I agree! 

As an “older” Crossfit certified trainer, myself , spreading the word for the last 15 years, it’s great to see Mike ! Even though I know he does not know me, I started in Crossfit many years ago when his daughter Molly started, probably, the first Crossfit gym in Springfield Illinois.  Molly and Tim changed my life for the better.   I also believe most doctors and health care professionals, are completely missing the mark when just handing out pills instead of getting to the root of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.   Congratulations to Mike and the doctor for a successful outcome. 

These are exactly the points which we would like to bring into the health-related scientific community within the special issue "Health Impact and Physiology Changes of CrossFit" at the journal Life (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/life/special_issues/crossfit, submission deadline 2021-11-15).  

I applaud Dr Backs for keeping an open mind and accepting coach Suhadolnicks challenge to see what those who partake in functional fitness already know - that it’s very difficult to be well if the fitness aspect is lacking.

As a cardiologist, integrative physician and L-1 certified CrossFit coach myself , I encourage all patients to partake in CrossFit.   Those that have listened - are off medications , live better and feel better and when they follow up with me in the office - talk about how strong they are getting or which WOD they did they did that day,

Thank you coach for your passion.

This is all truth!!!