The Union Strong Podcast

A little throwback to a Saturday morning at CFUS, one of our favorite days at the gym. Our very own coach Liz Adams sits down with Erin Wahed, who frequents our 7am class. Liz dives in with Erin on lessons learned during her experience with CrossFit, how she's grown, and how her perspective on fitness has evolved over the years. Erin also shares stories about her family that will blow your mind! We have some of the most interesting members, and a big thanks to Liz and Erin for sharing their stories in this episode of the Union Strong Podcast!

This episode, our very own Gabby Pryor sits down with Gabby Morbitzer, who teaches our Sunday Yoga class right here at CrossFit Union Square . Gabby M. opens up about her life as an athlete and how an injury led her on the path of yoga and meditation.

This episode Eric Brown links up with Dave Vargas, a sports focused massage therapist who owns a company called Momentum Sports Recovery located in the heart of Brooklyn. Dave has been in the industry of health, fitness, and wellness for quite some time -- and it's that time in that helped him develop a large breadth of knowledge in the way of biomechanics and anatomy, therapeutic techniques, and so much more. Some of our athletes here at CrossFit Union Square may recognize the name. Dave has helped many athletes in our community reclaim lost ranges of motion, aided in injury recovery and prevention, and overall contributed to the well being of our athletes.

This episode Eric Brown sits down with Tyler Kenton, a doctor of physical therapy, who bases his own private physical therapy practice right here out of CrossFit Union Square. We sat down to discuss the nature of PT, functional fitness's effect on the practice, and some key advice for athletes who are consistently training at a high level as well as those who are just getting started.

This episode we sat down with Jeannie Ruiz, a long standing member of the CFUS community! Jeannie has an incredible story, and shares with us why her life's road, along with so many others, is never just a straight shot. She shares with us why and how she was able to persevere through the many challenges she's faced throughout her life!