Strength, defined as the capacity to produce and sustain force, is foundational to human function. For years, cardio capacity has dominated the public health narrative for longevity. Yet a robust body of evidence now positions muscular strength alongside, and at times independently of, aerobic fitness as a powerful predictor of survival. Functional strength—the type CrossFit trains—is not merely about lifting heavy; it is about the ability to apply force across a range of movements, speeds, and contexts. This capability allows individuals to maintain independence, resist injury, and endure stressors that otherwise accelerate decline

Modern wellness has become a commoditized spectacle—offering comfort, aesthetics, and passive solutions while the biological foundations of health quietly deteriorate. CrossFit stands as a counterculture by refusing to sell ease, instead building longevity through the one thing wellness avoids: adaptation earned through deliberate, sustained effort.

New research shows that whole-body flexibility is independently associated with mortality risk in middle-aged adults, even after controlling for age and health status. This evidence reinforces that mobility isn't just about performance—it's a trainable marker of functional capacity and longevity that deserves systematic attention in every program.

Everything we are building in 2025 is leading to something bigger in 2026.

Bringing you past and present updates from our november edition of the CrossFit Community newsletter

CrossFit’s methodology has long centered on producing higher average power outputs across functional movements, scaled appropriately to the athlete’s ability.

Bringing you past and present updates from our october edition of the CrossFit Community newsletter

In September 2024, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians published a study revealing that nearly 40% of cancer cases and 44% of cancer deaths in the United States stem from modifiable risk factors.

Bringing you past and present updates from our september edition of the CrossFit Community newsletter

When most athletes hear “stamina,” they picture grinding through a grueling WOD. But in the CrossFit Level 1 Training Guide, stamina is defined more precisely

Bringing you past and present updates from our august edition of the CrossFit Community newsletter

Creatine monohydrate has long stood as one of the most well-researched, widely used, and effective supplements in athletic performance.

Bringing you past and present updates from our july edition of the CrossFit Community newsletter

A 2025 umbrella review by Lang et al. published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reinforces the critical role of fitness in long-term health and disease prevention.