Mariam Tashkandi

I started my CrossFit journey in 2017, and it immediately captured my heart — challenging both my mind and body in ways I had been searching for. I began coaching soon after, learning the fundamentals of the sport and developing a passion for guiding others. I’m an international sports and exercise medical doctor and neuroscientist, and coaching CrossFit has helped me bridge the gap between health and fitness. Outside the gym, I enjoy biking, hiking in the mountains, swimming, and competing in Spartan races.

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CrossFit opened my eyes to the power of functional fitness and its potential to complement medical knowledge. It inspired me to combine my expertise in medicine and neuroscience with coaching, creating a unique perspective on exercise as a tool for long-term health and performance.

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My vision is to see fitness and healthcare integrate fully, where physicians can prescribe exercise as medicine. I’ve shared this vision in media, including a 2019 interview with The Morning Chalk Up, where I was playfully dubbed “the doctor who consults patients between burpees.” Coaching allows me to bring this vision to life while helping members safely improve their strength, endurance, and overall well-being.

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