What Is the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3)?

The International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) is the independent, nonprofit international governing body for functional fitness as a sport. It develops rules, movement standards and technical official education to help the sport grow worldwide.

History and Development

Legally established in 2016 and publicly announced in 2017.
World championships were introduced in 2017; the competition structure also includes continental championships.
A growing network of national member federations.

Competition Format

Individual Medley: six test categories — Endurance, Strength, Bodyweight, Skill, Mixed and Power.
Team Medley: a related format with an added team strategy element.
Consistent movement standards and scoring rules.

Anti-Doping and Recognition

The federation follows an international anti-doping framework and works toward recognition of functional fitness by sports organizations.

How It Compares

CrossFit, HYROX and ATHX: the iF3 is a governing federation, rather than a commercial event series.
GRID: the iF3 focuses on organized sport across participation and performance levels, rather than a professional league.