5 Fears People Have About Trying CrossFit
You probably heard about it when you first started looking into CrossFit: “it’s a cult-like sport” or “you’ll get injured”. Comments like these come from people who probably haven’t tried CrossFit and...
View Article10 CrossFit Bodyweight Workouts to Build Unstoppable Conditioning
Crossfit Bodyweight Workouts – Chelsea proved that a powerful cardiorespiratory stimulus could be generated through simple calisthenic workouts. – from CrossFit Journal, 2006 See the list of 10...
View Article9 CrossFit Abs Workouts to Create Impressive Core Strength
CrossFit Abs Workouts are a great way to build a strong, stable core that will protect you from injury and enhance your performances in the box. Your core stabilises and controls much of your...
View Article10 Super Healthy Vegetarian Pre-Workout Energy Sources
It vitally important to fuel your body properly before you train. The following foods are great sources of nutrition for energy (and more) before training. They include both fast acting and slow...
View ArticleParaguay’s National Champion Thanks Injury for his Games Qualification
Diego Kemper won’t believe he’ll get to compete next to his idols until he’s sitting on the plane to Madison. As a CrossFit athlete, he used to – still does – watch recaps of the sport’s best moments...
View ArticleSingle Online International Qualifier Announced for Three Sanctionals
The brand-new online event has been branded the “International Online Qualifier” and will allow athletes to compete a single set of online qualifier workouts, with the opportunity to qualify for...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Icelandic CrossFit Athlete Receives Second Doping Ban
Icelandic CrossFit Regionals Athlete Hinrik Ingi Óskarsson has been found in violation of the CrossFit Drug Testing Policy after being tested at the Reykjavík CrossFit Championship. “The sample...
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...
View ArticleIt’s Official: Mayhem Independence’s Elly Kabboord Tests Positive for Banned...
Two weeks ago, Mayhem Independence’s team member, Elly Kabboord, sat down with Rich Froning and Jim Hensel to release the news that she had tested positive for a banned substance. Their discussion was...
View Article5 World Class Basics to Help CrossFit Athletes Optimise Their Nutrition
Practicing CrossFit without any regard to nutrition is similar to only having “one oar in the water,” according to CrossFit Founder and CEO Greg Glassman. Diet is crucial to optimising health and...
View ArticleOman’s First Female Games Athlete Hopes to Inspire People to Try Harder
Oman’s first Games athlete, Pasent Medhat, found CrossFit at the end of 2014 as she tried to escape the regular gym. Participating in the Open only a couple of months later, she found there were many...
View Article10 Healthier Foods for Fat Loss, Recovery and Performance
Use these healthier foods to improve your nutrition. ARE YOU GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DIET? At some point, it simply won’t matter how talented you are, how much time and effort you put into...
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 Article7 Essential Back Exercises to Build Strength and Muscle for CrossFit Athletes
Back exercises – It is difficult to think of a functional exercise where having a strong back will not give you an advantage. In CrossFit, a powerful back will help you to: Control and execute...
View Article5 Types of Squat to Build Mass, Muscle and Strength
BOX SQUAT The box squat is a great way to increase your strength, mass and ability to generate power. If you have access to one, use a safety bar. The way that it sits on your back will make you engage...
View ArticleCrossFit Strength WODs to Build Muscle and Get You Fit!
CrossFit Strength WODs to test and improve your strength Click through to find a few CrossFit Strength WODs that you like the look of. [See image gallery at www.boxrox.com] Strength and muscle...
View Article8 AMRAP Dumbbell CrossFit Workouts to Improve Strength and Stamina
Whilst dumbbells have been used since the inception of CrossFit and had made a few appearances at the Games, it wasn’t until the 2017 Open that they were put on the map for every CrossFit athlete....
View Article15 Dumbbell Workouts to Find your Weaknesses and Destroy Them
Dumbbell workouts should be an essential part of every crossFit athlete’s training program. They are an excellent tool for uncovering weaknesses in strength, stability and mobility. Choose a WOD from...
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