In this episode, I delve into a New York Times article by Calum March, titled ‘Four Years Later, CrossFit’s Disgraced Guru Attempts a Comeback,’ which discusses Greg Glassman’s new project, MetFix. I’ll offer a recap and my personal opinions on the key points of the article, the portrayal of co-founder Emily Kaplan, and the analysis of MetFix’s potential to draw people away from CrossFit. Tune in for a breakdown of the article’s sections and my perspectives on its content and intent.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:16 Recap of the New York Times Article
01:11 Greg Glassman’s Return and MetFix
01:59 Controversies and Criticisms
02:55 Support from Emily Kaplan
04:05 Sponsorship Fallout
04:50 Andrew Hiller’s Perspective
05:54 The Science of MetFix
07:33 Concluding Thoughts
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