Product Review: Spun Compression Gear (Plus: Win A Pair of Socks!)

Read our review of Spun compression gear AND enter our giveaway contest - you could win one of three pairs of compression socks we are giving away!

Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 11 - The Love of the Sport

This week Holley is back in Columbus after a training stint at the Olympic Training Center. She talks about how she finances her training, what makes it worthwhile, and highlights a fellow lifter.

Friday Flicks: Chris Spealler - CrossFit Games, Six Years Running

There's no CrossFit Games without Chris Spealler, right? Well, this year he almost didn't make it. Check out this video from CrossFit HQ to learn more about the man behind the legend.

Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 4 - As Strong As When I Was 30

This week - PRs on chin ups and bench press! In fact, I'm as strong on bench press as I was in my 30s. Want to see how a mature athlete trains? Check out my training journal.

How to Be a Stronger, Fitter Grappler In 80 Minutes Per Week

Because you're a grappler you're probably already short on training time and nursing an injury. For this reason you need a training plan that provides a lot for a little. Read on!

Shoulder Surgery Not the Best Option for Baseball Players

Shoulder injuries are common in athletes, especially baseball players. But shoulder surgery is frequently not successful. New research suggests non-surgical treatments may actually be most effective.

Consistent Goals, Evolving Headspace: Interview with Wellness Expert Krista Scott-Dixon, Part 1

Krista is a nutrition, health, and fitness coach with a doctorate in women’s studies. She's run the gamut training-wise herself and has some (sassy) advice about what it is to get fit and healthy.

12 Reps with Nicole Crawford, Women's and Family Fitness Expert

Nicole Crawford is the coach behind our new Mommy Workouts. Now it's time to learn more about her! Nicole is a full-time mom, our editorial assistant, and coaches homeless women in her "free" time.

Buzz Open Your Sinuses - 2 Strategies for Simple Allergy and Sinus Relief

It's allergy season and many are having trouble breathing. Here are 2 strategies for sinus clearing and getting more in touch with your body: aromatherapy and bhramari. What's that? Read on!

2 Numbers That Will Make You a Better Rower

If you ran in public the way you row, you'd be scared of yourself. Here are two tools that, if you master, will guarantee success and PRs in rowing: stroke rates and split times.

Does the Menstrual Cycle Affect Endurance?

Does the menstrual cycle affect a female athlete's endurance abilities? New science looks at female rowers, contraception, and menstruation to determine the relationships.

Breaking Muscle Video: Bob Takano - Catch the Technique Error

One of the functions of the coaching eye is to detect an error during the heat of battle.  If you see your lifter making an error that is correctible, how do you help them fix it?

Athlete Journal: Travis Holley, Entry 14 - 7/11/12

It's go time! The CrossFit Games are this weekend! The entry from Travis is super short this week as they make their way to Southern California to get it on.

Confessions of a Box Hopper: My Love Affair With Burpees and Box Jumps

Initially I thought CrossFit was some kind of elite fitness cult where you had to get a tattoo to belong. Little did I know I would fall in love with burpees and box jumps.

Building Up Beginner Clients (From the POV of an Elitist Pig)

My name is Andrew Read and I am an elitist pig. So I'm going to be REAL honest with clients about the shape they are in the what they need to do. But, really, it's all simpler than you think.

5 CrossFit Exercises That Make You A Better Swimmer

As a CrossFitter and competitive swimmer, I have seen directly how CrossFit made me a better athlete and upped my swimming game. Here are my five favorite exercise to improve your swimming.

Track-Related Injuries in Youth on the Rise

Participating in track and field is a staple of many children's physical education. But it also comes with a high risk of injury. New research looks at how to best prevent these injuries.

Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 9 - Deload or Peak?

Well, it started out a deload week...and then turned into a week of incredible PRs. You just never know. Check out the week in training, plus video of the PRs - including a 750# raw squat!

Build Lean Muscle with Intermittent Fasting, Carb and Calorie Cycling

So, you want to get leaner and build muscle? This is the ultimate goal. Surprisingly, it is easier to reach than you think. The answer is strategic carb and calorie cycling with the help of fasting.

Featured Photographer: Mary Siani - Dogs and CrossFit

Mary Siani specializes in sports photography...and dog photography. What do these have in common? Emotions and stories, said Mary. Look at her amazing photographs and you won't doubt her.

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