Is CrossFit in 2023 Watered Down?

Published: May 23, 2023, 11 a.m.

We\u2019re answering a listener question about whether CrossFit affiliates are offering a \u201cwatered down\u201d version of CrossFit, and whether that\u2019s a good thing if so. We\u2019re talking about the CrossFit Games, standardization across gyms, Hyrox, and more.

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\U0001f4cd Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

\U0001f4cd Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.