In this episode of Savagely Scaled, Blake and Joyce dive into the world of recovery and the tools athletes use to stay moving, performing, and feeling their best. From sleep routines and hydration to massage guns, cupping, compression boots, CBD creams, and cold plunges, they break down what’s actually helpful versus what might just be hype.

The conversation covers personal recovery habits, favorite recovery gadgets, experiences with sports massages, mobility work, and the reality of balancing training with everyday life, work, and family responsibilities. Along the way, you'll hear stories from competitions, thoughts on sleep tracking devices like the Apple Watch and WHOOP, and an unexpectedly passionate debate about bananas.

Whether you're training for competition, tackling your weekly CrossFit classes, or simply trying to recover smarter, this episode offers practical insights and honest experiences to help you find what works best for your body.

Tune in and join the conversation: What recovery tools or routines have made the biggest difference for you?

Episode 91: New Boss, Same Burpees?

CrossFit has a new CEO, and for the first time in a while, it feels like a familiar face is stepping into the role.

This week, Blake and Joyce sit down to discuss Bruce Edwards, CrossFit's newest CEO, and what his leadership could mean for affiliates, athletes, coaches, and everyday members. As a former CrossFit COO during one of the sport's biggest growth periods, affiliate owner, and fitness industry executive, Bruce brings a unique combination of CrossFit culture and business experience to the table.

The conversation dives into:
🏋️ Who Bruce Edwards is and his history with CrossFit
📈 Why CrossFit chose him to lead the company
🤝 The importance of affiliates and community
📣 Why transparency and communication matter more than ever
🏆 The challenge of competing with HYROX and other fitness trends
💪 Whether CrossFit needs innovation—or simply strong leadership
❤️ What makes CrossFit special and why so many athletes continue to call it home

Will Bruce Edwards help bring CrossFit back to its roots? Can he rebuild trust and strengthen the affiliate network that built the sport? Blake and Joyce share their thoughts, concerns, and hopes for the future of CrossFit.

Whether you're an affiliate owner, coach, competitor, or someone who just loves showing up for class each day, this episode is for you.

🎙️ Grab your coffee, lace up your Nanos, and join the conversation.

Stay Savage.

June means it's time for another Savagely Scaled Goal Check-In!

This month, Joyce recaps her incredible experience competing at the Northern California Classic, surviving three grueling days of competition, and the lessons she learned about recovery, mobility, and listening to her body. With NCC in the books, she's setting her sights on HYROX by tackling a new challenge: building her running endurance one mile at a time.

Meanwhile, Blake reflects on balancing weightlifting programming, HYROX training, motherhood, summer activities, and everything else life keeps throwing her way. From aggressive weightlifting percentages to finding peace with doing "enough," her June focus is all about balance.

The girls also dive into HYROX prep, competition strategy, gym class logistics, Disney dreams, nutrition confessions, and why sometimes a milkshake is exactly what the recovery plan calls for.

Remember: goals don't have to be huge. Pick one, stack it, and keep moving forward.