Projekt Possible

Learn how to lift massive amounts of weight overhead from the man who coached Brooke Ence to a win in the clean and jerk event at the 2015 CrossFit Games. Matt Bruce has been to 7 world championships under renowned strength coach Gayle Hatch who he describes as a father-figure. His personal records are a 342 lb snatch and 422 lb clean and jerk at 187 lbs body weight. Bruce is the co owner of brUTE strength, owner of Bruce Barbell weightlifting, and he's also a Special Ed. teacher. If you want to learn how to be beyond grateful for life, how to masterfully balance your time, or how to lift insane weight - you need to tune in NOW to listen to this fine storyteller from New Orleans, LA.Drop in for free at Bruce Barbell if you're in Baton Rouge, LA. Check out brutestrengthtraining.com if you want online coaching from the best in the game.Make sure you've liked our Facebook page, Projekt Possible and check out what Brendon (@crossfitvillains) and Brittney (@idealisticisabel) are up to on Instagram. Click here to s

Ever wonder Brendon or Brittney's answer to one of their key questions, "What's your why?" Now's your chance to hear this and more in this first ever episode of Projekt Possible with the originators only. Fresh off of a bronze medal finish in the toughest women's weight class at Canadian Powerlifting Union Nationals, Brittney shares the mindset that shapes her philosophy on competition, business, and life. Brendon, having just went 6/6 at an Olympic weightlifting meet, teaches you how to stay calm when you think nerves might get the best of you. Looking for some tips on how to get started with your first competition or how to take your performance to the next level? This episode is for you, my friend. We'll also give you some solid advice on how to have the funnest and finest experience yet as an athlete or box owner during the 2016 CrossFit Games Open. Ready (or not) to compete? Tune in now.Thanks so much for listening! To stay updated on our show, like our Facebook page. Make sure you join our mailing list 

Didn't get enough of Chris and Mike on Episode 20? Neither did we. Tune in, again, to learn from the brains behind Barbell Shrugged on how to turn your passions into your purpose, how to build the career or company of your dreams, and how to balance work with play and family. Mike and Chris each have their own views on harmonizing priorities, and listening to their philosophies will undoubtedly bring clarity to the best way of life for you.Learn more by visiting barbellshrugged.com or barbellbusiness.com. You can follow Mike on Instagram @mikebledsoe and Chris @barbellbuddha. Also, be sure to check out Chris' own podcast "Barbell Buddha" for highly intentional ramblings. You can find more information on Mike's retreat, Camp Bledsopia HERE.Thanks for listening and make sure you've liked our Facebook page, Projekt Possible to stay updated with the show, and join our mailing list for exclusive offers. Check out Brendon's crazy antics on instagram (@crossfitvillains) and Brittney's selfies and inspiration (@ideal

Few people on earth can relate everything back to training like the guys from Barbell Shrugged. It's nothing shy of amazing, really - and this episode (the first of two parts) will 100% leave your mind blown. From meditation to getting strong as hell, these two entrepreneurs (or artists?) really do tell you exactly how to level up in life and business. Also, curious as to what's really going down behind the scenes at the Barbell Shrugged office? No, they aren't in the Bahamas, chillin' with their feet up (and the office is actually a garage), but they are cracking down on some seriously transformational shit - and Chris discloses some insider info on this episode. Brace yourselves, because gainz are coming your way on an entirely new level.Learn more by visiting barbellshrugged.com or barbellbusiness.com. You can follow Mike on Instagram @mikebledsoe and Chris @barbellbuddha. Also, be sure to check out Chris' own podcast "Barbell Buddha" for highly intentional ramblings.Thanks for listening and make sure you'

Abbott the Red brings you inspiration in the funnest way possible, including some quick acapella of her favourite 70s training jams. Once a farm girl, then an elite basketball player, and now the 8th fittest woman on earth, this fierce competitor shares the mindset secrets that have led to her success. Learn her ideas around taking risks, and what it was like to train with and be coached by some of Canada's top female CrossFit athletes: Michelle Letendre and Camille Leblanc-Bazinet at the 2015 invitational. Ready to attack your weaknesses? Listen to this episode to learn how to become your best and enjoy every single minute of it.Check out Emily on Instagram @abbott.the.red, Facebook Emily Abbott - CrossFit Athlete, and Twitter @Abbottski439.Thanks for listening and make sure you've liked our Facebook page, Projekt Possible to stay updated with the show, and join our mailing list for exclusive insider info. Check out Brendon's crazy antics on instagram (@crossfitvillains) and Brittney's selfies and inspiratio

Whether you know her for her dance moves, or her lateral box jumps, you've probably heard of Alex Parker, Canadian CrossFit athlete (and casual comedian).  When she isn't making us laugh with "nude" Instagram posts you can find her practicing gymnastics or hitting the books as a law student.  One of ten women to complete event 3 in the 2015 regional (the monster chipper with the Trueform treadmill, million GHD sit-ups, tons of box jump-overs, and more), this steadfast athlete shares her tips and mindset for pushing through a never-ending workout.  Alex also offers precise advice on how to make your priorities fit into a jam-packed schedule.  Wonder how she got her ripped abs?  This Edmonton athlete's nutrition wasn't always on-point, but now it is, and she shares her struggles and triumphs with fuelling her body.  To close off the episode, Parker gets real with us about everything from body image, to lessons learned from the loss of a sister.  We are beyond grateful to have had the privilege of chatting with

"Awesomeasshit" - the one word used to describe two of the men putting in work at CrossFit HQ.  Rory is one of the faces behind the microphone taking us through the competitive CrossFit season all the way from the Open to the Games.  Heber is the man behind the camera creating the majority of CrossFit videos including the documentary "Froning."  Together, these two made up the male component of "Team Good Times" in the last Team Series, and the name was more than just a title - it's a mantra that they live by, and you won't help but laugh as you join them on their first ever podcast.Click the link now to learn whether these two gents prefer Nanos or Metcons, cats or dogs, and also to hear the advice they'd offer to humankind on having fun and not taking yourself too seriously - because life's too long to not have good times.To chat with Rory shoot him an email rory@crossfit.com. And hit them both up on Instagram @rorymckernan and @heber_cannon from everything to none sense, CrossFit Games updates, as well as

Grab a coffee (or seven) and sit down with one of the world's fittest and finest women in Episode 16 of Projekt Possible.  Brooke Ence, 14th in last year's CrossFit Games, wants to experience it all and have no regrets.  She shares her strategies in chasing down the podium while still having a life outside the gym.  What's more?  She shares, wide-open, what her life was like before CrossFit - the good and the ugly - and offers helpful and genuine advice for those crawling through tough times.  Whether you're just starting out in your fitness journey, you've been doing it awhile and just want to FINALLY see some muscle definition, or you share the common goal of the Games podium, this California CrossFitter gives the pointers and perspective you need to hear.  Click now if, like Brooke, you want to be able to say at the end of your life, "I have no regrets."Follow Brooke on Instagram @brookeence and check her out on snapchat.  You can also visit her website at brookeence.com to get your own nobull shoes!Like o

Bustling business owner and mother of four shares her story straight from the heart.  Although her hand-crafted custom bikinis now adorn some of the most bodacious bodies in the world and her bank account is bigger than ever, Beth Reeb doesn't forget where she came from.  With five mouths to feed and a huge dream, she quit her job as a bartender - saying goodbye to late-night shifts and too much time away from her kids - and said hello to a 15-year-old sewing machine.  With a background in interior design and only having sewn curtains and pillows, Beth took a week to craft her first bikini in a house that was facing foreclosure, and just one month later she had over $5000 in sales.  Now she has close to 20 employees and a huge shop, and her art can be seen on booties on beaches around the world.   What's your passion?  What dreams do you have for you and your family?  Beth's story is sure to inspire you that you can have it all.Struggling loving your body?  Beth also offers advice on how to love what you've g

Kick your New Year off in all the right kinds of ways with the man behind the magic that is Caffeine and Kilos. Learn how to free your mind with meditation or mini golf, how to optimize your training environment, and what it takes to REALLY be a great coach. Want to build a brand? Let this high school phys ed teacher turned entrepreneur tell you what the secret was to making Caffeine and Kilos thee lifestyle brand in weightlifting and CrossFit. Click and listen now - the passion in his voice alone will be enough to kick you into high gear to make shit happen in 2016.To track Danny down, get some gear, or find out what else Caffeine and Kilos is up to, head on over to caffeineandkilos.com or follow caffeineandkilos on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Danny also has his own site at http://www.dannylehr.com and fixes lifts at http://theliftingfix.com.Be sure to like our Facebook page and to follow Brendon and Brittney on Instagram @crossfitvillains and @idealisticisabel.Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated

In this Episode of Projekt Possible we chat with the men in charge of brUTE strength about everything from strengthening the mind through visualization to building the body using a solid program. Tommy Hackenbruck is a 5x Games competitor and the owner of two CrossFit gyms and he teaches us a thing or two about putting a team together and creating an ideal atmosphere for athletic gains. Mike Cazayoux, also a Games competitor, is the CEO and director of strength and conditioning for brUTE and tells us about building a business, but also about growing a relationship with a woman whose strength challenges his personal ego. This episode is brimming with so many tips and tricks we cannot include them in the show notes, and we fully recommend sitting down and listening with a pen in hand. Click play now for advice on everything from dating to training to mindfulness from these two guys who so generously share from both their hearts and their minds.You can find more about their business, brUTE Strength by clicking H

Episode 12 features one of the most renowned original CrossFit competitors, Chris Spealler. This show is jam packed with game-changing advice for everyone from the recreational CrossFitter to the competitor and even the affiliate owner. Chris reveals the good and the improvable of CrossFit at an affiliate level, and tells of the transformation and evolution of the sport. Are you small but driven to succeed in your chosen arena? This 5'5" contender lets you into the mindset that got him to the Games 7x. Chasing that first muscle up? Let a gymnastics genius give you the steps you need to get above the rings. Even more, the real Speal shows up and shares raw insight that brought him success as a family man, businessman, and an athlete. Turn on episode 12 now if you want to optimize your health, performance, business, or life.To contact Chris, go to http://chrisspealler.com, http://crossfitpc.com, or follow him on Instagram @csspealler.Be sure to like our Facebook page and to follow Brendon and Brittney on Instag

Ring in the Christmas season with Brendon, Brittney, and Ms. Abbott herself on Episode 11, where you'll get right into the brain and heart of this brilliant babe.  Learn (hypothetically) where she and President Obama would go on a date, how she transformed from a smoker to a renowned nutrition/fitness author, and the mentality she adopts to turn setbacks into successes.  She opens up about her recent disappointment including her "cherry bomb" meet at the American Open, and past relationship struggles - even giving advice to single ladies out there waiting for Mr. Right.  Whether you want to build a better booty, need a reminder of your own wonderful self-worth, or just want to laugh about tales of tattoos, tune into this episode on life, love, and lifting with Christmas Abbott now.You can find out everything about Christmas at christmasabbott.com.  Follow her on Instagram: @christmasabbott, Facebook: Christmas Abbott, and snapchat: christmasabbott for a glimpse into her day-to-day life.Be sure to like our Fac

Get to know CrossFit Weightlifting coach Mike Burgener on another level entirely on our tenth episode of Projekt Possible. Besides learning some practical training tips for your snatch and clean and jerk, you'll get into the heart and mind of the man you've admired in so many YouTube videos.  Mike shares some of his proudest moments both as a coach and a father, but in humility he also tells of the lessons he's learned from others - even his own son. At 69 years young this man has one of the most refreshing outlooks on life that we've ever heard, and we are happy to share with you his perspectives on teamwork, health, and giving back. He even invites you to come train with him for free, and told us you can call him personally to chat about your lifts so his wife won't put him to work in the yard.You can reach Mike at mikeburgener@mac.com, http://crossfitweightlifting.com, http://mikesgym.org, or 7605351835.Be sure to like our Facebook page and to follow Brendon and Brittney on Instagram @crossfitvillains and

Episode 9 of Projekt Possible will make you feel as if you are hanging out in Adee's living room with her, Brendon, and Brittney all shamelessly wearing your activewear. This show, though chill in nature, is jam-packed with productivity hacks Adee used to manage her business as it grew from 5 clients to 1500 in less than a year. She also shares her own personal transformation story in which she faced a turning point when, at 45 lbs overweight and the age of 17, she was forced to step on a scale in front of her mother and a nutritionist. After this experience she worked with a number of coaches and is a prime example of the statement, "You don't pursue your passion; your passion pursues you" as what started as a hobby helping out a few people with their diets turned into her now enormous business Working Against Gravity. Adee also takes us into the minds of the best lifters and shares about the importance of developing in your personal life (she recommends the book Daring Greatly by Brene Brown). Nicknamed the

Want to squat all of the plates? (More plates more dates? Maybe that was the secret to Ryan finally winning over Rhaea's heart!) This episode will tell you exactly how to get maximum strength gainz.  From recovery to mindset, cueing to bracing, programming to training - we talk about it all with the man who has squatted the heaviest weight in Canadian history and a woman who has squatted an unofficial world record (Ryan and Rhaea Stinn, most respectively). This power couple has been around the sport of powerlifting for years and share their advice on squats, strength, and business.  Ryan (nicknamed Stinndler) is the creator of the Stinn System program and shares the story of its inception after injury and (what he says was) a poor performance at a world meet. Rhaea tells us what it takes to overcome a femur break after a car accident and get back on top of the podium - she also shares some of the wildest things she has seen at a powerlifting meet (ever seen a nose bleed during a squat or a loss of other bodil

In episode seven we talk with "Jack of All Trades" (who still finds a way to master them all), Marc Morris, about everything from business to barbells, and from dieting to dating.  Marc is a sponsored athlete, men's physique champion, powerlifting national and North American medalist, and entrepreneur completing his PhD in nutrition.  His championship extends into his personal life: he tells his long-distance dating turned engagement success-story (and shares his secret); when speaking of his fiancée his words exude happiness.  Marc shows us how passion can pervade every area of your life, and through his stories and endeavours he challenges our idea of what "work-life balance" really is.  Thinking of starting your own business, mastering social media, getting strong AF, leaning out, or finding your swolemate?  Marc is your man.  Listen now for specific strategies, and email him at marc@polyhealth.ca if you need further nutrition or strength help, or check him out on Instagram @marcwmorris. Marc's recommended

Whether you want to level up in sport or in business Episode 6 with AJ Roberts is a must listen! This 2x world record holder in powerlifting turned top entrepreneur in the fitness industry takes us on a trek through his life and invites us to step into the mindset he used to squat heavier than any man his size ever had, make more money than he'd ever imagined, and finally unlock the true secret to lasting happiness. You won't want to miss this show for all of its tips and tricks that you can immediately implement to transform your business, fitness, and life, as well as for AJ's refreshingly relatable persona. You can check out AJ on Facebook as well as his website HERE. He can also be found hosting the Barbell Business Podcast as well as doing some pretty exciting stuff over at Barbell Shrugged.  Be sure to head over to our Facebook page and give us a like to stay updated on the podcast, thanks for listening!

In episode five of Projekt Possible we mine deep into the minds of Alex Maclin and Kurt Mullican - two of Barbell Shrugged's weightlifting coaches who themselves have qualified for the American Open. Not only are these guys weightlifting and business gurus who share tips and insight into how you can improve as a lifter and an entrepreneur, but their mentorship also extends into the domain of life and how we should live it. These lifters share how breakdowns in their own lives lead to the breakthrough that landed them in the careers of their dreams, and tell you exactly how you can move from a mundane existence to one filled with passion, purpose, and appreciation of the present moment. Lasagna sandwiches (one of Kurt's past indulgences) while listening are recommended. If you want to get a hold of Kurt or Alex and ask some advice on anything from weightlifting to business you can reach them at Alex@barbellshrugged.com or Kurt@barbellshrugged.com and be sure to follow them and all the crazy stuff they have hap

This week on Projekt Possible we talk with Canadian CrossFit icon - Lucas Parker. During the interview Lucas tells us what it's like to be a 5X CrossFit Games Athlete and the changes he's noticed over the years, but we also dive into his thoughts on balancing your physical & intellectual being. As well as a strategy to take some pressure off your goal setting and break down some pretty large tasks into small steps in order to achieve things you never thought possible. You can follow Lucas on Instagram and Twitter @toqueluc, like his page on Facebook or visit his website at www.lucasparker.ca for more info on workshops and exciting things he has planned.