Crossfit Research Journal

Evidence-based crossfit knowledge

A curated collection of peer-reviewed analysis, practitioner insights, and field-tested methodology from recognised professionals in competitive fitness.

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Publications indexed
this cycle

What Running a CrossFit Box for 12 Months Actually Looks Like CrossFit
Gym Operations 3 min read

What Running a CrossFit Box for 12 Months Actually Looks Like

A step-by-step look at how one gym owner navigated the first year of operating a CrossFit affiliate, from equipment decisions to member retention.

Petra Halloway Read
Inside a CrossFit Head Coach's Weekly Programming Process CrossFit
Coaching Methods 3 min read

Inside a CrossFit Head Coach's Weekly Programming Process

An analytical look at how an experienced CrossFit coach structures weekly programming decisions, balancing athlete development with class attendance patterns.

Rory Stamford Read
How One CrossFit Affiliate Filled 30 Spots Without Paid Advertising CrossFit
Member Acquisition 3 min read

How One CrossFit Affiliate Filled 30 Spots Without Paid Advertising

A behind-the-scenes look at the specific outreach and community tactics one affiliate owner used to grow membership without a paid media budget.

Nadia Elsworth Read
Preparing an Athlete for a CrossFit Competition Reveals Operational Gaps CrossFit
Athlete Development 3 min read

Preparing an Athlete for a CrossFit Competition Reveals Operational Gaps

A coach walks through the 10-week preparation process for a competitive CrossFit athlete, exposing the planning and communication decisions that matter most.

Callum Pryce Read
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What this journal actually covers

Hamorin has been publishing structured crossfit analysis since 2014. Each piece originates from practitioners with documented competitive or coaching experience - not from generalised fitness commentary.

The editorial focus stays narrow: movement mechanics, programming logic, and recovery protocols that hold up under repeated scrutiny.

Specificity over breadth - one well-examined topic per piece, no padding.

By the numbers

Figures drawn from Hamorin's published output and contributor pool - updated each quarter.

38

Articles published

Across movement, programming, and recovery topics.

12

Active contributors

Coaches, athletes, and sport scientists writing under their own names.

6

Specialist topics

Each topic maintained by a dedicated subject editor.

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Issues per year

Quarterly cycles with a fixed editorial review window.

Subject areas currently indexed

The journal organises all pieces under one of these recurring subject areas. Each area has its own editorial criteria.

  • Barbell mechanics
  • Gymnastics progressions
  • Metabolic conditioning
  • Mobility & joint prep
  • Programming structure
  • Competition strategy
  • Recovery protocols
  • Nutrition timing
  • Injury prevention
  • Coaching methodology

Who writes here

Contributors are identified by name and specialism. No anonymous submissions are accepted.

Peta Vanlith

Strength & Conditioning

Former national-level competitor. Writes on barbell mechanics and periodisation cycles.

Rowan Dalgety

Sport Science

MSc in exercise physiology. Covers metabolic conditioning and recovery protocol research.

Isla Fenwick

Gymnastics Coach

Level 3 certified coach with eight years in competitive gymnastics. Focuses on skill progressions.

Questions about submissions or access

The editorial team reviews contributor applications on a rolling basis. Reach out directly with your area of specialism and a brief outline of your proposed piece.

Contact the editors

Response time is typically 3–5 working days.