Should we sacrifice now for security later, forgo security later and enjoy now, or find a balance between the two? Friend-of-the-show Julie Foucher joins us to talk through that and listener questions about why she’s training now, how to handle rep shavers, and more.

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EXPECT TO LEARN:

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📍 How hard it was for Julie to transition out of being a CrossFit Games athlete

📍 Why “feeling” fitter might be more important than chasing specific numbers

📍 What parasympathetic lash-back is and why performers need to be wary of it

📍 How to deal with rep shavers and workout cheaters

📍 Our experience trying to cut our social media use by 50%

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OUR SPONSORS: 

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🔗 Landkind

🔗 Timeline Nutrition

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GET A QUESTION IN THE QUEUE: 

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🔗 Send Patrick a DM with your Five Factors questions!

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ABOUT US:

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📍 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.

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