Ep 24.9 - Transforming CrossFit into Healthcare: Darina Dunne’s Pioneering Approach to Healthcare in Ireland
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In this episode of 'Kettlebells and Cocktails', hosts John and Nikki delve into the innovative efforts in Ireland to integrate CrossFit into the healthcare system. Joined by guests Darina Dunne and Karl Dunne (no relation), they explore the inception and objectives of incorporating CrossFit programming as part of preventative healthcare in Ireland. They discuss the journey of advocating for government support and how CrossFit's community-driven model can serve as a powerful tool in improving the nation's health. The conversation also touches on the wider implications of gyms serving as modern community centers and CrossFit's role in challenging and shifting societal norms around fitness and social interaction.
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