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The HERD FITAuthor: David Syvertsen and Sam Rhee
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CrossFit’s Identity Crisis
Episode 204
Monday, 13 October, 2025
We unpack what CrossFit means after a combined 26 years of affiliate ownership—community, business, and brand—and ask whether the new “hard work, no shortcuts” campaign reaches new people or just rallies the faithful. We explore missed partnerships, HYROX momentum, and a practical path forward built on prescriptive coaching and real member stories.• defining CrossFit now—modality, community, or business• community loyalty vs the need for profit• rising fees and what HQ delivers to affiliates• early rebel branding vs today’s polished hard-work message• HYROX growth and why affiliates aren’t seeing the spillover• program fit, scaling psychology, and movement preferences• missed opportunities in partnerships and media strategy• prescriptive coaching as a true differentiator• storytelling that lowers fear and builds belonging• simple, repeatable actions owners can use to growThank you everybody for taking the time out of your day to listen to the Herd Fit podcast. Be on the lookout for next week's episode.
