The First Pull #71
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In 2022 F45 slashed revenue guidance by 50% from $255M to $120M. They also cut franchise expectations by 60%. CEO, Adam Gilchrest, stepped down. In 2023 they announced voluntary delisting from NYS. What do you think happens now?

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EC Synkowski (@optimizenutrition) Explains What Longevity Means In Nutrition
And how important protein intake is.
Rich Froning completes Leadville Trail 100
And absolutely crushes it.
PRVN Starts a New Cycle This Week
The focus is to address imbalances and become strong in the off season.
Justin Medeiros Speaks On His 2023 CrossFit Games
And talks about the comeback.
The Rogue Invitational “Q Qualifier” is Back August 25th-28th
Earn a chance to compete alongside the Fittest on Earth
Michele Letendre on Competition
And what it teaches us.
Chris Spealler Talks About Expressing Fitness
And challenges us to get outside our comfort zones.
btwb Community Highlights
Podcasts From The Community
// FITNESS

VNR # 123: Gymnastics grips & wrist wraps…should you use them?
📺 Watch Apple 🎧 Spotify
– A VNR listener wants to know if gymnastics grips & wrist wraps are necessary? What purpose do they serve & who should use them? Pat & Adrian discuss this topic. Support the Varied Not Random Podcast
//COMPETITION
Talking Elite Fitness: With CrossFit Games Champ Jeff Adler & Coach Caroline Lambray
Live Q&A with CrossFit champ Jeff Adler & Coach Caroline Lambray discussing Games experience, training, communication.
// LIFESTYLE
CrossFit Linchpin: Fitness Trackers, Heavy Days & Training vs Testing
Pat has a discussion covers CrossFit Games, training/testing distinction, fitness trackers, sled workouts, heart-rate-based heavy days, & workout programming insights.
// BUSINESS
Best Hour of Their Day: Chris Hinshaw and Caroline Lambray
Chris Hinshaw & Caroline Lambray discuss the CrossFit Games, intensity, programming, and movement efficiency.
// SCIENCE
Huberman Lab Podcast: Dr. Rena Malik: Improving Sexual & Urological Health in Males and Females
Dr. Rena Malik discusses urological, pelvic, sexual health, arousal, treatments, estrogen, orgasms, contraception, SSRIs, lifestyle, consent.



