The World Fitness Project (WFP) is a competitive fitness league launched in 2025 by five-time Individual CrossFit Games athlete and 2024 Fittest Man in the 35-39 division, Will Moorad, along with Isabella and Jackson Terry, co-founders of GoodLyfe.
The WFP offers a structured, multi-event season format that aims to provide athletes with consistent competition opportunities and financial stability through guaranteed contracts.
With the first Tour Event approaching — scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, IN, from May 9 to 11 — we reached out to Travis Mayer, a nine-time CrossFit Games athlete, entrepreneur, and father of four, to discuss how he’s preparing. Over the past decade, Mayer has built a reputation as one of the most consistent competitors in the sport.
Check out our Q&A below.
Preparation & Training
Morning Chalk Up: Did your training shift at all once you committed to competing on the World Fitness Project Tour?
Travis Mayer: We have altered it a little; most things have stayed the same. We have started to incorporate more odd objects and running since in-person events typically have more exposure to these, but [I’m] focusing on building up my total training volume.
MCU: Can you describe your current weekly training template to us?
Mayer: Right now, I train Monday through Wednesday, with Thursday being an active recovery day. I train on Friday and Saturday, and I take Sunday completely off. Each day is broken down into 2-3 sessions. Session one typically involves lifting with skill, followed by a second session with a metcon-style workout with gymnastics, and then a longer endurance piece. There are always changes to it as you get closer to comps, but this is the general overview.
MCU: Are you currently working with any coaches or specialists to dial anything in particular?
Mayer: I have been working with Max El-Hag of Training Think Tank for the last 13 years.
Nutrition & Recovery
MCU: Have you been focusing on anything specifically regarding your body composition?
Mayer: Yes, after the first Open workout, I realized I was a little too heavy, so I worked very hard over the last couple of months to get all my food and food quality back to where it should be. I ended up losing about ten pounds and staying where I like for competitions.
MCU: You’ve competed in enough CrossFit events that I’m sure your competition fueling is locked in solid at this point. Can you tell us a little more about what that looks like?
Mayer: Yeah, over the years, I’ve adjusted things to where I know my body performs best. The primary focus is ensuring I’m eating enough and staying hydrated. I typically try to prepare all my meals and bring them with me, because there have been many times when I’ve missed meals due to timing or my schedule. So now, I always try to have plenty of food on hand to stay fueled.
Hydration might be even more critical for me. I’ve dealt with cramping issues over the years, but I feel like we’ve finally figured out the right amount of sodium and salt I need to stay ahead of it.
Mindset & Strategy
MCU: You’ve competed on some of the biggest stages in the sport – what excites you about this WFP Tour Event?
Mayer: The thing I’m most excited about is just being back on the floor with the top athletes, competing. It’s been a long year since the Games, full of emotions and ups and downs, and I think we’re all just looking forward to getting out there and throwing down. This is also great for the sport as a whole – it’s creating more opportunities to visit new places, meet new people, and do what we love: fitness.
Lifestyle & Legacy
MCU: You’re not only an elite athlete, but you juggle running a business and raising a family. What do you do to keep your head above water?
Mayer: Having a great team behind me is everything. At home, my wife is a rockstar – we’ve found a good balance between work and family time. I try to knock out everything I can at the gym so that when I’m home, it’s all about family. However, if that doesn’t happen, the kids will sometimes jump in and do part of the session with me. It’s really about being flexible and going with the flow. Some days don’t go as planned, and that’s okay – just make adjustments and do your best.
On the gym side, we’ve got a fantastic team here at TTT. We all put in a ton of work and support each other in any way we can. Whether it’s switching classes or making last-minute adjustments, we make it happen.
MCU: What do you want people to take away when they watch you compete now?
Mayer: Having a great team and coaches behind you is what makes it possible to do this for a long time. I’ve been competing at the Games since 2013, and the fact that I’m still competitive and still hitting PRs speaks volumes about Max and Training Think Tank as a whole.
I want people to remember to have fun and enjoy the journey, because at the end of the day, it’s fitness we get to do, and that’s pretty awesome if you ask me.
MCU: Best piece of advice for an athlete looking to stay in the sport for the long haul?
Mayer: Listen to your body, ask questions, keep learning, and have fun! If you aren’t enjoying it, take a break and find some balance!
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