Coach Ashlee - RX, Scaled, & What It Means For YOUR Fitness

In this episode of The Fit Frequency, Doug sits down with Coach Ashlee, Delaware Fit Factory’s longest-running coach, to talk about her journey from member to coach — and what it really means to meet athletes where they are.Ashlee shares:💪 How she found Delaware Fit Factory after moving to the area🏋️‍♀️ Her powerlifting background and love for Olympic lifting👩‍👧‍👦 Why being a mom fuels her passion for strength and leading by example❤️ The impact of community and relationships inside the gymWe also dive deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in CrossFit:RX vs. Scaled — What does it actually mean?Is RX the ultimate goal?Is scaling “less than”?How should beginners think about it?How should seasoned athletes think about it?Ashlee breaks down how scaling up and scaling down are both powerful tools — and why the real goal is hitting the intended stimulus, not chasing numbers on a leaderboard.With the CrossFit Open around the corner, we also talk about:🔥 Movements Ashlee hopes to see (heavy barbells, toes-to-bar 👀)😅 Movements she hopes to avoid (wall walks…)🎯 Her big 2026 goals, including major Olympic lifting numbers💬 How to handle comparison in a competitive gym environment🚪 What she’d say to someone hesitant to walk through the doorsThis episode is honest, encouraging, and packed with insight for beginners and veterans alike.If you’ve ever felt intimidated by RX weights, unsure about scaling, or stuck comparing yourself to others — this one’s for you.⸻📍 Learn More About Delaware Fit FactoryWant to see what we’re about?Join us for FreeFit Saturdays at 8am and experience the community for yourself.⸻👍 If you found value in this episode:Like, share, subscribe, and send it to someone who needs to hear it.Until next time — eat better, sleep better, train better… so you can be better every day. 💥