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CrossFit Makes You Athletic? Here’s Why That’s a Lie (And Why It Still Matters)
Everyone loves to argue over whether CrossFit creates athletes — or just really fit humans. Scroll through social media, and you’ll find hot takes, call-outs, and reaction videos claiming CrossFit athletes are just pretending to be athletic. But the truth is far less sexy and way more powerful: CrossFit doesn’t teach you to sink three-pointers or master a tennis serve, but it does build the raw physical capacity — the strength, speed, balance, and stamina — that fuels athletic greatness. So, let’s cut through the noise and finally settle it: What does CrossFit really do, and what are we actually training for?
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