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2025 CrossFit Games Event 4

2025 CrossFit Games Event 4 Revealed – Axle-Bar Deadlifts, Handstand Walks, and Running

Another workout has just been released as the 2025 CrossFit Games inch closer – and this one will wreak some havoc on the athletes’ midlines.  Remind me: A few days ago, we learned that ... Continue Reading

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Forging Elite Finance – Ben Beck’s Plan to Help Athletes and Gym Owners Build Wealth

When Ben Beck retired from professional baseball, his next steps in life weren’t clear.  He had studied criminal justice at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, and had considered a career in law ... Continue Reading

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9 Iconic Strength Events From CrossFit Games History

When the heavy barbells hit the floor at the CrossFit Games, the energy shifts. It’s loud, it’s electric, and everyone’s locked in. Athletes love the chance to clang-and-bang and make a statement, while ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games

5 Burning Questions Heading Into the 2025 CrossFit Games

We’re only two weeks away from the 2025 CrossFit Games, and with this comes a wave of speculation, excitement, and plenty of unanswered questions. Whether you're a dedicated fan or a curious newcomer ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games Event 2 Revealed – Heavy Dumbbells, High Skill, Shoulder Burn 

The second workout for the 2025 CrossFit Games just dropped on social media, and it packs a heavy punch.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading

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Carolyne Prevost Steps in for Injured Alex Gazan — Will Compete at CrossFit Games and Age Group Games in August

Carolyne Prevost admits it was a “weird feeling” to learn she would be competing at this summer’s CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. The 35-year-old returned home and immediately resumed intense training ... Continue Reading

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Are Wearables Making Us Fitter? It Depends 

Trying to reach a step goal? Aiming for a specific calorie burn? Trying to beat a sleep score from the previous night? These are health and fitness milestones that have gained popularity due to the ... Continue Reading

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Stop Playing Macro Tetris: What These 6 Nutrition Coaches Do Differently

If I’ve learned one thing after coaching CrossFit for 15 years, it’s that getting people to show up at the gym is the easy part.  One thing that seems to make the challenge less daunting, ... Continue Reading

Danielle Brandon

Danielle Brandon Shifts Coaching Team Ahead of 2025 CrossFit Games

In the coming weeks, Danielle Brandon will no longer be working with Coach El Senouvor of Brute Strength. In 2021 and 2022, Neiffer and Bifano coached Justin Medeiros to two CrossFit Games titles, and ... Continue Reading

Annie and Katrin’s Mission – Empowering Women Through Every Season

Last spring, CrossFit Games champions Annie Thorisdottir and Katrin Davidsdottir launched a new company, Empower by Dottir, and began offering training programs tailored for women in perimenopause, ... Continue Reading

Justin Medeiros, the star of numerous CrossFit Games documentaries

Our Complete Guide to Watching the CrossFit Games Documentaries

The dog days of summer are here. If you’re getting excited for the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany and need something to pass the time, or if you're looking to reminisce while staying out of the heat, we've ... Continue Reading

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Southwest Florida Sharks Eye Perfect Season as United Grid League Playoffs Loom

The United Grid League will conclude its regular season this weekend, providing teams with a final opportunity to qualify for the playoffs and the championship match in August.   Check out ... Continue Reading

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Gymreapers Named Official Partner of the 2025 CrossFit Games Age Group Division

This August, Gymreapers will take the floor as the “Official Apparel, Knee Sleeve, and Belt Partner” of the 2025 CrossFit Games Age Group Division, supplying high-performance gear to 520 of the world’s top ... Continue Reading

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World Fitness Project Tour Stop II Takes Shape: Unofficial Challenger Qualifier Results

The second WFP Challenger Qualifier has closed, and it looks like Jamie Simmonds and Nick Mathew are the unofficial winners, pending the final video review. If the results hold, these two will join the ... Continue Reading

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Mat Fraser’s Tips for Improving 4 Vital CrossFit Movements

Who better to offer tips on CrossFit workouts and specific movements than five-time Games champion and arguably the greatest male CrossFit competitor of all time, Mat Fraser?  In a recent YouTube video, ... Continue Reading

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CrossFit Legends Share Words of Wisdom for 2025 Games Rookies

Earlier this year, CrossFit legend Cole Sager shared via social media that he would not pursue a spot at the 2025 Games. He was finally hanging his jersey up after 11 years competing on the big ... Continue Reading

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Inside Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr’s 2025 CrossFit Games Training

After focusing on HYROX for most of the season, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr announced last week that she will accept her CrossFit Games invite and shift her focus to earning her eighth Fittest on Earth title in ... Continue Reading

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PRVN Goes All-In on HYROX — And It’s Working 

Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Shane Orr’s PRVN training camp continues to invest in the sport of HYROX, making significant efforts to promote the brand, develop athletes, and bridge the gap between competitive ... Continue Reading

Alex Gazan

Alex Gazan Withdraws From the 2025 CrossFit Games

Alex Gazan, a top contender for a 2025 podium finish, is withdrawing from next month’s CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Gazan ... Continue Reading

Jorge Fernandez

Which 2025 CrossFit Games Rookies Could Crack the Top 10?

Every year at the CrossFit Games, at least one rookie shows up and outperforms everyone's expectations. In 2015, that rookie was Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, who finished second on the podium. While ... Continue Reading

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How Personalized Programming Can Boost Your Bottom Line (Without Burning Hours Each Week)

Talk to any gym business mentor, and they’ll emphasize the importance of boosting average revenue per member. One common approach is nutrition coaching, while a less common method at CrossFit gyms is ... Continue Reading

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“CrossFit for Change” – Fitness Meets Purpose in Small-Town Ohio

Living and working in the small town of St. Clairsville, OH, Jessica Cook and her husband, Courtney, sought ways to make a positive difference in their community.  Belmont County, where St. ... Continue Reading

Lauren Weeks announces joining Team USA

Lauren Weeks Talks About Team USA’s 2025 HYROX World Championship DQ

The 2025 HYROX World Championships were not without some controversy on the competition floor, specifically with the U.S. Mixed Relay Team, which was disqualified for excessive and unsportsmanlike ... Continue Reading

Nick Matthew does double-under crossovers

Dave Castro Confirms Double-Under Crossovers Are Coming Back to 2025 CrossFit Games

Love them or hate them, double-under crossovers will be featured at the 2025 CrossFit Games for just the second time in the event's history. Why This Matters Double-under crossovers were first ... Continue Reading

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