Ice bath benefits for CrossFit athletes have become a topic of great interest among fitness enthusiasts and professionals alike. The growing prevalence of this physically demanding exercise has sparked a keen interest in discovering helpful ways to speed up recovery and enhance performance, while reducing the chances of injury. In this blog post, we will discuss the potential advantages of ice baths for CrossFit athletes, such as reduced DOMS and temporary pain relief, in addition to examining how cold water immersion may increase muscle mass and strength – though there is debate over its effe ..read more

If you’re looking to optimize your active recovery workout CrossFit style, then this blog post is for you. We will delve into the 10 best active recovery workouts specifically designed for CrossFit enthusiasts and athletes. These exercises are structured to aid your body in restoring itself after intense workouts while still maintaining fitness levels. Furthermore, we’ll discuss how to effectively implement active recovery days in your schedule, ensuring that you maximize their benefits without compromising athletic performance. You’ll also learn about the various advantages of incorporating t ..read more

What’s a pudgy middle-aged guy like me supposed to do to get fit? Clearly, walking from the sofa to the fridge to grab snacks wasn’t working. And neither was taking the elevator rather than stairs to go up and down two-story buildings. Two options were Crossfit and calisthenics. Because calisthenics depends on body weight, it doesn’t require special equipment, can be done anywhere, and costs nothing. But it’s incredibly monotonous, doesn’t improve endurance, and unless you attend classes, which are scarce, you won’t know how to do the movements correctly. Crossfit can only be done in a class ..read more

The Thruster WOD is a workout that consists of you moving a weight such as a kettlebell, dumbbell, or barbell, from the bottom of a front squat to the standing overhead position. This movement is one of the most energy-draining exercises in CrossFit. The design of this long line of action makes the Thruster WOD an extraordinarily effective and challenging workout. This WOD works your entire body, from your upper body and core to your lower body. It also works your flexibility, coordination, power, stamina, strength, balance, and endurance. How to Do Thruster WOD You first need to ensure both ..read more

If you haven’t noticed, CrossFit competitions bring together some of the world’s fittest, strongest, and fastest people. And it is easy to think that only the top-tier athletes are getting better; however, that isn’t the case. Gyms worldwide are filled with some of the most jacked and strongest lifters out there, and with good reason – they take their supplements and nutrition very seriously. If you are interested in competing in a CrossFit competition or you are simply looking for ways to achieve better performance during your workouts, supplements can help. With that in mind, here are 5 supp ..read more

If you are just starting your CrossFit journey to have a stronger and fitter body, you might have this question in your mind or have even heard others ask it, “what shoes will I need for CrossFit?” This is an important question as CrossFit has various workouts with different demands. You also need to take into account your workouts and more. CrossFit shoes have been created and designed slightly differently than sneakers or regular running shoes that you might wear to the gym. CrossFit shoes have a design that can handle the rigors of various exercises while providing you stability and more. T ..read more

The 31 Heroes workout of the day is a workout created to specifically remember the fallen heroes of the August 6th, 2011 tragedy and to honor the ultimate sacrifice they made. Many of the lives lost that day were members of the Navy Seal community as well as one military K9. Like other Hero workouts, this one can be grueling and long. It consists of the following exercises: 11 box jumps at 24 inches 6 rope climbs at 15 feet 8 thrusters at 105 pounds The 31 Heroes WOD is an AMRAP workout which means “as many rounds as possible.” This is also a partner WOD, which means it requires a partner an ..read more

The Chief WOD is one of the more traditional CrossFit benchmark WODs. It consists of athletes completing 5 rounds of 3-minute AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) of 9 air squats, 6 push-ups, and 3 power cleans carrying 135 pounds. After a period of 5 rounds, there is a 1-minute rest time. The overall score you get is measured by the complete number of reps and rounds completed in 5 rounds. Depending on the box or coach, you might have to begin each round with cleans. Alternatively, you might be required to start the next round where you finished the previous one. You should note that the most c ..read more

If you’ve always been used to rowing for meters, rowing for calories in CrossFit can seem to come with rather a steep learning curve. After all, measuring our output in meters is something many of us learn right at the start of our training. We’re familiar with it, we know precisely what works, how to perform at our best, and how to track that performance, which is no doubt why many CrossFitters opt to stick with it. Yet since the CrossFit Open Games 18:1 brought calorie rowing back to the forefront, we’ve seen even some experienced veterans of the sport switch things up, only to find that thi ..read more

Timing is everything in CrossFit, which is why downloading one of the best timer apps for CrossFit can be one of the smartest moves you make when it comes to improving your independent workouts. After all, it’s easy to know precisely when to switch to the next interval when you’ve got a top CrossFit coach screaming down your ear, but when you’re working out at home or enjoying a solo Hero WOD in your favorite CrossFit gym, it’s all up to you. As such, you need an app that’s accurate, easy to use, and allows you to smoothly keep track of your timing without interrupting your mid-workout flow. T ..read more