Recently I’ve been looking into getting a new home gym setup that would allow me to start Olympic lifting. Making the jump from traditional steel weight to bumper plates. Allowing me a little more freedom and the ability to introduce more compound lifts into my home gym routine. But that raised the question, how many…
Have you heard the news? There is a new race series being introduced, featuring three different styles of events. They are promising to be more than just trail running. But what is Double Black Events? And what type of events will they be offering? Holding their first events in 2022 but promising an extended 2023…
Recently the owners of my gym decided that they wanted to start incorporating some exercises involving a heavy tire. Movements like the tire flip, tire jumps, and wood chops with a sledge hammer are just a couple of great functional exercises that can be performed using a heavy tire. But that begs the question, how…
It’s no secret that for new crossfitters, reading the workout of the day (WOD) can look like complete jargon or a different language. With acronyms, abbreviations, and words that can mean different things based on context. The terminology can be one of the biggest barriers of entry when getting into Crossfit. So to make it…
It’s a question that’s been asked many times, why does Crossfit have a bad reputation? From the coaching certification process to the effects of viral videos. The answer may be more complex than may be expected. So let’s break down the biggest reasons for Crossfit’s negative reputation through out the fitness industry. Why Does Crossfit…
The 2022 HYROX World Championship Results are in. After a great day of competition under the bright lights of Las Vegas. The event would see the return of an old champion to top form and one of the sport’s true legends pushing for a 3rd consecutive championship. But who came out on top? Let’s get…
Known for high intensity workouts and expensive memberships. One of the biggest barriers for entry to any crossfit gym is the cost. With pricing and fee structures different at every gym. Today we’ll break down the costs, what to expect for the price, and different fee structures most gyms will be willing to offer. Answering…
To me, the 400 meter run is the perfect distance for a Crossfit workout of the day (WOD). It’s runnable for almost all levels, keeps the workout to a manageable time limit, and you don’t need a ton of space outside of the gym. And for the early morning crowd, not one wants to run…
In what can only be considered welcome news to the Crossfit community. One of the sports favorite brands is releasing a running shoe, with the NOBULL Runner+. Set to be released for general sale on February 11, 2022 at 12am EST. And while we haven’t had a chance to test out the shoe just yet.…
HYROX Fitness has become one of the world’s fastest growing functional fitness competitions. Every year attracts more top athletes from other sports like Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) and Crossfit. With a truly international field dominating the podium. But who will win the 2022 HYROX World Championships? While I can’t tell you that, I can tell…