The Details

Patrick Cummings, the co-host and producer of the and podcasts, has been a big presence in the CrossFit space for years. With his new book, ABCs of Being Happy and Healthy, his impact has broadened to include a younger audience.

The book takes the reader through the alphabet, with every letter representing a specific word explained with a short poem and vibrant illustrations. It isn’t specific to fitness but focuses more on healthy development and common themes of growth and maturity.

The book begins with the letter “A,” which stands for “attitude.” Here’s how Cummings tackles this theme in the book:

The Inspiration

Cummings told us he didn’t set out to write a book for children, but the idea came about organically as a father of two boys — Emerson, 7, and Miles, 4 — who regularly discusses concepts of “excellence” on his podcasts.

He used his sons as his prime motivators and inspiration to complete the project.

My Hope for Impacting Our Community

Cummings hopes that this book will help prepare children for “a life of happiness, health, fulfillment, challenge, bravery, and curiosity. These are the things we all hope to instill in our children before they leave home.”

Besides his own home, Cummings hopes that these lessons stretch far and wide throughout our community.

Conclusion

The book is currently available on Amazon.

FAQs

Q: What inspired Patrick Cummings to write a book for children?
A: The idea came about organically as a father of two boys who regularly discusses concepts of “excellence” on his podcasts.

Q: What themes does the book cover?
A: The book covers healthy development and common themes of growth and maturity, including “attitude,” “determination,” “imperfection,” “movement,” and “reflection.”

Q: Who is the target audience for the book?
A: The book is targeted towards children, but Cummings hopes that it will also impact the CrossFit community and parents who are already practicing healthy habits.