The Sport of Fitness Podcast takes you deep into the CrossFit Games season from the Open to Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and finally, the CrossFit Games. Hear from driven athletes, dedicated coaches, expert analysts, and passionate insiders as we break down workouts, strategies, storylines, and the heart-pounding moments that make the Sport of Fitness unlike anything else. Whether you’re an aspiring Games athlete or a superfan following every leaderboard shakeup all season, this is your all-access pass to the sport that crowns the Fittest on Earth.
On this episode of the Sport of Fitness podcast, Chase Ingraham and Adrian Bozman cover the release of the workouts for the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals, presented by Velites. The return of Quarterfinals for the top 25 percent of Open athletes is an exciting moment for the CrossFit community. Qualifying athletes, get ready — you’ll be receiving invites in your inbox shortly! This year’s Quarterfinals will take place March 26-30. Go to https://cf.games/QF26-SOF to learn more.
On this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, host Chase Ingraham is joined by the elite lineup for the live announcement of Open Workout 26.2, presented by Velites.
On this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, Sport Director for Gymreapers Wodapalooza Dylan Malitsky joins Chase Ingraham to talk about the upcoming live announcement of Open Workout 26.3.
On this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, CrossFit’s International Regional Manager Ollie Mansbridge joins Chase Ingraham to talk about the upcoming CrossFit Open and the state of CrossFit in Europe. Plus, tune in to learn which athletes will go head-to-head at the live announcement of Open Workout 26.2, presented by Velites, and get a teaser for the highly anticipated release of the 2025 CrossFit Games documentary, “Fittest on Earth: 2025.”
On this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, Jacob Heppner joins the conversation to discuss the athletes going head-to-head in the live announcement of Open Workout 26.1 and his return to competition in the Masters division.
In this episode of the Sport of Fitness podcast, Craig Howard, owner of Diablo CrossFit, joins the mic to talk about the importance of the Open. As an almost 20-year affiliate owner, Howard shares helpful insight into the global competition that unites our community every year. Later, Saxon and Spencer Panchik join the conversation to discuss the 2026 season and how CrossFit has become such a mainstay in their family.
On this week’s episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, host Chase Ingraham and General Manager of Sport Dave Castro to discuss the 2026 Open. Then Adrian Conway joins the show to go through their top 20 athletes to look for in the 2026 season. The Open marks the start of the qualifying season on Feb. 26, with rookie hopefuls and seasoned Games athletes ready to take on the challenge. Registration for the 2026 CrossFit Open, presented by @AirNationalGuardRecruiting is live now. Sign up here: https://games.crossfit.com/open/registration.
The 2026 CrossFit Open, presented by Air National Guard, is here. This week on the Sport of Fitness Podcast, Chase Ingraham is joined by Seminar Staff trainer James Hobart to talk about the 2026 Open. 2025 Open champion Colten Mertens will join the show later to talk about last season and what we can expect from him in 2026. The countdown is on. The first workout drops Feb. 26. Open registration is LIVE at https://games.crossfit.com/.
This week on the Sport of Fitness Podcast, Chase Ingraham is joined by CrossFit Director of Competition Adrian Bozman for a discussion about the upcoming CrossFit Open. They break down what makes the Open the heartbeat of our community — the largest participatory sporting event on Earth — and why it’s the moment CrossFit athletes everywhere, of every level, rally together. The countdown is on. Open registration goes live in one week. The first workout drops Feb. 26.
In this episode of the Sport of Fitness podcast, host Chase Ingraham counts down the top 10 moments of the 2025 CrossFit Games — from legendary performances and photo-finish battles to shocking upsets and emotional breakthroughs, these moments forged champions and shattered expectations.
In this episode of the Sport of Fitness podcast, host Chase Ingraham is breaking down the top 10 most dramatic moments of the qualifying season in the lead-up to the CrossFit Games in Albany, New York.
In this episode of the Sport of Fitness podcast, host Chase Ingraham dives into everything you need to know about the 2026 Masters CrossFit Games. Longtime Games veteran turned Masters contender Scott Panchik joins the conversation to break down how athletes can qualify in 2026, both online and in person, and what it means for the Masters to compete in the same location and during the same week as the Team and Individual CrossFit Games. CrossFit’s Head of Safety Wendy Guthrie will also join the show to talk about the new Preparticipation Exams for the 2026 CrossFit Games. From the excitement of the Open to Age-Group qualifiers and the final battle on the competition floor, this episode lays out the full road to the Games with firsthand insight from someone who’s walked it for years.
Get ready — the 2026 CrossFit Games season rulebook just dropped, and on this week’s episode of the Sport of Fitness, we’re digging in. Joining host Chase Ingraham are CrossFit Games Competition Director Adrian Bozman and CrossFit Games analyst and commentator Adrian Conway to break down every update including the exciting news that Quarterfinals are back! Learn more about cash prizes, affiliate perks, and important dates as we look ahead to the season kickoff with the Open in February.
In this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, host Chase Ingraham is joined by WheelWOD’s Kevin Ogar, three-time teenage champion Ty Jenkins, and CrossFit HQ’s Heather Lawrence for an exciting announcement about the 2026 Age-Group and Adaptive CrossFit Games. The crew reveals the highly anticipated location of the 2026 events. Listen up, fans — you won’t want to miss this one! Book your hotels for the 2026 CrossFit Games Today - http://crossfithotels.com/
In this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, Chase Ingraham reveals the affiliate owner gearing up to host the live announcement of Open Workout 26.2 on March 5, 2026. Think you know who it is? Here’s your clue: he’s owned an affiliate for more than eight years, and his gym holds the record for the most Open participants in 2025. Buckle up — the 2026 CrossFit Open kicks off Feb. 26, and the live announcements bring the hype each week as we kick off the CrossFit Games season.
In this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, host Chase Ingraham is joined by French Throwdown Event Director and CrossFit HQ Staff Daniel Chaffey and Mayhem’s Vice President of Business Development and Athlete Representative Rory McKernan to discuss the 2026 CrossFit Semifinals and why it’s important for our community to come together and support next year’s in-person events. See all Semifinals dates and locations here , and get a season breakdown here .
In this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, host Chase Ingraham is joined by six-time Masters CrossFit Games champion Jason Grubb to talk about the Masters CrossFit Games and longevity in the sport. Get ready for insider insights, athlete perspective, and more for the divisional community.
This week on the Sport of Fitness Podcast, host Chase Ingraham is joined by Heather Lawrence from CrossFit’s Sport Team and Adrian Conway, CrossFit Games commentator and CF-L3 trainer, for an episode packed with insights and energy. Lawrence offers an inside look at the upcoming CrossFit Games season, while Conway breaks down the surprises and standout performances from the Rogue Invitational in Aberdeen, Scotland. Tune in for analysis, insider insight, and what’s ahead for the Sport of Fitness.
This episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast kicks off with host Chase Ingraham and Competition Director Adrian Bozman discussing the dates and locations of the 2026 CrossFit Semifinals, and the in-person qualification opportunities for Masters and Teams. Special guest Dallin Pepper hops on to give us a preview of the Rogue Invitational. Don’t miss Chase’s top 10 feats of fitness, more information on #ForgingEliteFitness ®, and more.
