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Functional Fitness
Guides & News

Training tips, gym guides, and everything you need to know about CrossFit and HYROX.

XENOM Just Launched. Here's Why CrossFit Athletes Should Pay Attention

A new competition with $15M in funding, Rogue Fitness as partner, and a fixed 10-event format wants to give functional fitness a permanent global scoreboard.

CrossFit vs HYROX — Which Is Right for You?

Both are functional fitness. Both are community-driven. But they're built for very different athletes. Here's how to choose — or why you don't have to.

How to Train for Your First HYROX Race

8 x 1km runs + 8 functional stations. It sounds brutal because it is. Here's exactly how to prepare so you don't die at station 3.

CrossFit Open 2026 — Workouts, Standards & Strategy

26.1 is live — wall-ball shots and box jump-overs in a brutal pyramid. Full breakdown of movements, scaling, strategy, and what's coming in 26.2 and 26.3.

The Complete Guide to Dropping In at a CrossFit Gym

Traveling and want to WOD? Here's everything you need to know about drop-ins — etiquette, what to expect, how much it costs, and how to find the best boxes.

CrossFit Open 26.1 — Full Workout Breakdown

Wall-ball shots and box jump-overs in a brutal pyramid. Rx standards, scaling, movement cues, strategy for the 66-rep block, and what the elite matchup revealed.

CrossFit Open 26.2 — Announcement, Athletes & What to Expect

26.2 is live from Cascais, Portugal — athlete breakdown, predictions, and how the elite matchup played out. Score deadline: March 9 at 5pm PT.

CrossFit Open 26.2 — Full Workout Breakdown

DB overhead lunges, alternating snatches, and a pull-up ladder ending in ring muscle-ups. Complete movement standards, scaling, no-reps to avoid, and pacing strategy.

How to Become a CrossFit Affiliate Gym in 2026

Everything you need to know about CrossFit affiliation — cost breakdown, requirements, the step-by-step process, and what you get once you're approved.

How to Become a HYROX Training Club in 2026

HYROX is the fastest-growing fitness format in the world. Here's exactly how to become an official HYROX Training Club — costs, requirements, and how to get approved.

⚡ HYROX Race Day Guide — What to Expect
Coming soon — everything you need to know before your first race
🏆 XENOM Season 001 — Full Event Preview
Coming soon — all 10 events analyzed as they're revealed
🏋️ Best Home Gym Equipment for CrossFit Athletes
Coming soon — what's actually worth buying