CrossFit Media Library

The True Measure of Elite Conditioning: Technique Under Fatigue

Published on February 11, 2026

What separates champions from competitors isn't just cardiovascular capacity; it's the ability to execute flawless technique when exhaustion screams at you to quit. CrossFit's threshold training develops this critical skill, preparing athletes and tactical professionals alike to perform when it matters most.

The Sport of Fitness Podcast: Ollie Mainsbridge, 26.2 Athletes Revealed

Published on February 11, 2026

On this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, CrossFit’s International Regional Manager Ollie Mansbridge joins Chase Ingraham to talk about the upcoming CrossFit Open and the state of CrossFit in Europe. Plus, tune in to learn which athletes will go head-to-head at the live announcement of Open Workout 26.2, presented by Velites, and get a teaser for the highly anticipated release of the 2025 CrossFit Games documentary, “Fittest on Earth: 2025.”

25 Years of the Workout of the Day

Published on February 9, 2026

On Feb. 10, 2001, the first workout was posted on CrossFit.com. No paywall. No secrets. Just one workout posted publicly along with an invitation to post your score in the comments section.

The CrossFit Open: On Preferring Not to Prefer

Published on February 7, 2026

Your favorite movements won't save you in the Open. CrossFit promised to prepare you for the unknown and unknowable, but if you've been quietly avoiding what you don't like, your preferences are about to become your greatest weakness. Here’s how to prefer not to prefer.

Open Workout 26.1 Athlete Matchups

Published on February 4, 2026

The 2026 CrossFit Open, presented by Air National Guard, will kick off in San Jose, California, at Moffett Federal Airfield, home of the 129th Rescue Wing, a California Air National Guard unit. After the workout is announced, four of the best athletes in the sport will be the first to throw down in Open Workout 26.1. Right after they throw down, four Airmen will take on 26.1 themselves.