Mentors Like Rich Froning
Natural born athlete, placed second in 2010 CrossFit Games, won 2011 and 2012, title "Fittest Man on Earth." If you follow Rich Froning, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.

Timothy Ferriss
Innovative businessperson, technology advisor and best-selling author known as ‘the Oprah of audio’.
Credibility rating: 467/1000

Grant Cardone
Owner of seven companies, Cardone Capital, a bestselling author, and philanthropist with a 15M+ following.
Credibility rating: 425/1000

Aaron Horschig
Sports physical therapist, strength coach, and author, famous for founding SquatUniversity.com and "The Squat Bible".
Credibility rating: 383/1000

Dr. Mike Israetel
PhD holder in Sport Physiology, ex-Temple University professor, sports nutrition consultant and competitive athlete.
Credibility rating: 356/1000

Ben Bergeron
Elite CrossFit coach since 2009, owner of CrossFit New England, trained five Games champions.
Credibility rating: 348/1000

David Goggins
Retired Navy SEAL, ultra-distance racer, speaker, emerged Guinness Record winner, works as an emergency technician.
Credibility rating: 257/1000

Mark Rippetoe
Renowned author and powerlifter, owned Wichita Falls Athletic Club since '84, Olympic coach, and fitness expert.
Credibility rating: 254/1000

Jim Wendler
Jim Wendler is a renowned strength coach and author known for his 5/3/1 Training Program.
Credibility rating: 218/1000

Dave Castro
Director and co-founder of CrossFit Games; grew event from 70 to 400,000 competitors. Ex-navy.
Credibility rating: 151/1000

Matt Wenning
Masters in biomechanics, multiple powerlifting record holder, works with army units and fire departments.
Credibility rating: 106/1000

Michael Matthews
Fitness enthusiast offering science-backed advice in his books & through legionathletics.com to help achieve health goals.
Credibility rating: 105/1000

Mick Foley
Long Island native, best-selling author, three-time WWE Champion, active TNA wrestler, and father of four.
Credibility rating: 84/1000

Dave Asprey
Dave Asprey is a prominent entrepreneur and author known for founding Bulletproof 360 and advocating biohacking.
Credibility rating: 64/1000

Pavel Tsatsouline
Pavel Tsatsouline is a renowned fitness instructor known for popularizing kettlebell training in the West.
Credibility rating: 64/1000

Tim S Grover
Tim S. Grover is a leading authority on athletic excellence and mental toughness.
Credibility rating: 59/1000

Matt Fitzgerald
Matt Fitzgerald is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author specializing in endurance sports.
Credibility rating: 57/1000

Steve Magness
Steve Magness is an expert in performance and well-being, known for his coaching and bestselling books.
Credibility rating: 55/1000

Brad Schoenfeld
Passionate fitness author, educator, and trainer dedicated to helping people achieve their fitness goals.
Credibility rating: 45/1000

Austin Current
Austin Current is a fitness coach and educator specializing in strength training and nutrition.
Credibility rating: 43/1000

Adam Bornstein
Adam Bornstein is a best-selling author and influential fitness journalist.
Credibility rating: 37/1000

Erin Stern
Erin Stern is a two-time Figure Olympia champion and fitness professional dedicated to empowering others through fitness.
Credibility rating: 27/1000

Christine Bald
Christine Bald is a freelance writer specializing in the CrossFit space.
Credibility rating: 23/1000

J. C. Herz
Former rock critic, tech writer, and author, known for her NY Times game design column and CrossFit passion.
Credibility rating: 21/1000

Karl Eagleman
Karl Eagleman is a coach and educator in fitness, specializing in movement and strength training.
Credibility rating: 19/1000