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 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
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
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
“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 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
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
Comparing the 2025 CrossFit Games and WFP Rosters – Which Field Is Deeper?
The CrossFit Games have crowned the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth since its inaugural competition in 2007. However, this year looks different. While fans now have more chances to watch their ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Cale Layman Reflects on Controversy, Addresses Rumors (Part 2)
Continued from part 1. Much of the subsequent “controversy” surrounding Layman’s 2025 CrossFit Open scores following the Mayhem Classic Invitational could have been avoided if he had just recorded his ... Continue Reading
Is CrossFit Dangerous? The Data Says No
The question of whether or not CrossFit is “dangerous” has existed almost as long as CrossFit itself. It has served as the basis for reports by The New York Times and 60 Minutes, along with countless other ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Amid Accusations, Cale Layman Seeks to Set the Record Straight (Part 1)
“In eight years, when I get out of the Army and someone Googles my name, the first thing they see now will say, ‘he was the biggest cheater in CrossFit.’” Six months ago, few people ... Continue Reading
Brent Fikowski Talks New Standards Database and Safety Push on Froning Podcast
On June 25, nine-time CrossFit Games athlete Brent Fikowski appeared on The Rich Froning Podcast to discuss a new initiative he's been working on with a team of expert coaches and judges. The ... Continue Reading
After Tragedy Struck During Their Rookie Years in 2024, These 3 Returning CrossFit Games Athletes Hope for Normalcy in Albany
“I’m still wondering if it’s a dream.” That’s what French athlete Claudia Gluck told the Morning Chalk Up last year after qualifying for her first CrossFit Games. That dream, however, quickly turned ... Continue Reading
Could the Current U.S. Travel Bans Affect the 2025 CrossFit Games?
The Trump administration proposed additional travel ban restrictions earlier this month, which could affect CrossFit Games athletes coming from outside the U.S. later this summer. The Games mark the ... Continue Reading
Breaking: Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr Will Compete at the 2025 CrossFit Games
Tia- Clair Toomey-Orr announced in a video on Tuesday, June 24, that she will compete at the 2025 CrossFit Games. Remind me: The Australian CrossFit phenom qualified for the Games earlier this year with ... Continue Reading
The 2025 CrossFit Games Roster Features Athletes From 20 Countries — Here’s How It Breaks Down
This summer, 60 individual athletes from 20 different countries will compete at the CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. Both the men's and women's divisions will feature athletes from 13 different countries, ... Continue Reading
Dani Speegle Joins the New Cast of ‘American Gladiators’
In June of last year, The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Amazon had ordered a reboot of the competition series American Gladiators following successful reboots of both the Australian and UK ... Continue Reading
Meet the 17 Rookies Ready to Shake Up the 2025 CrossFit Games
In just over a month, 30 men and 30 women will walk into the MVP Arena in Albany, NY, for the season's final test: the 2025 CrossFit Games. With 10 fewer roster spots than last year, this has been ... Continue Reading
“Best Decision for My Health”: Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr Explains HYROX World Championships Withdrawal
On June 14, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr withdrew from the 2025 HYROX World Championships Pro Doubles Elite 15 race due to health concerns raised by her partner Joanna Wietrzyk. Remind me: Toomey-Orr ... Continue Reading
Most 2024 CrossFit Games Athletes Are Out in 2025 — What’s Behind the Massive Turnover?
This season’s 12 CrossFit Games qualifying events are finally complete, and we now know the 30 men and 30 women heading to Albany. That said, things look a lot different than we’re accustomed to ... Continue Reading
HYROX Releases 2025/26 Season Rulebook — No More Spitting or Snot Rockets
The 2024/25 HYROX season just wrapped up in Chicago at the World Championships, but the next season is already getting started as HYROX HQ released its official rulebook for the 2025/26 racing season. ... Continue Reading
Why Lauren Kalil’s Packing FITAID for Every Trip This Season
Talk about a woman on the go. Whether it's her infectious laugh or her on-the-spot athlete interviews at events around the world, if you're a fan of CrossFit, there's no doubt you know Lauren ... Continue Reading
Labor of Love: How Hatch Athletic Cares for Women During All Stages of Life and Fitness
Kat Suchet always prided herself on being an athlete in her younger years, but she was looking for a new challenge as she entered her early 30s. Turns out, CrossFit was exactly what she needed, so she ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Burke Celebrates a Year of Offering Classes for Neurodivergent Kids
Chad Ciri’s son is 15 years old and is on the autism spectrum. Chad has always wanted to start a class for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, and last year, he launched a Uniquely Abled Fitness ... Continue Reading