Pursuing Health

“I really think there is an opportunity for the CrossFit affiliates to work with the hospitals, and to say, ‘We have a big piece of this puzzle that we can help with. We have the programming, we have the coaches, … Continued The post Ep 96 – A Hospital Affiliate: Kirby Medical Center and CrossFit KMC appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete.

EC Synkowski started CrossFit in 2006 to break out of a globo-gym rut, and shortly thereafter she completed her CrossFit Level 1. Her enthusiasm and hard work eventually led to seminar staff and flowmaster positions for the Level 1 and … Continued The post Ep 95 – Optimizing Your Nutrition with EC Synkowski appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete.

“From a young age, I was never put… I wasn’t put on the same platform as just girls, it was everyone. It wasn’t like, ‘Oh you’re the best girl out there,’ it was, ‘How do you be the best, period,’ … Continued The post Ep 94 – Danica Patrick on Trailblazing and Shifting Gears appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete.

“You spend your whole life sort of cycling in and out of diets. I was a football player, I’m the kind of guy who gains weight easily. I know what it’s like to have to lose weight and be hungry … Continued The post Ep 93 – Debunking Nutrition Myths with Gary Taubes appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete.

“But I really think one thing I’ve learned during this situation is to not sweat the big things or the little things. How important it is. We are so lucky to be here right now. We are fortunate we have … Continued The post Ep 92 – Bob Harper on Surviving a Heart Attack appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete.

“And when it comes to mental preparation, it requires the same level of intention as any other training program. It’s not gonna happen overnight. Being able to shift to that more internal motivation where you’re able to harness that energy … Continued The post Ep 91 – Mind Over Matter: Improving Performance in Athletics and Beyond with Sports Psychiatrist Dr. MaryEllen Eller appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete.

“But I’m really happy that I had that experience of being at the Ranch and understanding culturally what that was. And it wasn’t lost on me. I think for a lot of people it was like, ‘Hey, this is fun … Continued The post Ep 90 – CrossFit Games GM Justin Bergh: The Man Behind the Magic appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete.

“I’ve always had trouble with the whole… I always never wanted to age. You know, I like Neverland, and, growing up, it’s like, I’m just a kid at heart still, and just super excited about life, and I just wanted … Continued The post Ep 89 – No Slowing Down: Two-Time 60+ Fittest Man on Earth Dave Hippensteel appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete.

“And then in clinicals, I’m actually seeing people who are suffering from complications of obesity. I remember seeing a patient whose BMI was I think 34 or 35, and they’re like she’s obese. And all I can think is my … Continued The post Ep 88 – From Hypocrite to Advocate: Dr. Rebecca Blonsky appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete.

“Having a husband as a business owner, it’s literally all we do. It’s all we think about, and whereas before, when we weren’t owning the gym, I cared about it. I really cared about it, but I wasn’t nearly as … Continued The post Ep 87 – Stacie Tovar: From Legendary Competitor to Thriving Coach appeared first on Julie Foucher | Reebok CrossFit Games Athlete.