The HERD FIT

We lay out a big programming change at CrossFit Bison for November: shifting to an everyday “levels” approach so more athletes can scale with clarity and still chase progress. We also get real about RX ego, why customization can be smart, and how the right workout choice should help you leave the gym feeling like you won.  • why gym programming is a weekly battle with no perfect answer  • how Leve...

We hand the programming over for Dark Week and learn what happens when nobody gets to preview the workout, pick the perfect setup, or steer toward their favorite movements. We break down why the unknown builds real fitness, stronger discipline, and more confidence than another week of cherry-picked comfort.  • What Dark Week means at our gym and why we run it  • Why we define fitness as the abilit...

We talk with Power Nutrition coaches Kelly and Kayla about what a year of nutrition coaching inside a gym has taught them and why the upcoming fall challenge is built around simple targets that actually work. We break down “toning,” body composition vs scale weight, and the habit based accountability tools that help people stay consistent when motivation fades.  • Kayla’s career shift and why nutr...

We look at why Hyrox’s reported $700M valuation makes CrossFit’s recent market reality feel even more alarming. We compare business models, leadership, and programming choices to figure out what’s driving growth and what’s holding CrossFit back.  • Hyrox’s sale price and participation growth as a signal of momentum  • Why a standardized, repeatable race format lowers barriers to entry  • The direc...

We sit down with Andrew, event director of the Vitruvian Games, to pull back the curtain on what it takes to run a CrossFit competition that athletes and spectators actually enjoy. We talk recovery after the weekend, the behind-the-scenes stress, and why community support matters as much as the workouts.  • Post-event recovery and the adrenaline crash after an event weekend  • Andrew’s path from D...

We connect the CrossFit Games to real training at the affiliate, using the weekend’s biggest lessons to expose what actually drives progress for everyday CrossFitters. We dig into nutrition, recovery, pacing, mindset, and healthy competition so you can train harder with fewer setbacks and more purpose.  • Why Day One at the Games proves you cannot outwork poor nutrition  • Hydration, summer routin...

We open up the back half of our gym survey results and explain the real tradeoffs behind schedule changes, facility upgrades, and member requests. We stay candid about what we can fix quickly, what takes time, and what we will not do, while keeping the focus on safety, fairness, and the long-term gym experience.  • reflecting on why transparency creates better conversations  • balancing a class-ba...

We share the first CrossFit Bison member survey results and turn raw comments into a realistic plan for coaching, programming, and community. We talk candidly about what’s working, what needs to change, and what will never fit our current constraints. • why an anonymous survey gives clearer feedback and real accountability • how we read responses for trends without getting defensive • members aski...

We sit down with Dr. Alandra Greenley to talk about Hyrox’s rapid growth, what it takes to compete at the highest level, and how CrossFit and endurance training can fuel the same engine. We also get real about rule consistency, transition efficiency, and how she adapts training and mindset while racing and training during pregnancy.  • Hyrox’s rise from niche race to global sport  • Building a dur...

We talk through why “more training” feels so tempting in CrossFit and how that mindset quietly turns into under-recovery, nagging injuries, and lost progress. We lay out a practical way to spot overtraining, scale intelligently, and stay competitive while still training for longevity.  • Defining overtraining as training volume where injury feels inevitable  • Why the whiteboard and social compari...

We break down Bison Benchmark 28 and why two scored runs with short rests turn a “simple” workout into a real test of pacing, recovery, and grit. We also explain how to pick the right level, track your data, and train smart all summer so the retest proves you actually improved. • The format of Benchmark 28 and why two run times matter • How to choose RPE for the first run without ruining the secon...

We break down what mindfulness actually looks like for CrossFit athletes when the workout hurts, the fear shows up, or the plan falls apart. We share real competition and injury stories that show how attention, gratitude, and identity can change performance and make training feel lighter.  • Dan’s shift from trying to be “tougher” to noticing thoughts in real time  • How mindfulness changes self-t...

We break down why so many CrossFit athletes work hard yet feel stuck, then lay out a simple framework to choose a clear path based on your real goals. We share three practical ways to improve that hinge on honesty, learning, and what you do when a workout starts to unravel.  • three types of CrossFit athletes and why choosing a lane matters  • avoiding the hamster wheel of changing goals week to w...

We break down the age group quarterfinals and semifinals with Bobby Wallam and ask what those tests really reward. We land on a clear takeaway: the workouts are fine on their own, but the season feels repetitive in time domains, loading, and key separators.  • blending coaching, programming, and competing to sharpen decisions and cues  • reframing injuries as constraints that can improve weaknesse...

We’re under 24 hours from the 2026 online age group semifinal, so we lay out simple, real-world strategies to attack all five workouts without spiraling. We break down pacing, movement priorities, scoring traps, and how to choose a workout order that fits your body and your strengths.  • pacing Workout 1 with steady snatch singles to protect grip for rope climbs  • avoiding the five-foot barbell r...

We react to CrossFit naming Bruce Edwards as CEO and ask why the job keeps changing hands so fast. We weigh OG credibility against the hard reality of private equity goals, shrinking affiliate counts, and what HQ support would actually move the needle for gym owners.  • quick history of CrossFit CEO turnover and what it signals  • how Berkshire Partners’ ROI timeline shapes leadership choices  • w...

I fly solo to break down the 2026 CrossFit Open with less emotion and more perspective, using the athlete experience, the affiliate reality, and what the workouts say about the CrossFit brand. We walk through 26.1, 26.2, and 26.3 to pull out practical lessons on inclusivity, logistics, mobility, pacing, and what to train for next year. • why Open programming critiques get biased fast • the three p...

We sit down with Xenom founder Keith Barlow to unpack a new CrossFit-licensed, two-day, 10-event competition designed to test broad fitness without watering down the methodology. We dig into programming choices, decathlon-style scoring, and how a global standardized format could strengthen athletes, affiliates, and the wider CrossFit ecosystem.  • what Xenom is and why it is not fitness racing  •...

We break down the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinal workouts with Bobby Wallum and Dan Coda and focus on what wins: clear plans, clean execution, and a mindset that doesn’t leak energy into excuses. We talk strategy for athletes chasing semifinals and for athletes who simply want their best weekend, then finish with simple ways to stay calm when nerves hit.  • why we refuse to bash programming and focus...

We react to Don Faul stepping down as CrossFit CEO and talk through what leadership churn really changes for affiliates and everyday CrossFitters. We also challenge gym owners to stop waiting for HQ to fix everything and start winning the only battle that matters: how people feel when they walk through the door.  • Don Faul’s exit and why the timing lands during the Open  • What CrossFit HQ improv...

We break down CrossFit Open 26.3 with a focus on mindset, pacing, and clean movement so you can get more reps and suffer less. We share what we saw on the gym floor and how a simple plan can keep you from blowing up when the bar “suddenly” gets heavy.  • setting a mental rule to drop negative thoughts before starting  • accepting the tight time cap and choosing a realistic rep goal  • learning fro...

We break down the new Open workout and show you how to choose RX or scale, pace the lunges and snatches, and arrive at the final gymnastics with confidence. Mobility, mindset, and smart reps-per-minute planning turn a chaotic test into a clear plan. • choosing RX or scale using a two‑thirds rule • leaderboard quirks and why stimulus matters • scaled path realities for jumping and strict pull limit...

We unpack the 90–10 rule of passion during the CrossFit Open, why disappointment hits so hard, and how to turn 26.1 into better choices for 26.2 and 26.3. One shot versus repeat, ego versus growth, and the simple habits that change recovery and results. • the 90–10 reality of loving the Open • community strength and the hidden stress of hosting • three post‑workout mindsets and their traps • hones...

We break down CrossFit Open 26.1 as a lower-body stamina test where efficiency beats raw engine, then map realistic goals using reps-per-minute pacing. We share simple wall ball fixes, smarter med ball stepovers, and mental tools to handle the 66-rep wall. • why 26.1 rewards leg stamina and posture • the wall ball cues that save energy • hand and catch height to prevent misses • core-to-extremity...