The Test of Fitness
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2014
- A documentary about creating the ultimate test of fitness, the CrossFit Games.
Nearly 12 years ago, CrossFit Founder and CEO Greg Glassman defined fitness. In 2007, the first test to find the fittest man and woman on Earth was born: the CrossFit Games.
"It's as easy as this: if fitness can be defined and measured, then it can be tested, and we can, in turn, find the fittest," Glassman wrote in 2013 of the CrossFit Games, which started as a small competition between friends and grew into a global battle.
Glassman's definition of fitness: work capacity across broad time and modal domains-something measurable, observable and repeatable.
"We claim to title the Fittest on Earth, and we can do that because we as a fitness methodology have defined fitness," says Dave Castro, Director of the Games.
He continues: "No one else is testing fitness, and at this point, no one can make a claim."
"Anyone in the field of exercise would agree that the definition of fitness that Greg Glassman came up with is as complete as any that's ever been," says Matt Chan, a six-time Games competitor and member of CrossFit's Level 1 Seminar Staff.
He adds: "Fitness is not just in the gym. Fitness is outside of the gym. It's life. Anytime you find yourself saying, 'Damn it, I can't do that,' you have a hole in your fitness."
In this official CrossFit Inc. documentary, learn how and why the Games started, as well as about the efforts that go into making the annual event not just an athletic contest but also an experiment in human performance.
Justin Bergh, CrossFit Games General Manager, explains: "We'll look back and say, 'We were just-in 2013-scratching the surface. We were just starting to understand what fitness really was.'"
Video by Heber Cannon and Jonathan Glancy.
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I've come to find that anyone who dishes out shit on Crossfit, has either never tried it, or tried it, and got beat by one of our girls.
precisely!!
I was going to comment but it was long time ago old comment just to say you sexist hippo you name it
Dan Hicks it looks interesting “just beautiful”, i wish I could compete at it........i donno what to do to get there(from india)
except for David Goggins
2021 and still one of my most favorite vids...
I could watch this over and over and over again. My favorite line form Matt Chan, "Oh, I've never seen this thing, watch this." That speaks to me more than anything I have ever heard.
One of the most inspirational docs i have ever seen. Makes me love this sport even more. I started out at my box doing boot camp, and once Ramadan was over my coaches basically kicked me out and told me i was ready to start crossfit. Since day one i've been honestly surprised at what i can accomplish when properly motivated and encouraged. I highly recommend crossfit to any and all people no matter their fitness level.
Very, very, impressive. I am 78 and train as hard now as I did when I took up bodybuilding when I was 58. I hate being this age, but I love being an athlete. CrossFit brings it to a level unimaginable. As my video said in an almost amateur way 'this (working out balls to the wall) is a mental game.
what do you mean with "at this age" ... other guys need a walker, you still kick serious butt in workouts, good job Sir :-)
Omg good job keep going I’m just starting out in this kind of workout I’m 72 years young lol 😂
Can people quit hating on Crossfit? Everyone has their own personal preference on how they want to train. Just because you don't agree with how crossfit works doesn't justify that your opinion is always right. If you're a body builder, then body build. If you're a power lifter then power lift. If you're a crossfitter, then crossfit. The names of the types of training categorizes it for a reason. Not all types of training are going to be the same, they're all extraordinary in their own way. Don't sweat the fact that Crossfit unimpresses you, just get on with your life and keep doing you instead of judging what other athletes do themselves.
+Naydenflo Very well said friend.
I really like crossfit, but the trouble that I run into is when they seem to say that they have the definitive definition of fitness. If they said "we are doing our best to find the fittest athletes on earth because of such and such criteria, but we know we can always improve our measuring scale and keep working to make it better." If they admitted that they weren't perfect and that other types of training are legitimate, then they would be a bit more endearing to the average watcher.
Just do your stuff and let others do theirs, good words man good words
Don't get me wrong, I like CrossFit, I think it's very healthy. But the thing that for some reason I can't easily accept, is that CrossFit calls kipping pull ups as just pull ups.
Although there's no patent nor copyright related to the naming, but calling it just pull up is not very nice.
Naydenflo if i don't like what you do is that makes me hater??? if I don't like i don't like period. it does not mean i am hater let us agree with that. commenting is raght could be postive or negative. so in my epinion NO hater or enemy you just wasted your time saying all that.never hater.
Excellent explanation of what CrossFit truly is. I too have heard the debates of what sport or physical activity is better or best. But I have always sided with CrossFit for the obvious reasons. At least obvious to me.
Now after watching, listening and learning about the deeper mental thoughts about CrossFit, I have a greater appreciation for it.
Basically, CrossFit is life. You train for the expected but mostly for the unexpected. Preparing both mind and body for the unknown and having the courage to take it on.
I am a 57 year old man that is not anywhere close to being a Cross Fitter, but I want to thank all the Cross Fitters out there. You inspire me to look deeper into myself and into others.
God Bless you all!
I switched from weightlifting to CrossFit in May...and im in love with this!!!
Fittest on Earth is a bold statement. I'm glad Crossfit opens up doors for those to get involved in some sort of athletic competition, but depends on a person's goals. I do crossfit for the cardio and I enjoy the box, but I lift traditionally because that's where I get my strength. I can't sacrifice strict from and think that is making fitter. Crossfit is great, but no better than any other regiment when a person puts 100 % into it.
Wow.....Incredible video which just completely changes your view of Crossfit. Yes, there are calisthenics athletes who will disagree with their gymnastic movements, but at the end of the day, Crossfit is pretty incredible. I used to be a hater, but after watching these guys, I got a true understanding of the extent which they go to everyday just to make the Crossfit Games. Pretty damn inspiring.
This is awesome! Why am I only finding this now? Love it. Thank you.
This is probably the best video I've ever seen! I can't wait till the 2014 Crossfit Open begin in couple days!!!
That end was just Perfect, I love this CF so much!!!
I think a Navy Seal's opinion matters. These athletes are no joke. No joke. Watching Crossfit vids inspires.
I wish I had seen your post before my little "capability" rant up above...
I just don't the hate directed at it. I lift weights the more traditional way, based on muscle groups but I really want to start doing what these guys are doing. Fucking insane.
I only lift weights at the gym. But I fucking love to try crossfit. Fitness is really not only dumbbells and barbells.
Did you give it a go?
Go do it. You’ll love it & you’ll probably stop lifting weights alone.
I love this video, I NOW truly know what Cross-Fit is. I wish i had heard of this at the beginning of this millennium when i started in the fitness Industry. My direction would have been quite different. Now i know why there are so many down-noser's, haters and general misunderstood people over Cross-Fit Athletes; these athletes are so awesomely incredibly excellent at pushing what the human mind, body and spirit can do, that average people have no other response for what they are seeing.
The Cross-Fit Games is the result of 40-50 years of natural progression of the gym / fitness / exercise science industry. Anything that enhances the 'Human Experience' like this competition has to be applauded.
I just got done with a workout, Matched my PR on bench then killed a wod with some hard and fast rope climbs and I'm ready to go lift again, right now, something heavy, I'm pumped.
I've just turned 15 years old, been doing crossfit for a year. 305 deadlift, 110 snatch
Kaeden Tenkoppel thats amazing!
+Kaeden Tenkoppel Great start. Stay humble, work hard!
What's your gymnastics like?
good lifts man Im 16 and can only DF 315
Crazy Black Panda I'm 8 and I can deadlift 455 and snatch 310
CrossFit has done so much for me. I cannot thank it enough for how much it has taught me to love who I am and how to push myself beyond my limits.
Yeah, people give it shit without even trying it. So sad cuz it's hardcore:)
@4:50 that shot is awesome...in slow mode
Grew up on Olympics and Bodybuilders....
So Grateful for the Birth of Crossfit (combo of Olympic activity with weights)!!
All these Athletes are True TITANs of the Crossfit World !!
Crossfit is the exact opposite of Fightclub because the first rule of Crossfit is to never shut the fuck up about Crossfit.
I just want to say that this was absolutely awesome, one of the best videos to go up on this page Crossfit! I also want to wish everyone whose planning on doing the Open a hearty good luck! Do work and kill every workout guys and gals!
sorry to be so off topic but does any of you know of a way to log back into an Instagram account?
I was stupid lost the account password. I would love any tips you can give me!
Best crossfit video yet.
Love watching the videos with this peoples and their perfect bodies. Much respect for them an their hard work. Super human workout machines.
Seeing them and thinking that the overall level got so much higher in the years. They'd be CRUSHED by the current athletes
i salute all athletes whether it's body building, power lifting, Crossfit, street workout, gymnastics, martial arts, etc. i respect you all for being the best you can be in your own field!:)
That was an amazing vid! So freaking inspirational...I'm hitting a PR tonight no matter what! Team JaB
Watching this in 2019/2020, its crazy to see how far the games have come. We've got guys and girls doing the craziest things imaginable. The only thing standing in the way of the guys, Mat Fraser, in the girls, its anybody's game
Do you really think the athletes in the 2019 Games were really that much better than the athletes in the 2013 Games? The difference between 2008 to 2013 was enormous, but 2013 to 2019 was minor and negligible imo.
Great video, it gets me excited and I don't even do crossfit anymore. I'll definitely be watching every games season. Someday I would like to go to the games (as a spectator)
I love Crossfit!! This is the best sport ever for me.
This is amazing, and I so agree, the next generation of CrossFitters are going to blow the capabilities of the human body out of the water!
Found this scrolling on UA-cam... glad I did!!
Absolutely amazing and inspiring!!!
Such an amazing and inspiring video. CROSSFIT FTW
chills the entire 29minutes. Great video
"This is more than just a competition of athletes, this is a competition of training methodologies"
Fav quote. Train hard.
Such a great video! Really enjoyed watching it!
Did I just hear Dave Castro say that he was a navy seal for twelve years?
Affirmative
frikin epic. Keep up the good work HQ. :D
Hands down, the most legit documentary
It's so necessary and actual sports discipline!!!
Such an amazing video!
What makes Rich Froning more fit than others is his spirituality fitness... hence, the mental fitness ;) All other crossfitters are great but if you are spiritually fit and mentally fit, you have the advantage
+Patrick Weber Rubbish!!!
Are you saying that an atheist could't be the best at something?
+musik102 athiests can be spiritual too.
Just awesome! Very inspirational!
The motivation! This is so awesome :)
I can't wait to start crossfit! Super pumped
inspiring vid, makes me wanna go to the gym more and more
Oh I do like that quote to describe CrossFit “training to be real life superhero”.
This is awesome! Thanks for making this video CrossFit®
Excellent video... thx HQ
I could watch this everyday.
I keep coming back to this video to listen to them talk about the row 😂😂😂
Always puts a smile on my face
"It destroyed me emotionally" 😂
great vid. this gets me so pumped!!!
So sick. These guys are amazing
FUCKING LOVE CROSSSSSFIIIIIITTTTTTT
i got introduced into Crossfit when I was 16 years or so and I am 18 now, by my High school soccer coach and ever since he showed me Crossfit I love Crossfit , and i agree with your Comment PatCF
Sensacional.. Insane!!! This is Crossfit, Yeah!!!
goose bumps.. everytime :P
Such an awesome video.
Love the sport!!Serious the video boosted me up..
Crossfit in olympics !!!
Best thing ever
Edward Kennedy You're
I'm not an adult.
Patrick Esper You double spaced after every single period in your pathetic attempt to belittle a stranger on the internet, who of which isn't even an adult, therefore your argument is flagged as invalid by the very first sentence of your worthless comment. Oh and also you forgot to add an s to "use" in the parenthesized correction. Remember what Obi-Wan says to the guy trying to sell him cigarettes in Star Wars Episode 2? I think it's time you "go home and re-think your life."
It would be hilarious to see this become an Olympic event, Suddenly the top athletes drop a standard as they are unable to get away with the same level of PED use
*****
just finish watching this again in 2017!
First class this Wednesday! Let's gooooo
Gotta love crossfit motivation! !
Crossfit is back with the great videos. None of this 1 minute coffee nonsense.
I'm dying to try CrossFit. I've read through so many post. I'm into bodybuilding but I also run (18 miles a week) and do lots of types of cardio. I always work out to exhaustion by either lowering weights as I workout or compounded my exercises with other exercises. I walk out of the gym drenched in sweat and completely drained. My primary concern is what I've learned from bodybuilding. From my personal experience, form is key and knowing the limitations of your body is what has kept me injury free for 20+ years. It's pretty evident when weight training is done correctly, age is of little concern. There are 50+ bodybuilders that have incredible bodies and unbelievable fit in the gyms I attend. I've researched injuries in CrossFit and I've found lots of horror stories. In defense of CrossFit, I've seen in countless forums that this is were proper coaching comes into play. My major concern with CrossFit are injuries and sustainability long term.
It would be great if an official video was made on the matter. I'm sure this would cause an influx of other niches of the fitness community. I'm always open minded to new forms of training. However, every time I bring up CrossFit, I always get barraged with negative commentary from all types within the fitness community: bodybuilders, power lifters, runners, gymnast, and others. Since CrossFit is a new sport, I think this is what plagues a lot of the challenges of people ever taking it seriously. Again, I'm neutral on the matter. I just want to know. Any information would be helpful, especially researched scientific journals.
+1czelaya
have you looked for journals that show evidence of crossfit injuries?
there has been a lot of unsubstantiated accusations online...
I used to work in physical therapy and have seen a ton of injuries from bodybuilding. I used to compete on stage and had more pain and was less fit doing the typical gym stuff than I ever did doing crossfit. If done correctly and form is main priority you'll get stronger faster bigger etc quicker than you will bodybuilding and injury won't be an issue. If you go out hard as crap without form you'll get hurt
This has me super pumped to start CrossFit whe i get off probation =).
Awesome work!
Great vid! Love it.
Ok I'm sold. These guys are the real deal.
My passion. My sport. My lifestyle. Without crossfit now something would be missing
Very good video CrossFit HQ. CrossFit is a sport.
This was amazing
The best video I've seen in youtube.
this is freaking amazing
Dan Bailey deserves the main podium he is in my eyes already champ,persistence will pay off
Very good, thanks
Very interesting, a holistic approach to fitness, a sort of jack of all trades athlete, wonder what this'll look like a couple of years from now.
Some real motivation right there
Ok now im sold. These guys are the real deal
people still don't understand. CROSSFIT IS NOT A TYPE OF TRAINING. its a BRAND. people who compete in these FITNESS competitions just train in different methodologies. if you think your methodology is better, then challenge someone who trains multiple methodologies and see if you are OVERALL fitter
Perfect explanation. CrossFit has certain techniques that you will likely be called upon to do in competition (muscle ups, weightlifting, burpees, etc). However, the training is not monolithic. Training varies hugely from box to box.
Couldn't say it any better my self.
herewego 6789 Ummmm.... Decathletes period every single time no CrossFit on the planet could even come within the 20th Place in the Olympics in the decathlon.
Watching Barto come up with 315 gave me chills.
Wish we had competition like this in my country South Africa!!!!
Crossfit has the best videos!
2013 had some great events
It is amazing!
my win to do crossfit!
wow respect
Looking forward to this years Open! #stayhydrated
great vid!
Love this video! Very inspiring, even for an old timer that will never make it to the games.
Классное видео!
All you need are bicep curls.
One of the best videos they ever made. Now there gone. Big mistake HQ
Does anyone know the name of the song starting at 2'20". I've heard it in many CrossFit documentaries.
shazam it
#Amazing , #Perfect system!
Awesome!
Beautiful video everything that was said in this was the absolute truth in why Crossfit will test your fitness and prepare you for life in general Crossfit has changed so many life's I love this shit! #crossfit
love this video
Hey! I see some rugby over there! England front rows! 💪🏉
We need a burden run 2.0 in 2022! My favorite games event yet! 🤘
I usually ask myself what is the point of being specifically eg. a sprinter/swimmer/ cyclist etc just to improve on those few more milliseconds for a whole entire career; or weightlifter/strongman/athletic field performer just to rack a few more pounds or jump/throw little further having to spend years of training just so to push into these "insignificant" no. measurements of performance (PRs) ; just because athletes tend to get a little obsessed with competing with others or fighting themselves on minor PRs in their field or as normally happens their hobby turns into a same routine job . The way of the warrior is to practice everything that's how you measure fitness; and instead of wasting most of that extensive time just to get a little better on one specific fitness component were progress tends to get slower and slower by time, its much more worth the effort and TIME to train and switch on to something else while maintaining always the acquisition of levels of fitness to help you get into a more well-round complete machine in the most efficient way; enabling to handle your body like non others can (hence FITNESS). For me they have created all these culture/labels were everyone has to mold into when in reality this whole world is like a playground and so is our body. Its crazy like imagine even Lance Armstrong who spent all those painstaking years so he could prove to the world how Fit he is, the moment he stopped and stepped into the marathon arena he failed terribly in his results. So for me it appears as if he suffered and sacrificed a lot without gaining/exploiting too much of his body and what it can do, and so to EXPERIENCE more the reality of what one can achieve! So is for me the mistake of many athletes who are trying to get fit, except the fact that im not talking about those who only take their sport lightly just for fun or to help them stay away from bad habits or else too seriously but for those who want to call themselves a warrior were they have good balance of everything some of whom with specific extremities or unique qualities to count instead of a mere performer or athlete in a single mold to conform honing their ability when its quite pathetic when considering the amount of dedication just to improve so little or call yourself lil better. I believe the latter is only effective for genetically gifted people who are also ambitious in carving their name on the records as far as human limits can go, but if you are not eg, in case of sprinting Usain Bolt or Powell or anyone in the top 50 of the world or so in any kind of sport than i dont see the reason why to waste your life to mould unto one mold of culture.
Besides all this i think Crossfit has all to do with potentiality of capability in athleticism/ Motor firing (less/basic Skill) but to a certain extent not so much advanced Skill/ Motor control is required emphasized in Sport ! So for me Crossfit doesnt qualify as a sport but what ties all sport together!