The HERD FIT
The HERD FIT
David Syvertsen
S8E221: New Crossfit CEO = Out with the old...or...In with the old (again)
53 minutes Posted May 4, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Welcome And Why Mindset Matters
Bruce Edwards Named CrossFit CEO
Why The CEO Seat Stays Hot
OG Credibility Versus New Era
The Numbers Behind CrossFit’s Slide
What Affiliates Need Beyond Coaching
Broader Programming And New Modalities
Private Equity Pressure And Price Fears
Longevity Strategy And CEO Predictions
Final Thoughts And What’s Next
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We react to CrossFit naming Bruce Edwards as CEO and ask why the job keeps changing hands so fast. We weigh OG credibility against the hard reality of private equity goals, shrinking affiliate counts, and what HQ support would actually move the needle for gym owners. • quick history of CrossFit CEO turnover and what it signals • how Berkshire Partners’ ROI timeline shapes leadership choices • why “CrossFit is huge” can still mean “small business” • Bruce Edwards’ back...