Wed Sep 18 02:07:00 UTC 2024: ## Fitness Mogul Faces Backlash After Controversial Comments About Female Officers

**St. Louis County, MO** – Andy Frisella, founder of the popular fitness supplement company 1st Phorm, has faced widespread condemnation after making offensive comments about female police officers on his podcast. On Thursday, Frisella said that women should not be cops and that men could “end their (expletive) life” if they weren’t armed.

The backlash was swift and severe. Both St. Louis and St. Louis County police chiefs condemned Frisella’s comments and severed ties with his fitness companies. Officers across the region boycotted 1st Phorm products, with some even discarding what they had already purchased. Club Fitness followed suit, removing all 1st Phorm-branded products from its shelves.

In response to the outcry, Frisella edited the offensive remarks from his podcast and issued a public apology. However, his brother and 1st Phorm CEO, Sal Frisella, has emphasized that the podcast is not affiliated with the company and that they do not condone the comments.

Sal Frisella has expressed regret for the situation and stated that 1st Phorm is committed to repairing its relationship with law enforcement. The company is working to rebuild trust and strengthen its ties with law enforcement agencies both locally and nationally.

The St. Louis County Police Union acknowledged the concerns of officers regarding the severed ties with 1st Phorm, particularly for the company’s employees and partners. However, the union emphasized that the call to sever ties was solely directed at Andy Frisella himself.

The union is open to exploring ways to engage with Andy Frisella in a positive manner in the future. The union leadership is hopeful that the company can maintain its positive relationships with law enforcement despite the controversy surrounding its founder.

This incident has highlighted the power of social media and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s words. It also serves as a reminder that actions often speak louder than words, and rebuilding trust requires concrete steps and genuine effort.

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