In this podcast, the owner of Backward Arrow Modern Fitness in Abilene, Texas discusses the benefits of CrossFit and overall health across a whole range of topics.
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Nutrition is a very important part of your health journey! Here are some types that we have seen work and be successful for a lifestyle change and not just a 4-6 week period. 1.) Macros: monitor the number of calories you are taking in and what they are made of. 2.) Quality of the food you are taking in such as Paleo or Carnivore diets. Listen to t…
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What are you eating?... There is NO way for you to outwork what you are putting in your face! What are the habits that you can create that can help you? People often don't like to work on nutrition vs. fitness because fitness is normally 1-2 hours of your day and nutrition is so many more hours of the day. Listen to this episode for more informatio…
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Why people are unsuccessful in the gym... They don't know what to do. People walk into a gym and just get so overwhelmed. There are so many options, so many machines, and everyone is doing something different and people get stunned by just walking in . We here at BAMF have a system in place that we have really worked on to make it as easy as possib…
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In the last episode we talked about what your core truly is. Today we are going to talk about how to workout your core and the best ways to strengthen it. It is much more encompassing than you think. We want to do movements that maintain a neutral spine. We can do sit-ups, sure! But we can also do things like pull-ups, cleans, deadlifts, farmer car…
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The biggest buzzword in fitness...your "core"
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4:39My doctor says I should work on my core and point at their stomach. So many people will just do more sit-ups and crunches and planks not fully knowing what their core is. It has been hijacked by medicine and 'magazine fitness'. What is your core? Your core is any muscle, tendon, ligament that attaches to your pelvis. Listen to the episode to learn …
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How do you start? Are you nervous? Don't know how? Overwhelmed with so much information? 1.) Just START! So many people tell me that they are waiting for the best time for them when in reality there never really is a good time. There will always be something that gets in the way. The best time for you to start was yesterday and the next best time i…
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For a long time researchers believed that cardio was more important. That you needed your heart to be working well to live a long life and do it productively. More research is coming out that says even more important than cardio is for you to be strong enough. Let me tell you why...listen to the episode to gain more information about this interesti…
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I have been doing fitness and rehab for about 13 years now... What makes a good workout program you ask.. Here are the 3 criteria points that I have narrowed it down to: 1.) Do it more often than not. You should work out 4 or more days out of the 7 days of the week. This should be FUN! It shouldn't be something you don't enjoy. 2.) You have to swea…
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BAMF is primarily a group training facility but there are some people that I see thrive and benefit from one-on-one training more. These people tend to have a few things going for them that make it better for them to work one-on-one with a trainer. The first being that they are extremely BUSY. It allows you to find time in YOUR schedule to get your…
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With these episodes I hope to offer guidance to help point you in the right direction! BAMF chooses to work out in groups! There is evidence shown that working out in groups holds more accountability for people. It dangles a carrot in front of you so much more than just trying to hold yourself accountable. Groups tend to be more FUN as well! Groups…
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I get asked what do I want to accomplish at Backward Arrow Modern Fitness.. Backward Arrow comes from a quote that says "An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties it means that it is going to launch you into something great"! We want to be the backward pull for people! My goal is to help p…
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My name is Josh Boynton and I am the owner of Backward Arrow Modern Fitness! There are a lot of people that ask me "why" I started this place. Back in 2014 I decided to take my fitness to another level that would look different and really emphasize COMMUNITY! My goal was and is to bring the community of fitness closer together! Our workouts here at…
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Listen to Josh Boynton, our very own Physical Therapist and Owner of Backward Arrow Modern Fitness, as he talks about strength versus cardio. We want to help you find the best way to be successful in your health and fitness journey! You don't want to miss out on this episode with a lot of good information!…
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Meet Katy! She has been at Backward Arrow Modern Fitness for about 2 years now and her story is still going! She has made some amazing changes to her life and continues to make the choices everyday to better her health and fitness for herself and her son. She hopes that her story touches many lives, but even one life is worth it!…
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Tune in to hear a story about an athlete who became a Mom in the Fitness world! Cami shares her postpartum story and how her world changed, fitness wise, after becoming a Mom. It isn't your usual postpartum story, but one that is inspiring and brings light to women postpartum!
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Medical systems and why I chose to get out as a Doctor in Physical Therapy...My big statement is that the Medical System today is not set up for you to win or to be healthy or to succeed. With the Medical System you are out of control. I want to give you back the control of your own body and your own life. I want you to feel strong and confident in…
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A woman who was tired of trying to figure it out on her own. She was tired of trying all the different types of diets and ending up feeling worse. Dawn has lost a total of 150 pounds so far and keeps going! Find out how she did it by listening to her whole story! You don't want to miss out on hearing all about Dawn's amazing journey!…
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Why I Choose CrossFit as a Physical Therapist
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20:00As a Physical Therapist it is important to me to provide the right treatment for my patients in a timely manner as well as get them to a place where they can create a healthy lifestyle. I believe they go hand in hand and this podcast explains my top 5 reasons why I choose CrossFit as the best method for fitness as a Physical Therapist! Tune in now!…
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A previous member of Backward Arrow Modern Fitness shares her story and her feelings about Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
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In this episode, the owner of Backward Arrow Modern Fitness, Josh Boynton, a doctor of physical therapy and licensed in Texas talks about why Semaglutide injections (Ozempic/Mounjaro/Wegovy) may not be all they are advertised! Listen and see why you should consider OTHER alternatives to this treatment!…
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Meet Rob...one of the many success stories at BAMF (formerly known as CFBA)! Listen as Rob explains his past prior to joining CFBA and his successes while at CFBA!! What could you accomplish at CFBA? Can you take some similar steps that can improve your life? Can we help you to have better days? Weeks? Months? Years? A better life? We are so proud …
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In today’s episode, I am going into more detail regarding appropriate types of pain for fitness and wellness. I discuss what types of pain are OK and what types should be avoided as well as some general insight into how to work out AROUND your pain. Use these tips in the future to continue down your fitness journey, even with some injuries along th…
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In today’s episode, we sit down with Logan Cole, the owner of Shane’s Chimney Care in Abilene, Texas. Logan is a local entrepreneur that has a different management style and is working hard to improve the lives of all of those around him, not just his clients! Listen in as Logan shares what it is like to own a small business and how to take the nex…
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We have Tara back today! In today’s episode, Tara and I are discussing common food marketing strategies and how they can trap unknowing people in their ploys! We talk about what different words mean for fruits, vegetables, beef, pork, chicken and more and what you should look for to make the best choices for your health and well being. Today’s epis…
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In today’s episode, Tara Curry sits down with us to talk nutrition and success. Hear how Tara‘s journey has transformed her life, her fitness, her family and her kids. This is not one that you would want to miss! Like, subscribe and comment! Feel free to check out Episode 3 to find out about the lifestyle that we are discussing today!!! https://anc…
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Episode 8: Fears-Part 3: Benefits of CrossFit
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26:33In this episode, we are talking about the benefits of CrossFit. You see, the fear is that working out for an hour won’t get you the results. That doing anything less than running 3 miles will not help you to be fit...this is for you!!! In this episode, I am talking about peer reviewed research that shows that CrossFit is getting the results that it…
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On today’s episode, I am discussing the low injury risk of high intensity functional training and why military leaders around the world are choosing to use CrossFit to train their soldiers with a lower injury risk than traditional training like endurance running. I am discussing peer reviewed research, and evidence as to why CrossFit is safer than …
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In this episode, we start to talk about the fears that people have regarding CrossFit and how the workouts are typically completed. We talk about the non sequitur that we have in other aspects of our lives and how CrossFit has gotten a “name” for itself that keeps people from participating in a philosophy that could benefit and save their lives. An…
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In this episode, we talk about common supplements and how they work. We discuss the pros and cons as well as what supplement may be best for you to take for meeting your goals. With the new year, so many people are looking to gain that extra benefit and we want to be sure that you are getting what is right for you! Like and subscribe for notificati…
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Time management is so important in meeting the goals you have for yourself! In this episode, we talk about the importance of exercise and finding time for yourself. We talk about changing little parts of your lifestyle to allow for more time to complete other important tasks like exercise and proper nutrition. We also discuss reasons why CrossFit m…
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Episode 3: Nutrition (Eat this, not that!!)
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32:02In this episode, we are talking about nutrition tips to help you to achieve your goals. We talk about a basic breakdown of what you should be eating and what you should be avoiding to be most successful in the new year! Happy new year everyone!!! May this be your best year yet!
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Episode 2: How to be successful in the gym
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22:21We are approaching the new year! With this time, most people are setting some type of goal for weight loss or time spent in the gym. In this episode, we are discussing some tips, tricks and hints to make your gym time more fun, and hopefully, more successful. We hope that by using these ideas, you will find the success you are chasing in 2019! Enjo…
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Episode 1: Why I do CrossFit, a physical therapist’s perspective
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