Why Chris Spealler Ditched Traditional Fitness Programming

Is performance in the gym the goal or simply a tool to live better in the outside world?In today’s episode, eight-time CrossFit Games competitor and former CrossFit Seminar Staff member Chris Spealler discusses his evolution from high-intensity daily training to sustainable "Adventure Preparedness Programming."Chris breaks down his 12-week programming blocks and explains why his gym, Park City Fit, focuses on serving adventure-loving athletes who want to better enjoy outdoor activities like skiing rather than compete in fitness. He explains how to keep clients motivated long term, how to adjust coaching strategies as athletes’ needs evolve and why teaching fundamentals never goes out of style. "Speal" also talks about what it takes to balance the demands of family, business and personal training, and he offers advice for coaches who want to build sustainable, fulfilling careers.LinksStrength Coach Collective0:30 - Programming from 2016 to now8:44 - Handling transitions with members19:24 - Benchmarks for progress34:15 - Spealler’s program design46:49 - Scaling for clients’ needs