Why do CrossFit gyms around the country do the workout “Murph” every year on Memorial Day? “Murph” is a CrossFit hero workout, meaning it is a workout created in honor and in memory of fallen service member. U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy, the workout’s namesake, died heroically in action in 2005 in Afganistan.

Aging doesn’t mean slowing down—it means getting smarter about how we move. For adults 60 and older, maintaining a consistent fitness routine may not be about getting a six pack or hitting person bests —it’s about staying active, preserving independence, improving quality of life, and continuing to do the things you love for years to come.

Blog post breaking down the definition of fitness provided by CrossFit founder Greg Glassman and why it’s important.

The CrossFit Open brings athletes of all levels together for a three-week global competition. Test your fitness, connect with the community, and find out what makes the Open unforgettable.

There’s a common misconception that exists out in the world that CrossFit is only for super fit, super buff athletes who are throwing heavy barbells around while pounding pre-workout, but we’re here to tell you that that is just not the case for 98% of the members at most CrossFit gyms and certainly at CrossFit Hopkins.

What do you do every day without even thinking about it. You might have to actually pause for a moment to recall precisely because you don’t think about it! Those actions and activities are so deeply ingrained into your routine and muscle memory that it simply wouldn’t occur to you NOT to do them…