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Modern WisdomMay 19, 2025

#943 - Will Ahmed - The Downfall Of CrossFit & The Future Of Fitness

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Matt in Ben Bergeron's book, chasing excellence, he tells this story.

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Will Ahmed is an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of WHOOP. Wearable fitness tech has taken over in 2025, from sleep scores to stress tracking and everything in between. So how did WHOOP grow into a $3.6 billion giant? And how do you use the data to improve your life without letting it control you? Expect to learn why CrossFit is so unpopular now and what happened to its falloff, what the broad trends of fitness are across the globe, how to get past your self-doubt and stop being so hard on yourself, how to deal with rejection better, what it is like hanging with the world’s best athletes, how to avoid being a prisoner of your wearable fitness data, and much more…
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For: Athletes and coaches interested in mental resilience
Key quote: “Matt in Ben Bergeron's book, chasing excellence, he tells this story.”
The host discusses the complexities of high-performing athletes and the mental toll that comes with their success. They reference 'Chasing Excellence' to illustrate the intense dedication and sometimes detrimental obsession that athletes like Matt Fraser exhibit in their pursuit of greatness.
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