Cult(ure). Count. Celebration. Challenges & CEO. TWA 12.08.25

CrossFit’s latest marketing campaign is having some fun punching back at lighthearted criticism from fitness experts and influencers who sometimes refer to CrossFit as a “cult.” We decided to go all in and admit our participation in this incredibly powerful cult-ure. CrossFit isn’t always easy to explain from the outside. But anyone who walks through the […]

Fall Classic 🔥. I Chose Rest. Fast 24hrs! Camp Diablo. PRsPodcast is Back! Attia on 60mins. TWA 11.03.26

Diablo’s annual “Fall Classic” – an official USA Weightlifting Regional Competition – took place on Saturday, November 1st and it was a show! 21 athletes registered and competed – mostly from our Diablo Strong team.  Pictured above: Top: Diablo Strong’s Eric Czarnick, 34, 71kg Weight Class with a 110kg Snatch (#242 – 1st Place!) Left: […]

We Don’t Care. Christian WOW! 2026 Games in SJ. TRE Wk 3. Fall Classic Nov 1! Chris Pagano. Topo Zapato TWA 10.27.25

Borrowed from Diablo member (since Oct 2023) Christian Dean’s social media: “I don’t usually like Facebook memories but this one? I’ll take it.14 years between these two photos. 20 on the left. 34 on the right. This isn’t about a “before and after.” This is about consistency in whatever form it shows up. I’ve had seasons […]

The ’26 Open. CrossFit HealthCare! IF Challenge 14/10×3. Camp Diablo. Yvonne’s Horror List TWA 10.20.25

This is an iconic Friday Night Lights picture that speaks volumes about the CrossFit Games Open and the CrossFit Community: Athlete Nate Wantatah is a coach at CrossFit Oakland and a CrossFit Games Masters athlete coached by Diablo’s Jackson Miller – and he’s clearly in the “zone.” Yvonne, Diablo owner and CFG Masters Athlete, is Nate’s judge […]

Starting CF at 84! ‘Tis the FAT Season. TRE Challenge. Reppin’ Iran, Namibia & Italy. Insulin Resistance. TWA 10/13/25

Yvonne’s Mom, Ingrid, is 84 years old and just started CrossFit at Standard Strength!   This is one of those personal victories for Yvonne and me that took many years of persuasion and cajoling. Ingrid was a hair dresser for 50+ years and led a very active life until her retirement about 8 years ago. […]

Best Comp Ever! Scaling Is Fun (& Hard af). Save The Dates. The Winners… Big Bob. GLP1 Story. Heart Health. TWA 10/06/25

Diablo’s first in-house competition in 8 years: Dynamic Duos, a partner competition.31 teams of two, 4 workouts, 15 total heats.Start time: 9:00AM. Finish time: 2:00PM. High energy. Hard work. Awesome performances. Tacos. Fun af.Photo Album “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear. Knowing what must be done […]

61yo Dana Is A Badass. Not Fun. 14.3 Tovar v. Pichelli. IntraGym Comp Details! Family Drama. TWA 9.29.25

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qkA9umtRpnI CLICK TO WATCH!Diablo member Dana Maiorana is 61yrs young, 2yrs post knee replacement, down 80lbs, and recently retired from a long career in nursing. She has dedicated herself to a healthy lifestyle which includes plenty of CrossFit! “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.”Stephen Covey WHAT IS […]

Burn Out? 25 NorCal Athletes. CheeseFit is dangerous! Hail Mary. Rich Friends. TWA 6.02.25

All Three CrossFit Community Cup Workouts Released!We’ll be programming them into our class workouts the week of June 9th.Be sure to register for the Community Cup soon. “Rules for happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.”Immanuel Kant NEED A CHANGE FROM CROSSFIT?   You’re not alone. I’ve been there, more than once. CrossFit […]

Walk,Protein, Lift. NCC Qualifier. The Level 1. Big D.irt? CrossFit at 88. Alcohol Kills. NetFlix Confession TWA 1.06.25

Everyday in the gym is a PR.But, hitting a new PR in a lift, gymnastic skill, or workout is something very special – a verifiable manifestation of all of the work that we’ve done A QUICK LOOK: Walk, Protein, Lift The NorCal Classic Qualifier Starts This Week! Get Your Level 1 Big D – New Shirt? […]

Simple yet so hard. Better Diablo. Grace! Surita Is A Foster Fail. Why CrossFit? TWA 10.14.24

This year, we’ll be doing GRACE (30 Clean & Jerks for Time) for 3 CrossFit Affiliates in Asheville, North Carolina that were devastated by flood waters during Hurricane Helene. Insurance will cover some of their longterm costs, but it will be months before they’re able to open and operate. Coaches are without jobs and owners […]