Beyond The Whiteboard

  • What, When, Why: Jump Ropes

    This is an installment of our continuing What, When, Why series exploring gear, training plans, certifications, and other things that make CrossFitters ask “should I buy this?” In this segment we’ll share what we’ve learned after years as CrossFitters, as CrossFit coaches and affiliate owners, and simply as dudes who like fresh shoes. A jump…

  • The new btwb app is now in beta. If you would like to be part our beta release email beta@btwb.com to be added to our beta list. Please make sure to use the email address your account is associated with. Include your full name and phone operating system (iOS or Android). One of our main…

  • The time has come! This challenge we’re teaming up with Chris Spealler and his ICON Athlete program with a grip of prizes!

  • What, When, Why: Weightlifting Shoes

    While a pair of Chuck Taylors used to be all you needed to start CrossFitting, the state of our lifestyle in 2017 brings with it a whole new world of gear options.  This new segment will explore the myriad wraps, straps, sleeves, shoes and other stuff used by CrossFitters to get an edge during workouts.…

  • Every other week, we’ll be posting a new challenge for BTWB members to partake in. We don’t have a reason to do this other than the fact that it will be fun. So what’s to lose? Each challenge can vary in difficulty or style of work. You might be competing for the best score, or…

  • You may now know the classic CrossFit Girl Benchmark “Amanda”, 9-7-5 of Muscle Ups and Squat Snatches @ 135/95 lbs, but do you know who the Amanda that it’s named after is?

  • Fresh out of Foundations, the world of CrossFit can seem a bit overwhelming, full of jargon, percentages, and acronyms only a government employee could love. (“This is an AMRAP WOD of T2B and DUs!!!”) While things can seem to move pretty fast, there are some specific strategies and considerations that will make your daily hour…

  • So you want to be the Fittest Fan? Let’s see what you got… but first, we need to make sure you prepare yourself so you can dominate the leaderboard.