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For 12 years, Murray Hambro knew exactly who he was: a soldier. Then, in an instant, everything changed. While deployed, Hambro endured an IED explosion that cost him both legs. After being medically discharged, he faced the loss of an identity he had built his life around, and the purpose and…

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Since becoming a mom, CrossFit has taken on a new meaning for Zoe Grace. With her 10-month-old son Atticus in tow, Grace says the gym has become their outing most days. For her, CrossFit Brio is more than a place to train. It’s a place to connect with other people and take care of her mental…

For 12 years, Murray Hambro knew exactly who he was: a soldier. Then, in an instant, everything changed. While deployed, Hambro endured an IED explosion that cost him both legs. After being medically discharged, he faced the loss of an identity he had built his life around, and the purpose and…

Griffin Elbert, D.O., who is board certified in family medicine, obesity medicine, and sports medicine, says some of the healthiest patients he sees have something in common: They do CrossFit. Elbert shares stories of patients whose health and lives have been positively impacted by CrossFit and…

Scott Panchik, owner of CrossFit Mentality, takes on Fran — 21-15-9 reps of thrusters and pull-ups — flowing straight into backward Diane — 9-15-21 reps of handstand push-ups and deadlifts. The goal? Beat the time he posted in 2012. A 12-time CrossFit Games athlete fresh off a second-place finish…

For Balaji, CrossFit Milpitas became more than a place to work out. It became a home away from home. Since starting CrossFit, he's lost over 40 pounds, built strength and confidence he never thought possible, and found a community that keeps him coming back every day. From learning the…

Renata Staskievicz, an athlete at Sundown Crossfit in California, lives with autoimmune conditions that can hinder her physical and mental well-being. She’s found that working out helps her regulate her nervous system, move energy through her body, and build the physical capacity to keep doing…

Jillian had been on a weight-loss journey since grad school. When friends encouraged her to try CrossFit, she was hesitant but worked up the courage to walk through the doors of CrossFit Tantrum. What she found was people who support her, a sustainable path to health, and coaches who meet her…

Brianna Battles, CEO and founder of Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism, is working to change the conversation around what women can — and can’t — do during pregnancy and the postpartum period, when some women may feel left behind when it comes to fitness and sport. CrossFit has been there for…

When Linda Bowers was diagnosed with breast cancer, her community at CrossFit Cedar Park rallied around her in every way. She kept training through her treatments, drawing strength from the friends who stood beside her at the gym when she needed them most. Today, she’s an inspiration to the very…

Aaron Vnuk is blind. He's also the owner of Blind Faith CrossFit in North Haven, Connecticut, and he's living proof that no obstacle is bigger than the will to overcome it. A former school counselor, Vnuk and his wife took over the gym with a mission far bigger than fitness: to build a community…

Ji-Hoon Kim’s first experience with CrossFit was a competition — and he walked in confident. He walked out humbled after finishing much lower than he expected. Intrigued, Kim kept showing up, and over time, he started to recognize his daily workouts were not only improving his physical health…

For Jordan Fulton of CrossFit San Tan, the daily workout is mandatory. It’s how she builds the strength, energy, and confidence to be the best version of herself every day. It helps her lead by example, showing her kids what a healthy lifestyle looks like through consistent exercise, and…

A prediabetes diagnosis was Lorie Garza’s wake-up call. CrossFit became part of her plan to take control of her health. By staying consistent with physical activity and making changes to her nutrition, Garza has been able to manage her blood sugar and remain off medication. At Starved Rock…

Eight-year-old Nico Biagioni loves doing CrossFit with his dad. For the past two years at Starved Rock CrossFit, Nico has found more than a place to work out — he’s found a community where he can play games, make friends, and challenge himself alongside other members. For his dad, Nick, getting to…

James Cho (CF-L3) coaches at CrossFit Roots in Boulder, Colorado. He found CrossFit at a time when he needed a distraction. He stayed for what it gave him: a safe space, proof he can do hard things, and a way to cope when life gets hard. #CrossFit

She once thought she’d never be able to lift a barbell. Today, Sharol Pereira says starting CrossFit was “the best decision ever.” At Sundown CrossFit, affiliate owner Suzie Williams calls Pereira an inspiration and the kind of person who walks through the doors every day with a smile. Through…

Dave Argubright spent six months scouting out Starved Rock CrossFit before he and his wife finally decided to give it a shot. Nearly four years later, his blood pressure is down, his cholesterol and other health markers have improved, and the people he once felt like the “odd duck out” around have…

Thiago Maas fell in love with CrossFit and opened CrossFit Pomerode in Brazil. For years, he balanced a busy life working on the police force, training to be a competitive athlete, and running his affiliate, carrying the demands of three jobs. One day during training, something felt wrong. Maas…

Scaling isn’t a step down. It’s how CrossFit meets you where you are. #CrossFit

For more than a decade, Marvin and Carol Sakamoto have trained side by side, building strength, fitness, and capacity for the life they want to live. Their journey has included serious challenges — from Carol’s hip dysplasia early in her CrossFit journey to Marvin’s stroke more recently. Through…

Angela Brejcha found CrossFit Lanier through the encouragement of a friend. A mom of two living with cerebral palsy, Brejcha had never worked out before. She says she fell in love with the challenge, the community, and discovering what she was capable of. Affiliate owner Amanda Thompson calls…

Marissa Manson says she was an “absolutely newbie” when she started CrossFit. The welcoming community and supportive coaches at Diablo CrossFit helped her move past intimidation, and into inspiration and motivation. Now, she reflects on how far she’s come and how unique it is to have people around…

Constance Tillet, 87, started CrossFit after undergoing hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, and realizing she needed to keep her body moving if she wanted to live well. Before CrossFit, basic tasks like tying her shoes were a challenge. Today, she takes on challenges in the gym to prepare her to…

Sarah Atkin, PA-C, DMSc, is a physician associate (PA-C) in interventional pain management. After training CrossFit all the way through two pregnancies, she says one thing is clear: “Pregnancy is hard but pregnancy deconditioned is harder.” In addition to the physical benefits she experienced like…

Sarah Atkin, PA-C, DMSc, is a physician associate (PA-C) in interventional pain management. After training CrossFit all the way through two pregnancies, she says one thing is clear: “Pregnancy is hard but pregnancy deconditioned is harder.” In addition to the physical benefits she experienced like…

Scared to try CrossFit? This coach says: You’re probably stronger than you think. CrossFit coaches meet you where you are, tailor the program to your fitness level, and help you discover what you’re capable of. You don’t have to be fit to start but you do have to start to get fit. #CrossFit

JT Eberly and Andrew Faires, founders of Pasture Provisions, are taking the CrossFit community straight to the source — Rancho Largo Cattle Company in Fowler, Colorado, one of their primary beef producers. On-site, they'll fire up a lunch featuring Rancho Largo flat iron steak while sharing what…

At a recent CrossFit course, Seminar Staff Trainer Matt Lodin delivers a nutrition lecture. The average American eats about 156 pounds of sugar every year, with an estimated 57 pounds coming from added sugar. One of the biggest culprits? Liquid calories. Soda, sugary drinks, and sweetened coffee…