Jordan and Katie dive into a quirky 2018 study on parachutes, laugh about pricey military-grade dogs, and admire Bo Jackson's sports career. They discuss CrossFit HQ layoffs, advising gym owners to focus on what they can control. Katie shares BB’s stressful swim lessons, while Jordan vents about slow gym renovations. They highlight CrossFit's expertise in gamification and customization, with Katie humorously noting, "CrossFit is crushing it, everyone else is just taping cats together." The episode wraps up with wins and lessons, emphasizing the importance of addressing the whole person in fitness.

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Tape a bunch of cats together
Parachutes don't help

In this week’s snark-filled episode of It Depends, Katie Hogan and Jordan dive into historical trivia, including parachutes and the Stonewall riots. They ponder why people can’t mind their own business, relating it to politics, religion, and CrossFit.

Katie discusses her perfect landlords while Jordan rants about his gym move debacle and a landlord blocking their Pride events. The duo also explores a study on how heavy lifting benefits seniors, with Jordan's mom as a prime example.

They debate the pros and cons of youth sports, with Katie defending pricey club sports and Jordan wondering why more kids aren’t in CrossFit. The episode wraps up with advice for a listener on potentially cutting a disliked kids' program.

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Youth Sports Article

Katie and Jordan are back with their usual blend of wit and wisdom, diving into the absurd and the essential. Katie is adamant about NOT skydiving and Jordan has tried to die on more than 30 occasions. They hilariously navigate the history of June 13th and debate the most useless gym equipment (spoiler: it's not what you think). They tackle Yelp reviews, wearable tech, and the mental health benefits of saunas, all while Jordan reveals the roller-coaster saga of securing a new gym lease. Buckle up for an episode that's as unpredictable as their tangents!

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