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Alan Stengel Sheds 100 Pounds and Counting with CrossFit

Alan Stengel Sheds 100 Pounds and Counting with CrossFit

About a year ago, Alan Stengel peaked at 320lbs.  Lethargy, difficulty completing simple tasks, and random pains and anxiety constantly drained his energy.  

Feeling trapped in his own body, Alan finally decided to make a change.  Reuniting with some friends at an engagement party, he learned about CrossFit from a friend.  With a little convincing, Alan did his first partner WOD and was immediately hooked.  

In hardly 12 months, Alan has shed over 100 pounds and gotten into the best shape of his life.  He is embracing his newfound health by climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and money to fund college tuition for students in Kenya.  

Read more of Alan's amazing journey below!

Abbey Pacolt Transforms Adversity into Strength with CrossFit

Abbey Pacolt Transforms Adversity into Strength with CrossFit

By 2016, Abbey had faced extreme adversity.  She suffered the death of her best friend, weight gain, and losing her career as a firefighter.  Sinking into a deep depression, she faced more life changes as the military moved her and her husband halfway across the US. 

Nonetheless, she took it as a fresh start. During her daily work commute, she passed CrossFit Ergon.  On April 26, 2016, Abbey made one of the best decisions of her life.  She gathered the courage to make a change.

Read Abbey's full interview with WOD Fever below!  

 

Broccoli Nacho Chips

Broccoli Nacho Chips
Ready for the weekend?  Not sure if you want to cheat on your CrossFit diet?  Give these delicious paleo chips a go!  Satisfy your fat tooth while staying on the path to nutrition.  

The Cult of CrossFit is in Community: The Desire to Belong

The Cult of CrossFit is in Community: The Desire to Belong

There are more CrossFit gyms in the world than Starbucks in the US. 

Let that sink in a moment. 

CrossFit began its monumental growth in 2000, soaring to over 13,000 locations in 2017. The cult-like fanaticism of its followers has led it to become the most dominant fitness trend of all time.

 

Crazy CrossFitters: 16 Things That Gross 'Normal' People Out

Crazy CrossFitters: 16 Things That Gross 'Normal' People Out

Anyone who does CrossFit absolutely loves it.  Anyone who doesn’t do it, loves to bash the “CrossFit cult”. Between all the AMRAPs, WODs, and Metcons, CrossFit athletes push through some insane conditions (many self-inflicted) that bring most other athletes to shame. 

The daily course of events for a CrossFitter probably scares off a lot of people who don’t drink the Kool-Aid. 

Check out the list below for some of our favorites! 

The Oldest CrossFit Games Athlete: Jacinto Bonilla

The Oldest CrossFit Games Athlete: Jacinto Bonilla

CrossFit boxes around the world are doing the "Jacinto Storm" WOD this week in honor of Jacinto Bonilla, the oldest athlete to compete in the CrossFit Games.

Jacinto Bonilla turned 78 on July 3rd.  After a lifelong passion for sports and bodybuilding, he first walked into a CrossFit gym in 2006 at the age of 67.  While he knew some of the techniques, Jacinto quickly learned how rigorous the training was and soon fell in love with the regimen...