Скачать или смотреть “There's No Going Back. Things are Only Moving Forward.” – James Hobart on the Future of CrossFit

James Hobart has been part of CrossFit since the early days. He’s competed at the Games, demoed for CrossFit’s movement videos, worked on Seminar Staff, and spent nearly two decades watching the culture evolve. In this episode, he sits down with Denise Thomas to talk candidly about the state of CrossFit — and whether it’s lost its soul.

From what it felt like to walk away from competition, to the mindset shift required to keep training into middle age, James opens up about what keeps him coming back to the gym and why he still believes in the methodology. They discuss the difference between nostalgia and stagnation, why CrossFit's messiness is part of the magic, and what it really means to "teach yourself out of a job."

TOPICS COVERED
Has CrossFit lost its soul?
The evolution of CrossFit.com and community norms
Competing as a masters athlete
The shift from performance to purpose
Letting go of dogma and embracing change
Making peace with "CrossFit Grumpy"
Why small goals matter more than big ones

RESOURCES MENTIONED
James Hobart's podcast: Podcast of the Day
CrossFit Mafia in Erie, Colorado
CrossFit.com
Ruck Race League

Community Highlight:
Mark and Dana Harris are the founders of Equip Products — a company based in rural Illinois that’s making CrossFit more accessible for adaptive and neuro athletes around the world.
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It started with a conversation at the CrossFit Games. Kevin Ogar mentioned the need for better gear to train from his wheelchair, and that led to their first product: the lap mat.
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Today, Equip offers nearly 150 tools that help athletes train safely and independently, regardless of ability.
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For Mark and Dana, this isn’t just business — it’s a way to make sure no one hears, “That’s it. You’re done.”
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Their message is simple: You’re not done. You’re just getting started.
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