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The Olympic lifts are difficult to master - but it's not impossible. It takes time, patience and dedication. Today, we're looking at the clean. Here are five tips to help you improve.

In just over a week, we'll be tuning in to find out what Dave Castro's got up his sleeve for 16.1. Excited?

If you're taking part in the Open this year, it's not too late to get some last minute preparation in before the fun begins. Here are our top tips...

A couple of weeks ago, we published the first part of our guide to the best fitness competitions in the UK. Today, it's time for part two!

Have a read if you're looking for some event inspiration - we've got all abilities covered.

Registration for the 2016 CrossFit Games Open is now live. It's time to decide whether you'll be taking part.

There seems to be a divide in opinion when it comes to the Open, and the question on everyone's mind is: "is the Open for me?"

Find out what we think in this post.

Today marks the first day of Lent. That one day of the year, when everyone pledges to give up chocolate, beer or Facebook.

Why not use Lent as an excuse to make some gains on your WOD times instead? We've put together a list of 50 things you should give up to get more from your time in the box. How many can you relate to?

With Pancake Day approaching, we look at how we can enjoy this delicious treat without worrying about how unhealthy it is.

Lindsay Benson, Kitbox ambassador and recipe developer, shares her favourite recipe:

Why do you train? This is a question we find ourselves asking people a lot. We love to find out what motivates people, and what drives them to push hard in every session.

This month, Kitbox ambassador Lorna Oakley shares her story. Check it out here.

If you're familiar with the UK's competition scene, you'll know the team at TRAIN know how to put on an event.

Although the Rainhill Trials take place a few times a year, competition for spaces is fierce. If you've missed out on a spot for May's event - we've got one up for grabs. Find out how to enter in this post.

Many factors contribute to your performance in the box. It's not enough to make sure your nutriton and training are on point. You need to pay attention to what's going on between your ears too. 

Even when you're doing everything else by the book, your mindset can really hold you back. Here are some of the most common mindset traps, and how to avoid them.

By now, we all know how important nutrition is to performance. But that doesn't change the fact we're busy people. Balancing work, nutrition, training and any other responsibilities is a BIG challenge. 

The good news is, with a bit of preparation, eating well doesn't have to be hard work. Here are some food prep tips that will save you time in the kitchen...

It's Chocolate Cake Day tomorrow (January 27th) - and who doesn't like to indulge in the occasional post-WOD slice of cake?

Here are our top 5 healthy chocolate cake recipes - so you can enjoy tomorrow, without messing up your nutrition plan!

Do supplements confuse you? You're not alone. There's a lot of conflicting information out there. It can be hard to work out what you really need - and what's just pseudoscience.

If you're not sure which supplements you should have in your cupboards? Keep reading - this post is for you!