An old adage says you can judge a person by the company they keep.  According to researchers, you are being influenced also by the friends of your friends.

Raenee makes a new friend guaranteed to improve your life!

Researchers have discovered that you are more likely to be obese if you have obese friends, and you are even being influenced by friends of friends. 

The bottom line is that your friends matter.  Everytime I workout with a class at CrossFit Mt Olympus I push myself harder than when I do the exact same workout alone.  We are social animals and thrive in a supportive social environment.

Dr. Nicholas Christakis explains the reason for some of the trends. 

CrossFit Workout of the Day

4 Rounds of:

50 meter Walking Lunges
50 Abmat Sit-ups