At this point, we all know it — exercise is good for you. When it comes to life expectancy, small amounts of physical activity can make all the difference in the world, and if a new study’s findings are to ... Continue Reading
The World Anti-Doping Agency Releases 2025 Banned Substances Updates – How Does This Affect CrossFit?
On September 24, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published an updated list of prohibited substances and methods, which will become effective on January 1, 2025. Remind me: WADA was formed in 1999 as ... Continue Reading
“It’s Time to Fan the Flame”: Lena Richter Lights a Spark in Huntington Beach
Though finishing in third place at the 2024 CrossFit Games should have been a moment of validation for team Peak 360, the reality was far different. As members Tola Morakinyo, Noah Ohlsen, Matilde Garnes, ... Continue Reading
5 Things the CrossFit Games Can Learn From the TYR Cup
CrossFit team competitions can be tough to watch. It’s an opinion shared by many commentators in CrossFit media. At least, that’s what I thought until I watched the TYR Cup last month in ... Continue Reading
CEO Don Faul Talks Future of CrossFit at Recent Affiliate Summit
CrossFit CEO Don Faul spoke at the West Region Affiliate Summit hosted by CrossFit Invictus in San Diego, CA, the weekend of September 14. Faul kicked off his presentation with some reasons why ... Continue Reading
Seher Kaya Shines at TYR Cup, Thrives on Team World
Seher Kaya had plenty of standout performances during the 2024 CrossFit season. She placed first in her region in the Open and eighth worldwide. Then, she placed first in both the Quarterfinals and Asia ... Continue Reading
From Weightlifting to Gym Ownership: Meet Two-Time Olympian and CrossFit Affiliate Owner Wes Kitts
Like many college football players, Wes Kitts liked lifting heavy weights. Kitts, a sports science student at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN, decided to do his internship at ... Continue Reading
Gui Malheiros Leaves TYR Cup Refreshed, Ready for More
Leading up to the 2024 CrossFit Games, fans worldwide were anticipating the comeback of fan-favorite Gui Malheiros. When the Games workouts were announced, that anticipation grew as many of us ... Continue Reading
October Affiliate of the Month: Rogue River CrossFit Raises $60,000+ for Charitable Organizations
When Amy Klobucher opened her gym, Rogue River CrossFit, in Rockford, MI, almost 11 years ago, she said one of her goals was to “strengthen the [greater] community and give back. " More than a decade ... Continue Reading
Erin Stern’s 5 Steps to Correct Lagging Muscle Groups
Consistent training allows athletes to produce muscle and strength transformations. Many individuals might grapple with one or more lagging muscles that seem resistant to growth. How can one ... Continue Reading
Reps Ahead Pro 4 Results: Jayson Hopper and Anikha Greer Victorious
TYR Wodapalooza SoCal set the stage for Reps Ahead Pro 4 — and the pros certainly put on a show. Three of four matches ended in knockouts, all of which took place in the second round. The only match to ... Continue Reading
Geaux CrossFit Launches Initiative to Help Larger-Bodied People Transform Their Health
When Amber Leonard stumbled across Athena Perez’s story, she was inspired to start a program for those suffering from obesity and Type 2 diabetes at her gym, Geaux CrossFit, in Baton Rouge, LA. Remind ... Continue Reading
Celebrating Fitness and Making Memories at the Inaugural TYR Cup
There was excitement, anticipation, and a slight unease in the days and weeks leading up to the inaugural TYR Wodapalooza SoCal. Coming out of the 2024 Games, just over a month after losing Lazar ... Continue Reading
How a School in Malaysia Built a CrossFit Program During the Pandemic — and Why It Continues to Grow
Like almost everywhere in the world, COVID-19 brought most sports and fitness programs to a quick halt at Dalat International School in Tanjung Bungahat, Malaysia. This wasn't acceptable for Brian ... Continue Reading
2024 Rogue Invitational: CrossFit Competition Roster & Prize Purse
The 2024 Rogue Invitational takes place in Aberdeen, Scotland, at the P&J Live from November 8-10. This marks the first time in the competition's six-year existence that it will be held outside the ... Continue Reading
What Is Greg Glassman’s MetFix? Co-Founder Emily Kaplan Reveals the Details
Last weekend, the Broken Science Initiative announced the launch of MetFix, a certification aimed at educating coaches and gym owners to use nutrition first to combat obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and other ... Continue Reading
Hard Work Pays Off for Adaptive Athlete Josue Maldonado
Josue Maldonado wasn’t into sports as a kid due to his limitations, so when he found CrossFit, his approach was to train and work out as “normal” as possible. This was WheelWOD's first year ... Continue Reading
Best and Worst States for Building a Healthy Lifestyle
From childhood through adulting, we often hear phrases like “make healthy choices.” It’s useful advice when you have or can create the healthiest choices for you. And yet, the unfortunate reality is that ... Continue Reading
The International Functional Fitness Federation Makes Safety and Transparency Top Priorities
Gretchen Kittelberger isn’t just a former CrossFit Games athlete — she’s also the president of the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3). Remind me: The International Functional ... Continue Reading
Interview: James Sprague on His CrossFit Games Win and the Surprising Tool He Used During Every Workout in Fort Worth
Winning the 2024 CrossFit Games didn’t go as James Sprague had imagined. He certainly didn’t celebrate the way he ordinarily would have in the aftermath of competitor Lazar Đukić’s death during the ... Continue Reading
Fittest Seated Man on Earth Tom Miazga Talks Juggling Life and CrossFit
Tom Miazga’s titles include paralympic swimmer, coach, and now eight-time Fittest Seated Man on Earth. The 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD was held in San Antonio, TX, this past weekend, ... Continue Reading
The Progrm’s New “Crown Series” Seeks to Help Teen Competitors Build Their Athletic Careers
Over Easter weekend in April 2024, the third iteration of The Progrm’s The Crown concluded, crowning Icelandic teens Bjarni Leifs and Bergros Bjornsdottir after the four-day competition held at the “Nike ... Continue Reading
Mid-Season Signing: Alec Smith Joins Grid League’s Daytona Beach Venom
You’ve probably seen the videos on Instagram and TikTok of a CrossFit competition where all of a sudden, the athletes break out into burpee backflips, back uprises, or a combination of movements like a ... Continue Reading
Major Fitness Power Rack Showdown: B52 vs. F22 vs. PLM03
Whether you work from home or are a busy parent with little spare time, there are plenty of reasons to consider building or adding to your home gym. With so many all-in-one home gym options on the ... Continue Reading