Dec. 9—ROCHESTER — The sun had already set more than an hour ago, but a group of eight girls were back at John Marshall High School, standing in together in the weight room in the school's basement.

Over the past few years, CrossFit has become something of a toxic brand. But for the 60% of members who are women, CrossFit is often a vital part of their wellbeing regime, as Alice Porter has been ...

Described as "constantly varied high-intensity functional movement" CrossFit has become one of the most popular training models for gym enthusiasts the world over. Featuring a variety of disciplines, ...