In this episode, Drew sits down with Paige Semenza and Hunter Wood to break down The Compound Part 2 , Misfit Affiliate’s next seven-week training phase. The crew walks through the bigger picture behind the phase, including heavy back squats and overhead pressing, strict pulling, intentional conditioning, continued running, and the return of Engine Class Sundays. They also dig into the why behind the structure: how affiliate programming can build real strength without losing the conditioning, sk

What actually makes someone "fit" in CrossFit? In this episode, Drew and Paige break down the four components of monostructural conditioning and explain how they work together to build a complete engine. From Zone 2 foundations and aerobic capacity to anaerobic repeatability and power output, they explore how athletes can identify weaknesses, structure their training, and execute conditioning sessions with more purpose. They also dive into the Misfit Gears Matrix, pacing strategies, common mista

For years, Kyle Moline was just like a lot of Misfit athletes. He showed up, worked hard, chased progress, and slowly fell in love with the process. Fast forward to 2026 and Kyle found himself competing alongside Games veterans at the NorCal Classic in his first individual semifinal appearance. On this episode, Kyle joins Drew and Paige to talk about his journey from Division I swimmer to CrossFit athlete, the role Misfit has played in his development, how coaching and community accelerated his

Offseason Block 2 starts Monday, June 9. In this special programming deep dive, Drew and Paige break down the structure, intent, and athlete decision-making behind the second offseason phase of the year. The focus is on helping athletes choose between a strength bias, conditioning bias, or hybrid approach based on their current weaknesses, goals, and training history. Topics include: How to decide between Strength Bias, Conditioning Bias, or Hybrid training Why Offseason Block 2 is the time to s

Episode 400 of the Misfit Podcast is here, and Drew and Paige celebrate the milestone by diving deep into one of the most misunderstood areas of CrossFit: pressing gymnastics. From wall walks and handstand push-ups to handstand walking, they break down the difference between chasing skills and actually building the strength, stability, and positioning required to sustain them in competition. The conversation covers: Why GPP and pressing strength matter more than flashy skills Common faults in wa

What does it actually take to get better at gymnastics in CrossFit? In Part 1 of this series, Drew and Paige Semenza break down pulling gymnastics through the lens of the sport—not traditional gymnastics, not random drills from Instagram… but the movements that actually show up in the Open, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the CrossFit Games. Inside this episode: Why your GPP may be the biggest limiter (or solution) to your gymnastics The real order of operations for building pulling capacity Grip