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Everyday Perspective #28 - Ben Wadham - Giving People Purpose Through Adaptive Sport Innovation


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Expect to get the everyday perspective on Ben's CrossFit ban for PEDs; why he did it and the reaction since, his experiences from the military; both good and bad, the reaction to the release of the Veterans Foundation video, how he avenged the loss of his mullet, how he plans to change the world of adaptive exercise and much more...

Ben Wadham is an Former Royal Marine Commando PTI, Adaptive Exercise Innovator and has coached a number of adaptive athletes including Mark Ormrod MBE. He is an Elite CrossFit Competitor, BJJ Blue Belt and Owner of Pantheon Gym in Plymouth.

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ben.wadham
Pantheon Plymouth - https://www.pantheonplymouth.co.uk
Pantheon Insta - https://www.instagram.com/pantheonplymouth

00:00 Intro
02:49 Joining the Marines
10:09 Military Experiences
18:59 Reaction to Veterans Clip
23:19 Mental Health Support
31:20 Mark Ormrod’s Challenges
39:12 Adaptive Training Innovation
44:44 Finding CrossFit 
48:00 Steroid Ban
59:10 Local Exercise Initiatives 
01:06:05 Minimum Effective Dose
01:13:34 Longest Ever BJJ White belt
01:17:28 Getting Old & Future Plans

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