Assemble Performance Podcast

Bekah Fay - A Physical Therapist's Journey into CrossFit

Mar 19, 2024

Physical therapist Bekah Fay discusses her journey from clinical settings to CrossFit, emphasizing movement variability, proper programming, and coaching in fitness. She shares her initial hesitation towards CrossFit, the importance of health markers in training, and the evolution of her perspective on the sport. Bekah highlights the community aspect of CrossFit, the need for diverse training methods, and the balance between business growth and personal well-being for gym owners.

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Bekah Fay

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Community building is a core focus in CrossFit gyms with events and social connections.

CrossFit training emphasizes movement variety across weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardio exercises.

Leaders in CrossFit must prioritize self-care, set boundaries, and model authenticity for effective leadership.

Deep dives

Building a Community Through CrossFit

CrossFit gyms focus on creating a strong community where members support and engage with each other. The sense of camaraderie is cultivated through events like Friendsgiving, a yearly deadlift competition, and special workouts like Murph on Memorial Day weekend. Members naturally connect before and after classes, reinforcing the idea that the gym is a place for socializing and support.

Focus on Fun and Community in Training Programs

01:26

Progression and Coaching in CrossFit

01:30

Learning the essence of leadership through self-reflection

01:53

Introduction

2min

Journey from Acute Care to Outpatient Pediatric Clinic

11min

Reflecting on Hospital Experience and Embracing Preventative Fitness Training

2min

Prioritizing Health Markers in CrossFit Training

4min

Evolution of CrossFit Influence

13min

Embracing CrossFit and Coaching Journey

17min

Embracing Diversity and Community in CrossFit

12min

In this episode I sit down with Bekah Fay. Bekah earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Miami in 2019. Bekah shares her journey from earning her doctorate in physical therapy to working in various clinical settings before transitioning to a non-clinical role with Hybrid Performance Method. She discusses her initial impressions of CrossFit, how her views have evolved over time, and the importance of movement variability and proper programming in CrossFit. Becca also emphasizes the role of coaching in keeping members engaged and progressing in their fitness journey. She highlights the community aspect of CrossFit and the importance of setting boundaries as a leader.

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Assemble Performance Podcast

Bekah Fay - A Physical Therapist's Journey into CrossFit

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Building a Community Through CrossFit

Incorporating Variety in CrossFit Training

Balancing Work and Personal Well-Being as a Leader

Cultivating Genuine Leadership in CrossFit Community

Fostering Engagement Through CrossFit Programming

Focus on Fun and Community in Training Programs

Progression and Coaching in CrossFit

Learning the essence of leadership through self-reflection

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts