The best part of your day: Recent Episodes
CrossFit Backward Arrow
In this podcast, the owner of CrossFit Backward Arrow in Abilene, Texas discusses the benefits of CrossFit and overall health across a whole range of topics.
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 everything you do.
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!
As 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!
A previous member of Backward Arrow Modern Fitness shares her story and her feelings about Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
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!
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 the way!! Like and subscribe for more!!! You should also listen to Episode 7: Fears-part 2 https://anchor.fm/cfba/episodes/Episode-7-Fears--Part-2-e31p3i
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 next step in your small business. Logan is also a great cross fitter and has learned to apply some of the lessons that he has learned in CrossFit to his business to see monumental success! Be sure to give Shane‘s Chimney Care a call for all of your chimney and dryer vent needs! Like and subscribe for more stories and help with health and wellness topics! I hope this is the best part of your day! See also https://anchor.fm/cfba/episodes/Episode-11-Brightway-Insurance--Benjamin-Young-e3g3ls
In today’s episode, we are talking with Benjamin Young, the owner of Brightway Insurance, The Young Agency in Abilene, Texas. I am super excited to be able to share Benjamin‘s story! Benjamin has had to start over multiple times in his life and business career, but he has never stopped working! In this episode, we talk about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, some advice for those who might be looking to start their own business and how CrossFit has helped with advancing his business! Listen closely and feel free to reach out for assistance in whatever form you need! We thank Benjamin for his time and know you are going to love this episode!!! Like, subscribe and follow for more!!
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 episode is so good and I am really excited to share it with you all! For more with Tara check out this episode: https://anchor.fm/cfba/episodes/Episode-9-Nutrition-with-Tara-e33orh. For more about nutrition in general, check out this episode: https://anchor.fm/cfba/episodes/Episode-3-Nutrition-Eat-this--not-that-e2skud
Meet Rob...one of the many success stories at 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 of Rob and his accomplishments and are so excited to see what he does next!!
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://anchor.fm/cfba/episodes/Episode-3-Nutrition-Eat-this--not-that-e2skud
In 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 touts!!! This is the last podcast discussing the fears surrounding CrossFit. Check out episode 6 and 7 to hear about the other myths surrounding CrossFit, as well as episode 4, discussing time management strategies to help you to get into the gym for ONLY one hour!!! Like and subscribe or post questions to this post!!!
https://anchor.fm/cfba/episodes/Episode-6-Fears-e30221
https://anchor.fm/cfba/episodes/Episode-7-Fears--Part-2-e31p3i
https://anchor.fm/cfba/episodes/Episode-4-How-busy-are-you-e2n9ts
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 what your doctor is telling you. Subscribe and like to learn more!! Also, listen to episode 1 and 6 for more information on this topic. https://anchor.fm/cfba/episodes/Episode-1-Why-I-do-CrossFit--a-physical-therapists-perspective-e1qs9t. https://anchor.fm/cfba/episodes/Episode-6-Fears-e30221
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. Another good listen would be episode 1...they go hand in hand for this topic!
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 notifications regarding other topics!
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 may be an optimal fitness program for those with a busy schedule, those that don’t know what to do in the gym and those that are needing some accountability to get into the gym. Let this year be the year you DON’T let up on your resolutions!!! Let this year be the one where you said “I did it!”
In 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!
We 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! Enjoy!