We’re answering a listener question about whether CrossFit affiliates are offering a “watered down” version of CrossFit, and whether that’s a good thing if so. We’re talking about the CrossFit Games, standardization across gyms, Hyrox, and more.

===========

EXPECT TO LEARN:

=========== 

📍 Whether our mobility work should be consistent or varied

📍 How to stop comparing yourself to your gym buddies

📍 Ben’s recommendations for bloodwork

📍 How to make time for yourself with young kids

📍 A strategy for leaders to work with folks who are resistant to coaching

===========

OUR SPONSORS: 

===========

🔗 LMNT

🔗 Ice Barrel

🔗 Eight Sleep

=========== 

GET A QUESTION IN THE QUEUE: 

=========== 

🔗 Send Patrick a DM with your Five Factors questions!

=========== 

ABOUT US: 

=========== 

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

[[]---[]]

Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:

· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.

· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.

· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.