Interview With 2013 World Jiu Jitsu Championships Bronze Medalist Josh Presley

In addition to his bronze medal at the 2013 World Championships, Josh won silver in 2011 and bronze in 2010. When he returned from Long Beach, CA, we sat down and talked about his experience.

Kinesio Tape: What Is It and What’s the Hype?

Yes, that crazy colored tape you see on athletes has many practical uses - rehab, injury prevention, pain prevention, and a competitive edge, just to start.

The 3 Missing Pieces in Your Training Program Puzzle

So many people are just thrashing about, getting sweaty, but ultimately wasting their time - all because one piece of the puzzle is missing.

The Real Way to Know a Power Lift From a Full Squat Lift

Do you know the three technical parameters that distinguish a power clean from a full squat clean? Here's how to tell the two apart, and you might be surprised.

Heart Rate Monitoring: An Effective Test for Overtraining

Your heart rate can tell you a lot, whether you're working hard or at rest. A new study suggests your resting heart rate might be able to indicate whether you're overtraining.

Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 54 - Rough Week

Two weeks of lifting heavy on all three lifts without a ramp up took its toll on my body. Plus I’m just a weak ass bitch who needs to get stronger.

Infographic: 10 Essential Yoga Postures for Strength Athletes

Are you an athlete trying to integrate yoga into your training? Here's a visual guide to ten essential poses for strength athletes.

There's No Such Thing as Willpower: How to Identify Triggers of Bad Habits

Do you feel envious of your friend who can skip the brownies or the pizza without flinching? She doesn't have amazing "willpower" - she just has great habits, and you can too.

4 Coaching Lessons I've Learned While Training During My Pregnancy

As my pregnant belly becomes more obtrusive, I've noticed coaches treat me differently than before. Here are 4 good coaching qualities I've observed that should be the norm for everyone.

Judo and Life: From Beginners to Elites With AnnMaria De Mars and Kayla Harrison

Ann Maria De Mars is a world-class judo champion, but she prefers to talk about her middle school students. Hear what both De Mars and her Olympic gold medal winning student Kayla say about judo.

The Domesticated Life of the Somewhat Feral Athlete

Recently I've been reflecting on my propensity for violence, but what I've realized is that I simply like real things. I like feeling like a human being and interacting on a primal, authentic level.

Should You Squat With Your Knees Forward?

"Don't let your knees go past your toes" is a common coaching cue for the squat. But is it really the best way to do it? Not always, suggests a recent study.

Don't Be a Supplement Sucker: Use My C.H.E.C.K. System

It really irks me when I here of so many trainees and young athletes falling prey to the marketing lures of the countless supplement propaganda on the market.

Why a Non-Yoga, Non-Hippie Guy Thinks You Should Do Yoga

I'm a boxer, not a yogi. Yet, I find unlike other exercise, yoga makes me feel better after I do it. Here's why I think non-yogis, especially guys, should try it.

Take the Stand Up Challenge: 52 Ways to Get Up Off the Floor

Getting up off the floor seems simple enough, but a lot of people can't do it well at all. And I'm willing to bet not all of you can do all 52 ways I came up with for standing up.

How to Sprint Your Way to a 6-Pack

There are so many abdominal workouts out there, but few of these will give you the same overall results that sprinting does. Here's how sprinting works your abs, and how to sprint properly.

Grok Didn’t Eat Oatmeal and Other “Directionally Accurate” Paleo Myths

Those who disparage the Paleo diet often cite the mythical caveman “Grok” as evidence exhibit A. Let me explain why Grok is essential for changing people's lifestyles and health.

Endurance and Strength Together Are Effective: Adding Sprints Does Nothing

The debate about strength and cardio rages on. This time, researchers wondered how adding a few bike sprints into a workout routine would affect strength and power.

Product Review: Lulu's Chocolate

Lulu’s raw vegan chocolates are all handcrafted and sourced from only the highest quality Ecuadorian cacao beans that are grown and harvested by small family Fair Trade farmers.

Sunday Seven: The Week's 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 62

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week: yoga for athletes, nutrition, Olympic weightlifting, Dan John, and more!

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