The benefits of fiber are no secret. Plenty of research supports the positive effects fiber provides people, including overall metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular disease, colonic health, ... Continue Reading
The Morning Chalk Up Staff’s Favorite Stories From 2024
It’s become something of an annual tradition here at the Morning Chalk Up to gather our staff for a roundup of their favorite stories of the year — and, of course, 2024 was no exception. Below, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Matt Greggo’s 2025 Arnold Classic Shredding Diet
“I wasn’t going to do the Arnold, then…two days later, I was like, why am I not going to do the Arnold?” The 2024 Classic Physique New York Pro champ Matt Greggo’s coach, Chris Aceto, endorsed ... Continue Reading
TYR Wodapalooza: A Love Letter
Working in CrossFit media, we have an obligation to remain as unbiased as possible when reporting on breaking news, amplifying community stories, profiling athletes, and covering competitions. That ... Continue Reading
Try Bodybuilder Dana Linn Bailey’s Go-To Food Prep Meal
“Meal prep doesn’t have to be boring; it doesn’t have to taste bad,” says former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey. With the new year upon us, Bailey shared her favorite low-fat, ... Continue Reading
The Rationale for More Reps Per Set for Muscle Growth
A common question in training is whether low, medium, or high reps are best for maximizing hypertrophy. A survey of 127 competitive bodybuilders revealed that most trained within the seven- to 12-rep ... Continue Reading
2024: A CrossFit Year in Photos
We have all the respect in the world for the photographers and videographers who bring us closer to the CrossFit action that we cover every year. Our words come alive with the images they create, and ... Continue Reading
The Best Beginner Workout Plan To Start Your Fitness Journey
Nothing worth having comes easy. This is as true in your career as it is in the gym — the latter of which can be extremely daunting if you’ve never been before. If you’re new to exercise, hitting the ... Continue Reading
How to Lose Weight Fast, According to Science
What do a bride-to-be, a couple booking a long-overdue cruise, and a career powerlifter with an upcoming competition have in common? Oftentimes, they all want (or need) to lose weight — fast. If you’re ... Continue Reading
Six Science-Backed Tips to Stick to Your New Year’s Fitness Resolution
The fittest people on the planet once struggled with their first push-up. No one is born in pristine physical condition; they’ve committed to getting themselves there. If you’ve decided to take the plunge ... Continue Reading
Should You Deadlift on Leg or Back Day?
Designing your workout routine can, at times, be as challenging as the workouts themselves. This becomes especially true if you want to tackle multiple fitness goals at once or enjoy performing ... Continue Reading
Showmanship on the Sand: The Rise and Fall of the Original Muscle Beach
Venice. Los Angeles, California. You duck between family reunions and skateboarding teenagers. The bustling boardwalk is lined with street vendors, hot dogs, and performers doing everything from juggling ... Continue Reading
What Are Mitchell Hooper’s Go-To Longevity Supplements?
Supplements are often used to fill nutritional gaps in a person’s diet and are essential in cases of nutrient deficiencies. (1) Athletes take supplements to enhance their performance and push their ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Stonelifts in Tibet
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis recently ventured into the mountains of Tibet to learn the ancient art of stone-lifting with ropes. For the first 72 hours before his journey north, ... Continue Reading
World Fitness Project Launches “World Fitness Tour” for 2025
Additional reporting by Joe Genetin-Pilawa The World Fitness Project (WFP) is here. You may have seen a slow trickle of information on social media about the new organization recently, including ... Continue Reading
25% of Top 200 CrossFit Athletes Say ‘No’ to 2025 CrossFit Games Season in Recent Survey
Since August, athletes throughout the CrossFit world have shared their thoughts on the state of the sport and on the recent announcements and statements made by CrossFit HQ. In an effort to better ... Continue Reading
3 Key Takeaways From Brian Friend’s Interview On the ‘Good Morning Murph’ Podcast
Over the weekend, the Good Morning Murph podcast published a recent interview with Brian Friend, CrossFit analyst and founder of B.Friendly Fitness, and Austrian Masters athlete Shireen Maria ... Continue Reading
By the Numbers: A Morning Chalk Up Year in Review for 2024
The last year has been full of bright moments as well as some extremely heavy ones. As the chief team covering the community and sport of CrossFit, we at Morning Chalk Up never take our responsibilities ... Continue Reading
Sunny Health & Fitness SPM Magnetic Rowing Machine Review (2026): Tested and Approved by a CPT
When you’re shopping the best rowing machines on the market, the key is finding value. If your first priority is a compact design and portability, allow me to introduce the Sunny Health & Fitness SPM ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: 2025 CrossFit Games In-Person Qualifying Events Schedule
The CrossFit Games team revealed the In-Person Qualifying Events schedule for the 2025 season. Remind me: In late November, the Games team laid out an overview of the 2025 season structure, which ... Continue Reading
7 Strongman Athletes To Watch In 2025
The 2024 competitive strongman season ended with the 2024 Official Strongman Games (OSG). While many in the strength space know to watch 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) Mitchell Hooper, 2018 World's ... Continue Reading
Rival Podcasters John Wooley and Sevan Matossian to Go Head-to-Head in 2025 CrossFit Open
John Wooley wasn’t planning on doing the CrossFit Open this year. Not because he was actively boycotting it but because Wooley is training for a HYROX competition this spring and was focusing on that ... Continue Reading
What Is Visceral Fat and What Diet Combats It?
Subcutaneous and visceral fat stores body fat. Subcutaneous fat lies just beneath the skin and serves as an energy reserve. In contrast, visceral fat surrounds internal organs deep within the abdominal ... Continue Reading
2024 iF3 “Super Worlds” World Championships: Recap
The 2024 International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) World Champions have been crowned in Budapest, Hungary. The idea behind the event came from iF3 President Gretchen Kittelberger, who wanted a ... Continue Reading