Watch Thwarting Chronic Disease: Vol 1

2016
1 Season

According to the CDC, chronic disease affects nearly 133 million people in the U.S. Since 2001, people have been finding relief and an improved quality of life through CrossFit's methodology. Hear how they're fighting back in the gym and in the kitchen.

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7. CrossFitting With an Autoimmune Disease

December 31, 2016

At 19 years old, Nick Zavoda was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. The symptoms: pain, swelling or stiffness in one or more joints, and joints that are red and warm to the touch. While in paramedic school, he met a co-owner of CrossFit Sonora.

6. To Dance With His Daughter

December 31, 2016

For Steven Ritza, CrossFit isn't about Fran times and deadlift PRs. Ritza, 61, was active in a host of sports until he had a stroke about four and a half years ago. His main goal became walking his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.

5. RossFit

December 31, 2016

Recording artist Rick Ross has taken up CrossFit, and the 38-year-old rapper says training and an improved diet have benefitted him in several ways.

4. Brittany Gill: "Cancer Girl"04

December 31, 2016

After 30-year-old Brittany Gill was diagnosed with cervical cancer, she did what any CrossFit athlete would: She used her chemotherapy IV pole for an overhead squat.

3. Stuart Morrison: Managing Type 1 Diabetes With CrossFit

December 31, 2016

Hard-living Stuart Morrison thought he might have diabetes, and he actually used to joke about it. But his life took a serious turn when he started showing symptoms of the disease.

2. Cystic Fibrosis: An Athlete's Story

December 31, 2016

Since starting CrossFit, Zack DeBaltzo has made incredible gains in his wellness. FEV1 is a measure used to determine lung function, and prior to CrossFit, DeBaltzo was at 28 percent; today, he's at 45 percent.

1. Ellen: Managing Type 2 Diabetes With CrossFit

December 31, 2016

Ellen Downey knew what to expect when she was diagnosed with diabetes. But she was ready. Through CrossFit, Downey recognized that she used food as an emotional crutch. Today, she's lost about 150 lb. and found a new outlet for her emotions.

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