5 Essential Chest Exercises to Build Strength, Muscle and Power
CrossFit is a multi functional sport that uses compounded exercises. As your chest is a large muscle group, it is an part of those compounded exercises. It is important for many upper body exercises...
View Article10 CrossFit Back Workouts to Build Toughness and Endurance
Back workouts are incredibly important for all athletes, regardless of the discipline in which you train. BACK WORKOUTS [See image gallery at www.boxrox.com] It is difficult to think of a functional...
View ArticleInvictus X Win Their Way Back to the Games for the Second Time This Season
The Granite Games have wrapped up and the new winners and faces going to the Games have been established. Athletes within 27 divisions competed this weekend, ranging in ages from 14 to 60+. This was...
View ArticleBack to the Roots! Rehband Renews Partnership with BOXROX
“We are proud to continue our partnership with Rehband, one of our long-standing clients and friends, and a company that places an emphasis on, and shares, our interest in giving back to the community....
View ArticleFrom Egypt to Mexico: 2020 CrossFit Sanctionals® Season Released
After their introduction to the calendar this year, Sanctionals® will return to the CrossFit season next year. A total of 28 events have been selected for the 2019-2020 season, which will span from...
View Article5 Explosive Kettlebell Workouts & Exercises to Bulletproof your Body
Kettlebell workouts are a great way to build strength, conditioning and mental toughness, but where did it all begin? The Kettlebell as we know it today originated in Russia approximately 350 years...
View Article5 Static Hold Abs Exercises to Build Core Strength for CrossFit
Static hold abs exercises, as simple as they sound are hard but extremely useful exercises to build full core strength and stability. Toes to bar will not be a problem if you dominate an L- Sit, front...
View ArticleHow to Lose Fat and Maintain Muscle with CrossFit Training and Good Nutrition
One of the most desired dreams of average gym goers and CrossFit athletes is building muscle mass and at the same time losing fat. The body cannot turn fat into muscle, however, it can enhance fat...
View Article7 Nutrient Rich Foods Every CrossFit Athlete Should Include in Their Diet
CrossFit places huge demands on the body so it is imperative that you support your training by eating the correct foods. The list of foods below have been put together based on the inflammation factor,...
View Article7 Healthy Protein Sources To Maximise Health and Recovery for CrossFit Athletes
Besides the rest you have earned after your Crossfit WOD, you also need high protein sources to reward your body and optimise the results you hope to achieve through exercise. Some athletes may feel...
View Article20 Signs That You Are A CrossFit Addict!
1 You feel strangely drawn to performing handstands and pull ups on objects all around you. This especially applies to walking under scaffolding, it always feels like there might be time to practice a...
View ArticleHealth Tips for CrossFit Athletes – 5 Symptoms of Vitamin C Deficiency
Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Humans, unlike most animals, are...
View Article8 Sit Up Abs Exercises to Build a 6 Pack and Strong Core
Abs Exercises will help you develop A strong core, which is essential for any athlete. Six pack abs are not – but they are fun, and also a goal for some people. CrossFit always puts function first,...
View ArticleVIDEO – Out of The Box: CrossFit In Hanoi, Vietnam
Now on its second season, Out of the Box is a series exploring CrossFit in Asia; mixing in culture, tradition and what the CrossFit scene looks like in different cities. Filmmaker and CrossFit coach...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Two Top CrossFit Athletes Banned for Doping
CrossFit released the following statement: “Lauren Herrera and Chantelle Loehner have been banned from competition as a result of their breach of the CrossFit Drug Testing Policy. Herrera, a member of...
View ArticleDisqualified CrossFit Athlete Responds to 4 Year Drugs Ban
Loehner was one of two high level CrossFit Athletes that recently received 4 year bans from CrossFit. “Loehner, a member of Invictus X, also tested positive for metabolites of Oral Turinabol, on April...
View ArticleNational Champions Set Up Fundraisers for the 2019 Games
The 2019 CrossFit Games are bound to be the most diverse ones to date. National Champions from all over the world have been invited to be part of the Games. Many countries will see their appearance at...
View ArticleGames Bound – Female Athletes Sent Invites Following Their Sanctional...
Following the Open review process and the conclusion of a drug test appeal, the final list of female athletes that will receive an invitation through their performance at a Sanctional has been sent...
View ArticleBicep and Tricep Workouts to Build Bigger and Stronger Arms
These Bicep and tricep workouts will help you develop stronger, bigger arms – As a rough rule, arms are split in 2/3 triceps and 1/3 biceps. Both need to be trained to achieve balanced and strong arms...
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