Why is Crossfit for life? Listen to this episode to find out! Bill shares his story from desk job to opening his own gym all before 25!

Bill Gallagher is the owner of Dynamic Athletics

http://www.dynathletics.com

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Episidee notes:

01:50- Interview with Bill begins

-How Bill found CrossFit, college football to athletic training to getting his MBA to landing a job at a “Big 4” as an accountant

05:00- What is CrossFit?

- “The team you didn’t know you missed

- The best way to get people fit, includes every method of fitness, strength training, rowing, biking, running, etc.

-The WOD- The Workout of the Day

07:00- The intimidation factor of CrossFit

-The things we do in CrossFit are to help people with everyday lives

08:30- How did you start a gym?

-"I was working in accounting and I wasn’t really happy and I knew it and I was looking for things I enjoyed

-Left accounting to become a coach/trainer

10:00- What was your mom’s reaction to you quitting your accounting job?

-“I always thought, if this doesn’t work I can always fall back on my MBA.”

-Sales, marketing and psychology helped in starting a business

11:35-How did you start Dynamic?

-How it all started with a neck injury in 2012.

-"I always wanted to help people but I didn’t know the best route.”

12:45- If it wasn’t for the strength in your neck, you would have broken it

14:00- What are some of the biggest obstacles to starting a business in a small town like Darien, CT?

15:30-Who was your first member? How do you get people to join a new gym?

16:00- WODs are posted online daily. Most people are coming because they want to be led in the right direction and for the community.

-The amazing Crossfit community

20:00-What is the hardest part of being a business owner or Crossfit coach?

21:50-Being Evicted

23:20- What are some of the things you do to keep you inspired?

-Business owner groups on Facebook

-Books, podcasts, finding your meaning

-Staying present in life

25:20- If you could have coffee with one person, who would it be?

29:30- Set realistic goals, longterm and short term

-Do Crossfit so that you can be an able bodied elder

Come try Dynamic Athletics for a 2-week trial!

0.00- Introduction to episode/intention cards

“ I choose Love no matter what” Sarah’s card

“ I find a deeper meaning, in personal growth, amid   the discomfort”- Natalie’s card

1:30- Brief introduction to Acupuncture

2:30- Sarah’s Story and discovery of Chinese medicine and Acupuncture

6:00- Taking the leap- leaving her career and enrolling full-time in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine school

9:20- Starting the Acupuncture business

13:50- What to expect at your first acupuncture appointment; Chinese medicinal approach- finding balance, treating each patient individually

18:40- Cupping 101

21:00- “Show me your tongue” What your tongue can say about your health

21:55- How old is Chinese medicine?

23:41- Chinese herbs, the synergist effect

25:05- Adaptogens; used to adapt body to stress. (i.e. Reishi & ashwagandha)

27:30-Medicinal mushrooms- Reishi- the mushroom of immortality.

Chinese Herbs include: Green tea, mint, cinnamon, ginger, cardamon, turmeric

29:31- Hot vs. cold foods, how cold foods in the wintertime may hinder digestion- Raw foods, frozen berries in smoothies, etc. and how to warm them up!

30:30- Ice vs. heat for injuries

32:42- WHY don’t we listen to our bodies?

How do you feel, now?

34:55-How can you find Sarah? Indigo Acupuncture in Stamford, CT. Not local? Visit www.NCCAOM.org to view the acupuncture certification board, find your acupuncturist!

35:55- Final Take away: EAT THE RAINBOW

Sarah Swanberg

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