🎧 Prefer to listen? Click here to hear the full episode on Ranting with Rich. Metabolic disease isn’t some rare thing. It’s everywhere. High blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat, high cholesterol—most of us either have it, are on our way to it, or know someone we love who’s battling it. But here’s the good news: You’re not powerless. And if you’re doing CrossFit—or even just thinking about starting—you’re already on the right track. Because CrossFit isn’t just about hard workouts. It’s a full-on prescription for fighting off metabolic disease, one rep, one meal, and one decision at a time. What Is Metabolic Disease, Really? Metabolic disease refers to a cluster of conditions that stem from how your body handles energy—aka your metabolism. It includes: Type 2 diabetes Obesity Heart disease Stroke Alzheimer’s (now sometimes called “Type 3 Diabetes”) And no, it’s not just about genetics. Most of these diseases are driven by lifestyle—how...