CrossFit revels in its stripped-down, no-frills workouts. The gyms, or boxes, are typically little more than a garage with rubber floors, weights, and pull-up bars. Despite this simplicity, practically every workout gear and apparel company is trying to cash in on the CrossFit market — often with overpriced, under-performing junk. So we reached out to owners and coaches from a couple of the most respected CrossFit boxes in the country to find out which essentials athletes really need, and then put them to the test.
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