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Beau Wills Wins HYROX St Gallen

New Zealand’s Beau Wills has kicked off 2026 with the win in the Men’s Pro Race at HYROX St Gallen. Despite a 30-second penalty for an infringement in the Burpee Broad Jumps he still finished more than a minute clear of second-placed Tiziano Pedrocchi. Check out his splits below: Run 1 – 3:36 Run 2 […]

Laura Horvath and James Sprague Win the 2025 World Fitness Project

Run by Will Moorad, the World Fitness Project has culminated in an exciting and unprecedented year of elite level fitness in 2025. It supports athletes, placing their physical and financial wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, and provides excellent events for all fans of functional fitness. View this post on Instagram A post […]

Pliability Named Inc.’s 2025 Best in Business List in Best Bootstrapped Category

Pliability is proud to announce its inclusion on the Inc. Best in Business list in the Best Bootstrapped category. Inc.’s annual Best in Business Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements and contributions of companies that have made a profound impact on their industries. The recognition honors companies that, through exceptional execution, have achieved significant milestones and core business […]

Liam McCroary’s Big Weekend in Melbourne

Rising HYROX star Liam McCroary made his Elite 15 debut at the weekend with a solid 8th place finish in 55:53. That time put him within 30 seconds of a podium finish and ahead of Elite 15 veterans like Beau Wills, Jonathon Wynn, Jake Dearden and James Kelly. On a tight course Liam maintained a […]

Inside Gethin Jones’ HYROX Training and the Shift to Smarter, Stronger Work at 47

At 47, Gethin Jones has rebuilt the way he trains. He explains how he fits HYROX, strength work and recovery around early mornings, live TV and a demanding weekly routine.

Jake Dearden and James Kelly Win the HYROX Elite 15 Pro Doubles Men in Melbourne

The final elite race of the weekend was the Male Pro Doubles. What an epic contest it turned out to be. James Kelly was back on the track in front of the Aussie crowd. So was the champion from yesterday, Tim Wenisch. Jake Williamson and the Serbian / French team set out in front to […]
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TYR DropZero Barefoot Trainer – Natural Movement and Unmatched Stability

Designed for athletes who value a natural, close-to-the-ground feel, the TYR DropZero Barefoot Trainer supports unrestricted movement and true foot engagement. The TYR DropZero Barefoot Trainer promotes natural movement and stability by keeping your foot close to the ground with a zero-drop design and a thin, flexible sole. This helps improve balance, alignment, and proprioception, […]

Rogue and R.A.D Collaborate on High Performance Knee Sleeves

The Rogue x R.A.D Knee Sleeves are built to deliver reliable support across a broad range of training styles. Made in the USA from a durable SBR/Neoprene blend, they offer a consistent feel, long-lasting performance, and a secure, contoured fit. Sold in pairs and available in 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm thicknesses, these sleeves help you […]

Rogue Air Rhino: The Next Evolution in Air Resistance Strength Training

Air resistance strength training uses a flywheel and adjustable airflow to create resistance that is generated entirely by the athlete. Unlike traditional free weights or selectorized machines, air resistance does not rely on gravity or fixed loads. Instead, resistance increases dynamically based on how much force the user applies—the harder you push or pull, the […]

The Best CrossFit Shoes in 2026

CrossFit demands footwear that can do far more than handle straight-line movement. From heavy barbell lifts and rope climbs to explosive jumps and fast-paced WODs, the right training shoes can directly impact performance, comfort, and safety. Stability, durability, grip, and breathability all play a role—and no single workout stresses shoes in quite the same way […]

The 5 Best Supplements for Health and Longevity Over 35

Entering your mid-30s marks a meaningful shift in how your body functions. Hormones begin to change, natural antioxidant defenses decline, metabolic efficiency slows, and recovery from stress or exercise becomes less automatic. While a nutrient-dense diet, consistent training, quality sleep, and stress management remain the foundations of long-term health, targeted supplementation can support biological systems […]
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HYROX Race vs CrossFit Open 2026 – Which One is Right for You?

HYROX and the CrossFit Open attract hundreds of thousands of athletes worldwide, yet they test fitness in very different ways. Both are demanding, motivating, and grounded in measurable physical capacities. Choosing between them is not about which is “harder,” but about which better aligns with your physiology, psychology, training background, and long-term goals. This article […]

7 Real Benefits of Working With a Personal Fitness Coach

The Benefits of Hiring a Personal Fitness Coach In a world filled with generic workout plans and crowded group classes, hiring a personal trainer健身教練 offers a tailored, results-driven approach to fitness. Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, build muscle, recover from an injury, or simply adopt sustainable habits, a private trainer provides more than just […]

Everything Gym Beginners Need to Know About Resting Between Sets

Resting between sets might seem like the simplest part of training. You lift the weight, put it down, catch your breath, and go again. But for gym beginners, rest periods can be one of the most confusing and misunderstood aspects of strength training. Should you rest for 30 seconds or 3 minutes? Does resting too […]

5 Exercises for Shredded Lower Abs in 2026

If you have ever searched for ways to get “shredded lower abs,” you are not alone. The lower portion of the rectus abdominis is one of the most frustrating areas for athletes and recreational trainees alike. It is often the last place to lean out, the first place fat is stored, and the area most […]

3 Hacks to Use Tempo Training for Maximum Hypertrophy

Tempo training is one of the most misunderstood and underused tools in strength and hypertrophy training. Many lifters obsess over load, volume, and exercise selection while ignoring how long each repetition actually takes. Yet decades of muscle physiology and resistance training research show that how fast or slow you move the weight meaningfully alters mechanical […]

How to PR Your Clean in 2026

Hitting a new personal record (PR) in the clean is one of the most satisfying moments in strength training. It is also one of the most complex. The clean demands high levels of maximal strength, explosive power, coordination, mobility, and technical efficiency, all expressed in a fraction of a second. In 2026, the path to […]
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5 Incredible Benefits of Lifting Weights for Your Mental Health

Strength training is usually discussed in terms of physical outcomes: stronger muscles, denser bones, better body composition, and improved athletic performance. But over the last two decades, research has made something very clear: lifting weights is also one of the most powerful tools we have for improving mental health. Mental health challenges are widespread. Anxiety […]

Active Recovery: What Works and What’s a Waste of Time?

Training hard is only half the equation. What you do between sessions often determines whether you adapt, stagnate, or break down. “Active recovery” has become a catch-all term in fitness. It can mean light cardio, stretching, massage guns, cold plunges, yoga flows, or anything that looks productive without feeling exhausting. Some of these methods are […]

3 Best Home Exercises to Counter Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common physical complaints in the modern world. Around 80 percent of adults will experience it at some point in their lives, and for many people it becomes a recurring or chronic problem rather than a one-off episode. While medication and passive treatments can help manage symptoms in […]

7 Massive Benefits of Cold Water Dips for Athletes

Cold water dips, also known as cold water immersion (CWI), ice baths, or cold plunges, have moved from fringe recovery practice to mainstream athletic routine. From elite Olympic athletes to everyday CrossFitters, runners, and team sport players, cold water exposure is now widely used to recover faster, train harder, and manage physical stress. But beyond […]

7 Tips to Walk More in 2026

Walking is one of the most powerful health tools humans have, yet it remains widely underestimated. It requires no gym membership, no complex skills, and no special equipment beyond comfortable shoes. Despite this, modern life has gradually engineered walking out of daily routines. Cars, desks, screens, and time pressure all conspire to keep people sitting […]

Exercise Tips to Support Mental Health After a Traumatic Life Experience

Exercise is increasingly recognized as a powerful tool for supporting mental health after trauma. When the body remains stuck in a constant state of stress, gentle, intentional movement can help regulate the nervous system, release stored tension, and restore a sense of safety and control. From walking and strength training to yoga and trauma-informed fitness, the right approach to exercise can support emotional healing, resilience, and long-term recovery when paired with compassion and proper support.
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Debunking 5 Common Healthy Eating Myths

Healthy eating should be simple. Eat enough, get the nutrients your body needs, and enjoy food without guilt. Yet nutrition is one of the most myth-filled areas of health. Advice is often reduced to catchy slogans that sound scientific but collapse under scrutiny. Over time, these myths can lead to poor health, disordered eating patterns, […]

3 Health Hacks to Reduce Sugar Intake Without Missing It

Reducing sugar intake is one of the most powerful steps you can take to improve long-term health, body composition, energy levels, and metabolic resilience. High added sugar consumption is strongly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and dental caries. Yet despite widespread awareness, cutting back on sugar remains notoriously […]

10 Incredible Benefits of Eating More Whole Foods

Whole foods have become a buzzword in nutrition, but the science behind them is far more substantial than any trend. At their core, whole foods are foods that are minimally processed and as close as possible to their natural state. Think vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, and unprocessed meats. Modern diets, […]

3 Healthier Alternatives to Crisps and Fries

Crisps and fries are some of the most popular snack foods in the world. They are crunchy, salty, energy-dense, and engineered to be extremely palatable. For athletes, CrossFitters, and health-conscious readers of BOXROX, they also represent a nutritional dilemma. These foods are easy to overeat, low in micronutrients, and strongly associated with weight gain, cardiometabolic […]

3 Healthier Alternatives to Sweets

Sugar cravings are nearly universal. From an afternoon chocolate bar to a late-night bowl of ice cream, sweet foods are deeply embedded in modern diets and social habits. Yet the scientific evidence is clear: high intake of added sugars is associated with increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dental caries, and metabolic […]

3 Healthier Alternatives to Burgers

Burgers are convenient, filling, and deeply embedded in modern food culture. However, the traditional beef burger is also associated with several health concerns when eaten frequently, particularly due to its saturated fat content, calorie density, and links with cardiometabolic disease. Large observational studies consistently show that high intakes of red and processed meat are associated […]
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HYROX Race vs CrossFit Open 2026 – Which One is Right for You?

HYROX and the CrossFit Open attract hundreds of thousands of athletes worldwide, yet they test fitness in very different ways. Both are demanding, motivating, and grounded in measurable physical capacities. Choosing between them is not about which is “harder,” but about which better aligns with your physiology, psychology, training background, and long-term goals. This article […]

5 Reasons Why You Should Do Bar Facing Burpees

Bar Facing Burpees are a foundational movement in CrossFit and high-intensity functional training. They combine strength, endurance, coordination, and agility in one deceptively simple exercise. Yet, beyond their popularity in the CrossFit Open or MetCon workouts, Bar Facing Burpees offer significant physiological and performance benefits supported by scientific evidence. This article examines five science-backed reasons […]

5 Massive Benefits of Wall Walks

Wall walks are one of the most deceptively simple yet highly effective bodyweight exercises in modern functional training. Commonly seen in CrossFit and strength conditioning programs, this movement challenges athletes to walk their feet up a wall while maintaining a stable plank-to-handstand position. Despite its minimal equipment requirement, the wall walk engages multiple muscle groups, […]

How Much Money Will Athletes Win at the 2025 Rogue Invitational?

The Rogue Invitational has become the biggest payday weekend in strength and functional fitness. It’s a rare event where the spectacle on the field matches the spectacle in the prize purse.For 2025, the formula looks familiar and formidable: a guaranteed seven-figure base, fan-powered boosts from tickets and merchandise, and a dash of crypto volatility that […]

The Greatest Athlete of All Time? A Call for the BBC to Celebrate Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr

She’s won eight CrossFit Games titles, been to the Olympics, Won a Commonwealth Games title and holds a world record in another sport. It’s time the BBC World Sport Star of the Year award recognises the unprecedented dominance of Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr. Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr isn’t just the greatest athlete in the history of CrossFit; she has […]

The World’s Most Extreme CrossFit Box – Training in Antarctica

For coach Jaeho Woo, the answer isn’t flashy rigs or back-to-back packed classes. Instead, it’s about building strength and fostering community in one of the most extreme environments on Earth. I had the chance to speak with Woo last week after spotting his feature on the official Concept2 social channels. With years of experience coaching […]
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HYROX Race vs CrossFit Open 2026 – Which One is Right for You?

HYROX and the CrossFit Open attract hundreds of thousands of athletes worldwide, yet they test fitness in very different ways. Both are demanding, motivating, and grounded in measurable physical capacities. Choosing between them is not about which is “harder,” but about which better aligns with your physiology, psychology, training background, and long-term goals. This article […]

3 HYROX Tips to Speed Up Transitions Between Running and Workout Stations

HYROX is often described as a hybrid endurance race, but that description undersells one of its defining challenges, repeated transitions between running and high-intensity functional workout stations. Unlike traditional endurance events, where pace is relatively continuous, or CrossFit-style competitions, where work-rest cycles are more discrete, HYROX forces athletes to repeatedly switch physiological systems, movement patterns, […]

3 HYROX Tips to Become More Efficient With Wall Balls

Wall balls are one of the most decisive movements in HYROX racing. They appear late in the race, when fatigue is already high, and they demand a rare combination of leg strength, upper-body endurance, coordination, breathing control, and mental resilience. For many athletes, wall balls are where places are gained or lost. Efficiency is not […]

3 HYROX Tips to Stop Gassing Out During Burpee Broad Jumps

Burpee broad jumps are one of the most dreaded movements in HYROX racing. They arrive when heart rate is already high, legs are loaded with fatigue, and breathing feels barely under control. Athletes who are strong, fit, and technically sound can still lose minutes here simply because they “gas out.” This is not a mental […]

Surf Dating Named The Official Dating App Partner of HYROX Americas

Today, Surf Dating joins an elite roster of brands as an Official National Partner in North America for HYROX, The World Series of Fitness Racing. Through this partnership, Surf offers its users a new way to connect with available singles offline and pursue authentic connections with at least one thing in common, guaranteed. View this post […]

5 Essential Tips for Warming up for HYROX

Warming up for HYROX is not just a box to tick before the race starts. HYROX is a unique fitness competition that combines endurance running with high-repetition functional strength work. Athletes are required to run 8 x 1 km, each followed by demanding workouts such as sled pushes, wall balls, lunges, and farmer’s carries. This […]
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HYROX Race vs CrossFit Open 2026 – Which One is Right for You?

HYROX and the CrossFit Open attract hundreds of thousands of athletes worldwide, yet they test fitness in very different ways. Both are demanding, motivating, and grounded in measurable physical capacities. Choosing between them is not about which is “harder,” but about which better aligns with your physiology, psychology, training background, and long-term goals. This article […]

7 Real Benefits of Working With a Personal Fitness Coach

The Benefits of Hiring a Personal Fitness Coach In a world filled with generic workout plans and crowded group classes, hiring a personal trainer健身教練 offers a tailored, results-driven approach to fitness. Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, build muscle, recover from an injury, or simply adopt sustainable habits, a private trainer provides more than just […]

Everything Gym Beginners Need to Know About Resting Between Sets

Resting between sets might seem like the simplest part of training. You lift the weight, put it down, catch your breath, and go again. But for gym beginners, rest periods can be one of the most confusing and misunderstood aspects of strength training. Should you rest for 30 seconds or 3 minutes? Does resting too […]

5 Exercises for Shredded Lower Abs in 2026

If you have ever searched for ways to get “shredded lower abs,” you are not alone. The lower portion of the rectus abdominis is one of the most frustrating areas for athletes and recreational trainees alike. It is often the last place to lean out, the first place fat is stored, and the area most […]

3 Hacks to Use Tempo Training for Maximum Hypertrophy

Tempo training is one of the most misunderstood and underused tools in strength and hypertrophy training. Many lifters obsess over load, volume, and exercise selection while ignoring how long each repetition actually takes. Yet decades of muscle physiology and resistance training research show that how fast or slow you move the weight meaningfully alters mechanical […]

Debunking 5 Common Healthy Eating Myths

Healthy eating should be simple. Eat enough, get the nutrients your body needs, and enjoy food without guilt. Yet nutrition is one of the most myth-filled areas of health. Advice is often reduced to catchy slogans that sound scientific but collapse under scrutiny. Over time, these myths can lead to poor health, disordered eating patterns, […]

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