Four-time defending Reebok CrossFit Games Champion Mat Fraser absolutely DOMINATED Stage 1 of this year’s CrossFit Games, taking four event wins on his way to a convincing first seed finish headi
Read More BarBendMany of us suffer from circulatory problems. Whether due to a chronic injury, a lifelong condition or simply a sedentary lifestyle, this situation can lead to real health issues.
Read More The RX ReviewAfter my convo two weeks ago with ultra-ultra marathoner Courtney Dauwalter, my engine is stronger than ever (shoutout to the Assault Bike endurance test), but I still feel #NotThatFit overall.
Read More Morning Chalk UpDamn Diane It’s Friday afternoon at CrossFit Nanaimo in British Columbia. The gym is oddly quiet for a competition. All eyes are intently watching Patrick Vellner blaze through Damn Diane, event 3 of the 2020 CrossFit Games. He does his first set of deadlifts with speed and ease, before breaking up his first set of 15 […]
Read More Morning Chalk UpThe Morning Chalk Up was able to get an exclusive interview with both Mathew Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey after their dominating performances during the 2020 CrossFit Games online stage this past weekend. Here are three things that we took away from those interviews from Fraser’s garage gym in Cookeville, TN. It’s a team effort: Both Fraser […]
Read More Morning Chalk UpDuring stage one of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games, 60 athletes — 30 men and 30 women — competed in seven events across two days. Some things may not have come as a … Read more
Read More BarBendLat strength is incredibly important for CrossFit athletes. I commonly describe this muscle as the glutes of the upper body. In so many movements performed by fitness athletes, the lats are the prime mover and also protect joints such as the shoulder from unnecessary stress….
Read More The Barbell PhysioWe’re now a few days removed from the first ever online portion of the CrossFit Games, and now that we’ve had some time to rest and digest from the weekend’s action there are some results that stand above the rest as the biggest surprises from the round one. The big picture: Not all of these […]
Read More Morning Chalk UpConsidering he was fifth overall in the 2020 CrossFit Games Open, it shouldn’t come as a total shock that Jeffrey Adler found himself in the top five last weekend.
Read More Morning Chalk UpIn early July, Born Primitive ran a campaign for healthcare professionals called the 1000 Heroes Project. The campaign asked people to nominate those in the profession that were the unsung heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why it matters: Born Primitive rewarded the first 1000 health care workers nominated with limited edition 1000 Heroes Project bras […]
Read More Morning Chalk UpIf you’re struggling with anxiety, you’re not alone stuck with this issue. Unfortunately, around 500 million people across the world actively suffer from anxiety disorders and depression.
Read More The RX ReviewThe day after qualifying for the CrossFit Games Finals, fifth place finisher Jeffrey Adler was adamant that the hardest part of the weekend was starting out with the “not so friendly” Fran.
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