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Everything you need to know about CrossFit®, HYROX, functional training and performance. Technique, programming, strategy and mindset from the Virtuosity team.

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Mental preparation before competition
Feb 20, 2026 7 min

Mental preparation: how to face a race without being consumed by anxiety

Pre-race anxiety, negative thoughts, sleepless night? Concrete strategies to manage your mind before competition.

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How to choose your first training program
Feb 16, 2026 7 min

How to choose your first training program

Classes, individual program or both? A practical guide to choosing the program that matches your level.

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Your first week at a CrossFit® box
Feb 9, 2026 7 min

Your first week at a CrossFit® box: what to expect

About to walk into a CrossFit® box for the first time? Here's what really awaits you: from the atmosphere to WODs.

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Periodization why change is essential
Feb 2, 2026 7 min

Periodization: why change is essential

Doing the same workout and progress has stalled? Here's how periodization breaks through plateaus.

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Rope climb from fear to mastery
Jan 19, 2026 7 min

Rope climb: from fear to mastery

Staring at the rope and freezing up? Technique, progressions and strategies to conquer the rope climb.

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Hip mobility for deep squat
Jan 16, 2026 7 min

Hip mobility for a deep squat

Can't hit depth in your squat? Exercises, stretches and drills to unlock your hips and improve your position.

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Common beginner CrossFit® mistakes
Jan 11, 2026 8 min

The most common beginner CrossFit® mistakes

The 7 mistakes holding beginners back in CrossFit®: from ego lifting to neglected technique. How to spot and fix them.

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SkiErg technique and pacing strategies
Jan 3, 2026 7 min

SkiErg: technique and pacing strategies

Proper technique, common mistakes to avoid and pacing strategies to master the SkiErg in WODs and HYROX races.

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Burpees technique and strategies
Dec 21, 2025 7 min

Burpees: eternal hate or secret ally?

Why does everyone hate burpees but can't live without them? Technique, variations and strategies to survive.

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Strict and kipping pull-ups
Dec 15, 2025 7 min

Strict and kipping pull-ups: how to progress

Can't do a single pull-up? Or maybe you can do 5 but want to reach 20? Technique, progressions and strategies.

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Sleep and recovery
Dec 7, 2025 7 min

Sleep and recovery: why quality sleep improves performance

Training hard but progress has stalled? Maybe the problem isn't the WOD, but what you do at night.

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Wall balls technique
Dec 1, 2025 7 min

Wall balls: technique to avoid blowing up

150 wall balls and you're already gasping at rep 30? Technique, breathing and strategies to survive Karen.

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Double-unders technique
Nov 26, 2025 6 min

Double-unders: from frustration to flow

Why can't you nail double-unders? Technique, common mistakes and progressions to finally go from singles to DUs without losing your mind.

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Structured program
30 Oct 2025 7 min

Why Following a Structured Program is the Key to Real Improvement

Random WODs vs structured programming: discover why smart progression always beats improvisation and how to transform your training into real results.

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HYROX preparation
6 Oct 2025 10 min

How to Prepare for Your First HYROX Race

Complete guide to tackling your first HYROX race: training, strategy, nutrition, pacing and everything you need to know to perform at your best.

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What is CrossFit®
15 Sep 2025 8 min

What is CrossFit®

Everything you need to know about CrossFit®: history, movements, philosophy, intensity and community. The definitive guide for those who want to truly understand what CrossFit® is.

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Less but better
9 Aug 2025 6 min

Why Training Less But Better Allows You to Achieve More

More is not always better. Discover why quality always beats quantity and how to get better results by training smarter.

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Rowing technique
16 Jun 2025 5 min

Improving Your Rowing Technique: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Rowing is one of the most complete but also most technical exercises. Discover the most common mistakes and how to correct them to maximize power and efficiency.

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CrossFit® vs HYROX
4 Jun 2025 6 min

CrossFit® vs HYROX: What's the Difference?

Both promise to improve strength and endurance, but the approach is different. Find out which one is right for you and how to train for each discipline.

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Warm-up and mobility
8 May 2025 5 min

Warm-up and Mobility: Pre-WOD Routines That Make the Difference

How many times have you skipped the warm-up to get started right away? Discover why 15 minutes of warm-up and mobility change everything in your performance.

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Real strength starts with fundamentals
18 Apr 2025 4 min

Real Strength Starts with Fundamentals

How many times have we seen someone jumping into complex exercises without mastering the basics? Discover why fundamentals are the key to building lasting strength.

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