps provides free CrossFit classes, nutrition guidance, and social support to help veterans rediscover their strength, resilience, and sense of community.

To learn more and support Next Steps, visit vetsteps.org

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