{"id":20918,"date":"2026-05-25T03:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T03:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20918"},"modified":"2026-05-25T03:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T03:46:00","slug":"midwest-fitness-fest-packs-disciplines-into-butler-machinery-arena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20918","title":{"rendered":"Midwest Fitness Fest Packs Disciplines into Butler Machinery Arena"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The day of competition featured CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, and powerlifting.<\/h5>\n
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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) \u2013 Competitors from multiple different fitness disciplines gathered at the Butler Machinery Arena this weekend to test their mettle.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Midwest Fitness Fest featured competitions in CrossFit, powerlifting, strongman, and Olympic weightlifting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over 120 athletes participated across all categories.<\/span><\/p>\n

They represented a large age range in the process \u2013 which organizers say demonstrates the inclusiveness of the fitness community.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFitness applies to all,\u201d said Jason Ehlert, co-owner of Dakota Barbell. \u201cWe had a 14 year old competing in the powerlifting, we\u2019ve got some 60s and 70 year olds over in the CrossFit. You can do it at any age.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The event was co-sponsored by Scheels and Liquid IV, with plenty of the latter provided to the athletes to make sure they stayed hydrated.<\/span>\t<\/p>\n

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