We live in the age of the “hybrid athlete”. Rather than focussing on one attribute, many fervent exercise fans now want to be able to run fast, lift heavy and turn their hand to any number of sports.

Over the last decade, CrossFit has grown into one of the hottest fitness trends in the world, with over 14,000 CrossFit gyms – known as ‘boxes’ – springing up across the globe. Its many passionate ...

Ask 10 people what constitutes cross-training, and I’d wager you’d get at least five different answers. Now, I bet if you were to ask those same 10 people what shoes they wear to cross-train, you’d ...

CrossFit, which combines weight-lifting with gymnastics in short, intense bursts, is about mixing different combinations and patterns of workouts “as creativity will allow.” For police, this ...

Fit Check is a series where host Sarah Wasilak tests fresh activewear from brands while trying out a new fitness class, from the latest Pilates hybrid creation to the hot yoga class everyone is ...

CrossFit's cult-like following can feel a little, um, weird sometimes. It's strange for people to be so in love with something that most people avoid at all costs -- exercise. Especially intense, ...

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