Building Athlete IQ: How to Use the Misfit Gears Matrix In a perfect world, we would have the luxury of remote coaching all athletes following our program. A luxury that is clearly unrealistic for our coaching staff and not financially viable for all athletes. On the bright side, that idea guides us to continually search for ways to bridge the gap from a program subscription to a remote client.  One of the most impactful examples of this in recent years is the Misfit Athletics Gears Matrix. This seemingly simple document encourages you to track your paces relating to the eight different c ..read more

frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen> Are you trying to learn how to handstand walk? We’ve got a progression that has helped many athletes just like you get more comfortable on their hands. We’ll guide you through the steps, and you’re going to put in the work. Here’s how we break it down: 1. Wall Support: Your Foundation Kick up into a handstand against the wall. This isn’t about sticking it for a second—it’s about holding strong, feeling that balance. Make sure you can comfortably suppor ..read more

The topic of scheduled deload weeks in competitive CrossFit programming has always been a fascinating conundrum to me. To give a peek behind the curtain, we found back in 2012, when pageviews were king and the blog was still 100% free, that if we called a week of programming a “deload,” a lot of our audience disappeared. I’ll spare you most details on how we’ve navigated the topic since. Still, that first realization feels like a good starting point for this conversation about whether competitive Crossfit programs should have deload weeks, if you should adhere to them, and ultimately our newes ..read more

As the coming season approaches, we’re excited to launch Phase 1 of our off-season CrossFit training program. Whether you’re pursuing general fitness or have your sights set on the Crossfit Games, Phase 1 marks the critical first step. What Makes Phase 1 Different? Phase 1 lays the foundation for our full training blueprint, which progresses through multiple phases. Our programs – MFT for Semifinals and Crossfit Games-level athletes and Hatchet for those targeting the Open and Quarterfinals – are designed to meet each athlete’s specific needs. We recognize that one size doesn’t fit all. Phase ..read more

It has been almost two years since I wrote A CrossFitters Guide to Zone 2 Training, and I’m happy to say those years have given us thousands of hours of data from hundreds of athletes on rowers, bikes, ski ergs, and runners. During that period, our remote coaching clients benefited the most from that data and began personalizing their sessions alongside their coach. While the article’s what, why, and who is still the basis for its place in our programs, the how has been updated to allow all athletes to get the most out of another offseason bolstered by Zone 2 Training. Introducing MF2 Sessions ..read more

frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen> A Fresh Phase of Programming at Misfit Athletics Get ready for a fresh programming phase launching on Monday, June 5th, at Misfit Athletics. We’re thrilled to say it’s the most exciting time of the year to become part of our community. With the vast majority (99%) of our community participating in the Hatchet program to kick off their offseason, the chance to endure and grow with a group of like-minded individuals is at an all-time high. Our program in ..read more

The Open is over. Quarterfinals are over. If you’re not headed to Semifinals this year, get a head start on the next training season with the Hatchet Offseason Training Phase by Misfit Athletics. 3 TRAINING TRACKS – ADDRESS YOUR WEAKNESSES Strength Bias Conditioning Bias Balanced Training This is the time to reset your training, fix your weaknesses, and make the next training year your best ever. Hopefully all of the information in this Phase’s guide below gets you excited to build some momentum, and sheds light on how we can keep you together as a community while personalizing your training ..read more

Welcome to the 2023 Crossfit Quarterfinals Strategy Guide by Misfit Athletics. You’ve been preparing for this weekend all season and now is the time to use your skills and athlete I.Q. to crush the test in front of you. To set you up to have your best performance we thought we’d share a blog post to help you out. Our team has spent some time analyzing each Quarterfinals workout, and we’ve come up with a bunch of strategies that can really make a difference in your performance. We’re excited to share this with our amazing Misfit community and can’t wait to see you all on the leaderboards. Overv ..read more

Calling all Masters and Teen Crossfit athletes! Congratulations on a successful 2023 Crossfit Open, but we’re just getting started. With the start of the competition season, Misfit Athletics is here to help you successfully navigate the Quarterfinals and Semifinals, so you’re performing your best when it matters most.  Our Semifinals Prep Phase kicks off on Monday, March 6th, this is a phase you won’t wanna miss. We know what it takes to compete at the CrossFit Games as Age Group athletes and last year our program helped multiple athletes perform their best in Madison, culminating in podi ..read more

We are happy to announce the introduction of Fitr into our robust membership offerings. At no additional cost a membership on Misfitathletics.com will now feature exclusive access to our programming on Fitr. What is Fitr? Fitr is a platform designed to help you track your workouts, progress, and see how you stack up on leaderboards with your fellow Misfits from around the globe. Whether you follow MFT, Hatchet, Teens, or our Masters program you will be able to sign into Fitr, see your workouts for the week and track your scores over time.  Why Fitr? We believe that tracking your progr ..read more