Why More Athletes Are Talking About MoveMax Race
World Fitness Project Has Revealed the Workouts for London (and They Look BRUTAL)
Mayhem Classic Releases Event 3 (An Old Favorite)
Following His Death, CrossFit Release Video to Commemorate Rob Orlando
How Much Money Will Athletes Win at the Mayhem Classic 2026?
MoveMax is entering the functional fitness competition space with a concept designed to make competition feel more community-driven, and engaging without losing intensity. Unlike more traditional competition formats that unfold across multiple events or longer schedules, MoveMax is built as a more compact but intense test of continuous effort. Athletes are challenged to manage pace, […]
The first event of the 2026 World Fitness Project season will kick off in London on May 1st, and the competition will conclude on the 3rd. The Pro and Challenger athletes will be combined to create a 50-person field. They workouts have now been revealed in full: World Fitness Project Workouts for London LONDON PRO […]
The 2026 Mayhem Classic, running from April 17th – 19th, will take place in Cookeville, Tennessee. This legendary CrossFit throwdown will allow the top 3 male and female athletes to punch their tickets to the 2026 CrossFit Games. They have been drip feeding the workouts, such as a 5km run to kick off the occasion. […]
Rob Orlando, the “Strongman of CrossFit” died on April 6, 2026, at the age of 50. On Jan. 20, 2025, Orlando was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, affecting his lower jaw and lymph nodes in his neck. Just a day prior, he achieved a personal best powerlifting total, lifting 1,525 lb. Remembering Rob Orlando Orlando […]
The official prize purse for the 2026 Mayhem Classic has been shared. In total it amounts to $59,000, which will be split amongst the competitors. Place Men Women 1st $12,000 $12,000 2nd $8,000 $8,000 3rd $6,000 $6,000 4th $2,000 $2,000 5th $1,500 $1,500 In addition to the prize money, the top 3 male and female […]
The first event of the 2026 Mayhem Classic will be a 5km run. Beneath the graphic that they posted, the exact details and location have been “redacted to protect those involved”. This indicates that there might be more involved that meets the eye. The event itself will be hosted at the legendary Mayhem CrossFit in […]
Fitstop, a fast growing functional fitness franchise founded in Australia, is expanding its global footprint with the introduction of a new international competition. Since launching in 2017, Fitstop has grown to more than 170 locations across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. The brand is now taking its training methodology to a competitive stage […]
Wearable health technology has totally revolutionized the way people control and improve their habits day by day during the last couple of years. The producers of such devices as smartwatches, fitness bands, or smart rings offer the most up-to-date and convenient pieces of equipment that give the users not only the opportunity to monitor their […]
London Nootropics crafts delicious adaptogenic coffee blends to help you feel balanced and make the most of your day, training and performance. Each blend delivers the benefits of coffee while reducing unwanted side effects like jitters, anxiety, and energy crashes. Made with premium Hifas da Terra mushroom extracts and other best-in-class adaptogens, every blend is […]
Functional fitness competitions are popular because they’re simple to understand and hard to master: lift heavy, move well, and keep going when you’re tired. Under the hood, though, the best events are basically live demonstrations of exercise science. The events below are among the most important functional fitness competitions happening in the United States in […]
XENOM, the Decathlon of Fitness™, has just announced its first set of competition dates. The brand new phenomenon will kick off on June 27–28, 2026 at Ford Center at The Star, Dallas Cowboys HQ, closely followed by their second competition in London, held in late August, 2026. What is XENOM? XENOM is a stadium scale, […]
A strong core is not just about visible abs. It is the foundation of nearly every movement you perform, from lifting weights to walking upstairs to maintaining good posture at your desk. The core includes muscles of the abdomen, lower back, pelvis, and hips, all working together to stabilize your spine and transfer force through […]
Pull ups are one of the most honest tests of upper body strength. There is no hiding behind momentum or machines. You either pull your body over the bar or you do not. That is exactly why so many people get stuck at five reps or fewer and stay there for months or even years. […]
If you ask most gym-goers what muscle they want to grow faster, the biceps almost always make the list. Bigger arms are one of the most visible signs of strength and training consistency. Yet despite their popularity, many people struggle to see meaningful growth in their biceps. The problem is rarely effort. It is usually […]
Building a stronger chest in 30 days is not only possible, but highly achievable with the right combination of training, recovery, and nutrition. The chest muscles, primarily the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, respond quickly to progressive overload and consistent stimulus. With a structured plan rooted in scientific principles, you can significantly increase strength, improve […]
Aging is inevitable, but rapid physical decline is not. One of the most powerful ways to maintain strength, mobility, and independence after 40 is heavy resistance training. While many people assume that lifting heavy weights is risky later in life, the scientific evidence shows the opposite. When done correctly, lifting heavy is one of the […]
A serious head injury changes more than just a person’s health. It can affect memory, speech, movement, and the ability to work or live normally. Medical treatment may continue for months, sometimes even years, and the cost of care can grow very quickly. Laws around personal injury exist because situations like these create heavy financial […]
The law does not always see actions in a simple way, because the mind behind those actions can change everything. In many criminal cases, what a person understood or felt at the time becomes just as important as what actually happened. In Houston, TX, this idea carries real weight in courtrooms where mental health is […]
Despite over a decade working in mental health, I somewhat feel like a fraud writing an article on mental strategies for race day performance. It’s akin to the logic that we give great advice but very rarely would take the advice we give and do it ourselves. I feel the application of mental strategies in […]
Building strength is one of the best things you can do for your long term health. It improves muscle mass, boosts metabolism, strengthens bones, and supports mental wellbeing. However, many people associate strength training with joint pain, stiffness, and injury. That concern is not unfounded. Poor technique, excessive loading, and bad programming can stress joints […]
Arielle Loewen is a CrossFit Games veteran, and a great person to learn from. She competed at Regionals from 2014 to 2019. After the 2019 Event she became a mom. In 2021 she went on to win the Granite Games. After the event, Loewen and her husband walked back to their hotel room, flopped onto […]
Fat loss plateaus are one of the most frustrating parts of any fitness journey. You are consistent, you train hard, you eat well, and then suddenly progress stops. The scale does not move, body composition stalls, and motivation takes a hit. This is not a sign that your plan has failed. It is a predictable […]
Carbs after training have been a cornerstone of sports nutrition advice for decades. The idea is simple. You train hard, deplete glycogen, and then refill it with carbohydrates to recover faster and perform better next time. But does this apply equally to strength athletes? Or is the importance of carbs after training overstated for those […]
If you train hard, your nutrition after the workout can either accelerate your progress or quietly sabotage it. Most lifters understand that protein matters and that recovery is important, but many still fall into outdated or misunderstood practices. These Post Workout Nutrition Mistakes are not just minor inefficiencies. Over time, they can significantly limit muscle […]
Pre Workout Meals can make or break your training session. Eat the right foods at the right time and you unlock better strength, endurance, focus, and recovery. Get it wrong and you may feel sluggish, bloated, or underpowered before you even touch a weight. This is not about trendy snacks or fitness myths. This article […]
Dietary fiber is one of the most important yet under-consumed nutrients in modern diets. Despite clear recommendations from health authorities, most adults do not meet the daily intake targets of 25 to 38 grams per day. Fiber plays a critical role in digestion, metabolic health, cardiovascular function, and even mental wellbeing. A growing body of […]
Sugar has quietly become one of the most misunderstood components of modern nutrition. Many people associate high sugar intake with obvious culprits like candy, soda, and desserts. However, some foods that are widely marketed as healthy can contain surprisingly high amounts of added or naturally concentrated sugars. This can lead to excessive intake without people […]
Carbohydrates have developed a confusing reputation. Some diets label them as the enemy, while others recognize their essential role in fueling the body. The truth sits firmly in the middle. Not all carbohydrates are created equal, and complex carbohydrates stand out as some of the most valuable nutrients you can include in your diet. Complex […]
Dani Speegle, legendary CrossFit Games Athlete and American Gladiator, had a go at squatting Mitchell Hooper, the winner of the World’s Strongest Man 2023 competition. Check out how she got on… Dani Speegle Squats Mitchell Hooper Mitchell Hooper Mitchell Hooper is a Canadian strongman and kinesiologist. He claimed victory at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man […]
Following a two year battle with cancer, the much loved athlete and coach Rob Orlando has passed away. Known as the “Strongman of CrossFit”, he was a powerhouse in the early stages of the development of CrossFit, and in his commitment to his own fitness and the development of others. He even designed the brutal […]
The NorCal Classic (Northern California Classic) has revealed the prize purse for this year’s Semifinal event. This 3 day event showcases the fittest athletes in the region featuring Elite, RX, Intermediate, Age Group, Scaled, and Novice divisions. NCC has something for everyone. The total purse for the 2026 competition is $165,000, with $84,000 allocated to […]
HYROX is not a traditional endurance race and it is not a pure strength competition. It is a demanding hybrid format that blends running with functional strength challenges that repeatedly stress the upper body. From sled pushes and pulls to farmers carries, wall balls, and burpee broad jumps, arm strength plays a critical role in […]
In this article we will show you exactly when, where and how to watch the HYROX APAC Elite 15 Singles Race this year (2026). How to Watch The HYROX APAC Elite 15 Singles Race 2026? The best way to watch is via the Livestream on the HYROX YouTube channel. We have embedded it here for […]
Balancing a full time job with HYROX training is not easy. You are managing work stress, limited time, and physical fatigue, all while trying to improve performance across strength, endurance, and functional fitness. The good news is that science offers clear strategies that allow you to train efficiently without burning out. HYROX is demanding because […]
Hong Beom-seok arrived at HYROX Singapore 2026 with momentum building in his comeback season. He left with one of the most complete performances of the weekend. Across two races in Singapore, Hong showed both consistency and top-end performance, highlighted by a Pro Doubles win alongside Gabe Heck in 52:34. It was not the only result […]
At the 2026 HYROX European Championships in London, Saskia Millard crossed the line in 57:26 and set a new European record. That time stands out on its own. What sits behind it makes it even more impressive. Millard had just come off a full week working in A&E. She finished a late shift the night […]
The Buttery Bros recently placed James Sprague against Tim Wenisch in a head to head battle to decide who was fitter, and which training methodology created the better athlete. CrossFit Champion vs HYROX Champion Learn More about Tim Wenisch Tim Wenisch is a German HYROX athlete who became one of the sport’s leading figures after […]
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Rob Orlando, the “Strongman of CrossFit” died on April 6, 2026, at the age of 50. On Jan. 20, 2025, Orlando was diagnosed with Stage…
Dani Speegle, legendary CrossFit Games Athlete and American Gladiator, had a go at squatting Mitchell Hooper, the winner of the World’s Strongest Man 2023 competition.…