In many ways, the 5 Factors of Health are as much a hedge against stress as a pursuit of performance and longevity. We unpack how stress manifests itself in the body and why it’s so important we are aware of it.

EXPECT TO LEARN:

📍 How to think about weightlifting as you get older

📍 What you need to recognize as you make progress on losing a lot of weight

📍 Some suggestions for what to do if you find yourself getting sick a lot

📍 How to create balance when working from home

📍 Four books and two podcasts Ben and Patrick have enjoyed lately

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.

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