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BTK 017 Surviving a Heart Attack: Andy Hendel Proves the Power of CrossFit and Fitness

BTK 017 Surviving a Heart Attack: Andy Hendel Proves the Power of CrossFit and Fitness

Update: 2024-11-25
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After suffering a life-threatening heart attack, Andy Hendel’s decades of fitness and commitment to CrossFit played a crucial role in his survival and recovery. From his time in the NFL to coaching on CrossFit Seminar Staff, Andy’s resilience and fitness prepared him to overcome the odds. His story is a powerful testament to how a lifestyle of health and movement can save lives.


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0:00 - Introduction


0:40 - Meet Andy Hendel


3:00 - The Early Coaching Journey and Lessons Learned


7:10 - Discovering CrossFit and Starting an Affiliate


12:00 - Building CrossFit Charlotte: The Early Days


16:45 - Transitioning from Athlete to Coach


23:00 - The Importance of Lifelong Learning in Coaching


33:00 - The Day Everything Changed: Andy’s Heart Attack Story


39:15 - How Fitness and CrossFit Helped Andy Survive


43:00 - Recovery and Getting Back to the Gym


46:50 - Life Lessons and Advice After a Heart Attack


51:00 - Inspiring Others Through Resilience and Coaching



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BTK 017 Surviving a Heart Attack: Andy Hendel Proves the Power of CrossFit and Fitness

BTK 017 Surviving a Heart Attack: Andy Hendel Proves the Power of CrossFit and Fitness

Jason Ackerman / Jason Fernandez