Ep. 22 – What We Learned at Convergence
In this episode of the Forging Better Humans podcast, Ted, Alex, and Isabelle share what they learned during a powerful weekend at Wolf Brigade Gym. Hear how the experience is shaping their approach and what new ideas they’re bringing back to Iron Legion.
Ep. 21 – Jacob on Competition
Post-Competition Reflections with Coach Terrie & Athlete Jacob In this episode of the Forging Better Humans podcast, Ted sits down with Jiu Jitsu coach Terrie and athlete Jacob to talk about Jacob’s first-ever Jiu Jitsu competition. From his motivation to compete to the grind of balancing training, work, and family—this is a conversation full of […]
Three reasons to be mindful of your protein intake
Three reasons to be mindful of your protein intake How important is protein? Aside, from it being a major macro-nutrient in our daily diets, why is it a big deal to make sure you are consuming enough? First, let’s define protein. Protein is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in building […]
Ep. 20 – The Dreavers
In this episode of the Forging Better Humans podcast, Ted and his wife Karen discuss the real-life challenges of balancing love, career, and personal growth. It’s a vulnerable and motivating look into what it takes to grow stronger—together.
The Hidden Cost of Indecision
Let’s face it – vehicles are now just extensions of our bodies. They allow us to live and work in two different places and give us the ability to get places quicker. Now more than ever they are pretty much a requirement of day to day life. Commuting to work, grocery stores for food, […]
Are you working at your training threshold?
Are you working at your training threshold? Well, let’s define it first. Your training threshold is the line between your moving mechanics and crossing into a new level of intensity (weight/speed/etc). As athletes, the goal is to always be better (at least I hope it is). As a coach, I love seeing people […]
Ep. 19 – Strength + Jiu Jitsu
In this episode of the Forging Better Humans podcast, Ted and Coach Terrie break down how strength training and Jiu Jitsu go hand in hand. Learn how building strength supports performance on the mat—and vice versa.
Ep. 18 – Meet Wayne Smith
Coach Wayne on Training, Leadership & Real Conversations In this episode of the Forging Better Humans podcast, Coach Wayne joins Ted to talk about his path to Iron Legion, how he trains to stay mission-ready as a correctional facility captain, and the challenges he’s faced navigating racial issues in his role. It’s an honest and […]
Do Injuries Make You or Break You?
Do Injuries Make You or Break You? Injuries, pregnancy, the inevitable aches and pains, they can and do set us back in our fitness journey’s not only physically but mentally. But physical setbacks should never be a reason to pull back entirely. Yes, it can be defeating and discouraging feeling like you are having to start back at […]
Are you drinking the Kool-Aid yet?
Curious about the CrossFit Open but unsure if you’re ready? In this post, two Iron Legion athletes—Sammy Toby and Renee Boyer—share their real experiences jumping into competition. Whether you’re new to CrossFit or just starting to hear that inner competitive voice, their stories highlight how the Open can be a fun, goal-setting, and transformational experience for athletes at every level.