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2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals: What to Expect

The top 25% of athletes (Open individual and age group athletes) have advanced to the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals. The Quarterfinals this year is the second stage of the season...

Ty Jenkins, Jennifer Muir Win ATHX Miami Beach | Full Results

A week after Wodapalooza wrapped, ATHX took the stage in Miami Beach. ATHX is a "2.5-hour continuous fitness competition across six zones" that tests strength, endurance and wraps up...

CRASH Crescendo Workouts Revealed, XENOM Founder Joins, CrossFit Open Updates & Wodapalooza Recap | THE SPIN, Full Ep.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AGzkMtcplM The Barbell Spin - This week on THE SPIN, XENOM founder, Keith XENOM, I mean, Keith Barlow, stopped by to discuss the new fitness competition, XENOM.  After that, viewer comments,...

Dani Speegle’s American Gladiators Debut Set for April 17

Last June it was revealed that Amazon was bringing back American Gladiators. On top of that, CrossFit Games athlete Dani Speegle was cast to be one of the Gladiators. Well,...

2026 CrossFit Games Season Report | CrossFit Open Recap

Tyler Watkins takes a look back at the 2026 CrossFit Open. From who won to who struggled, catch up on all the storylines from this year's Open...and find out...

Here’s How Many People Qualified for Quarterfinals

The 2026 CrossFit Open is over and now the top 25% in the world will advance to the CrossFit Quarterfinals. The question for those on the cutline is, "Did...

Colten Mertens, Afroditi Grigoriadi Win 26.3

That was fast. Less than 24 hours since the score submission window closed for the CrossFit Open 26.3 workout, CrossFit has confirmed that Colten Mertens and Afroditi Grigoriadi had...

The CrossFit Open is Over. What’s Next?

It's hard to believe the 2026 CrossFit Open is already over. But alas, the three weeks of the Open is behind us and now for the top athletes it's...

2026 CrossFit Games Season Prize Money Breakdown

The total number of registrations for the 2026 CrossFit Games is estimated to be 254,690 athletes worldwide. That is an 8.1% increase over last year's participation in the CrossFit...

Scoring Adjustment at WZA Leads to Changes on Podium

This morning I published the leaderboards of the elite individuals and teams at the 2026 Wodapalooza. But if you have been following closely, the men's leaderboard is different today...

2026 Wodapalooza Miami Beach Results

The 2026 Wodapalooza Miami Beach will likely be remembered for the weather. With multiple delays throughout the four days, athletes (and spectators) were forced to be on standby hoping...

CrossFit Open 26.3 is…

Live from Wodapalooza in Miami Beach, the final workout of the 2026 CrossFit Open has been revealed. The 26.3 workout is... 26.3 FOR TIME: 2 Rounds of:12 Burpees over Bar12 Cleans (95/65 lbs)12...

How to Watch CrossFit Open 26.3 Live Announcement

The final week of the 2026 CrossFit Open is upon us. From way too many wall balls to ring muscle-ups, what is left for us in 26.3? We will...

2026 Wodapalooza Elite Individual Prize Purse

This year the elite individual field is a bit smaller than previous years. Historically, Wodapalooza's elite individual field was technically uncapped with invites going out to the entire CrossFit...

How to Watch Wodapalooza This Weekend

Wodapalooza begins today with the live announcement of the CrossFit Open 26.3 workout. Following the announcement the elite individuals will take on the workout. From there, the next four...

Wodapalooza is Heading to Mexico City in December 2026

Wodapalooza has been a mainstay in Miami (now Miami Beach) since 2012. In 2024, Wodapalooza expanded to SoCal where they launched the TYR Cup and hosted another massive community...

PushPress CEO Writes Open Letter to Berkshire Partners

Dan Uyemura is the co-founder and CEO of PushPress, a member management and billing solution platform for CrossFit gyms. On Monday Uyemura wrote a public letter to Berkshire Partners,...

Dave Castro’s Hint for 26.3 CrossFit Open

We are just a day away from the reveal of 26.3, the final workout of the 2026 CrossFit Open. With that, Dave Castro has shared what is likely his...

Colin Bosshard, Claudia Gluck Win 26.2 CrossFit Open

It's official. Colin Bosshard and Claudia Gluck have won 26.2 of the 2026 CrossFit Open. Bosshard posted a blazing time of 6:03, besting Bill Leahy by six seconds. Claudia...

CrossFit Open Update Show, Wodapalooza & French Throwdown News | THE SPIN, Full Ep.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=722q7Ht2LDA The Barbell Spin - This week on THE SPIN, the crew discuss the CrossFit Open. Tyler and Spin get into an argument about 26.2 and whether it was programmed...

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Here’s How Many People Qualified for Quarterfinals

The 2026 CrossFit Open is over and now the top 25% in the world will advance to the CrossFit Quarterfinals. The question for those...

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We are looking for brands in the CrossFit, Weightlifting or Powerlifting communities that share our vision of growing awareness and visibility of "barbell" sports....

Scoring Adjustment at WZA Leads to Changes on Podium

This morning I published the leaderboards of the elite individuals and teams at the 2026 Wodapalooza. But if you have been following closely, the...

2026 CrossFit Games Season Prize Money Breakdown

The total number of registrations for the 2026 CrossFit Games is estimated to be 254,690 athletes worldwide. That is an 8.1% increase over last...

Olivia Kerstetter Out of Hospital Following Staph Infection

Olivia Kerstetter spent last week in the hospital with a cellulitis staph infection. What started with a cut on her knee turned into swelling...

The CrossFit Open is Over. What’s Next?

It's hard to believe the 2026 CrossFit Open is already over. But alas, the three weeks of the Open is behind us and now...

Colten Mertens, Afroditi Grigoriadi Win 26.3

That was fast. Less than 24 hours since the score submission window closed for the CrossFit Open 26.3 workout, CrossFit has confirmed that Colten...

CrossFit Open Update Show, Wodapalooza & French Throwdown News | THE SPIN, Full Ep.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=722q7Ht2LDA The Barbell Spin - This week on THE SPIN, the crew discuss the CrossFit Open. Tyler and Spin get into an argument about 26.2...

2026 CrossFit Games Season Report | CrossFit Open Recap

Tyler Watkins takes a look back at the 2026 CrossFit Open. From who won to who struggled, catch up on all the storylines from...

Top 5 Risks Facing CrossFit Affiliate Owners in 2026

"What is the biggest risk to your business in 2026?" This is the question I asked CrossFit affiliates owners yesterday in an Instagram story....

How to Watch the 2025 Masters and Teenage CrossFit Games

In the seconds year after splitting off from the individuals and teams, the Masters and Teenage divisions have combined for the 2025 Age Group...

2026 Wodapalooza Miami Beach Results

The 2026 Wodapalooza Miami Beach will likely be remembered for the weather. With multiple delays throughout the four days, athletes (and spectators) were forced...

2025 TYR Wodapalooza Sets Prize Purse at $567,000

The 2025 TYR Wodapalooza Miami kicks off on Thursday. The prize purse this year will remain at $567,000, the same as it was last...

Cale Layman Nukes Instagram Account As CrossFit Begins Inquiry into His Open Scores

@cale_layman_ is no longer on Instagram. At some point in the last 12 hours or so, Cale Layman deleted his Instagram page. The move...

WFP Tour Stop 1 Moves to London Following Turmoil in Mexico

Earlier this week I reported that the World Fitness Project was evaluating contingency plans for Tour Stop 1 in Mexico City this May. After...