CrossFit made sweeping changes in 2020 following a public outcry around its former CEO’s actions. Out of the storm came new leadership and efforts to change the culture as affiliate owners grappled with ... Continue Reading
West Coast Classic & Granite Games Officially Postponed, New Dates TBD
On Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, Loud and Live Sports (LLS) announced that the West Coast Classic and Granite Games are officially postponed due to complications created by COVID-19. The new dates have not yet ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Sam Briggs Squats 20,000 Pounds In Under 10 Minutes
2013 CrossFit Games Women’s Champion Sam Briggs is no stranger to pushing the limits of what she can do in all aspects of fitness. Now she is calling her Instagram followers out for a unique lifting ... Continue Reading
While Most Were Distracted by Froning Drama, Mat Fraser Shared Insight Into His Elite Mindset
The Darren Woodson podcast featuring 5-time CrossFit Games Champion Mat Fraser triggered lots of forum chat for the minor (and now very much over) drama between himself and former CrossFit Games Champion ... Continue Reading
Mat Fraser Announces His Retirement From Competitive CrossFit
Five-time CrossFit Games winner Mathew Fraser announced his retirement from the sport of CrossFit over Instagram on Feb. 2, 2021. His caption stated, "Today I leave the sport older, wiser, fitter, and ... Continue Reading
2021 CrossFit Games Qualifiers — What Athletes & Fans Need to Know
On Feb. 2, 2021, CrossFit HQ shared new details regarding the Semifinals and Last-Chance Qualifiers for the 2021 CrossFit Games. Included in the updates are how many Semifinal events each continent ... Continue Reading
OUTAthletics “Love is Love” Online Fitness Competition Kicks Off Feb. 4, 2021
Do you like working out? What about raising money for a good cause? If so, then lace up your Metcons, because OUTAthletics' is hosting its "Love is Love" virtual fitness competition on Feb. 4, 2021. ... Continue Reading
7 Adaptive Athletes To Watch In The 2021 CrossFit Open
Along with the announcement of the 2021 CrossFit Open season schedule was the confirmation of adaptive classes. Although their inclusion at the CrossFit Games may not be at the CrossFit Games level until ... Continue Reading
Team CrossFit Mayhem Freedom Roster Announced — Andrea Nisler, Taylor Williamson, Chase Hill, Rich Froning
Andrea Nisler, Taylor Williamson, and Chase Hill are the new members of Team CrossFit Mayhem Freedom alongside four-time Fittest Man on Earth® Rich Froning. The overhaul of the team was a necessity to ... Continue Reading
2021 CrossFit Games Set for July 27 Through August 1
As fans of CrossFit settle into 2021, one common question was when Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey would be able to defend their titles as Fittest on Earth. A second question was if they actually planned ... Continue Reading
10 Adaptive Strength Sports Athletes You Should Know in 2021
From CrossFit® to bodybuilding to strongman to powerlifting and weightlifting, adaptive athletes excel in every strength sport. A new Adaptive Division was introduced alongside the 2021 CrossFit Open ... Continue Reading
What Wodapalooza’s Cancellation Could Mean for the Future of CrossFit Sanctionals™
Wodapalooza was set to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year in Miami but has since been canceled. The news was shared in a social media post, citing the reason for the cancellation as “due to a ... Continue Reading
10 Athletes to Watch in the 2021 CrossFit Open
You can feel it, right? Athletes are shuffling and settling into new training programs and getting used to new coaches. Announcements from CrossFit HQ are getting more focused (and hopefully dates are done ... Continue Reading
Wodapalooza 2021 Canceled, Will Be Back in 2022
Wodapalooza 2021 is canceled. On Jan. 13, 2021, President of Loud and Live Sports Matt O'Keefe announced the news on the Make Pods Great Again podcast, hosted by John Wooley and Niki Brazier. Then, a post ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Champ Mat Fraser, Josh Bridges, and Sevan Matossian Launch New Podcast
Five-time Fittest Man on Earth® Mathew Fraser teamed up with CrossFit Games competitor Josh Bridges and former host of the official CrossFit Podcast Sevan Matossian to start a new podcast ... Continue Reading
How to Qualify For the 2021 CrossFit Games (Quarterfinal Equipment List Confirmed)
In December 2020, CrossFit announced their 2021 Games season schedule and teased a few significant changes — including worldwide quarterfinals events, the return of the Affiliate Cup, and an Adaptive ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Alec Smith Joins PRVN Fitness
PRVN Fitness founder Shane Orr has had a phenomenal off-season following the 2020 CrossFit Games. He is the coach (and husband) to four-time Fittest Woman on Earth Tia-Clair Toomey, who put on arguably the ... Continue Reading
2021 CrossFit Open Adds Equipment-Free Workout Option
CrossFit® HQ made a big announcement on Jan. 1, 2021, just six days before the Open kicks off. The 2021 CrossFit Open — which will take place online — will offer a basic equipment and an ... Continue Reading
The Top 4 Lifts of 2020 According to BarBend Fans
Despite many competitions being postponed, canceled outright, or rescheduled with unique circumstances due to the Coronavirus pandemic — including the 2020 World's Strongest Man (WSM), the 2020 Reebok ... Continue Reading
The 2021 Rogue Invitational Set to Take Place in October
The third annual Rogue Invitational is set to take place Oct. 29 through 31, 2021, at the Dell Diamond stadium in Round Rock, TX. Additionally, for the first time, a strongman contest will be included ... Continue Reading
Adaptive Classes Are Confirmed for 2021 CrossFit Open, But Games May Wait Until 2022
It's been a big few weeks for competitive CrossFit. Not only did CrossFit HQ announce the 2021 competitive season, but they also included news that the Open will also introduce a new division for adaptive ... Continue Reading
Rogue Fitness Announces “50 Cal Challenge” Winners and Prize Money
On Nov. 30, 2020, Rogue Fitness announced a “50 Cal Challenge.” Starting on Dec. 11, 2020, and ending on Dec. 14, 2020, anyone that had access to a Rogue Echo Bike was invited to take part in this online ... Continue Reading
2013 CrossFit Games Winner Sam Briggs Rows & Runs 100 Kilometers (62 miles) for Charity
Samantha Briggs won the 2013 CrossFit Games, but she's still seriously pushing her limits in 2020. Earlier this year, Briggs competed in “Spartan Games: Battle of the Fittest" and set a world record on the ... Continue Reading
2021 CrossFit Games Season Schedule (and Major Changes) Announced
CrossFit HQ announced the schedule for their 2021 season in a press release, which will kick off with a three-week-long virtual CrossFit Open starting on March 11, 2021. Those who want to participate can ... Continue Reading