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Justin Medeiros

How Justin Medeiros Strength Trains for Deadlift Gains

Former two-time Fittest Man on Earth® Justin Medeiros slid to 13th overall at the 2023 CrossFit Games. His training since has been with newfound intensity. Medeiros’ focus is getting as strong as possible, ... Continue Reading

ROKA Enters the Eyewear Arena at the Rogue Invitational

For many years, ROKA has been known for producing some of the most innovative performance gear when it came to triathlons.  Head over to any Ironman race and you’ll find hundreds of athletes ... Continue Reading

Rogue Invitational

How to Watch the 2023 Rogue Invitational

The 2023 Rogue Invitational is set for Oct. 27-29, 2023, at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX. Individual CrossFit, Legends CrossFit, and strongman contests will be held across the first two days ... Continue Reading

Behind the Numbers: How Using Data Can Increase Your Revenue

Wodify is a leading all-in-one Customer Retention Platform, trusted by 5,000 of the world’s top businesses. With one of the largest & most accurate datasets in the industry, we created this blog series ... Continue Reading

How To Get New Ideal Clients For Your Crossfit Box: Mastering The Buyer’s Pyramid

As a CrossFit Box Owner, you're passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and live healthier lives. You've invested time, effort, and resources into creating an exceptional training ... Continue Reading

Best Places to Grab a Bite in Austin During the 2023 Rogue Invitational

It seems like we were just enjoying cheese curds in Madison, but it is already time for the CrossFit competition season to get going again.  Not competing? No worries.  Spectating is also a ... Continue Reading

Fit People Move Less When Not Exercising, Study Finds

“Eating and resting.”  That’s how the Fittest Man on Earth Jeff Adler said he spends his time when he’s not training in the weeks leading up to the CrossFit Games. He’s not alone: While ... Continue Reading

Julien Pineau Uses the Power of Fitness to Help Neurodivergent Population

Julien Pineau’s love of fitness started early.  In his twenties, he was in Brazil studying Ju-Jitsu and met a Cuban conditioning coach. Every Monday, this coach would put the students through ... Continue Reading

Pit Teen Throwdown Documentary “More Than CrossFit” Provides Glimpse into New Season Format

A new documentary, produced by teenage athlete and longtime community member Ellie Tinker, featuring the 2023 Pit Teen Throwdown sheds some light on how the “Teen CrossFit Championship” (CrossFit has not ... Continue Reading

23 Questions with CJ Martin, CrossFit Invictus Founder and Elite Coach

As we head into the end of 2023, it’s a good time to reflect on the season behind us as well as look to what’s coming ahead. But amidst the heavy pondering that comes with the close of the year, it’s also ... Continue Reading

“Better for Everyone,” and a Smart Business Decision: Coaches and Athletes React to 2024 Season Changes

“I think it’s a very good thing for the athletes and the sport in general” is how Underdogs Athletics coach Justin Cotler reacted to the news released on Tuesday that age group and adaptive athletes will ... Continue Reading

Pliability Takes on New Life After Rebrand, Making Big Waves

What began as a mobility platform for crossfitters has now evolved into something much bigger. The pliability team, formerly known as ROMWOD, has rapidly expanded in the last few years to include athletes ... Continue Reading

Chasing the Vibe: How LSKD and Founder Jason Daniel Find Comfort in the Uncomfortable

What does it mean to be 1% better everyday? It can mean nudging beyond what you thought were your limits. It’s “chasing down the future you,” and “growth through the grind.”   Pushing ... Continue Reading

The Age Group and Adaptive Divisions Will No Longer Compete at the CrossFit Games

Age Group and Adaptive Divisions Will No Longer Compete at the CrossFit Games

On Oct. 11, 2023, CrossFit HQ announced another major change to the 2024 season: The Age Group and Adaptive Divisions will no longer finish their seasons at the CrossFit Games. This announcement comes less ... Continue Reading

23 Questions with Justin Cotler, Underdogs Athletics Co-Founder and Head Coach

As we head into the end of 2023, it’s a good time to reflect on the season behind us as well as look to what’s coming ahead. But amidst the heavy pondering that comes with the close of the year, it’s also ... Continue Reading

How the CrossFit Community is Helping Carolyn Bajic Build Back After Her Legs Gave Out

In July 2023, after several years as a CrossFit athlete and coach, Carolyn Bajic took her L-2. She left the weekend energized and ready to put her new knowledge to work.  It all started when she ... Continue Reading

Opinion: Three Big Takeaways from Attending an Olympic Weightlifting Seminar

As a CrossFitter for almost a decade and a CrossFit coach more recently, I decided it was time to tackle one of my many weaknesses— Olympic Weightlifting. And why not dive head first with a weightlifting ... Continue Reading

Adler

What Morning Training For 2023 Fittest Man on Earth® Jeffrey Adler Looks Like

Canadian Jeffrey Adler pulled off a spectacular win at the 2023 CrossFit Games, beating the then-reigning two-time champion Justin Medeiros and frontrunners Patrick Vellner and Roman Khrennikov to bag his ... Continue Reading

At 70 Years Old, Lois Aldrich Credits Her Health to CrossFit

Five years ago, Lois Aldrich walked into her first CrossFit class at Sheyenne River CrossFit in West Fargo, ND. It was an (almost) dare from her son Ryan Aldrich–now owner of that same gym–that drove ... Continue Reading

CrossFit HQ, Noah Ohlsen Working with Miami Mayor to Bring CrossFit to Local Community

A new fitness initiative is brewing in Miami, Florida, where city officials are working with CrossFit HQ to bring the sport to people of all ages and backgrounds.  The Miami initiative is being ... Continue Reading

Victor Hoffer’s Workout of the Week

Today’s workout is programmed by Team WIT Fitness athlete and 2023 CrossFit Games Demo Team member, Victor Hoffer. The French competitor, known for his gymnastics skill has competed at the Europe ... Continue Reading

Kristi O'Connell

Kristi O’Connell Gives a Tour of Her New Tricked Out Garage Gym

Kristi O’Connell retired from the competitive CrossFit after seven CrossFit Games appearances, but that doesn’t mean she has left training behind. She is an advocate for hybrid training, which balances ... Continue Reading

“How to Make The Most Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month In Your Affiliate and Beyond: An Interview With Lindsey Marcelli Founder of Compete For A Cure”

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  While it’s easy to get lost in the sea of pink and the seemingly endless fundraisers and awareness campaigns that the month brings, whether you are an ... Continue Reading

IF3 Masters and Youth World Championship Crowns Worldwide Winners

At the opening ceremonies of the International Functional Fitness Championship, president Gretchen Kittleberger welcomed 345 athletes from 24 countries, as they traveled to Richmond, BC, Canada, nea ... Continue Reading

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