Minimal 1.0 vs Hybrid 1.0 shoe comparison: Two approaches, one goal
When you dive headfirst into functional training, Hyrox or CrossFit , you quickly realize there is no universal shoe. You need different options depending on the WOD or the time of day. This is whe...
Minimal 1.0 Shoe Reviews: What Athletes and Coaches Say
When it comes to footwear for functional training, athletes' and coaches' opinions are fundamental. They know the daily demands of training, so their feedback gives us a clear view of how the Minim...
Velites Quad Ultra: review, benefits and when they're your best option
The Velites Quad Ultra are the Velites' flagship grips in the chalk-free category , and their distinguishing feature is clear: they provide so much grip they seem to stick to the bar. But that gri...
Train for HYROX with Velites Training App
Looking for a new challenge? You can now prepare your next competition HYROX wherever you are with the Velites Training App.What is HYROX? HYROX is an endurance and functional-exercise competitio...
Complete Guide to Functional Training
Is functional training the best and only effective way to train? Well, it depends on the coach and the client, on their knowledge and, after all, also on their attitude.Some time ago, most people a...
10 Fast and Effective Fat Burning Workouts to Try at Open Box
It’s almost impossible to talk about slimming and weight loss training these days without being branded a body-shamer. But some people do want to workout to lose some weight, and there is nothing a...
How to Set Up a Box Step by Step
Setting up a CrossFit box seems easy, right? You type into Google "How to affiliate", make up a name, find a place, and that's it. If only it were that simple. Before opening your CrossFit box, th...
Self-confidence and Performance: 6 Steps to Train Your Mind
In the previous post we talked about goal setting and motivation as a fundamental part of psychological skills training for performance. Learning to set good goals is very important to boost our mo...
Train like an Action Movie Star: 6 Hollywood Fitness Workouts
Portraying a fictional character is not an easy task. Hollywood’s biggest action movie stars have to put in a lot of work to get a look of a fearsome hero, or villain.▼ Index From zero to hero: Gai...
Your Ally in Strength Training: Wrist Wraps for CrossFit
Weightlifting and Olympic lifts such as the clean, jerk, snatch (and all their variations)... are among the main movements included in CrossFit workouts. In these types of movements where a lot of...
Usage guide for cold- and heat-effect sports creams
Usage guide for cold- and heat-effect sports creams for athletes:Physical therapies refer to all treatments that use physical means such as radiation, heat, cold, etc… In physiotherapy we use these...
Heal Faster With Velites Hand Repairing Balm
Torn hands are never fun, even if you have just PBd your Fran time. Left untreated, those tears turn into unsightly callouses, which don’t just look and feel gross, but are prone to bursting open a...
Safety with grips: when to avoid a high grip without chalk and what alternatives to use
Grips help you train consistently, but not every movement benefits from a high grip without chalk. In movements that require rapid rotation of the hand, it's safest to choose a different option. He...
Grips for competing: rules, model choice and how to survive unpredictable bars
In competition the bar and the rules decide. You don't control the rig, sometimes you can't clean it, and the judge has the final say. This chapter is your playbook: how to choose a grip depending ...
Most grips “die” from habits, not from the material. The moisture accumulated in the gym bag and a velcro full of lint shorten their life more than any WOD. With three simple routines (washing, dry...
Sizing and fit: how to keep the grip flat, avoid folds, and not 'burn' your hand
Most problems with grips aren't caused by the material: they're caused by size and fit. A well-chosen and well-positioned grip feels flat, not twisted, and doesn't leave skin exposed where it rubs ...
Velites grips comparison: which model to choose (video and guide)
Velites manufactures five grip models: Quad Ultra, Quad All Terrain, Quad Pro, Quad Carbon and Quad Competition. Not sure which one fits you? In the video below, Matías (Velites CEO) and Andoni (...
Grips by level: how to get it right if you're a beginner, intermediate, or competitor
There are no “best grips” for everyone. What exists is what you need today to train consistently. Your level determines your typical mistakes… and the grip that removes them. Why level matters (mo...
Magnesium and grips: when to use it, how to apply it and which Velites models fit best
Magnesium can be your best ally… or the reason you cut the set on rep 4. It's not about adding “more” or “less”, but about understanding when it's worth it and how to apply it so that the hand–grip...
How to choose grips by bar type: clean, chalked, smooth or knurled
How to choose your grips for CrossFit remains every crossfitter's battleground. If one week your grips seem to “work by themselves” and the next week you feel they don't hold at all, it's not magic...
What CrossFit Grips Are For: Protection, Grip, and Technical Progress
CrossFit hand grips are hand protectors placed between the palm and the bar or rings to reduce friction, prevent chafing, and maintain a stable grip. Their function isn't to spare you pain, but to ...
8 brutal jump rope crossfit WODs
No failure is more painful than failing a rep of double-unders. I mean, how annoying does it get, flogging yourself with a CrossFit jump rope? Well this can be quite a regular incident when pairing...
Functional Training for Beginners. Keys to Start with Guarantees
If you follow the Velites blog , you’re surely a CrossFit enthusiast or athlete. But if you’ve just landed on our website or blog and barely know our flagship sport, you’ve come to the right post, ...
How to perform double unders in 3 steps
Learning to do double unders is one of the challenges athletes face when we want to gain agility and dexterity. To master the technique, we have prepared this post with several resources to help yo...