How the "Scaled Athlete" Uses His CrossFit Influence Where It Matters Most | Geo Ortega | Episode 36

My guest this week is Geo Ortega, better known as the "Scaled Athlete" on Instagram!Geo is an Everyday CrossFitter in Virginia, and has been consistently doing CrossFit since the beginning of 2024, when he was challenged to try it and fell in love with it.In this episode, we talk through Geo's backstory before he found CrossFit. We go over:- What it was like for Geo to grow up splitting time between the US and the Philippines- How he worked to overcome the intimidation he felt walking into gyms when he was younger- What it is that Geo loves about CrossFit more than basketball or drag racing- The rough moments in Geo's life that forced him to refocus on his own health- How the "Magic of the CrossFit Open" was what sealed it for him to stick with CrossFitGeo is building his Scaled Athlete brand to help show more people that CrossFit, and fitness in general, are a welcoming space to seek out. Not just for elite athletes or competitors, but for the everyday person looking to improve their life.🔗 Connect with Geo:Instagram: @scaled.athlete Fresh Off the Barbell Website: *Use the link in his Instagram bio*🔗 Connect with Silverback MediaInstagram: @silver_back_mediaYoutube: @SilverbackMedia