The film captures all the drama as the organization of CrossFit pivots to pull off an in-person event amidst a world pandemic, developing a new competition format to narrow a large field of athletes to only five men and five women. These athletes descend on a small ranch in California to take on whatever challenges are necessary to be crowned the Fittest on Earth.
The pandemic did more than just isolate the world, it stripped us of every social activity that shaped our lives including sports. “Resurgence” follows the challenges and triumphs five men and women face competing in the CrossFit games having to adjust to a new environment with new rules surrounding Covid19.
What does it take to become the fittest man or woman on earth? A lot! I know nothing about CrossFit but the competition seemed grueling from steep hill runs holding sandbags to deadlifting up to eight hundred pound dumbbells. The hard work and determination of the athletes are enough to motivate even the laziest person. If you love a good sports documentary or just want to be inspired to elevate your fitness, I definitely recommend this one.
Available on iTunes and Apple TV July 20th and on all digital platforms and VOD August 3rd
