How CrossFit helped shape the macho fitness culture of Trump’s America
Summary
The article traces CrossFit’s growth from Greg Glassman’s training system into a global fitness movement associated with intense workouts and, over time, military, police and right-wing culture. It also recounts allegations of sexual harassment and Glassman’s 2020 comments about George Floyd, which prompted public controversy and marked a turning point in his career.Key Facts
- Greg Glassman developed CrossFit after working as a personal trainer in Santa Cruz, California.
- Glassman opened his first gym in 1995 and initially trained police officers.
- CrossFit grew to about 15,000 gyms in 160 countries, according to the article.
- The program combined weightlifting, gymnastics and sprint conditioning in high-intensity workouts.
- Early CrossFit guidance promoted the Zone Diet and later the paleo diet.
- Author Calum Marsh says CrossFit became popular among military personnel, police and first responders, and shifted toward a more rugged image.
- Former employees and athletes accused Glassman of a culture of routine sexual harassment; Glassman denied the allegations.
- In 2020, Glassman linked racism and Black Lives Matter to the pandemic and said he did not mourn George Floyd.
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