Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Now comes the time to apply this to myself and my training.

Champion powerlifter and coach Chris Duffin goes over a unique assistance exercise - the band resisted bench press. This movement is great at building the static strength needed in your upper back.

It's spring time and your house isn't the only thing needing a "cleanse." Give these three simple tips a try and have your mind and body detoxed and ready to enjoy life and nature.

The size of your glutes doesn't matter, but your running technique sure does. Experienced ultrarunner Stephanie Case gives her top five tips on how to run better, further, and faster.

Which method is best for gaining strength and building hypertrophy - linear or nonlinear periodization? New research examines 20 men and 4 lifts over the course of 12 weeks to determine the answer.

This week Travis issues a challenge to help you increase your lifts - the month-long Band Walk Challenge. All the details are explained, so jump in and see what this simple tool can result in!

Multi-sport endurance athlete, jewelry designer, CrossFit coach - meet Sarah Wilson, creator of Fashletics: "Handmade jewelry and apparel designed to celebrate and inspire the athlete within."

The get up has been around since the time of strongmen and for good reason. It develops strength, balance, flexibility, and more. It's also how I found the RKC and it changed my body - and my life.

Herbal supplements are nothing new to the Chinese Medical world. Here are three that every athlete should know about and have at the ready in their training bag.

Contrary to popular belief isolation exercises might not be the best way to target individual core muscles. Science says "integration" core exercises work best.

I used to hate rowing, but then I actually learned how to do it properly...and I fell in love. Read these 17 tips on how to become a more efficient and happier rower.

Chris digs out his old school powerlifting gear this week to prepare for the multiply nationals - his goal is to qualify for Worlds and also compete next year at the Arnold Sports Festival.

In this article, the two forms of fasting I will breakdown for you are Full day fasts (FDF) and daily fasts. I will discuss the pros and cons of each, and how it can be directly applied to athletes.

Setting goals and falling in love are similar...and frightening. What if what you want doesn't happen? Isn't it easier to avoid the heartbreak? Learn how to set scary, but achievable goals.

You don't actually have to be a competitor to be a true teammate. I have found strength in being the "peripheral teammate" and I know what I do makes a difference for my team at CrossFit LA.

New research examines the relationship between exercise-induced muscle soreness and blueberries. Science says blueberries can help you recover faster after your workouts. Find out how!

CrossFit Central continues to prepare for the games with the help of Outlaw Rudy Nielsen. Ingrid still anxiously awaits finding out whether she is on the team...but enjoys life in the meantime.

In MMA and boxing, padded gloves and headgear are designed to lessen the forces encountered, primarily those resulting from linear acceleration, but what about other types of impact forces?