The Weight-ing Game
Read how our resident grinder has struggled with his weight and nutrition and how he’s planning on tackling it in 2018.
Functional fitness is a method of training whose goal is to forge overall fitness — from strength, power and speed to cardiovascular endurance — by incorporating a high-intensity blend of Olympic lifting, gymnastics, bodyweight exercises, running, rowing and jump-roping. The Box aims to educate new practitioners about the benefits of functional fitness, motivate existing members of the functional fitness community and advocate for the sport of functional fitness.
3 Ways CrossFit Can Jump-Start Your 2018
Don’t let yourself be part of the one-month-and-done crowd at the gym this year.
Why I Hate CrossFit
Lately, it seems like all the cool kids are virally voicing their disdain for CrossFit. So I thought it best to take this opportunity to do the same.
I Hired a Nutrition Coach
We work with coaches to get stronger, so it only makes sense we do the same to optimize our diets.
Four Models That Define Who Is Fit
The foundation of CrossFit is notable for a number of ground-breaking insights.
CrossFit Games 2017: Your Quick Guide to Madison
When it comes to what to do, where to explore and what to eat while you’re at the CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin, we’ve got you covered.
Distraction: Coaching Celebrities
The mark of an excellent trainer is most accurately found in the volume and frequency of his or her ability to turn beginners into intermediates.
CrossFit Your Way to Less Time in the Gym
If you want to expedite your training or audit yourself for chitchat, set a clock and watch yourself get more work done faster.
How to Change Your Athlete’s Mindset
Weaknesses are just strengths waiting to be worked on.
Four Ways to Add “Spice” to Any WOD
These are general strategies that can easily be applied to nearly any metcon.
Dissecting a Drill
Not only does the basic chunking down of drilling allow for many reps of exposure, but drills also allow us to exaggerate real life.
Find Your Fit at 40 (or Older)
Don’t let age be a factor in the mental and physical aspects of your training.
The Case for Masters Rx-Level WODs
Should there be a Masters Rx workout in addition to the men’s and women’s WOD each day?
An Unexpected Call to Warm Up Less in CrossFit
Challenge yourself to find the least effective dose.
The Box Presents A Guide To BCAAs
BCAAs are the critical link in helping you take command in the gym and build your best body.
The Case for the Regionals
The Regionals are a great way to watch the fittest athletes showcase their talents in a pre-CrossFit Games setting.
