The Complete Guide to Working Out at the 2022 CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin

Every summer, fitness brings us together to cheer on the world’s fittest. While in Madison, it’s the perfect opportunity to make friends with like-minded people from around the world, meet your favorite athletes, stay on top of your training routine, try out a new training camp schedule, and often , even get some free articles or photos.

Bottom line: If you’ve been thinking of treating your stay in Wisconsin like a weekend off, think again: We’ve got your ultimate guide to working out at the Games.

Note that timestamps are in local Madison, WI time (CDT).

crossfit great dane

Address: 813 Post Rd, Madison, WI 53713

HWPO Training is taking over the affiliate throughout the week with opportunities to be trained by Mat Fraser, Chris Hinshaw, Rob Kearney, Scott Panchik, Team Richey, Aimee Everett, Buttery Bros and John Singleton. Drop-ins are free courtesy of GOWOD and you need to register ahead of time.

• Tuesday 8/2: HWPO Flagship, HWPO 60 and HWPO Sweat (5 classes)
  • Plus nightly burger barbeque with Feeding the Frasers
• Wednesday 3/8: HWPO Sweatshirt (1 class)
• Thursday 8/4: HWPO Sweat and EMOM-40 (2 classes)
  • Followed by a pancake breakfast with Podium and Feeding the Frasers
• friday 8/5: HWPO 60 and HWPO Lift (2 classes)
• saturday 8/6: EMOM-40 and HWPO Strong (2 classes)
• sunday 8/7: members onlySweat and HWPO Lift (2 classes)

HWPO Lift is the newest program in the camp (coming later this year) and this week at the Big Dane is your first chance to try out the programming and meet the new powerlifting coach.

TYR House at CrossFit Connex

Address: 6900 Mangrove Lane, Madison, WI 53713

“It’s hard to see people working out all day without wanting to exercise themselves,” said Jared Graybeal, General Manager of Underdogs.

We agree! And to make all your wildest training dreams come true, TYR is setting the bar high in Madison this year.

They are throwing a party at CrossFit Connection August 1-7 and you’re invited: free workouts, food trucks, guest celebrity CrossFit trainers, RomWOD sessions, and even a viewing party for the final event. And you’ll be able to try out TYR’s new line of footwear, along with exclusive apparel and other brand perks that really making a name for themselves in the space.

Camps that do full-day buyouts include:

• Tuesday 8/2: Deka Comp
• Wednesday 3/8: Think Tank Training
• Thursday 4/8: Underdog Athletics
• Friday 8/5: Brute Force
• Saturday 6/8: Assault Triple Three

Seminars:

• Friday 5/8 1-2PM: Lifting Seminar led by Martins Licis
• Saturday 6/8 12-1:30 pm: Power Monkey Gymnastics Seminar led by Dave Durante

For the full list of guest classes, events, and coaches, check out the chart below and Sign up here.

CrossFit Recursive Fitness and Nutrition

Address: 600 Williamson St #K2, Madison, WI 53703

Mayhem Nation: Play! With the greatest presence of any field at the Semifinals stage of the season, and Rich Froning Jr. leading the team to victory, there’s bound to be demand to go through a classic chipper or get Olympic Lifting help from Coach B. The gym has classes all day long (full schedule linked here), and a Mayhem trainer will be the leader class:

• 8 a.m. monday 8/1 through friday 8/5
• 15:00 monday 8/1 Y Tuesday 8/2
• 7:30 a.m. at saturday 8/6 Y sunday 8/7

Seminars for a hands-on learning experience:

• Tuesday 8/2, 10 a.m.: Step up your Olympic lifting with Mayhem Burgener Strength coaches Sage Burgener and Mike Burgener
• Thursday, 8/4, 10 a.m.: Improve your gymnastics with Mayhem Gymnastics with Pamela Gagnon

Click here pay in advance; classes and seminars are $25 per person (discounted if you pay for more than one in advance), and open gym time is also available.

NOBULL Events at Olin Park

Located right across the street from the Alliant Energy Center, Olin Park will also host a variety of workouts and community gatherings hosted by NOBULL, joined by some of their favorite athletes. There will also be an outdoor gym and recovery station, with open gym spaces daily. Some notable events include:

• Wednesday, 3/8 3-4PM: Community training with NOBULL athletes Alec Smith, Sydney Wells, Curt Maggitt, Noelle Lambert and Jarryd Wallace
• Thursday, 8/4 9-10 am: NOBULL founding team training
• friday, 8/5 7-8AM: Run Club Lake Run with NOBULL athlete Curt Maggitt
• Saturday, 8/6
  • 6-7AM: CrossFit sunrise workout
  • 4-5PM: Community training with NOBULL athletes Alec Smith, Sydney Wells, Curt Maggitt

Please note that event times are subject to change based on the official NOBULL CrossFit Games 2022 competition schedule. To reserve your spot and view the full list of events, Click here.

Get Up and Run, Hosted by CompTrain

If you are one of those people who really enjoy getting up early to run, this is for you! CompTrain is hosting a free, open 3-mile race through Olin Park. Click here to register in advance, and note that the meeting place and the route of the race appear on your registration.

hallow crossfit

4535 Helgesen Drive, Madison, WI 53718

For CompTrain Pro Members Only:*

• Friday, 5/8 6:15AM
• Saturday, 6/8 6:15AM

*Invitations to CompTrain subscribers were sent via email.

To attend one of Sanctify’s regular CrossFit classes during the week, Click here.

On site at Alliant Energy Center

The Assault Fitness Spectator Training Experience Area, created in collaboration with SugarWOD, Rogue and Zen Planner, It couldn’t be more convenient if you’re spending the day watching events, and it’s a good idea to check in with the area when you arrive at the site to secure your preferred time slot.

At the time of publication, the link is not yet active, but you can also sign up for quotas here in advance once it is available. Free classes will be held throughout the day, led by seminar staff using CrossFit Affiliate Programming (CAP).

Notable events in the spectator training area include:

• Friday saturday and sunday at 12:00: training with a guest trainer from Assault Fitness
• Wednesday and Thursday at 12:00 and Friday and Saturday at 17:00: Training with a guest trainer from RP Strength

Mayhem will also lead Faith RX workouts in this space at specific times throughout the week:

• Wednesday 3/8 10:15-11:15 a.m.
• Thursday 8/4 9:15-10:15 a.m.
• friday 8/5 14:15-15:15
• Saturday 6/8 2:15-3:15pm

Sponsors Row

Various nonprofit organizations will be conducting trainings Wednesday through Saturday in Hall 2 of the Alliant Energy Center. For more information, stop by the respective booth in the sponsor line:

The CrossFit Seminar staff will lead a workout with breakfast and coffee afterwards for all L1-L4 trainers, with the help of guest trainers:

• Wednesday: Kelly Jackson
• Thursday: James Hobart
• Friday: Austin Malleolo
• Saturday: Nicole Christensen
• Sunday: Paul Tremblay

Rogue North Park

You have the opportunity to train in the same place where the competitors shoot during the weekend! A fitness experience that is sure to be unforgettable will take place on Sunday, August 7 from 10:45 to 11:45 am and is limited to the first 300 athletes.

Writer’s note: With thousands of fans flocking to Madison, all with similar goals of working out and meeting amazing people, practice good visitor etiquette.

Best Practices for Attending During Games Week

• Contact the gym you want to visit in advance to let them know the date and time of the class you want to enter.
• Check online to see if you can complete the gym waiver before your workout
• Get in at least 10 minutes before class start time – add some leeway to find parking
• Assume there is an entry fee and prepare the payment (usually $20-$35)
• Tag the gym/training camp if you post on social media
• Most classes or seminars will fill up and require you to register in advance, so get your name on the list early and ask the gym owner for alternate options ahead of time if needed, rather than just showing up.

And above all: Participate, work hard, high-five your training partners and have fun!