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1395: Hunter McIntyre on Steroid Use in CrossFit, Avoiding Negativity, Surviving a Business Downturn & More

Oct 5, 2020

Hunter McIntyre, a six-time OCR world champion, shares his bold insights on steroids in CrossFit, criticizing the industry while reflecting on his own experiences. He discusses the cultural divide between obstacle course racing and CrossFit, and his thoughts on the future of the latter, including a hot take on Greg Glassman. With a focus on positivity, Hunter emphasizes the mental impacts of negativity and reveals how exercise serves as therapy. He also touches on navigating a business downturn and the creation of OCR Stars, aiming to uplift the fitness community.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Experiences and Challenges at the CrossFit Games

6min

Challenges and Controversies in CrossFit Competition

5min

Exploring Performance-Enhancing Drug Use in CrossFit

4min

Rivalry and Resilience

21min

Resilience in Fitness: Navigating Challenges and Community Support

18min

Love in Quarantine: The Unexpected Bond

4min

Navigating Relationships with Ease and Enjoyment

3min

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with the ever colorful Hunter McIntyre.

Hunter’s CrossFit experience. (3:44)
Shout out to Dave Castro. (9:00)
The realm of steroids in the CrossFit industry. (13:10)
Will he compete in their court again? (17:38)
The difference in cultures between OCR and CrossFit. (19:03)
His hot take on the Greg Glassman debacle and the future of CrossFit. (20:00)
Why he thinks a lot of CrossFit coaches are idiots. (21:58)
No pain, no gain. (24:53)
How if you put anything in his mouth, he will survive. (27:20)
Why he doesn’t watch TV and tips to avoid negativity. (29:51)
How he balances the negative baggage. (32:38)
Why he is removing himself from the playing field. (34:36)
Shifting his environment in a positive direction, the creation of OCR Stars. (37:00)
Surviving a business downturn. (42:07)
How exercise is therapeutic. (48:47)
How he accelerates his healing capacity. (52:31)
Hunter’s COVID queen. (56:14)