🎙 Episode Summary:
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Murray, former college track athlete, CrossFit coach, and now the founder of Badger State Health, a physical therapy practice located inside Fortify Fitness Collective. Dan shares his journey from competitive running to coaching and how his passion for helping people led him to open his own business. We discuss the importance of staying active despite injuries, prioritizing recovery, and how physical therapy can keep you in the game longer.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
How Dan transitioned from a competitive athlete to a CrossFit coach and then a business owner.
The biggest lessons he learned in coaching that helped shape his approach to physical therapy.
Why movement is medicine and how staying active—even when injured—can aid recovery.
The mission behind Badger State Health and how it helps athletes, weekend warriors, and everyday gym-goers keep training pain-free.
Dan’s advice for anyone struggling with aches, pains, or setbacks in their fitness journey.
⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction to the episode and Dan Murray
2:15 – Dan’s background: From track athlete to coach
7:30 – Why he decided to transition into physical therapy
12:45 – The philosophy behind Badger State Health
18:10 – Common injuries and how to train through them
24:00 – Why pain doesn’t mean you have to stop moving
30:20 – Dan’s advice for athletes dealing with injuries
35:45 – How to book a session with Badger State Health
📢 Call to Action:
Follow Fortify Fitness Collective on social media for more episodes and gym updates: IG: @fotifyfc
Check out Badger State Health and book a session with Dan: https://badgerstatehealth.com/
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