No matter how hard an athlete prepares, when it’s time to line up and watch the clock tick down, there’s bound to be some nerves. That’s not the case for Australian adaptive athlete Jordan ... Continue Reading
How “The Progrm” Became an Official HYROX Programming Partner
CrossFit athletes train for the unknown and unknowable. HYROX athletes, on the other hand, know exactly what’s coming. When John Singleton, founder of The Progrm, was approached to lead ... Continue Reading
Inside the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association: 6 Key Takeaways From the TEF Interview With Brent Fikowski and Pat Vellner
On Monday, Talking Elite Fitness shared an interview with Professional Fitness Athletes' Association (PFAA) president Brent Fikowski and PFAA board member Pat Vellner. The interview dug into the ... Continue Reading
Do Different Colored Alcohols Impact Fitness and Health Differently?
Giving up alcohol might not be a realistic goal for everyone, and understanding its impact on your fitness goals can be challenging. There are many misconceptions about how different types of alcohol ... Continue Reading
2024 Rookies Claudia Gluck and Hattie Kanyo Share Their CrossFit Games Stories
Claudia Gluck and Hattie Kanyo were on cloud nine in May when they secured their first-ever tickets to the 2024 CrossFit Games. For both women, it felt like it was a long time coming. Meanwhile, ... Continue Reading
Hugh Jackman Shows Off Ripped Six-Pack at 55 Years Old
Lean like Wolverine: At 55 years old, actor Hugh Jackman got back into fighting (and spandex) shape for Deadpool & Wolverine which hit theaters on Jul. 26, 2024 and has since grossed over a billion ... Continue Reading
Study Answers: Is Walking Enough to Prevent Obesity & Other Diseases?
How much is enough when it comes to physical activity and preventing or reducing the likelihood of developing chronic health conditions like obesity or hypertension? Let's take a look at the different ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Masters CrossFit Games by Legends — Results and Recap
The Fittest Masters on Earth earned their crowns last weekend in Birmingham, AL, as the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games, hosted by Legends, took place at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center and was a ... Continue Reading
CrossFit CEO Don Faul Updates Athletes on Investigation Into Lazar Đukić’s Death and the Future of the Sport
On Friday, Sept. 6, CrossFit CEO Don Faul sent an email to athletes, coaches, and agents regarding Lazar Đukić’s death during the 2024 CrossFit Games. The email comes on the heels of Luka Đukić's statement ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown Results and Recap
The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown wrapped after a three-day competition over Labor Day weekend. In addition to the Teenage CrossFit Games, the Pit Fitness Ranch hosted the Pit ... Continue Reading
Hybrid Athlete Fergus Crawley’s Advice To Teenagers Starting Their Training Journies
Beginning one's training journey as a teenager can feel overwhelming. The abundance of conflicting fitness advice online can be time-consuming to analyze and understand before testing what would work for ... Continue Reading
2024 Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown — Programming Preview
The Teenage CrossFit Games, which will determine the division champions, takes place from August 30 through September 1 in Three Rivers and Kalamazoo, MI. This is the first year that the ... Continue Reading
Who To Watch at the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games by Legends
The Masters Games aren't just a celebration of fitness — they're a celebration of longevity. And impressive feats of strength, skill, and endurance will be on display at the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
Built For Athletes Releases Their First-Ever Rucking Backpack
The official bag partner for HYROX, Built for Athletes (BFA), recently announced their exclusive four-piece collection for the 2024/25 season. It includes a 35L pro backpack, a 60L duffel bag, a crossbody ... Continue Reading
Can Protein Shakes Make You Sick?
Protein shakes are a popular way to enhance muscle growth, improve recovery, and boost protein intake to meet macronutrient requirements. However, some have raised concerns about the potential health risks ... Continue Reading
Northern California Classic Partners With PFAA to Approve Open-Water Swim Event
The Northern California Classic has partnered with the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association (PFAA) to review and approve the “approximately” 200-300-meter swim event planned for this September's ... Continue Reading
“Many Mixed Emotions”: Emily Rolfe on Her CrossFit Games Podium Finish
For years, Emily Rolfe dreamed of standing on the podium at the CrossFit Games. And after five attempts, she finally realized her goal with a third-place finish in Fort Worth, TX, at the 2024 ... Continue Reading
10 Moments That Made Us Smile At the 2024 CrossFit Games
The unimaginable happened at the 2024 CrossFit Games. And it still doesn’t seem real. Whether or not you believe the Games should have been canceled after the tragic loss of Lazar Ðukić (and there are ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown | Preview
The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games, to be held over Labor Day weekend in Three Rivers, MI, serves as a beacon of family and community when many of us need it most. Hosted by the Pit Fitness Ranch, The ... Continue Reading
5 Key Takeaways From Our Call With the PFAA About CrossFit Safety
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association (PFAA) contacted CrossFit LLC to demand that the Director of Sport, Dave Castro, “be removed from his position in [CrossFit’s] Sport ... Continue Reading
PFAA Calls for Dave Castro’s Removal From CrossFit’s Sport Team
Written by Emily Beers and Joe Genetin-Pilawa On the afternoon of August 20, 2024, the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association (PFAA) demanded that the Director of the CrossFit Games, Dave Castro, ... Continue Reading
New Study Finds Link Between Elite Athletic Performance and Longevity
Elite athletes sometimes get a bad rep when it comes to the performance-health continuum. And, to some degree, with good reason. Some studies suggest that marathon runners, endurance ... Continue Reading
Bar Path CrossFit Helps Dozens of Elderly Men With Parkinson’s Disease
It all started in 2019. A man in his 50s with Parkinson’s disease showed up at Lourdez Schwab’s gym, and she couldn’t say no. That opened the floodgates, as pretty soon, the man brought in ... Continue Reading
Inside the Decision to Continue the 2024 CrossFit Games Following Lazar Đukić’s Tragic Death
As we continue to digest what happened last Thursday when Serbian competitor Lazar Đukić died during the swim portion of Event 1 at the 2024 CrossFit Games, more and more details are coming to ... Continue Reading