The sweltering sun can only mean one thing…summer training is upon us. As a brutal heat wave hits various regions across the globe, it’s a good opportunity to share some hydration tips for ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Rookie Spotlight: Humble and Focused, Aimee Cringle Prepares for First Games Appearance
The phrase “comparison is the thief of joy” is common in the sport of CrossFit, as we often see others excelling in areas where we struggle. It’s no different for the elites. Aimee Cringle ... Continue Reading
Building a Bulletproof Athlete: A Conversation With Alex Gazan and Justin Cotler
Before the 2024 West Coast Classic, Alex Gazan and her coach, Justin Cotler, had a strong sense that she was not only going to win Event 3 but also set the worldwide record. In training, Cotler ... Continue Reading
When CrossFit’s “General Physical Preparedness” Means Something More: Jessica Welch’s Recovery Story
Jessica and Eddy Welch have lived their best lives outside Billings, MT, for several years. The two discovered CrossFit about five years ago, right after Jessica gave birth to their second son. They ... Continue Reading
HYROX Is on the Rise: Get to Know 2024 World Champions Megan Jacoby and Alexander Roncevic
Megan Jacoby and Alexander Roncevic took second place in their respective divisions at the 2023 HYROX World Championship. This year, they returned to stand on top of the podium at the sport’s pinnacle ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Rookie Spotlight: Australia’s Daisy McDonald Defers Final Year at University, Prepares for First Games Appearance
In her second Oceania Semifinal appearance, Australia’s Daisy McDonald secured a third-place finish and her first ticket to the Games. The former high-level gymnast, McDonald is no stranger to ... Continue Reading
6 Athletes Who Quietly Cruised to a 2024 CrossFit Games Spot
The top of the leaderboard and the bubble. For the second year in a row, those were the places we focused most of our attention during the seven 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinals. But in the three ... Continue Reading
Bethany Flores Reflects on Past 7 Years: “It’s Been a Journey and a Half”
Having just qualified for the 2024 CrossFit Games, Bethany Flores is filled with gratitude and contentment. Remind me: Bethany Flores (Bethany Shadburne at the time) won the 2021 West Coast Classic, ... Continue Reading
“The Journey to 300,” Part 8: The Dreaded “Phase II”
Editor’s Note: This is the eighth 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
Who Won the 2024 CrossFit Games Season So Far?
CrossFit Open > Quarterfinal > Semifinals. All 40 women and 40 men who will compete this August in Fort Worth, TX, at the 2024 CrossFit Games have competed in all 13 events from the Open ... Continue Reading
How CrossFit Helped Allison Lamay Lose Nearly 150 Pounds and Recapture Her Life
At 26 years old, Allison Lamay weighed over 300 pounds. Lamay played softball and basketball in high school and college, but when daily practices and strength and conditioning were no more, the ... Continue Reading
8 Way-Too-Early 2024 CrossFit Games Predictions
With three weeks of intense CrossFit Semifinals action behind us, we can finally take a breath. Ok, breath taken. Now, bring on the 2024 CrossFit Games! With less than two months ... Continue Reading
11 Fascinating Facts to Celebrate Cole Sager and Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson’s 11 CrossFit Games Qualifications
At the 2024 CrossFit Europe Semifinal, Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson (BKG) became the first CrossFit athlete to earn a trip to 11 consecutive CrossFit Games. The following week at the North America ... Continue Reading
Nevada Gym Offers “Adaptive Fridays” Class for Everyday Members
Seated Ski-Erg pulls and arms-only Echo bike cals are just some modifications adaptive athletes often face. Some background: Kyla Romero, the manager at Upstate Nevada, started doing “Adaptive ... Continue Reading
Reps4Recovery: Using Fitness to Fight Substance Abuse
Krissy Mae Cagney (unofficially) started what later became known as Reps4Recovery in 2015. Cagney was in recovery herself and owned Black Iron Gym in Reno, NV. On a whim, she began offering ... Continue Reading
Abbie Domit Wins West Coast Classic, Embarks on the Toughest Two Months of the CrossFit Season
A handful of months after her first CrossFit workout, Abbie Domit told her husband that she wanted to make a real go of it: train full-time, qualify, and compete at the CrossFit Games. Her ... Continue Reading
Australia’s Zac Thomas Shares the Story Behind His Terrifying Cardiac Episode at the CrossFit Oceania Semifinal
Australia’s Zac Thomas went into Event 1 of the 2024 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal as a dark horse to take the win. However, a cardiac episode early on saw his 2024 season come to a sudden ... Continue Reading
The 2024 CrossFit Age Group Semifinals Results
The Age Group Semifinals leaderboards have been finalized and the Masters and Teen Games rosters are set. Each division takes up to 40 athletes to the championship event. Remind me: For ... Continue Reading
So, I Did HYROX: An Honest Review by a Diehard CrossFitter
When I first heard about HYROX, I wasn’t at all interested in trying. Perhaps because it was mostly running, and, as most CrossFitters can attest, we don’t like going any further than a 400-meter ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Rookie Spotlight: Experience Pays Off for First-Time Individual Games Qualifier, Kyra Milligan
It’s always a tense moment as the announcer reads out the list of CrossFit Games qualifiers at the end of a Semifinal event. And as the 2024 West Coast Classic came to a close just over a week ago, ... Continue Reading
Mayhem to Host Live Event for 2024 “Everyday Hero Games”
Firefighters, law enforcement officers, educators, emergency and medical personnel, and those in the armed forces have been at the heart of CrossFit since its inception. The Everyday Hero Games, ... Continue Reading
A Look Back: Comparing the 2016 CrossFit Regionals and 2024 Semifinals Snatch Ladders
When the Regionals workouts were announced in 2016, most competitors knew they would likely not make it through Event 1 before the 11-minute time cap. And they didn’t. Remind me: The event, ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Profile: James Sprague Gains Momentum Heading Into His Sophomore Season
James Sprague jumps onto the podium to celebrate his third-place finish at the 2024 West Coast Classic with his signature giddiness and exuberance. He steps down and continues congratulating, ... Continue Reading
CrossFit LLC Introduces the CrossFit Medical Society to Help Build a Community for Doctors, Providers, Affiliates, and Members
CrossFit HQ is seeking to close the gap between CrossFit and healthcare professionals through a new organization called the CrossFit Medical Society (CFMS). The organization is seeking to educate ... Continue Reading