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Become a CrossFit Athlete

Heavy barbell lifting.

Explosive box jumps.

Rope climbs like a boss.

These are some of the typical, in-your-face moves that CrossFit athletes face on a daily basis.

And we mean it when we say "athletes".

If you can swing 135 lbs or more up to your shoulders...

Bust out 3 sets of handstand push-ups...

And then finish it off with a 400m sprint...

You're gonna look like a frickin' athlete.

That doesn't mean building an athletic body that can lift, jump, and climb is going to be EASY.

Far from it.

That's we created this page - to give you stellar advice on how to beat any WOD that comes your way, and dominate the next box you enter.

On this page, you'll find some of the best resources and blog posts to crush fitness and bring out your inner athlete.

7 Best CrossFit Shoes with Arch Support [2021 Reviews]

November 12, 2020 By Kyle Hoffman

Best crossfit shoes with arch support image — These are the 7 best CrossFit shoes with arch support we found.

When it comes to CrossFit training, you need to make sure you have the right footwear. With all the running, jumping, climbing, and lifting you might do in a single WOD… your feet can take a serious beating in a short period of time.

But what if the standard selection of workout shoes isn’t going to cut it? What if you need something with a little more support?

Luckily for you, not all CrossFit shoes are designed the same and some are better built for comfort in the box. So if you feel you need a little more support in your shoes, make sure you check out this list of the 7 best CrossFit shoes with arch support.

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CrossFit’s Skin the Cat: Benefits, Muscles Worked, & How-To

August 3, 2020 By Jess Billitz

By now, you know that your CrossFit WOD is absolutely unpredictable. You head to the box hoping to see front squats and thrusters scrawled on the whiteboard, only to find your arch nemesis’s name staring you down: The skin the cat.

If you can’t avoid it, you have to learn to conquer it. So, keep reading to learn everything there is to know about CrossFit’s skin the cat.

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13 Best CrossFit Workout Shoes for Women in 2020 [Reviews]

June 7, 2020 By Jess Billitz

All CrossFit athletes need shoes built to handle Olympic-style lifts, agility and speed exercises, and long hours at the gym. That means those old running shoes and retired weightlifting shoes just aren’t going to cut it.

Our top pick for your next WOD are the Nike Women’s Free Metcon 2 Amp Fitness Shoes because of their fit, roominess, and awesome support that can handle real, true cross-training.

But keep reading, because we’re about to go over the 13 best CrossFit-style shoes for women available right now.

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1001+ Best CrossFit Team Names (Funny, Female, & Badass)

March 23, 2020 By Kyle Hoffman

Coming up with the best CrossFit team names for your next team WOD can be a hassle.

Not only do you have to worry about making good time and trying not to vomit, but you also have to come up with a funny name that either makes everyone in the box laugh… or something badass that drives intense fear into their hearts.

Lucky for you, your search for an original team name is over!

Keep on reading because you’re about to discover over 1001 badass, funny, serious, and all around creative names to use for your next CrossFit group.

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13 Best Wide CrossFit Training Shoes [2020 Reviews]

February 12, 2020 By Natalie DePriest

It’s no secret that when you step into the box, you have to be ready for a grueling workout that can feature anything from squats to box jumps to rope climbs. And, because your CrossFit workouts are so versatile, you have to have the right pair of shoes that can keep up.

But what if most CrossFit shoes just aren’t… wide enough? Sometimes it can be difficult to track down the best cross training sneaker when sizing is the biggest issue.

It can be difficult to find the wider options in brick and mortar stores, but you shouldn’t have any trouble finding those width options on Amazon. So, let’s get to it – here are our picks for the 13 Best wide CrossFit training shoes.

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