Road to Conviction Episode 6: 100 Percent Commitment
While incarcerated, Fletcher Tholin discovered CrossFit. Watch his rehabilitation in this eight-part series. In Episode 6, we learn when things started to take a turn for the worse in Tholin’s youth....
View ArticleThe Hip and Athletic Performance
Zachary Long takes a closer look at hip anatomy and identifies common dysfunctions that can limit CrossFit athletes. The hips serve as the primary generator of force in the majority of movements...
View ArticleThe Hip and Athletic Performance—Correction
The cover-photo credit in an April 28 article was incorrect. The photographer was Brian Malloy.
View ArticleLive. Fate Loves the Fearless
CrossFit saved Miranda Oldroyd’s life—literally. In June 2012, the CrossFit Level 1 Seminar Staff member was involved in a terrible car accident. She remembers it vividly and wrote about it on her...
View ArticleCrossFit Radio Episode 379
On Episode 379 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed CrossFit Level 1 Seminar Staff member Jason Ackerman, as well as top athlete Travis Mayer. This episode was webcast on April 29, 2015....
View ArticleRoad to Conviction Episode 7: Ground Zero
While incarcerated, Fletcher Tholin discovered CrossFit. Watch his rehabilitation in this eight-part series. In Episode 7, Tholin shares details of a romantic relationship that has been rekindled...
View ArticleApril 2015 Collected Articles
The individual PDF articles published in April 2015 are collected here in a single download. The video and audio posts are not contained in the PDF. The articles included here are: “In Loving Memory” -...
View ArticleBroken Windows, Broken Affiliate?
David Israel and Barry Napier of CrossFit Felix explain how little things can make or break your business. Have you ever seen the number of potential members at your box dwindle? Does your membership...
View ArticleDueling the Devil—Correction
A May 7 article incorrectly identified Thomas Moore’s sister. Her name is Melody.
View ArticleDueling the Devil
Thomas Moore loses a fight with a river but gets a rematch in rehab. (Corrects to state Thomas Moore’s sister is named Melody.) Thomas Moore couldn’t move. More importantly, he couldn’t breathe. The...
View ArticleCrossFit Radio Episode 380
On Episode 380 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Jacob Heppner, who finished 18th at the CrossFit Games in 2014. This episode was webcast on May 5, 2015. 2:59 Jacob Heppner talked...
View ArticleRoad to Conviction Episode 8: Faith
While incarcerated, Fletcher Tholin discovered CrossFit. Watch his rehabilitation in this eight-part series. In Episode 8, Tholin contemplates his future. After working in a restaurant kitchen for...
View ArticleUnfit to Print?
Affiliate owners explain how the publication of shoddy science affects their businesses and the CrossFit brand. It was just one short paragraph, but those five sentences have become the basis of two...
View ArticleNo Rest for the Foolish
Bill Starr addresses an element of strength training that’s too often disregarded by hard-charging athletes. Editor’s note: Bill Starr completed this article before he passed away April 7, 2015, in...
View ArticleAthlete Emotion Project
“We are often taught to look for the beauty in all things, so in finding it, the layman asks the philosopher while the philosopher asks the photographer.” ―Criss Jami, “Killosophy”
View ArticleBrain Cramps?
Despite a wealth of scientific research on hydration and cramping, few athletes and coaches know anything about preventing and treating muscle cramps. Trent Cole never knew when they were going to...
View ArticleLicense to Live
With frivolous licensure threatening the fitness community, Brittney Saline investigates how regulation has failed many other industries. Isis Brantley began African braiding as a child, practicing...
View ArticleCrossFit Radio Episode 382
On Episode 382 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed the individual champions of the Atlantic Regional: Emily Bridgers and Noah Ohlsen. This episode was webcast on May 20, 2015. 1:59 Emily...
View ArticleMore Pop at the Top—Part 2
Bill Starr describes additional drills to help you finish the pull and clean big weight. Editor’s note: Bill Starr completed this article before he passed away April 7, 2015, in Maryland. In September...
View ArticleEnemy Unseen
Veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder find comfort through CrossFit. Twenty-two veterans will kill themselves today, according to the nonprofit group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of...
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