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Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester 2/22/12

The first journal entry of the third athlete participating in our weekly journals - follow Michael, Peter Egyed, and Ingrid Kantola each week as they progress through the CrossFit Games season!

Respect Your Body's Signs: Lifting Heavy and Listening Closely

I've been a powerlifter for 15 years, but recently I learned a lesson that I need to respect my body in order to grow it. Don't make the mistake I did - lift heavy, but listen to your body!

The Kettlebell Swing: Why It's the Perfect Exercise

Are you looking for an exercise to improve your posture, strengthen your posterior chain, strengthen your heart, AND help you lose weight? Look no further - you are looking for the kettlebell swing.

Strengthen the Core: Physical Preparation for Cesarean Birth

There are volumes of info on emotional preparation for a c-section, but for active moms that isn’t enough. Moms need to know prenatal exercise isn’t only meant to prepare for vaginal birth.

Athlete Journal: Peter Egyed 2/21/12

Want to know how Peter Egyed, veteran of four CrossFit Games, is training for this year's CrossFit Games Season? Check every Tuesday at 3pm Pacific for his latest Athlete Journal entry.

Cuckoo for Coconuts: How to Buy and Eat Young Coconuts

Want coconut water right from the source? Where do you buy young coconuts and how the heck do you get them open? What else can you do with them...make soup? Find all the info in here!

The Top 4 Ways You Can Look And Act Like A Weightlifter Without Actually Having to Be One

Instead of trying to make weightlifters more like everyone else, I'm going to see if I can get everyone to be more like weightlifters. Let's Keep Weightlifters Weird!

Increasing the Deadlift for the Collision Sport Athlete

You can drive your deadlift up to amazing numbers by NEVER deadlifting heavy. In fact, sometimes I think it is actually counterproductive to pull heavy deadlifts.

Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola 2/20/12

The first installment of our new feature - The Athlete Journals. Follow amazing athletes as they share their training, nutrition, recovery, and mental preparation for the CrossFit Games!

Harnessing Momentum: 2 Tools for Creating and Keeping It

Who doesn't love having the universe on their side? Here are two ways to harness the power of momentum for any area of your life - fitness, health, or career.

Plyometrics: Science Says It Helps Your Sprinting

Many studies have been performed on the effectiveness of plyometric exercises on sport performance, particularly sprinting speed. Do these exercises actually enhance the ability to run faster?

Featured Coach: Dan John, Part 1 - The State of the Fitness Union

When it comes to stories, Dan John is in no short supply. Read on to hear how he began his journey in fitness, his 2 pieces of advice for coaches, and what he thinks of the current fitness industry.

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