Editor’s Note: This is the sixth part in a multiple-part series written by Athena Perez, chronicling her year-long weight loss challenge, which she now calls "The Journey to 300." Perez has documented her ... Continue Reading
To Redo or Not to Redo? The Annual Debate
The 2024 CrossFit Open has come and gone, but many of us are likely still having flashbacks (good and bad). The Open format is unique because it allows athletes to redo a workout if they see fit ... Continue Reading
Affiliate of the Month: Mach983 CrossFit Serves at-Risk Youth, Formerly Incarcerated Individuals, and Veterans in Colorado
When Fred Dayton opened Mach983 CrossFit in Aurora, CO, during the summer of 2022, one of his biggest motivations was to use his gym to give back to the greater community. “How can we be as ... Continue Reading
Reps Ahead Pro 2 Showcase Results: Dallin Pepper and Alexis Raptis Claim Victory
On Saturday, March 30, the Reps Ahead Pro 2 Showcase — the second Reps Ahead event with professional athletes — went down in Jacksonville, FL, at CrossFit Tailwinds. While this is the 10th overall ... Continue Reading
A (Brief) History of the CrossFit Games
Love to hate it or hate to love it — and there’s really no in-between — CrossFit has undeniably become a fitness phenomenon over the last 25 years. With more than 10,000 affiliates in 2024, CrossFit might ... Continue Reading
Morning Chalk Up’s Guide to the 2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals
By Nicky Freymond and Teaganne Finn The next stage of the 2024 CrossFit Games season is approaching quickly as qualifying athletes and teams move on to Quarterfinals. The Open brought what felt like a ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Oslo Qualifies 109 Athletes to Quarterfinals — Why Are They So Successful?
Norway’s powerhouse affiliate CrossFit Oslo continued to prove just how fit its community is during the 2024 CrossFit Open by qualifying 109 athletes — 101 in the Individual division — to the ... Continue Reading
The Reps Ahead Pro 2 Showcase Preview: Dallin Pepper, James Sprague, Fee Saghafi, and Alexis Raptis Square Off
One on one. Face to face. Mano a mano. There is nowhere to hide during a Reps Ahead event. All eyes are on the two competitors, who know they are either going to win or lose. There is no ... Continue Reading
Fitness, Fraser, and Finals (at West Point): Get to Know CrossFit Newcomer Cale Layman
As we move from the Open to Quarterfinals, the CrossFit community is accustomed to seeing many of the usual names at the top of the leaderboard. But this year, after what some may say is an Open with a ... Continue Reading
2024 CrossFit Open Results — Mirjam von Rohr and Jonne Koski Top the Leaderboard
The battle for the top spot in the 2024 CrossFit Open was a close one, with less than 10 points separating first and second place in the men's and women's divisions. Here's who took home the wins — ... Continue Reading
2024 Adaptive CrossFit Open Results
The Adaptive CrossFit Open is the first stage in qualifying for the Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD, to be held this fall in San Antonio, TX. This is separate from the CrossFit Games, which will be ... Continue Reading
The 2024 CrossFit Service Open Highlights — Cale Layman Impresses
As the community puts a bow on the 2024 CrossFit Open, there are countless performances to celebrate. Talented Games-level athletes all logged terrific competitions, but this year also saw the ... Continue Reading
2024 CrossFit Open Age Group Results
The 2024 CrossFit Open is officially in the books. Over the course of three workouts, competitors squared off in tests of endurance, strength, and mental fortitude. When the dust settled, this year’s Open ... Continue Reading
You Signed Up for HYROX — Now What? Here Are 5 Tips to Follow
To no one's surprise, HYROX has become a favorite for CrossFitters. A mixed-modal event with running and hybrid movements in a competition setting? What more could a CrossFitter ask for? When it ... Continue Reading
Festivus Games to Host First Adaptive-Only Competition in April
The Festivus Games, originally launched in 2011, targets novice and intermediate Cro ssFit athletes who want to compete. As of April 2024, adaptive athletes are being added to that list, ... Continue Reading
Our “7 Questions Leading Up to the 2024 CrossFit Open,” Answered
In early February, we laid out seven questions we had heading into the 2024 CrossFit Open. With the Open now officially in the rearview mirror, we can take a look back and answer them. 1. Was This the ... Continue Reading
New Documentary, “Danielle Brandon Energy,” Highlights Softer Side of the Fierce CrossFit Games Veteran
She walks in, clad not in chalked-up leggings and a sports bra but in jeans and makeup with her hair down. She sits, looks at the camera, and takes a breath. “Ready,” she says. Competing ... Continue Reading
The Open Report: Week 9 — The Highlights
Editor’s Note: “The Open Report” is a multi-part series by Mike Halpin that breaks down the current CrossFit Open registration numbers and examines their historical context. You can read the previous ... Continue Reading
“The Journey to 300,” Part 5: A New Beginning, Again
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth part in a multiple-part series written by Athena Perez, chronicling the year-long challenge that she originally dubbed her “Hiller Challenge.” Throughout the early ... Continue Reading
“We Just Do CrossFit”: The Secret to CrossFit Nashville’s Longevity
To be a successful gym owner today, we’re led to believe we need complex marketing plans, online advertising, and fancy software solutions with automated lead nurturing. We need to go through ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open 24.3 Livestream Concurrent Viewership Slides; 24-Hour Total Views Reach New High
Now that the 2024 CrossFit Open announcements are over, we can see the full picture of the livestream numbers and learn a bit more about the sport's growth and overall fans and followers. [Related: ... Continue Reading
Bowflex In Bankruptcy, to Sell for $37.5 Million — Strength Weekly 3/15
Strength Weekly is the new show taking you in depth on all aspects of the barbell game and beyond! This week, we break down four of the biggest stories in strength. Today, hosts David Thomas Tao and ... Continue Reading
Bill Grundler’s Tips for CrossFit Open Workout 24.3
CrossFit HQ surprised the community as Jocko Go's workout 24.3 announcement confirmed the leak that spiraled into speculation on social media. Many believed 24.3 would be a two-parter, so heavier weight ... Continue Reading
How to Program CrossFit Open Workout 24.3 for Kids
Athletes worldwide are taking on the final Open workout of 2024. Just like the previous two weeks, we want to ensure that the workout is adapted to any skill level and all ages and sizes. Here are ... Continue Reading