Episodes

  • Are you looking to help at-risk kids in your area?
    Sep 1 2020

    Leora Hafri is the executive director of the Steve's Club National Program. Alongside more than 20 gyms running local clubs, they are working hard to get fitness, community, & mentorship to at-risk kids all over the country.

    • Big thanks to HSN Mentoring for sponsoring this episode.
    • Find us on social: Steve's Club | Patrick | Open Gym | MCU
    About Open Gym

    Open Gym amplifies the voices, experiences, & insights of some of the brightest minds in the gym business. New conversations every Tuesday morning.

    About Patrick

    Open Gym is produced & hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter & brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

    About Morning Chalk Up

    The Morning Chalk Up is the leading news organization inside the CrossFit community. Sign up to receive the fittest news here.

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    28 mins
  • Why does representation at the highest level matter?
    Aug 25 2020

    SayKay Brown and Cam Brown co-own CrossFit HCS in Michigan. Together, they started Robin Hood Fitness, a nonprofit aiming for a "redistribution of health." We talk about their hopes for the future of diversity in CrossFit.

    • Find us on social: Robin Hood Fitness | Patrick | Open Gym | MCU
    About Open Gym

    Open Gym amplifies the voices, experiences, & insights of some of the brightest minds in the gym business. New conversations every Tuesday morning.

    About Patrick

    Open Gym is produced & hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter & brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

    About Morning Chalk Up

    The Morning Chalk Up is the leading news organization inside the CrossFit community. Sign up to receive the fittest news here.

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    29 mins
  • What's it look like to be in it for the long haul?
    Aug 18 2020

    Adam Kramer is a coach & mentor at the Green Beret Project, an organization providing long-term mentoring to at-risk youth. They do that by providing opportunities, demanding discipline, & teaching them how to get healthy.

    • Thanks to the Grow Your Nutrition Business Podcast for sponsoring this episode.
    • Find us on social: Green Beret Project | Patrick | Open Gym | MCU
    • Learn more about Adam here.
    About Open Gym

    Open Gym amplifies the voices, experiences, & insights of some of the brightest minds in the gym business. New conversations every Tuesday morning.

    About Patrick

    Open Gym is produced & hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter & brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

    About Morning Chalk Up

    The Morning Chalk Up is the leading news organization inside the CrossFit community. Sign up to receive the fittest news here.

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    28 mins
  • Can passion & patience help overcome the odds?
    Aug 11 2020

    Adam Kramer has been helping the Green Beret Project grow since 2016. Their mission: to provide long-term mentoring to at-risk youth by building relationships, providing opportunities, & teaching them about discipline & health.

    • Find us on social: Green Beret Project | Patrick | Open Gym | MCU
    • Learn more about Adam here.
    About Open Gym

    Open Gym amplifies the voices, experiences, & insights of some of the brightest minds in the gym business. New conversations every Tuesday morning.

    About Patrick

    Open Gym is produced & hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter & brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

    About Morning Chalk Up

    The Morning Chalk Up is the leading news organization inside the CrossFit community. Sign up to receive the fittest news here.

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    23 mins
  • How can you borrow other peoples' experience?
    Aug 4 2020

    Ben Davis is the founder of Noble Clay Fitness in Atlanta, Georgia. In part two of our conversation about the gym, Ben talks about how he was able to build an experienced team who is helping him see the mission come to life.

    • Big thanks to HSN Mentoring for sponsoring this episode.
    • Find us on social: Noble Clay | Patrick | Open Gym | MCU
    About Open Gym

    Open Gym amplifies the voices, experiences, & insights of some of the brightest minds in the gym business. New conversations every Tuesday morning.

    About Patrick

    Open Gym is produced & hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter & brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

    About Morning Chalk Up

    The Morning Chalk Up is the leading news organization inside the CrossFit community. Sign up to receive the fittest news here.

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    25 mins
  • Is individual design better for the underserved?
    Jul 28 2020

    Ben Davis is the founder of Noble Clay Fitness in Atlanta, Georgia. Together with his team, he's working to build the YMCA of functional fitness. In the first of a two-part conversation, he explains how & why he's doing that.

    • Find us on social: Noble Clay | Patrick | Open Gym | MCU
    About Open Gym

    Open Gym amplifies the voices, experiences, & insights of some of the brightest minds in the gym business. New conversations every Tuesday morning.

    About Patrick

    Open Gym is produced & hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter & brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

    About Morning Chalk Up

    The Morning Chalk Up is the leading news organization inside the CrossFit community. Sign up to receive the fittest news here.

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    23 mins
  • [Rest Day] What might be, but so far isn't?
    Jul 21 2020

    Patrick offers some thoughts on the last few episodes of Open Gym & why leaders need to always strengthen their creativity & their courageousness.

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    • Find us on social: | Patrick | Open Gym | MCU
    About Open Gym

    Open Gym amplifies the voices, experiences, & insights of some of the brightest minds in the gym business. New conversations every Tuesday morning.

    About Patrick

    Open Gym is produced & hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter & brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

    About Morning Chalk Up

    The Morning Chalk Up is the leading news organization inside the CrossFit community. Sign up to receive the fittest news here.

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    5 mins
  • What steps are you taking to keep members safe?
    Jul 14 2020

    Dr. Michael Ray is an ER physician & the co-founder of CrossFit Flagstaff. As the gym opens, & as Arizona responds to an influx of new coronavirus cases, Dr. Ray remains cautious about how to best resume classes.

    • Find us on social: CF Flagstaff | Patrick | Open Gym | MCU
    About Open Gym

    Open Gym amplifies the voices, experiences, & insights of some of the brightest minds in the gym business. New conversations every Tuesday morning.

    About Patrick

    Open Gym is produced & hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter & brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

    About Morning Chalk Up

    The Morning Chalk Up is the leading news organization inside the CrossFit community. Sign up to receive the fittest news here.

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    23 mins