Vacations generally present a number of fitness obstacles, and the summer ones are no exception. Road-trips, Father’s Day festivities, Fourth of July adventures, and Labor Day BBQ’s can put a damper on ... Continue Reading
New Girl’s Max Greenfield Is Obsessed With the Reebok CrossFit Games
There aren’t many celebrities as obsessed with CrossFit as Max Greenfield. The 36-year-old actor, who has earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for playing the uptight fitness nut Schmidt on Fox’s ... Continue Reading
2017 CrossFit® Regionals Event 3 Announced (It’s a Chipper!)
The Regionals workout announcements keep rolling in, courtesy of Dave Castro and his Instagram account. Castro's whiteboard video announcement indicated Event 3 will kick off on Saturday. The ... Continue Reading
Who Has the Best Shot at the CrossFit Games Master’s 35-39 Division?
The CrossFit Games Update Show is a regular web series devoted to news, interviews, and speculation about the Reebok CrossFit Games as we hurtle toward the five weeks of Open workouts (starting February ... Continue Reading
Will You Take the 100 Calorie Challenge? How to Master the Bike and Increase Mental Fitness
Everyone that has experienced the Airdyne® or Assault AirBike will agree that they’re worthy of the nickname “The Devil’s Tricycle.” The beauty of these bikes is that no matter your fitness level, the ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Zeke Grove Does 30 Unbroken Ring Muscle-Ups
Zeke Grove qualified for his first CrossFit Games appearance in 2016 out of the hyper-competitive Pacific Region. Grove — one of only a handful of athletes to complete every workout at the 2016 ... Continue Reading
U.S. Disctrict Judge: NSCA Published False CrossFit Injury Data; CrossFit Issues Response
A U.S. District Court has ruled the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) published false data in a 2013 article titled "Crossfit-Based High-Intensity Power Training Improves Maximal ... Continue Reading
Canada, Eh? Ottawa Explores Bid to Host 2017 CrossFit Games East Regional
The Montreal-based Orleans Star is reporting that Ottawa Sport Commissioner Jody Mitic has announced the city will bid to host the 2017 CrossFit Games East Regional. While numerous cities are ... Continue Reading
Greg Glassman on Sugar, Government, and the Consumer Power of 4 Million CrossFitters
CrossFit Founder and CEO Greg Glassman has been on a busy tour lately. Last week, he spoke on Capitol Hill about how soda companies influence medical research in the United States. Two days later, he was ... Continue Reading
Three CrossFit Games Athletes Sanctioned for Violating Drug-Testing Policy
On September 9th, The CrossFit Games site announced two Games athletes from 2016 and one from 2015 have been sanctioned for violating CrossFit's drug-testing policy. The 2016 athletes are Scott Jones — ... Continue Reading
Which CrossFit Games Athletes Snatch the Most Weight? (Males)
We'll square with you, readers: We're trying to figure out which male CrossFit Games athletes snatch the heaviest weight, and we want your help. And don't worry, because we certainly plan on finding out ... Continue Reading
Fitness, Photography, and 500 Gyms: Greg Lukas and the “Be Awesome.” Project
In the world of functional fitness, there are enthusiasts, fans, hobbyists, aspiring pros, and true professionals. Greg Lukas has found a unique role bridging all of the above, serving as combination ... Continue Reading
Coaching Without Words: CrossFit Coach Bobby Kiernan on Training Deaf Athletes
Editor's Note: Last week, we brought you the story of Robert Parcells Jr., a Deaf CrossFit athlete who works out in New York City. After hearing how Robert approaches his training, we wanted to talk ... Continue Reading
Florida Times-Union Reports Three Cities Are Finalists for 2017 CrossFit Games
In an article published Friday on Jacksonville.com, sports journalist Gene Frenette reported the competition to land the 2017 CrossFit Games has come down to three finalists: Jacksonville, ... Continue Reading
Dave Castro Still Scouting New Locations for 2017 CrossFit Games
Yesterday, Dave Castro posted on Instagram from EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, and the CrossFit community exploded: "It's the new home of The CrossFit Games! We're all going to ... Continue Reading
Rogue to Sell Equipment Used By Your Favorite Athletes From The CrossFit Games
During six full days of the 2016 CrossFit Games, HQ and Rogue had to coordinate equipment for a total of 40 events — 11 Team events, 7 Masters events, 7 Teen events, and 15 Individual events. That's ... Continue Reading
Katrin Davidsdottir, Mat Fraser, and CrossFit Mayhem Win 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games
Mat Fraser and Katrin Davidsdottir have won the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games. Fraser claimed his title after consecutive second-place finishes in 2014 (his rookie year) and 2015. Davidsdottir holds onto her ... Continue Reading
Jonne Koski Withdraws from 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games
It's not surprising for Finnish athlete Jonne Koski to finish well in whatever water events The CrossFit Games throw his way. In 2014 and 2015, he finished top two on workouts with swim/water elements, and ... Continue Reading
How You Can Watch the 2016 CrossFit Games
The CrossFit Games start Tuesday, July 19th, and the competition is now in its tenth year. The event has grown from a quiet, backyard-brawl-esque event in Aromas, California, to the functional fitness ... Continue Reading
Top Male, Female, & Team CrossFit Games Athletes to Receive Glock Pistols
Update: Information regarding Dave Castro's responses to questions regarding the giveaway — as well as a fan-led petition to cancel the giveaway — are detailed below. Over the years, CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
Affiliate Owner Spotlight: Derek Saltou of CrossFit Chiron
Kevin Foley is the founder of CrossFit HomeBase in Canton, Massachusetts. A military veteran and mentor to other gym owners throughout North America, Foley is dedicated to making fitness dreams ... Continue Reading
Sam Briggs Runs into Visa Issues, CrossFit Games Participation in Question
2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Champion Samantha Briggs has turned to the CrossFit community for advice and help, and it's of a type we probably aren't too used to seeing. In an Instagram post put up ... Continue Reading
This Time, Individual: Catching Up with CrossFit Games Rookie Rasmus Andersen
When you hear his name, Rasmus Andersen hardly sounds like a CrossFit Games rookie. He was a member of the Games-winning CrossFit Invictus team in 2014, and he's been toward the top of Open ... Continue Reading
Jacksonville Makes Bid to Host The 2017 CrossFit Games
Jacksonville news outlet News4Jax has reported the Florida city with just under a million residents will bid today to host the 2017-2019 CrossFit Games. Jacksonville, Florida skyline In April, ... Continue Reading