We live in the age of the “hybrid athlete”. Rather than focussing on one attribute, many fervent exercise fans now want to be able to run fast, lift heavy and turn their hand to any number of sports.

Our man in the field – CrossFitter, Battle Cancer founder and newly minted marathon finisher, Scott Britton – reflects on how effective his years of CrossFit training have been in preparing him for ...

Over the last decade, CrossFit has grown into one of the hottest fitness trends in the world, with over 14,000 CrossFit gyms – known as ‘boxes’ – springing up across the globe. Its many passionate ...

The best CrossFit shoes are a hybrid of weightlifting shoes—which have a lifted heel for additional depth—and running shoes that offer endless flexibility. CrossFit is perhaps the most dynamic fitness ...

You probably already have running shoes and walking shoes—but do you have the best women’s cross-trainer shoes? Whether you’re trying a HIIT workout, spending a day in the weight room with dumbbells, ...

Cross-training sounds like something reserved for serious athletes and feels like a bit of an old-school term that’s been around since moms started lacing up their sneaks for step aerobics. But it’s ...

CrossFit training has rapidly grown in popularity as a high-intensity regimen that incorporates functional movements and varied exercise formats. While this training model offers significant benefits ...

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