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🏋️♂️ How Has CrossFit Changed from the Early Days to Now?
(And which version do you like better — old-school or modern?)
🔥 Do you remember what CrossFit was like when it first started?
I do. It was raw, gritty… and I loved it.
Garage gyms, rusty bars, concrete floors, and a whiteboard with three words:
“For Time – Go.”
CrossFit was born as a rebellion against comfort.
But like everything that grows, it evolved.
And now the big question is:
Was CrossFit better before, or is it better today?
Let’s break it down — and I want to hear your opinion at the end.
🛠️ THEN: Raw, Simple, and Brutal
Back in the early 2000s, there were no beginner classes or premium gear.
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WODs were savage, no matter your level.
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Equipment? Ropes hanging from rafters, rusty barbells, chipped kettlebells.
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We trained for pain, for pride, for the shared suffering.
Technique mattered… but intensity came first.
Injuries? Plenty.
Egos? High.
Heart? All in.
It was chaos — but it made us tougher.
🧠 NOW: Global, Polished, and Inclusive
CrossFit today is a worldwide movement.
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Thousands of boxes in over 100 countries
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Programs for kids, seniors, and adaptive athletes
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Certified coaches scaling every workout to your level
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High-end equipment, recovery rooms, mobile tracking apps
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The CrossFit Games streamed globally with pro athletes and millions of fans
It’s no longer just a training method — it’s a lifestyle, a brand, a platform.
And there’s beauty in that, too.
⚖️ So What Actually Changed?
| THEN | NOW |
|---|---|
| Garage gyms, raw setups | Fully equipped training facilities |
| Small community | Global movement |
| Brutal intensity | Smart programming + safety |
| Ego-driven workouts | Inclusive, scalable training |
| No rules, just WODs | Periodized, data-driven plans |
| No sponsors | Big brands, big athletes |
💭 Which One’s Better?
If you ask me…
I miss the madness of the beginning,
but I appreciate how far we’ve come.
Now we train smarter, safer, and with more tools than ever.
But the core is still the same:
Push hard. Fall. Get back up. Get better.
At Unbrokenshop, every product we design carries that same spirit.
For athletes who refuse to quit — in 2003 or 2025.
❓ Your Turn
Which CrossFit era do you prefer?
The one with bloody shins and rusted bars?
Or the one with pro coaches and global events?
Let us know in the comments or on social — we want to hear from you.
