While endorphins alone are hardly enough to keep someone clean and sober for the long-term, fitness, and the community it provides, are proving to change the lives of many people struggling with addiction. On March 2, I celebrated two years clean and sober,” she says. It was very hard at first, but the more I continued doing it, the better I started to feel both physically and mentally. “I was looking for something and I couldn’t quite figure it out, so I started the CrossFit program. One former resident at Oaks Recovery Center and a participant of the CrossFit program tells me that it made a big impact on her recovery. Ready has observed that the residents who participate in the “Recover Strong” program often show increased confidence, a sense of community, and many demonstrate long-term recovery while continuing with their athletic pursuits post-treatment. Three times a week, residents have the option to attend the local CrossFit gym for a workout. Kimberly Ready is the administrative director at Oaks Recovery Center in Greenwood, South Carolina, where in conjunction with their recovery program they offer a “Recover Strong” initiative in partnership with CrossFit Greenwood. The program, open to anyone with at least 48 hours of sobriety, offers activities that include CrossFit, yoga, boxing, rock climbing, cycling, hiking, and more-at no cost. Since 2006, The Phoenix has served over 24,000 individuals. “Every time I stood on top of a mountain or crossed a finish line, I was a little more a climber, and a little less an addict,” he says. While recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, Strode found self-confidence and a new identity in sports.
Scott Strode founded The Phoenix after experiencing firsthand the positive impact physical activity can have on recovery.
One great example is the nonprofit organization The Phoenix, a sober active community that helps individuals recover and take back their lives through fitness.
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