Hey, CrossFitters—grab your barbell and let’s chat about the shake-up coming to the 2025 season. I’ve been knee-deep in this world since 2012, when I stumbled into my first box after a buddy bet I couldn’t finish a WOD without quitting. Spoiler: I did, but barely, and it hooked me. Fast forward to today—I’ve competed … Read more
Picture this: It’s 6 a.m., the gym lights are buzzing to life, and a group of folks—some grizzled vets, others wide-eyed newbies like I was once—are huddled around the whiteboard. The coach scribbles out today’s WOD, and you feel that mix of dread and excitement bubbling up. That’s CrossFit magic for you. I’ve been chasing … Read more
Picture this: it’s 6 a.m., I’m standing in a gym that smells faintly of rubber and sweat, surrounded by people of all shapes and sizes, from a marathon-running mom to a guy who looks like he could bench press a small car. The coach yells, “Three, two, one, go!” and suddenly we’re all flipping tires, … Read more
I’ll never forget the summer I decided to ditch the gym and try calisthenics in my backyard. Armed with nothing but a rusty pull-up bar and a questionable amount of confidence, I fumbled through push-ups and squats, feeling like a newborn giraffe but oddly empowered. Fast forward a few months, and I was stronger, leaner, … Read more
Picture this: It’s 2018, and I’m staring at my reflection in the gym mirror, frustrated with the same old routine that’s left me strong but a bit bulky in all the wrong places. I’d been hitting the weights hard for years, but something felt off—no real pop in my step, no that lean, athletic vibe … Read more
Ever stepped into a gym and felt like everyone speaks a secret language of “AMRAPs” and “WODs,” while you’re just trying not to trip over a rogue kettlebell? That’s how my first CrossFit class felt—like I’d wandered into a cult meeting disguised as a workout. But after a few sweaty months, I was hooked. As … Read more