- 43 minutes 29 secondsCrossFit & HYROX: The New Era of Fitness Competition w/ Matt Chan
In this episode, Jason and Matt dive into the evolution of fitness competitions and why events like HYROX are bringing a new wave of people into the world of training. From aerobic conditioning and long-term durability to pushing yourself in competitive environments, this conversation explores what real fitness looks like as the industry continues to evolve.
The group breaks down the challenge of maintaining high-level fitness over time, adjusting expectations as you age, and how experiences like HYROX force people to confront limiting beliefs in real time. They also discuss why problem solving under stress matters both inside and outside the gym, the role shared interests play in relationships, and what’s ahead for the podcast and TRAIN HARD community.
Timestamps:
00:00 – The Role of Aerobic Conditioning
02:53 – The Evolution of Fitness Competitions
11:13 – The Challenge of High-Level Fitness
19:09 – Experiencing HYROX: A Unique Event
21:49 – Adjusting Expectations in Competition
29:21 – Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
31:15 – The Value of Problem Solving Under Stress
33:37 – Finding Common Interests in Relationships
42:30 – Introduction to the Podcast Series
43:00 – Looking Ahead: Future Episodes and Community EngagementThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥
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27 May 2026, 9:00 am - 56 minutes 47 secondsThe Notorious Pool Photo & The Minimum Effective Dose with Matt Chan
In this episode, Jason and Matt Chan reflect on some of the most memorable and high-pressure moments from the CrossFit Games, including the nerves, energy, and intensity that made those experiences unforgettable. From competition stories to training philosophy, the conversation shifts into how fitness evolves as we age and why training smarter matters more than ever.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction and daily life
- 02:55 – Memorable CrossFit Games moments
- 05:56 – High-pressure events and energy in competition
- 08:57 – Reflecting on unique experiences in CrossFit
- 11:52 – The intensity of competition and pre-event nerves
- 14:57 – Exploring training techniques: Zercher squats
- 17:49 – Deadlift variations for safety and effectiveness
- 29:05 – The importance of back squats and alternatives
- 29:47 – Adapting training as we age
- 32:51 – Prioritizing skill development in fitness
- 33:49 – Maintaining fitness capacity over time
- 38:35 – Essential training for tactical athletes
- 43:56 – The role of aerobic conditioning
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20 May 2026, 9:00 am - 42 minutes 33 secondsPeptides, Testosterone, and Fitness Over 40 with Matt Chan
Matt Chan returns for part two of his four-part May series on the Jason Khalipa Podcast. This week, the conversation dives into peptides, testosterone, recovery, and what it really means to stay capable as you get older.
Matt and Jason share personal experiences navigating fitness as they get older, the role testosterone plays in improving health, and why muscle mass, recovery, and long-term health matter more than ever. The guys also get into the growing conversation around peptides and GLP-1s, including where they see value, where they see risk, and how these tools fit into a bigger picture of discipline and longevity.
Beyond the health talk, this episode is really about continuing to train for life. Setting goals beyond competition. Staying capable for your family. And finding purpose in continuing to push yourself physically as you age.
[0:01] What You Missed
[1:27] Train Hard Coffee
[2:25] Peptides and Fitness Over 40
[5:21] Testosterone and Health
[16:11] Peptides and Self-Injection
[18:56] GLP-1s and Weight Management
[22:00] Fitness and Longevity
[30:11] Breathing Techniques
[33:46] Goal Setting and Challenges
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13 May 2026, 9:00 am - 56 minutes 52 secondsAre You an Asset or a Liability? with Matt Chan
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Chan to talk about what it really means to be someone others can rely on—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From wild road trip stories to hard truths about readiness in high-stakes professions, this conversation covers the full spectrum of what it takes to move from liability to asset in your own life.
We get into the role fitness plays not just in performance, but in survival, confidence, and longevity. Matt shares lessons from the fireground and law enforcement communities, where your level of preparation can directly impact outcomes for yourself and others. The conversation also explores the mental side—how you handle stress, stay calm, and show up when it matters most.
Along the way, we talk about consistency, discipline, and the long game of building a capable body and mind. Whether it’s training, parenting, or your career, the question stays the same: are you someone people can count on?
00:00 – Personal wildlife stories: hitting elk and deer on road trips
02:18 – Damage caused by animals and driving experiences
04:13 – The emotional impact of wildlife encounters and hit-and-run stories
06:09 – Living in an Airstream: traveling across the Western US for over a year
07:13 – Fly fishing adventures with family in Sun River
08:30 – Law enforcement conference: fitness as a safety asset
09:16 – The dark side of physical and mental readiness in police work
11:00 – Building an asset vs. liability continuum in fire and law enforcement
12:43 – Recognizing personal liability and making life changes
13:12 – A veteran’s story: heart health and the cost of neglect
14:38 – Injury recovery and building resilience through fitness
15:04 – Fitness as an investment in longevity and quality of life
16:26 – Discipline, delayed gratification, and maintaining your physique over time
18:23 – Consistency and the long road of skill-building
19:43 – Learning guitar: patience and mastery
21:46 – Community connection and building confidence through shared workouts
23:18 – Brotherhood in fire and law enforcement: suffering and celebrating together
24:36 – Early morning workouts and intentional community building
28:54 – Why fitness is foundational in high-risk professions
30:52 – Mental presence, calmness, and de-escalation under stress
32:47 – Traffic stops and understanding law enforcement psychology
34:37 – Fitness, mental health, and performance under pressure
36:10 – Breathing techniques to control stress responses
38:32 – Training under stress: mask drills and exposure work
40:26 – Aaron Hoff’s work with youth fitness in Hawaii
44:28 – Scuba diving: adrenaline, control, and unfamiliar environments
47:34 – Panic, preparation, and staying composed in the unknown
50:00 – F1 car vs. roller skate: performance under pressure analogy
52:37 – Fitness, heart rate, and cognitive performance
54:11 – Peptides, hormones, and optimizing for longevity
55:33 – Blood work insights and managing health over timeThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥
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6 May 2026, 9:00 am - 11 minutes 52 secondsAn Update: Where Have I Been?
Join Jason Khalipa as he shares experiences from Ava's Kitchen, the Train Hard Men's Club, and lessons on mental resilience and leadership:
- The impact of charity events like Ava’s Kitchen on children’s perception of giving
- Practical ways to instill a culture of generosity in everyday interactions
- The growth and mission behind the Train Hard Men's Club
- Overcoming self-doubt through preparation and earned confidence
- The importance of physical and mental movement in a tech-driven world
- Lessons learned from law enforcement selection processes emphasizing mental toughness
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1 April 2026, 9:00 am - 12 minutes 5 secondsLeave No Doubt: The One Event That Still Sticks with Me
This episode is about a moment that never really goes away.
Looking back at the 2012 CrossFit Games, there’s one event that still stands out—not because of the result, but because of the effort.
It wasn’t about losing. It was about knowing there was more to give… and not giving it.
That feeling sticks.
This conversation is about why those moments matter, and how they shape the standard moving forward. Doing the extra rep. Pushing when it would be easier not to. Choosing effort when no one else would know the difference.
You won’t remember every win.
But you’ll remember where you held back.The goal is simple: leave no doubt.
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18 March 2026, 9:00 am - 11 minutes 4 secondsWhat I Learned After Three College Rejections
In this episode, Jason shares a story from his early years that completely reshaped how he thinks about effort, growth, and long-term success.
He talks about “peaking” in high school, not fully applying himself, and the wake-up call that followed. After getting denied from the same college three times, he was forced to confront a hard truth: talent without discipline doesn’t carry you very far.
What started as frustration turned into one of the most important lessons of his life.
Anything worth doing takes time.
It takes commitment.
And it takes consistency.This conversation is about playing the long game, owning your past mistakes, and realizing that you’re never stuck where you started. Whether it’s your career, your fitness, your relationships, or your character — growth is still available if you’re willing to earn it.
Never let momentum get to zero.
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4 March 2026, 10:00 am - 9 minutes 16 secondsIt Was the Deal of a Lifetime… Until It Wasn’t
When Jason was younger, he thought he found the deal of a lifetime.
The car looked great. The price was even better. On paper, it made zero sense not to buy it.
But sometimes when something feels too good to be true… it is.
In this Coffee with Khalipa episode, Jason shares the story behind a “perfect” deal that quickly turned into a lesson he’s never forgotten. He talks about trusting your gut, learning the hard way, and why making mistakes early in life can actually be an advantage.
Because sometimes you don’t learn from winning.
You learn from buying the wrong car.
This is a story about intuition, humility, and why experience is often the most expensive teacher.
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25 February 2026, 10:00 am - 11 minutes 47 secondsWhat Really Happened When I Blacked Out at the CrossFit Games
This week Jason shares a story from the 2009 CrossFit Games. Coming off a win the year before, expectations were high. In the middle of an event, he blacked out and hit the floor.
What happened next mattered more than the collapse.
Dave Castro gave him a choice. Stay down or get back up and finish.
This episode isn’t about the moment he passed out. It’s about what adversity does to you. Winning feels good, but pushing through when things fall apart is what actually builds confidence.
Sometimes the setback is the thing that proves to you who you are.
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20 February 2026, 10:00 am - 9 minutes 37 secondsI Think About This Weekly… Advice I Got at 20
In this second installment of the month-long Coffee with Khalipa series, Jason shares a piece of advice he received at 20 years old that still shapes how he operates today.
“If you want to be an owner, start acting like an owner today.”
This episode is about the gap between who you want to become and how you’re showing up right now. Too often, we wait for permission, a title, or someone else to anoint us before we take responsibility. But real ownership doesn’t start with a promotion, a role, or recognition. It starts with behavior.
Jason breaks down why you can’t flip a switch later and expect different results, how waiting to be chosen keeps people stuck, and what it actually looks like to act like an owner long before anyone calls you one.
This is a reminder that responsibility is something you take, not something you’re given.
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11 February 2026, 10:00 am - 9 minutes 21 secondsThe Weight of Small Moments: Stories From the Hospital
Over the next four weeks, Jason is sharing a series of stories that shaped him and the lessons they left behind.
In this Coffee with Khalipa episode, he reflects on two moments from his time in the hospital while his daughter was battling leukemia. Neither story involves grand gestures or dramatic speeches. Just simple interactions. One with a family member. One with a stranger.
Both left a lasting impact.
These moments are reminders that you never truly know what someone else is carrying, or how deeply your words and actions might land. A passing comment. A small kindness. A moment of patience or awareness. They can stay with someone for a lifetime.
This episode is about slowing down enough to realize that how you show up matters more than you think. Not just in big moments, but in the quiet, ordinary ones too.
Sometimes the smallest things are the ones that never leave us.
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