If your gym sessions frequently devolve into social media scrolling sessions, it may be worth investing in a fitness journal. Designed to help organize workouts and track progress, a fitness journal may be ... Continue Reading
2019 World’s Ultimate Strongman Preview
While the World’s Strongest Man and Arnold Strongman Classic are considered the top two shows in the sport of Strongman, the World’s Ultimate Strongman show in its second year but is considered by some in ... Continue Reading
Watch Brent Fikowski Eat A Disgusting Sandwich In The 20.1 ‘Open Humiliation’ Challenge
While athletes all over the world were busy taking on grueling CrossFit Open Workout 20.1, four-time CrossFit Games athlete Brent Fikowski and friend decided to give the workout their own ... Continue Reading
Do You Really Need to Squat for Big Legs?
Yep, it’s an age-old question – but one that we can learn a lot from. If you listen to the bros (whether in the gym or online), you’ll probably think that you have to squat if you want big legs, or if ... Continue Reading
5 Keys to Keeping Personal Training Clients for Years
When I first started coaching in 2009, I thought it was my job to convince the prospect that we would provide them with the most effective training program they had ever followed, so they would get as fit ... Continue Reading
431 Kilograms: Did Blaine Sumner Just Hit the Most Weight Ever On a Safety Squat Bar?
This is absolute insanity. A few days ago, Blaine Sumner posted a video on his Instagram page squatting a ridiculous 431kg/950 lbs...with a safety squat bar. For many, this lift looks like a ... Continue Reading
2020 CrossFit Open Registration Numbers Show Drop From 2019
CrossFit HQ just released the participation numbers for the 2019 and 2020 CrossFit Opens. This year, for the first time ever, there are two CrossFit Opens that fall in the competitive calendar year. As ... Continue Reading
How to Watch CrossFit Open Workout 20.2 (Feat Khan Porter and Matt Mcleod!)
We are officially two days away from the second workout of the 2020 CrossFit Open. After an absolute burner of a workout for week 1, fans are patiently awaiting CrossFit Open Workout 20.2. This ... Continue Reading
Best Calf Compression Sleeves
Calf compression sleeves are designed to provide comfort and support for athletes of all levels. Though more research is needed to fully understand the role of compression in performance, there is some ... Continue Reading
How To Watch The 2019 World’s Ultimate Strongman
Strongman fans everywhere get ready, because the 2019 World's Ultimate Strongman competition is just around the corner. On October 25th at the Meydan Grandstand in Dubai, some of the biggest names in ... Continue Reading
Sean Waxman: Where Does Weightlifting Go From Here?
Sean Waxman is one of America's most accomplished — and outspoken — weightlifting coaches. The USA Weightlifting Board Member and Waxman's Gym founder talks about his career and approach to coaching. He ... Continue Reading
How To Watch 2019 USAPL Raw Nationals
This week the 2019 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Raw Nationals competition kicks off bringing together the best USAPL powerlifters from all 50 states. The action begins on October 16th and runs through October ... Continue Reading
Cedric McMillan Wins Fit Parade Grand Prix
2017 Arnold Classic Champion Cedric McMillan will not have to worry about a special invite to compete in the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest. That’s because he has now earned an automatic qualification thanks to ... Continue Reading
Jacob Heppner Trolls CrossFit Community With Insane Open Workout 20.1 Score
Few athletes compare to Jacob Heppner when it comes to stirring the pot in the CrossFit community. In one of Heppner's recent YouTube videos he shares his absolutely incredible performance from CrossFit ... Continue Reading
5 Keys to Earning a Professional Wage As a Fitness Coach
In my 10 years coaching fitness—and through interviewing quite literally hundreds of small gym owners and trainers of the CrossFit variety and otherwise—it’s apparent there are some real shortcomings in ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Russel Orhii Crushes 335.5kg/740 lbs For a Deadlift PR
Russel Orhii (-83kg) is looking more than ready for 2019 USAPL Raw Nationals next week. In his recent Instagram video, Orhii pulled an insane 740lbs/335.5kg in training for a new deadlift PR. The ... Continue Reading
Watch Annie Thorisdottir Tackle CrossFit Open Workout 20.1
Throughout the next five weeks Annie Thorisdottir will be publishing videos each week of her tackling the CrossFit Open workouts. Open Workout 20.1 was announced on Thursday night, and like Thorisdottir ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 20.1 Tips From Top Athletes And Coaches
The 2020 CrossFit Open kicked off on Thursday night, and now CrossFit Open Workout 20.1 is officially here. Last night, CrossFit Games veterans Rich Froning and Scott Panchik battled through Open ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Veteran Scott Panchik Joins CrossFit Mayhem Freedom
On Thursday evening, during the announcement for CrossFit Open Workout 20.1, fans around the globe learned the name of the newest member of CrossFit Mayhem Freedom: Scott Panchik. And just to ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 20.1 Announced
CrossFit fans and athletes, get ready because the 2020 CrossFit Open is already here. The Open for the 2020 CrossFit Games season is unique because it marks the start of a brand new structure ... Continue Reading
7 CrossFit Athletes Banned From Competition for Drug Policy Breach
We're hours away from the announcement of CrossFit Open Workout 20.1, and CrossFit HQ just published a press release that lists seven athletes who have received bans for being in breach of their ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Introduces #BonnieAndClyde Hashtag For Competitive Couples Everywhere
Are you and your partner constantly competing? We're talking about some good old friendly competition here, so like who can do the most burpees before the coffee is brewed? If so, then you're going to like ... Continue Reading
Cole Sager: Can He Change Your Life?
Cole Sager is a CrossFit Games veteran and Spirit of the Games Award Winner. He's a full-time athlete who spends an incredible amount of energy trying to reach people outside the sport. Find out why Cole ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Cailer Woolam Deadlifts 435kg/959lbs For A Lifetime PR
We haven't seen powerlifter Cailer Woolam this excited in awhile. And his excitement comes with good reason, as just deadlifted an insane 435kg/959lbs for a lifetime person record. We had a feeling ... Continue Reading