Inside CrossFit Oslo: The Kriger Program

Behind every successful CrossFit athlete is more than talent alone. For Matilda Garnes, her training environment in Oslo, and the renowned Kriger program, plays a key role in her performance. In one of Europe's strongest CrossFit hubs, she trains daily alongside elite athletes and experienced coaches, following a structured and proven approach that has propelled her toward the top of the sport.

Training Within the Kriger Program
Since moving to Oslo in 2021, Garnes has been part of the Kriger program, an elite training system that brings together physical preparation, strategy, and mental coaching. Within the European CrossFit scene, Kriger is known as a program that leaves nothing to chance. Workouts, progression, and recovery are carefully tailored to each athlete, with the goal of peaking at exactly the right moment. For Garnes, joining the program marked a clear acceleration in her career.
"It started in Trondheim, but in Oslo, and within this program, everything became more professional," she has said.

Training Among Norway's Best Athletes
Within Kriger, Garnes trains daily alongside a large group of athletes who all share the same goal: performing at the highest level. That environment automatically sharpens every session. Where solo training relies on feel, an elite group demands that you constantly deliver. Every set, every interval, and every workout carries greater intensity when you are surrounded by athletes chasing the same standard.
"When everyone around you is going all-in, you can't afford to fall behind", that is the mentality that defines the group.

World-Class Coaching, Physical and Mental
A key component of the Kriger program is its coaching structure. Garnes works with experienced coaches who guide her physical development, while also receiving dedicated mental support. That combination has proven essential, particularly in the wake of her serious injury. Within Kriger, the focus extends beyond strength and fitness to how athletes handle pressure, setbacks, and expectations. At the highest level, where margins are razor-thin, that holistic approach makes all the difference.

A Culture of Consistency and Professionalism
What sets this training environment apart from a regular CrossFit box is its culture. Inside Kriger, everything revolves around consistency, discipline, and long-term development. Athletes follow structured programs, train with specific peak moments in mind, and systematically address their weaknesses. It is not a loose collection of workouts, but a carefully considered system, and the results reflect that. Multiple Games athletes and successful teams have come out of the same environment.

The Turning Point in Her Career
Garnes' decision to move to Oslo and join the Kriger program has proven to be a pivotal moment. Shortly after joining, she qualified for her first CrossFit Games. Since then, she has become a fixture at the elite level, in large part thanks to the structure, competition, and guidance she receives every day. Her story reinforces an important truth in CrossFit: train in the right environment, and progress comes faster. Inside Kriger, that advantage is plain to see.