Tag: Health
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The Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum: Hedging For Your Health
The way we define health is critical to how we pursue it. In the conventional sense, you are either “sick” or “well.” However, a more functional model, championed by organisations like CrossFit, views health as a dynamic spectrum: the Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum. This model provides a powerful framework for tracking and optimising your well-being, shifting the Read more
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CrossFit Is The Cure, And Instinct Fitness Delivers The Prescription
For decades, the standard medical model has struggled to contain the modern health crisis. We live in an era where chronic, lifestyle-induced diseases—Type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension—are rampant. Our institutions often treat the symptoms with prescriptions and procedures, but the root cause remains unaddressed: a lethal combination of sedentary living and poor nutrition. As the Read more
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Fueling the Competitive Engine: The Science of Whole Foods for the Elite CrossFitter
For the seasoned CrossFit athlete, every choice, from the WOD to the post-workout recovery, is a strategic one. You understand that performance isn’t just about what you do in the box; it’s about how you fuel the machine. While many know the mantra of “whole foods over processed,” the why is often glossed over. This Read more