Behind the Scenes of the Torian Pro
ReadBehind the Scenes of the Torian Pro
The Torian Pro is around the corner, and The WOD Life is proud to sponsor this exciting event. While the incredible competition is a big part of it, the Torian Pro is about so much more. It's also about bringing together emerging athletes and the pros, giving them the opportunity to compete...
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What Can We Expect From the CrossFit Quarter finals?
ReadWhat Can We Expect From the CrossFit Quarter finals?
The CrossFit Open is done — now what? This brings us to the Quarterfinals: a new addition to the competitive season. We don't have an exact number yet, but it's looking like somewhere in the neighborhood of 246,000 people registered for the Open — certainly nothing to scoff at. Of those...
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Burpees Have Arrived! Here is 21.2 of the CrossFit Open
ReadBurpees Have Arrived! Here is 21.2 of the CrossFit Open
You knew they were coming. You knew they were going to happen. And here we are. Open workout 21.2 is a repeat of 17.1, and it's a spicy one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The WOD Life (@thewodlife) It's definitely not a sprint, but...
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Sara Sigmundsdottir Injures Knees, Withdraws From the 2021 Season
ReadSara Sigmundsdottir Injures Knees, Withdraws From the 2021 Season
In what is probably every competitive athlete's worst fear, Sara Sigmundsdottir has experienced an incredibly frustrating setback: She recently suffered a knee injury and has withdrawn from the Open — and the rest of the 2021 competitive season. Here's her full message to fans on Instagram: View this post...
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6 Tips for Open Workout 21.1
Read6 Tips for Open Workout 21.1
It. Is. HERE! Workout 21.1 of the Open consists of two movements: one that we've seen in the Open every year, and one that we've never seen. We've got double-unders and... wait for it... wall walks. As promised, CrossFit gave us a second version that requires no equipment. Here they are: The...
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Nick Anapolsky Sets New World Record for Most Burpees in One Hour
ReadNick Anapolsky Sets New World Record for Most Burpees in One Hour
The human body can be pushed to incredible limits. We once saw Lee Davis do Murph 16 times in 24 hours. Jamie Milne and Russell Stringer set a new world record when they did Murph 20.16 times in 24 hours. Then we had Mitchell Adams, who crushed his goal of...
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Dave Castro Posts the First Clue for the 2021 CrossFit Open
ReadDave Castro Posts the First Clue for the 2021 CrossFit Open
Annnnnd he's back! The Open wouldn't be the same without Dave Castro's overwhelmingly mysterious clues that no one can ever really seem to figure out. The start of the Open is almost here, and sure enough, Castro took to his Instagram page to post the first clue. And... it's kind...
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5 Recovery Tips for Athletes During the CrossFit Open
Read5 Recovery Tips for Athletes During the CrossFit Open
Week 1 of the 2021 Open is nearing its finish. You've probably already realized that you're going to push your body to the limit and experience things you never have before — especially if this is your first Open. Recovery is paramount to your success; so, let's talk about how...
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CrossFit Releases New Details on Semifinals
ReadCrossFit Releases New Details on Semifinals
Many athletes in the functional fitness community expressed their dislike for Sanctionals, much preferring Regionals instead. HQ has found a promising solution, with Semifinals. In one of HQ's latest announcements, they offered more details on the brand new phase. Here's what you need to know: Semifinals will happen over four...
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6 Things to Know About Your First Open
Read6 Things to Know About Your First Open
The 2021 CrossFit Open kicks off March 11, and preparation is well underway. We've been busy working on our mindset, thinking about whether or not we want to scale the Open workouts, and unsuccessfully attempting to guess what Dave is going to throw our way. If this is your first...
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Mat Fraser Announces His Retirement
ReadMat Fraser Announces His Retirement
It's the end of an era. We almost don't believe it. In the world of CrossFit, Mat Fraser has set record after record — most recently, with his fifth consecutive win at the CrossFit Games. While his reign as the fittest man on earth very likely would have continued, Fraser...
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Did Jamie Milne and Russell Stringer Set a Record for Murph?
ReadDid Jamie Milne and Russell Stringer Set a Record for Murph?
Last week, we told you about Jamie Milne and Russell Stringer, who set a goal to do Murph 22 times in one day, which would beat the current world record of 19.75. So, did they get there? "We are so very proud and overcome with emotion (and tired) to announce...
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