Forging Better Humans

In this episode of the Forging Better Humans podcast Ted dissects a social media post from an CrossFit Affiliate owner and talks about what they should do instead. 

Cindy joins Ted on the podcast to talk about her journey in healthcare and wellness and her passion for women's health.

Matt joins Ted on the Forging Better Humans podcast to talk about his experience as a competitive gymnast, his time running the family business and how Iron Legion and his unique nutrition keep him dialed in.

Leo Alsami joins Ted on the podcast and talk about his business O7 Garage doors and how his huge weight loss journey and how he found Iron Legion.

MIM Founders Julius + Sean chat with Ted about the humble beginnings of their run club, their dedication to service and their plans for the future. 

Jeremy Burd from PSF Burdhouse joins Ted on the podcast today to give a brief history of is gym and training and where he wants to take it in the future in partnership with Iron Legion.

Ted's favorite 'Employee' is on the podcast today to share what she does on the other side of the wall. Karen owns Brick & Iron Cafe and makes delicious acai and smoothie bowls while also offering high end nutrition support and supplements. Listen in for everything she does. 

On this episode Ted explains the process of personal training here at Iron Legion. It's something we've always had, but has always been growing. 

Previous guests Collin McGinnis and Michael Oliveros join us on the podcast to talk about their multi-day Go Ruck event last week.

On this episode of the Forging Better Humans, Ted is joined by Will Ramirez , a heavy hitter in the strongman community. Stone maker, competitor, and promotor - you're in for a good episode.

Welcome Chad Belger to the show and tune in as he talks about his journey with substance abuse, the founding of his non-profit Recovery Rx and their event held at Iron Legion this weekend on February 28th.

In this episode of the podcast, Ted talks about someone who came into the gym ready to make a change, but maybe not ready to sacrifice for a change. Can you relate?

On this episode of the Forging Better Humans podcast, Ted draws a parallel between his sons early jiu jitsu training and adults who come into Iron Legion to train and asks the audience - 'are you willing to be bad at something you want to learn?'

Welcome Collin McGinnis, long time member of Iron Legion. In today's episode Collin talks about how he discovered Iron Legion and how it helped him build endurance for motocross and also how he balances business, training and challenges.

We see a lot people drop the gym routine when things get busy and stressful during the holidays. We're here to tell why that's not the best idea and why you should prioritize yourself for an hour a day - even when it gets tough.

Ted talks in this episode about CrossFit, our time as an affiliate, why we chose to leave the affiliation, programming differences and training your members. 

Ted answers a question from a member and talks about the journey of work, a business in a fitness industry, life and a family.

Ted welcomes 2025 with open arms - by starting the year off on the right foot. He's done this by dialing in things that important to him and getting rid of things that are distractions. Are you up for the challenge? Can you make 2025 a better year?

Ted welcomes AJ onto the Forging Better Humans podcast. AJ is co-owner of Tier One // Crossfit DBP here in Ocala, Florida. In this episode we get a little introduction to AJ and his philosophies about being a leader in his community. But more importantly, this episode is about the importance of getting to the polls on November 5th. We've got a fun challenge too to go along with it!

Welcome and thanks for checking out Forging Better Humans. In todays episode, Ted talks about our reasoning for leaving the CrossFit brand behind and an unexpected conversation at Wawa and hopefully sparked some curiosity. 

It's that time of year again - a time for New Years Resolutions. And we're here for it. But how do you get started? How do you find the right training facility? And especially, how do you get in the right mindset to create meaningful change? Well, Ted answers them all in the first episode of our second season of the Forging Better Humans Podcast!

Say hello to Coach Ryan Allen - our resident powerlifting coach. In this episode he talks with Ted about his humble beginnings in the sport of powerlifting and how he has grown as an athlete and coach, and what his plans are for his program at Iron Legion. 

Tune in for Coach Casey and Ted and learn some more about Iron Legion's newest and next charity competition, Brick City Battle.  Inspired by the resilience and strength displayed by firefighters in the line of duty, the Brick City Battle is your chance to test your limits and push your boundaries alongside like-minded fitness enthusiasts. Gather your squad and prepare to conquer a series of intense challenges that will ignite your competitive spirit and leave you feeling invincible.Stop by the gym on December 16th for a great event. 

Welcome Coach Sean to Iron Legion. Listen in for his history with fitness and a new an exciting program Iron Legion is bringing it back. 

There's always going to be setbacks, obstacles, injuries, schedule conflicts that seemingly get in the way of our progress. But, there is another way - through it - that brings us out on the other side more capable and stronger than before. Ted talks from experience on embracing circumstance and training with injuries.

Ted, Alex and Isabelle sit down and talk about a recent weekend they spent at Wolf Brigade in Rochester, NY. What the learned, what they're bringing back to Florida and what they're excited to implement.

Ted sits down with our Jiu Jitsu coach Terrie and Athlete Jacob after Jacobs first jiu jitsu competition. They talk about his training leading up to the tournament, what led him to want to compete and how he balanced his life, work and family while training.

 Karen joins Ted on this episode of the Forging Better Humans Podcast. They talk about the challenges in relationships, the evolution of Karen's career and how to balance it all. 

Join Ted and Coach Terrie as they talk strength and jiu jitsu, how they compliment each other and how they are actually both needed for success in either sport.

Coach Wayne joins Ted on the podcast today to talk about how he found Iron Legion, how he trains for his career as a correction facility captain and navigating racial issues in his position. 

 Are you part of the New Year New Me crowd? Or the start on Monday crowd? There's nothing wrong with that, just start and continue with intention and consistency. 

 Ted's guest for this episode is Iron Legion longtime member Haley Freeman. Ted and Haley talk for A WHILE about her passion for education, hard work, curiosity and what is takes to raise capable kids. 

Listen to Iron Legion Head Coach Kaitie and BirthFit Coach Isabelle talk about navigating fitness during pregnancy and postpartum. They share their journeys and recommendations for mothers. 

 In this podcast episode Ted gets a little 'rant-y' and explains his thoughts on supplementing and enhancing your sports performance. 

 What you let derail you, defines you. In today's podcast, Ted talks about situations he was in that could have been an easy out for hard work, and what he did about it and how you can not let it stop you from reaching your goals. 

Crave the result so much, that the work is irrelevant. Ted talks about reaching your goals, shutting down the noise and staying consistent. Listen in!

 Today Ted talks about navigating the task of getting your nutrition on track and traveling. 

 Ted talks about competing, the why and what Iron Legion has going on locally! 

 Ted and Alex just came back from Virginia where they both competed in jiu jitsu for the first time, against opponents they've never met. Listen as they talk about the event, what they did to prepare for it and how it felt to compete. Special guest appearance from Coach Terrie! 

Two of Iron Legions teen athletes join Ted on the show to talk about their journey with fitness, competing on a big stage and what they have planned next!

 Coach Casey joins us on the Podcast to chat law enforcement, goals, and training. 

We welcome Iron Legion Head Coach Kaitie Neratka to the Forging Better Humans podcast. Ted and Kaitie talk nutrition, scaling, injury recovery and life. 

 Ted is joined on the Forging Better Humans Podcast by Terrie, Iron Legion's jiu jistu coach, and Joe, Iron Legion member and jiu jitsu student. They both recently went to a seminar hosted by Jean Jacques Machado, and together were able to learn from a coach in our Lineage. They talk about what it means to be a forever student and why jiu jistu is important to them. 

 Iron Legion Owner Ted Dreaver talks about how Jiu-Jitsu has helped him unlock new levels of strength and fitness and why you should add it to your training. 

 In this episode Ted talks about the desire to race to the stop sign and why you should cut that shit out. 

 Mike Oliveros joins Ted to talk about his journey with Iron Legion, rucking + endurance events and mental toughness. 

 Meet Ted Dreaver, Iron Legion owner, swamp viking and forger of better humans. Listen to him break down what it means to train at Iron Legion and what forging better humans means to him.