5. Conquering the CrossFit Open | Dr. James Stetson

Andrew Fix — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:27:26 +0000

“There are so many super-fit people out there and it doesn’t necessarily define you as an athlete,” says returning guest Dr. James Stetson of Physio Room. In today’s episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. James discuss everything there is to know about the CrossFit Open. A competitive CrossFit athlete since 2015, Dr. James has the insight to explain what the audience can do to be effective participants.

Ultimately, CrossFit is a community. When you work out with people every day to push each other to your limits, camaraderie is inevitable. With that in mind, Dr. Andrew and Dr. James let their listeners know the importance of having a team mentality with any competitive sport, and to enter the CrossFit Open without expectations. Even though there are people who are fitter than you, you can always keep working hard to do better next time.

Tune into this week’s episode of The Code for a revealing conversation on the CrossFit Open. Learn more about Dr. James’ CrossFit background, physically and mentally preparing for the CrossFit Games, and how other competitors’ physical fitness does not define your athletic capabilities.

Quotes

• “When people are in the gym doing hard things together, it creates that shared suffering. You’re doing hard stuff, you’re pushing your body, and you form a bond with the people around you.” (4:23 – 4:33 | Dr. James)

• “There is a benefit to having a little bit of that butterfly feeling, a little bit of that anxiety because it means something to you. If you’re going into a workout, and you just don’t care about how things go, then you’re probably in the wrong place to start with.” (17:11 – 17:30 | Dr. James)

• “Don’t put a lot of weight into where you rank on the leaderboard because of the broad scope of the Open. There are so many super-fit people out there across the globe and it doesn’t necessarily define you as an athlete.” (27:37 – 27:53 | Dr. James)

• “I never like to be the smartest person in the room, or the fittest person in the gym because I always want something to chase, something to strive for, and put myself around people who are in the position that I would like to be in someday.” (30:33 – 30:45)

Links

Instagram |  https://www.instagram.com/jamesstets/ 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004164646151

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3. Showing Up | Dr. James Stetson

Andrew Fix — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:54:13 +0000

“I want the best for myself as an athlete and human, and I project that into my clients,” says Dr. James Stetson, a Performance-Based Chiropracter at Physio Room and CrossFit Athlete. While still attending school, Dr. James had the opportunity to work with various orthopedic surgeons, neurologist chiropractors, and physical therapists. Through these experiences, Dr. James realized he wanted to spend more time with his patients than many doctors usually do. This led him down the chiropractic route, and eventually to Physio Room.

Dr. James recognizes that not everyone is trying to be a competitive athlete. He also understands that everyone has fitness goals that are feasible to achieve. By consistently doing little things every day and showing up for yourself, you can create a snowball effect that will not only bring you closer to success but will enhance your overall physical capabilities and health.

Tune into this week’s episode of The Code for a thoughtful conversation on Dr. James’ health and wellness philosophy. Learn more about Dr. James’ CrossFit journey, his approach to chiropractic care, and how staying consistent leads to long-term success.

Quotes

• “I want the best for myself as an athlete and human, and I project that into my clients. They have goals and things they want to do, and sometimes they feel like they’re out of reach. It motivates me to push them and find their drives to turn them into competitors.” (12:02 – 12:31 | Dr. James)

• “Most of the people I see have stability issues, so we’re not firing our muscles properly. We aren’t accessing our full range of motion, but we have the full range of motion. So, it’s a lot of corrective exercises which is the stuff that I love doing.” (15:13 – 15:28 | Dr. James)

• “The more active the treatment is, the more beneficial it is.” (17:36 – 17:45 | Dr. Andrew)

• “Not every day is going to be sunshine and roses and clear skies. But just showing up, staying consistent, and doing the little things makes for long-term success.” (31:55 – 32:07 | Dr. James)

• “Small, digestible bits that are constantly repeatable, and then just showing up to those. Put those two together, and you’re gonna have a lot of success.” (34:02 – 34:10 | Dr. James)