Important Gymnastics Movements and Principles for Crossfit Beginners
Like in any sport, starting as soon as possible is essential. This especially applies to gymnastics where flexibility is key and if you make your body accustomed to the moves from an early age, you’ll...
View ArticleCore Strength Test: How Hard Can You Arch and Hollow?
Kristin Klever tests Jamie Hagiya’s Core Strength Jamie clearly has a strong core. Try out your core strength with these excercises. “Tried @cleverhandz #gymnasty challenge: How hard can you “arch”...
View ArticleCrossFit Release New Ways to Find Cheating Athletes in the 2018 Season
From doping to looping videos (as crazy as it sounds) there are often individuals that attempt to cheat their way to success. Here is what you can do to help ensure fairness and transparency. Text...
View ArticleAmazing New PB For Samantha Briggs!
Have you set any new PRs this year so far? Sam Briggs is on it already! Amazing progress for Sam Briggs. You go girl! 1st pb of the new year … may 2018 be full of them 1st pb of the new year … may...
View ArticleBring Sally Up Challenge – With Pull Ups!
This Swedish girl has incredible hang stamina! Many people have tried performing squats or push-ups with the song “Flower” by Moby. The instructions are easy, when the singer says “bring Sally up”,...
View Article7 Alternative Exercises from Julien Pineau and How to Do them Properly
Julien Pineau was born in France and has been taking part in competitive sports since the age of 7. He won several national titles in France in multiple sports including football, wrestling and...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS – CrossFit Announce Next Venue For European Meridian Regionals
The second venue for the Meridian Regionals will be held in Berlin at The Velodrom on May 18th, 19th and 20th. Athletes and teams from the Europe Central and Europe North compete in the Europe...
View ArticleSitting is the New Smoking: Why Inactivity is so Bad for Your Body
Thanks to our modern and fast-paced lifestyle, we are slowly turning into ‘couch potatoes!’ Our homes and offices are no different. Think about it. Often people spend 9 hours sitting at their office...
View ArticleCROSSFIT NEWS – Katrin Davidsdottir Wins Wodapalooza!
Katrin Davidsdottir decided last minute to enter the popular fitness event in Miami. Last minute decision: on my way to MIAMI see you on the competition floor tomorrow at WZA! A post shared by Katrín...
View ArticleREGISTER NOW – How to Sign Up for The 2018 CrossFit Open
Registration for the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games Open is now live! Sign up now if you want to test your fitness and see where you stand among the worldwide community of CrossFitters. The Open is the...
View ArticleWhy CrossFit is a Lifestyle, Not Just a Competition
The following text was written by Palo Červenka: Palo Červenka is a co-owner of CrossFit Proton in Bratislava, Slovakia that was founded in 2013. He started CrossFit six years ago and is a CrossFit...
View ArticleCarry Yourself – 9 Exercises to Build Unstoppable Upper Body Strength
This article is the first part of the Rehband ‘Carry Yourself’ series, a project dedicating to getting you fit for life, building upper body strength, improving mobility and reducing the risk of...
View ArticleThe Reebok CrossFit Nano 8 Flexweave – A Game Changer for Fitness
Combining the comfort and performance of the Nano 6 with the support and lifting capabilities of the Nano 7, the Reebok CrossFit Nano 8 Flexweave is, quite simply, a refined and excellent training...
View ArticleAleksey Torokhtiy – Weightlifting Tips from an Olympic Champion!
Hey Aleksey, Tell us your story, how did you get into weightlifting? I started weightlifting at 14 because of my competitive nature. I went with my friend to the gym class and when I was asked by the...
View ArticleBoost your Body’s Ability to Fight Inflammation: Soothe joints, Ease Back...
FIGHT MUSCLE FATIGUE AND RECOVER FASTER Some of the most widely known Omega 3 benefits are related to how they help maintain healthy heart, vision and brain function. Also, knowledge about Omega 3s is...
View Article7 Exercises That Have Been Featured EVERY Year in The CrossFit Open
There are some exercises that have been in the Open more than once and even more than twice. These 7 exercises have been featured in every Open since it began! If you have trouble with any of these...
View Article5 Preventative Measures to Help Avoid Back Pain
A lot of back pain is unavoidable. It can happen from a random injury or the most trivial daily activity. Additionally, it can be hard to get under control once you have it. That’s why it’s good to...
View ArticleWhy Visualization Techniques Will Help You Become a Better Crossfitter
Box jumps eat shins for breakfast. Or at least that is what I think whenever they are programmed into the workout. When setting up, there is an unforgiving wooden box that comes up pretty high on my...
View ArticlePunishing Kettlebell Workout for Crossfitters (with Gorilla Cleans)
Believe it or not, there’s still a whole new world of exercises, deeply tucked away in the dark dungeons of the kettlebell world. I’m here to open up the cracks, and expose you to some of the...
View ArticleNew Movement Standards for CrossFit Open Workout 18.0
Yesterday, January 18th. Reebok had a launch for their new nano8 flexweave CrossFit shoe. They invited some of the top athletes to come and demonstrate the workout and let people try out the new...
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