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On Saturday, May 9th, the CF Games team dropped a little bomb on the community with their announcement regarding individual athletes and their Games debut in late 2020. A new protocol has been implemented and hard-earned invitations have been rescinded, punching the air out of some of the biggest lungs in the game itself. Here’s our thoughts on why we think the games should be postponed or cancelled altogether. 

Benchmark bodyweight WODs are a great way to test your endurance and strength capacity with limited or no equipment. You can do these workouts virtually anywhere and anytime throughout your athletic journey. Whether you're just looking to get a good sweat in on a Wednesday or you're doing the WOD to see just how far you've come with your training, these 5 benchmark bodyweight WODs are sure to give you a run for your money! Let's meet 'the girls' of Crossfit®, shall we!?

When you start stacking heavier weight on the barbell, it may be time to start thinking about, getting a weightlifting belt.  Weightlifting belts can you give that extra core support you need to get the most out of your squats and deadlifts. Yet, it’s important to understand when, why, and how weightlifting belts can benefit you, in order to get the most out of your lifts and maximizing your performance.

Back on April 13th, 2016, CrossFit® Invictus posted a workout in tribute to the late Kobe Bryant’s retirement after his 20 years of dedication to the NBA on the Los Angelos Lakers team. Now the WOD stands as a tribute to the late sports hero of our generation, his career, and his beloved daughter GiGi. 

You probably are full of passion for creating an environment in which people can come in, workout, sweat hard, chase goals, and be supported both in and out of the gym. You pour your heart, soul, and wallet into your box and you love every bit of it. New members are walking through the door begging to sign up to be a part of your gym every day… or are they??

Endurance is perhaps the most important factor that is needed to develop a competitive edge in CrossFit, especially when it comes to speed and power. Improving cardiovascular efficiency, times, performance, speed, strength and agility are crucial key components to becoming a true athlete. And let's not forget the added benefit of optimizing body composition. Improving your VO₂max is improving your athletic potential, and isn't that what every CrossFit athlete ultimately desires? 

A complete list of the 2020 CrossFit Open Workouts

Being effective at coaching alone is no longer good enough. By implementing the following 7 essential leadership skills you’ll be able to coach CrossFit® as a good leader, creating today, the athletes of tomorrow.

It’s the CrossFit Open season and we’re here to keep you motivated, informed, and fueled every step of the 2020 competitive year! 

There are ways you can get more efficient at burpees, to make the suck, suck less. Instead of running and hiding the next time coach yells out a burpee EMOM, here are 6 steps to progress through burpees for beginners. 

Even if at first, you think you don’t like it, you’ll never know until you try. Here are our best reasons why you should sign up and show up for the CrossFit Open.