The CrossFit community is a tapestry of diverse, supportive, and resilient individuals. It’s a place where I’ve learned to challenge myself, celebrate small victories, and appreciate the strength of the community.
93-year-old Annie Holmes started CrossFit at 89.
Tears soaked my pillow as I laid in bed in the fetal position. My husband laid down next to me and wrapped his arms around my waist, assuring me that I was beautiful to him and that I would be OK. But at that moment – I felt less than OK – physically, mentally, and …
A funny thing happened to me right before the 2023 CrossFit Games. I broke my left foot. Specifically – I broke my fifth metatarsal. I’d like to say it was an awesome fitness story, but really, it was fairly pathetic. I was doing box step ups with a 25-lb weight (The prescribed Rx weight, I …
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Age is no barrier to pursuing our dreams, and that the power to break records and shatter expectations lies within us all.
One of my absolute favorite things about CrossFit is that, for the most part, it’s a big family. I have coaches that motivate me, push me, but also – really, really care about me and my fitness journey. I have gym buddies who are always there to commiserate over wall balls or celebrate a new …
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US Weekly recently posted a picture of Jason Momoa on vacation in Venice. I’m sure you all remember him for his role in Aquaman, when all anyone could talk about for a month was his shredded and well-muscled physique. Oh and the hair, of course. However, this photo in Venice looked a little different from …
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Gandhi’s inspirational quote “Live as if you were to die tomorrow” hit me one day at the gym. Since then, I’ve been thinking about what would be the best and the worst last CrossFit workout for me. Has it ever happened to you to think about this? In CrossFit, we train to strengthen our bodies …
I remember the first time a Hero WOD actually meant something to me. Ryan1. It was a gritty five rounds of 7 muscle ups and 21 burpees, each round finishing up with a straight body jump one foot above max standing reach. It was named for Ryan Hummert2, a firefighter in Maplewood, Missouri. On July …
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