The 2021 Games are Done — We Need to Talk About This
ReadThe 2021 Games are Done — We Need to Talk About This
During the 2021 CrossFit Games, we were there to give you a recap every step of the way. By now, you probably already know what the podium finishes looked like: View this post on Instagram A post shared by CrossFit Games (@crossfitgames) But this year was a bit...
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How Has COVID-19 Affected the Games Competitors?
ReadHow Has COVID-19 Affected the Games Competitors?
Considering we didn't even know if (and how) the CrossFit Games were going to happen this year, it's pretty incredible to be in the middle of competition week and seeing these athletes kick butt. Major precautions were taken to ensure everyone's safety, but unfortunately, for a few athletes, they've found...
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Your Ultimate 2021 CrossFit Games Resource
ReadYour Ultimate 2021 CrossFit Games Resource
Day 4 of the 2021 CrossFit Games Goosebumps. Goosebumps everywhere. The 2021 CrossFit Games put the athletes to the test like never before, and to say that competitors left it all out on the floor would be a massive understatement. Event 13 To start the final day of competition off,...
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Event 1 of the CrossFit Games Released, and Our Shoulders Hurt
ReadEvent 1 of the CrossFit Games Released, and Our Shoulders Hurt
Oh Castro, you sneaky man. With the hints he had already dropped on Instagram, we knew that Event 1 of the 2021 Games was going to have to do with swimming and paddling. His exact words? "Swim, distance: long. Paddle, distance: even longer." That was more than enough to give...
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The WOD Life’s Predictions for the 2021 CrossFit Games Events
ReadThe WOD Life’s Predictions for the 2021 CrossFit Games Events
It's the best time of year. The CrossFit Games are next week — the 15th year of competition! — and we're gearing up for an explosive competition. We already made our podium predictions, and now, we want to take a stab at what types of movements and events we're going...
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Our 2021 CrossFit Games Podium Predictions
ReadOur 2021 CrossFit Games Podium Predictions
Can you believe we're here? The 2021 CrossFit Games almost didn't happen but in just one week, the best of the best will be gathering at Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin to leave it all out on the competition floor. This Games promises to be a different one. With...
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The Torian Pro: Highlights, Big Wins, and What’s Coming Next
ReadThe Torian Pro: Highlights, Big Wins, and What’s Coming Next
What. A. Weekend! The Torian Pro didn't disappoint, and we're only bummed that it's over. It was three days jam-packed with tight competition, mind-blowing events, and inspiring athletes, and The WOD Life was proud to sponsor it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The WOD...
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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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