In this episode, Denise Thomas talks with Dr. Tom McCoy, co-founder of the CrossFit Medical Society, about the potential for a healthcare model that doesn’t profit on disease, the role of CrossFit in preventing and reversing chronic disease, and how coaches can contribute to improving the health and longevity of their members. Dr. McCoy also shares practical insights on integrating healthcare with CrossFit and the importance of community in driving health outcomes.
They discuss how CrossFit can serve as a critical tool for preventive healthcare. Dr. McCoy explains how affiliates function as “health homes,” supporting not just fitness but also long-term health outcomes.
Topics Included:
Dr. McCoy’s shift from emergency medicine to family and precision medicine.
How social connection impacts health outcomes.
The role of CrossFit in preventing and managing chronic diseases.
The concept of CrossFit affiliates as health homes.
Challenges with the current healthcare system and how the CrossFit Medical Society aims to create solutions.
Practical advice for coaches and affiliate owners to support members' health beyond fitness.
Resources Mentioned:
CrossFit Medical Society: www.crossfitmedicalsociety.com
McCoy Medical: www.mccoymedical.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalhumandoc
Community Care: A new approach to healthcare funding and support through the CrossFit Medical Society: https://www.crossfitmedicalsociety.com/communitycare-1
Surgeon General’s Report on Loneliness (2023): https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf
Community Highlight:
This week’s Community Highlight features Jose Soto, owner of Backyard CrossFit in East Los Angeles. Jose’s mission is to make CrossFit more accessible to the Hispanic community. His affiliate partners with the nonprofit Freedom and Fashion, which supports survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and inner-city youth. During the recent Los Angeles wildfires, Jose and his team stepped up to raise funds for affected communities.
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