Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. Hot topics this week include coaching/training tips, Athlete Journals, recovery, and YogaToes!

Whether for a promotion or a gold medal, sometimes we must compete against friends. How do you keep mutual respect for each other while still respecting the competition?

Some of the best we have on the subject of martial arts, covering ALL different facets - nutrition, ego, technique, conditioning, competition, and more from our experts and black belts.

Shouldn’t the brands we use to appreciate nature support nature as well? ecō logical skin care sunscreen lines demonstrates a commitment to both your health and the health of the planet.

Who in the world can deadlift 440lbs for 37 reps? Chris Duffin, that's who. Check out this crazy video of one STRONG man.

Ever wish you could just ask your favorite coaches a question and get a personalized answer? Well, now you can here on Breaking Muscle! The coaching/writing staff wants your questions!

From Lara Merriken's kitchen in 2000 to just about everywhere today, it's been quite a journey for the tasty little LARABAR. I was lucky enough to recently try a couple of the newest flavors.

As an endurance athlete how do you balance volume and intensity in your training? Should you run longer or run faster? Science says 10x the volume means 10% performance increase.

I spent my Easter/Passover weekend using as many forms of transportation as possible to travel to the Middle East for the Abu Dhabi World Pro tournament. I also made some macaroni pictures.

The recent trends in apps are all about "gamification" and fitness apps are no different. Here are 3 apps that will help you get your game on as well as get your workout on.

No time for yoga? Take five minutes to breathe, first thing in your day, and see how much of a difference it makes, without taking any extra time from your schedule.

Having been a kids coach I can safely say the experience had a profound effect on my coaching of clients of any age. Coaching kids makes you a better coach overall and here's why.

This week Travis journals via video. Watch as he talks about what it's been like to try to train through being sick, while CrossFit Games Regionals are only TWO weeks away!

As a mom on the hunt for something to keep me physically fit, I've found myself becoming a CrossFit wannabe. But is it right for me? I took a good hard look at my time, money and EXCUSES.

The question you need to ask yourself is what is important to you – looking tough right now, but ignoring those little aches and pains, or being fit forever?

Handstands are cool, this is fact. Check out this video inspired by a BM reader email asking about hotel room workouts and how to do handstands. Find out how to do something healthy and quick!

Our newest Athlete Journal - Julie Warren, ultra-endurance athlete. Ever think to yourself, "Why do they DO that?" Julie gives us her answer in her first entry and it's not quite what you think.

Jon Goodman of the Personal Trainer Development Center gives 5 simple steps to hack your gym workout - workout more efficiently and get better results than anyone else you know.

Is your effort to be 100% "healthy" actually MORE unhealthy for you in the long run? Find out why being more relaxed and shunning a little "health" can actually be better for you.