Sam Rhee

As a plastic surgeon, human anatomy and physiology is part of my daily work. However, modern medicine focuses on acute problems. General health and fitness is often ignored. I may have degrees from Duke University (go Blue Devils!) and Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons, but that training was of no help to my health, which was worsening the busier I got. I began at CrossFit Bison in 2014 seeking more than an aimless gym machine and treadmill experience. After a week, I knew the intensity and the varied programming of CrossFit was perfect. In fact, medicine has now embraced high intensity interval training, which has transformed current concepts of fitness and healthy living. My interests include workout recovery, injury prevention, and CrossFit Masters, but the best aspect of coaching is the constant learning – how to make our athletes excel and how to advance as a coach. CrossFit Bison is a superior place for beginners and elite athletes unlike any other.

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MY FAVORITE BISON MEMORY:

This morning's WOD (every day is a day I am grateful to be able to work out!)

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MY FAVORITE CROSSFIT MOVEMENT:

Rowing - safe, challenging, and everyone can get always better at rowing, especially me!

MY LEAST FAVORITE CROSSFIT MOVEMENT:

Handstand push ups

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WHEN DO I NORMALLY WORKOUT AND COACH

I usually attend 5 or 6am classes. I also usually coach Thursday mornings.

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SOMETHING YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME:

Another passion is travel surgery. I try to go to an underserved area at least every other year. It is challenging and enlightening.

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‍A QUOTE TO LIVE BY:

"The best workout is one where you can workout again tomorrow" - Bob Visotksy

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