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2024 IWF World Cup Preview + How To Watch

2024 IWF World Cup Preview + How To Watch

A few short months remain before the Olympic torch is lit in Paris, France, this August. For weightlifters wishing to realize their Olympic dreams, the hour is late. There’s only one major qualification event left — the 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup. This year’s Cup, which takes place from Mar. 31 to Apr. 11 in Phuket,…
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2024 CrossFit Open Age Group Results

2024 CrossFit Open Age Group Results

The 2024 CrossFit Open is officially in the books. Over the course of three workouts, competitors squared off in tests of endurance, strength, and mental fortitude. When the dust settled, this year’s Open cemented itself as one of the most successful yet, and now we know who came out on top. Below, we have a rundown of the…
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You Signed Up for HYROX — Now What? Here Are 5 Tips to Follow

You Signed Up for HYROX — Now What? Here Are 5 Tips to Follow

To no one’s surprise, HYROX has become a favorite for CrossFitters. A mixed-modal event with running and hybrid movements in a competition setting? What more could a CrossFitter ask for?  When it comes to training for one of these races, however, athletes aren’t always sure where to start.  Chris Hinshaw, founder of Aerobic Capacity and the endurance coach…
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The Best Boxing Workouts According to a World Champion Coach

The Best Boxing Workouts According to a World Champion Coach

Few training routines are as romanticized in popular culture as boxing workouts. Who among the gym rats isn’t inspired to pick up a jump rope after checking out Creed or Rocky? Boxers remind lifters that hefting around barbells isn’t the only way to get strong and look it. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a pro or a…
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Our “7 Questions Leading Up to the 2024 CrossFit Open,” Answered

Our “7 Questions Leading Up to the 2024 CrossFit Open,” Answered

In early February, we laid out seven questions we had heading into the 2024 CrossFit Open. With the Open now officially in the rearview mirror, we can take a look back and answer them. 1. Was This the Biggest CrossFit Open Yet?  No. But while 2024 comes in fourth all-time for total registrations, the final number represents a…
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New Documentary, “Danielle Brandon Energy,” Highlights Softer Side of the Fierce CrossFit Games Veteran 

New Documentary, “Danielle Brandon Energy,” Highlights Softer Side of the Fierce CrossFit Games Veteran 

She walks in, clad not in chalked-up leggings and a sports bra but in jeans and makeup with her hair down. She sits, looks at the camera, and takes a breath.  “Ready,” she says.  Competing in CrossFit for over a decade now, and with five Games appearances under her belt, Danielle Brandon has earned the status of a…
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“The Journey to 300,” Part 5: A New Beginning, Again

“The Journey to 300,” Part 5: A New Beginning, Again

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth part in a multiple-part series written by Athena Perez, chronicling the year-long challenge that she originally dubbed her “Hiller Challenge.” Throughout the early part of the year, Andrew Hiller, a prominent CrossFit YouTuber whose videos have inspired both die-hard followers and dissenters, served as Perez’s coach as she documented the journey across social media (and…
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“We Just Do CrossFit”: The Secret to CrossFit Nashville’s Longevity

“We Just Do CrossFit”: The Secret to CrossFit Nashville’s Longevity

To be a successful gym owner today, we’re led to believe we need complex marketing plans, online advertising, and fancy software solutions with automated lead nurturing.  We need to go through sales training, and we most definitely need to hire a business mentor. Oh, and group classes aren’t enough. We need a minimum of four revenue streams, including personal…
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HYROX, Centr CEOs Talk New Equipment Partnership

HYROX, Centr CEOs Talk New Equipment Partnership

Athletes at the February 24 HYROX competition in Fort Lauderdale, FL, may have noticed some shiny new equipment lining the event space. This was thanks to a new collaboration between the popular fitness race series HYROX and Centr, a health and wellness company founded by Chris Hemsworth.  Centr is now the official equipment provider for HYROX, with custom…
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CrossFit Open 24.3 Livestream Concurrent Viewership Slides; 24-Hour Total Views Reach New High

CrossFit Open 24.3 Livestream Concurrent Viewership Slides; 24-Hour Total Views Reach New High

Now that the 2024 CrossFit Open announcements are over, we can see the full picture of the livestream numbers and learn a bit more about the sport’s growth and overall fans and followers. [Related: 2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.3 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches] One big thing: The maximum concurrent views (how many people…
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