Greg Glassman, founder and former CEO of CrossFit®, launched MetFix through the Broken Science Initiative, a project born for Tackling the Chronic Disease Epidemic that plagues modern society.
The main goal of MetFix is to ttransform the role of the personal trainer, leading it to be a real “health warrior“, equipped with advanced knowledge in nutrition and physical training to combat diseases such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
In short, it seems that MetFix may represent an evolution of the CrossFit® methodology, focusing not only on improving physical performance, but also on the prevention and treatment of diseases through an integrated approach of nutritional education and excellent physical training.
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What are the differences compared to CrossFit®?
While CrossFit® focuses on high-intensity training to prepare people for the unknown and unpredictable, MetFix goes further. It’s not just about improving fitness, but directly addressing the root causes of chronic disease.
The initiative aims to transform fitness into a preventive and curative therapy against health problems resulting from a modern and sedentary lifestyle, combining physical exercise and proper nutrition.
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Why was MetFix created?
Glassman created MetFix to respond to a global crisis: the spread of chronic diseases that are reducing quality of life and overwhelming health systems. The idea is that the fitness should not only prevent the onset of diseases, but also help cure them.
As mentioned before, MetFix aims to further educate and professionalize personal trainers, making them “health warriors” capable of leading the battle against these diseases.
How does it work ?
The program is designed to engage gym owners and personal trainers who want to make a tangible difference in the health of their communities. MetFix focuses on nutrition education, exercise, and wellness awareness.
Through a training path, trainers not only impart high-quality exercises, but become real health ambassadors, actively fighting problems such as sugar consumption, processed foods and inactivity.
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How can i participate?
MetFix is an initiative accessible by invitation only. Candidates must be high-level fitness professionals with a passion for improving the health of their community.
Interested parties can fill out an application form on the official website to be considered for possible affiliation.
Will MetFix Replace CrossFit®?
Currently It is unclear whether MetFix is intended to replace the CrossFit® affiliation or whether the two initiatives will coexist in a complementary way.
However, it is clear that MetFix represents an evolution of Glassman's philosophy, focusing more on the direct impact that fitness and nutrition can have in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.
