To Bruce Marko, restoration is not a single procedure — it’s a ripple in a larger wave of wellness.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Bruce Marko pursues his wellness philosophy through a different discipline: CrossFit, a full-body approach to functional fitness that encourages restoration in a way that’s quite the physical workout!
What Is CrossFit?
CrossFit is a form of functional fitness training that combines elements of lifting, pushing, pulling, running and carrying into its workouts. By emphasizing a culture of community, CrossFit has grown into a global fitness movement since emerging on the fitness scene in the 2000s.
What Does a CrossFit Workout Look Like?
A typical CrossFit workout is short and intense. It often blends several types of training into a single session. If you’d like to give the fitness training style a try, here’s Bruce Marko’s go-to CrossFit workout for beginners:
First, begin with a 3-minute warmup of your choice. Bruce Marko recommends marching in place, rolling your shoulders or doing air squats — or a combination of a few of those!
Then, complete three rounds of the following exercises at your own pace:
- 10 air squats
- 8 incline push-ups using a couch or counter
- 12 alternating reverse lunges
- 10 glute bridges
- 20 seconds of mountain climbers
- 30 seconds of rest
Because this is all about confidence-building, Bruce Marko encourages you to start at your own pace. Push yourself to do more in time — but not right away. Do what feels right and natural. You don’t want to overexert yourself — that’s the fastest way to burnout and give up. Be easy on yourself: you’re already making progress just by starting!
Building Confidence Through CrossFit
Dr. Bruce Marko spends much of his professional life helping patients restore something deeply personal: confidence. Through his work in hair restoration, he understands that appearance and self-image are often closely connected to how people feel about themselves. Helping patients regain their hair is often about helping them feel like themselves again.
For Dr. Marko, CrossFit is more than a workout routine. It is another reminder that confidence grows through effort and resilience. Whether helping a patient restore their hair or working through a challenging training session, the goal is ultimately the same: helping people feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in themselves.