Pursuing Health

CrossFit Health Tip - Avoiding Injury with Amy West, MD PH226


Listen Later

"The idea that CrossFit is dangerous is actually not supported in the scientific literature," says Amy West, MD. Her number-one tip for avoiding injury: "Check your ego at the door." Other suggested strategies include seeking out supervision to make sure you're moving properly, knowing your own limits, and paying attention to recovery.

To learn more about CrossFit Health and how to get involved as a healthcare provider or patient, visit health.crossfit.com. 
If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every Tuesday.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. We recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Pursuing HealthBy Julie Foucher MD, MS

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

1,227 ratings


More shows like Pursuing Health

View all
Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings

Chasing Excellence

2,036 Listeners

The CrossFit Podcast by CrossFit LLC

The CrossFit Podcast

679 Listeners

The mindbodygreen Podcast by mindbodygreen

The mindbodygreen Podcast

2,038 Listeners

The Ready State Podcast by With Kelly and Juliet Starrett

The Ready State Podcast

507 Listeners

Dhru Purohit Show by Dhru Purohit

Dhru Purohit Show

3,527 Listeners

The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

The Dr. Hyman Show

9,264 Listeners

The Peter Attia Drive by Peter Attia, MD

The Peter Attia Drive

9,083 Listeners

Talking Elite Fitness by Tommy Marquez & Sean Woodland

Talking Elite Fitness

1,036 Listeners

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+ by Everyday Wellness™

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+

159 Listeners

The Healthy Rebellion Radio by Robb Wolf

The Healthy Rebellion Radio

759 Listeners

The Consistency Project by EC Synkowski

The Consistency Project

546 Listeners

Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

Huberman Lab

29,196 Listeners

Varied Not Random by btwb

Varied Not Random

165 Listeners

Longevity Optimization with Kayla Barnes-Lentz by Kayla Barnes-Lentz

Longevity Optimization with Kayla Barnes-Lentz

99 Listeners

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

1,185 Listeners