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Book about the chaotic rise of CrossFit now available

28 October 2026, 09:16 (6 min ago) · BurpeeTalk News editorial

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The book 'The Glass Box' is now available at major bookstores. Author Calum Marsh dug deep into the history of CrossFit and describes how the organization grew in a way that did not always go by the book.

The story begins with Greg Glassman, the founder of CrossFit, and follows his journey from a small gym to a global movement. Marsh shows how the growth was accompanied by controversy, large sums of money, and far-reaching changes in the fitness world.

For CrossFit fans who want to better understand the background of their sport, this book looks like an interesting addition. The full title is: 'The Glass Box: The Shocking True Story of How CrossFit Broke the Rules, Made Millions, and Changed Fitness Forever'.

Read the original at The Barbell Spin →

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