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CrossFit Games Open 2016 registration goes live

The registration for the CrossFit Games Open 2016 has begun! This is the only sport where any CrossFit enthusiast has the same chance of progressing and winning the Open as the elite athletes. Anyone with an internet connection can get…

Spartan UP: Rope Climb technique

Still struggling to get through the rope climb obstacle? Watch the video for some tips and techniques. Improve your grip strength and you’ll be half way to the top! Otherwise, it’s #burpeesforbreakfast with the other 58% Spartans. Skills needed: Agile…

Healthy Nutty Pad Thai

Who says you can’t go nutty and healthy over Pad Thai? Here’s a healthy twist to the must-have dish in Thai cuisine as the perfect recovery meal after your workout. NUTTY PAD THAI Ingredients 1 cup raw almonds 4 cups…

6 tips for your first Indoor Cycling class

Indoor cycling studios across the globe are constantly packed with people ready to sweat it out in a way that is both challenging and fun. At its root, spin is simply cycling, but instructors ensure they throw a ton of…

CrossFit Fashion: Mix It Up Prints

Ever wonder what inspired the artwork and graphics on your favourite pair of leggings? This January, Dan Bolinski, a Designer for the Reebok CrossFit Collection, details how the Mix It Up print came to fruition. Incorporating CrossFit culture into the…

Make 2016 the Year of the Half Ironman

IRONMAN 70.3 offers half the distance and double the fun. Bigger or longer is not always better. For a change this year, consider putting the M-dot on hold and take a crack at a new experience through the IRONMAN 70.3? Why…

[Video] Track cyclist Robert ‘Thighs’ Förstemann takes on strongmen in weightlifting challenge

German track cycling sprinter Robert Förstemann is perhaps as well known for his enormous thighs as he is for his race results. The 29-year-old former sprint world champion recently got the opportunity to see how his impressive power stacked up…

Want to keep that new year’s keep fit resolution? Try CrossFit

According to new data from data intelligence firm Cardlytics, 46 percent of new gym customers drop off by the end of January, and nearly 80 percent of them give up entirely by the fourth quarter. Among specialty workout choices, new…

Canadian Footballer John Chick ventures into CrossFit

John Chick is an established star with Canada’s Saskatchewan Roughriders. The veteran defensive end has expanded beyond the gridiron with the opening of JC CrossFit, a fitness program that reflects his lifestyle as a professional athlete. The opening of JC…

Fast Fuel: Muffin Tin Egg Frittatas

Fuel your healthy eating resolutions with this quick and convenient make-ahead breakfast. Started your year with resolutions for a healthy diet? Here’s something easy to make and to keep you on track. By making them in a muffin tin on…