It’s here! The first workout of the 2024 CrossFit Open has been announced, and the new CrossFit season is officially underway. We’ve assembled a dream team of elite coaches — Caroline Lambray, Michele ... Continue Reading
The Open Report: Week 6 — It’s Here!
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 where they stand in historical contexts. You can read the ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Rogue Invitational Will Be Hosted in Aberdeen, Scotland
The Rogue Invitational, which features elite CrossFit and strongman competition, is going aboard in 2024. The 2024 Rogue Invitational will be held from Nov. 8-10, 2024, in Aberdeen, Scotland. Since ... Continue Reading
ROKA Partners With CrossFit Games, Adds Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr to Athlete Roster
Eyewear and apparel brand ROKA has joined with CrossFit HQ to become an official partner for the 2024 CrossFit Games, both companies announced on Wednesday. Remind me: The 2024 CrossFit Games is being ... Continue Reading
9 Tips To Be a Low-Maintenance CrossFit Open Participant This Year
The CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals can be a stressful time for many, especially for those looking to qualify for the next level of competition. I remember. I was there once. Or five times. I ... Continue Reading
Maryland CrossFit Affiliate Rallies to Host 5K for Owners’ Family Member in Cancer Treatment
Jen Dant was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2022. She’s just 32. Her cancer has since progressed to Stage 4, which has expedited her treatment and overall everyday needs. CrossFit Equity, a gym ... Continue Reading
Interview: Haley Adams on Finding the Joy In CrossFit Again After Her Year Away
(Editor’s Note: This is the second part of our interview with Haley Adams. You can read part one here.) For Haley Adams, returning to CrossFit after a year-long hiatus required a change in mindset. It ... Continue Reading
Women Get More Health Benefits From Regular Exercise Than Men, New Research Suggests
New research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests women reap greater health benefits from exercise with less effort than men. The research was conducted by a team from ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2024 CrossFit Open Announcement 24.1
The first live CrossFit Open workout announcement of the 2024 season is coming in hot on Thursday, February 29, on the official CrossFit YouTube channel. And we’ve got all the details you need to know ... Continue Reading
Interview: Haley Adams Talks About Her Year Away From CrossFit Competition
Almost exactly one year ago, Haley Adams took to Instagram to announce that she was stepping away from CrossFit for the 2023 season. In her social media post, she stated that she had been doing ... Continue Reading
Breaking Down the Most Common CrossFit Open Movement Combinations
Constantly varied programming is at the core of CrossFit, and with a multitude of movements to choose from, we should expect to see plenty of variations in movement combinations during the 2024 CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Meet Dylan Gibbs: The First U.S. Male Collegiate Functional Fitness National Champion
In early February, Dylan Gibbs, a biology student at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA, became the first USA Functional Fitness National Collegiate Champion in a down-to-the-wire competition ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ’s Former Director of Marketing Opens New Affiliate
Keith Knapp and his wife Julianne found the perfect spot to open a small CrossFit box in their town of Fairfield, OH. Two weeks later, CrossFit HQ eliminated Keith’s job. The pair wanted to open a gym ... Continue Reading
The Open Report: Week 5 — Qualifying for Quarterfinals
Editor's note: "The Open Report" is a multi-part series written by Mike Halpin, which breaks down the current CrossFit Open registration numbers and examines where they stand in historical contexts. You ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 24.3 Matchup: Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr Vs. Arielle Loewen
The final CrossFit Open Live Announcement athlete matchup of the year has just been revealed, and it looks like they may just have saved the best for last. We will be watching six-time CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
“My Hiller Challenge,” Part 3: Be Braver
Editor’s Note: This is the third part in a multiple-part series written by Athena Perez, chronicling the year-long challenge that she’s dubbed her “Hiller Challenge.” Throughout the year, Andrew ... Continue Reading
Laura Horvath Takes 7th at 2024 European Weightlifting Championships
The 2024 European Weightlifting Championships have just concluded in Sofia, Bulgaria, and among the world’s strongest athletes in the competition was none other than 2023’s Fittest Woman on Earth, Laura ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Masters Games by Legends Brings New Opportunities for Athletes and Brands
Details about the Masters CrossFit Games by Legends were recently announced via social media, and we now know the dates and location of their end-of-season championship. Here's what you need to ... Continue Reading
A Look at Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr’s First Full Training Day in 2024
Six-time Fittest Woman on Earth® Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr did not reach the later stages of the 2023 CrossFit season (Semifinals and Games) due to her pregnancy. Upon return to competition, Toomey-Orr secured ... Continue Reading
What Is Separation Value?: Training Smarter With Training Think Tank’s Kyle Ruth and Brannen Dorman
How do you create separation in a CrossFit workout? You work harder, right? You don’t put the bar down. You drop and do your next burpee. You embrace the pain and just…go…faster. Sure, that’s part ... Continue Reading
How to Compete in the Rogue Fitness 2024 Bear Walk Challenge
Rogue Fitness kicked off another fitness challenge on Feb. 16, 2024. The "Bear Walk Challenge" challenges participating athletes to carry a sandbag for as much distance as possible. Male athletes use a ... Continue Reading
Mallory O’Brien Will Not Compete in the 2024 CrossFit Season
The 2024 CrossFit Open is scheduled to begin with workout 24.1 on Feb. 29, 2024. Jeffrey Adler, Brent Fikowski, Alex Gazan, and Alexis Raptis will be the first athletes to perform the workout for the ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 24.2 Will Feature Justin Medeiros Vs. Colten Mertens
The 2024 CrossFit Open is fast approaching. While the details for each of the three workouts that comprise the Open won't be announced until their respective live announcements on the CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
2024 HYROX Bilbao Results — Poremba, Obank Triumphant
The 2024 HYROX Bilbao race occurred on Feb. 10, 2024 — the same day as the Elite 15 races at the 2024 HYROX European Championships in Vienna, Austria. In Bilbao, the HYROX Pro divisions — Individuals and ... Continue Reading