Primal Origins - What Babies Can Teach Us About Movement

Forget your personal trainer. If you want to observe the basics of human movement, go play with a baby for a couple hours. You might learn a thing or two.

An Argument for the Kettlebell Clean

We hear so much about the kettlebell swing and the eye-catching get up, but what about the kettlebell clean? Turns out it's a fantastic movement for athletes of just about any sport.

Ballerinas Are Badass: The Bar Method Examined

I cheated on my running workout and had a brief affair with the Bar Method. It's true. After only one class, I understand how quickly and effectively the method works and why athletes do it.

New Drug Builds Muscle for Men with Low Testosterone

Maintaining muscle is a problem for many older athletes, and for men in general as they age. An experimental medication known resulted in an increase in muscle strength in men with low testosterone.

Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 7 - Stressed, But Still Training

I’ve been in the midst of a career transition and some investments. Both have been requiring a bit of my time and are also increasing my stress levels. Training still continues, however.

The Compound Interest Snatch Workout: How To Train Hard And Smart At The Same Time

I want you to work smarter, and having a program that adjusts by design - like how a coach would adjust you if you had one - can go a long way toward increasing your rate of progress.

CSAs: Buying into the Community of Food

You may know "CSAs" as those boxes of produce people pick up at the farmer's market. Do you know how they evolved and how they can help your relationship to and the quality of your food?

8 Bridges, 120 Miles of Swimming, and 1 Determined Woman: Grace van der Byl

Can you imagine swimming 120 miles in 7 days? Grace van der Byl can. On June 25 she begins the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim. Find out who she is and how she trains and eats in preparation.

Exercise Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer

New research shows exercising regularly can reduce the risk of breast cancer in women by up to one-third.

Breaking Muscle Video - Yoga For Athletic Guys, Part 2: Upper Body Stretches

In part two we focus on the upper body with stretches for the wrists, forearms, neck, and shoulders. Give these a try right now - feel what a difference stretching and breathing can make.

Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 8 - Hypoxic Sets and the 180 Rule

This week Andrew looks closer at his swim training and makes some adjustments to his breathing that have a major impact on his aerobic training and aerobic capacity.

To Static Stretch or Not to Static Stretch: That Is the Question

Should you do dynamic stretches or static stretches? Is one better before your workout and one better after? Why is stretching so complicated? Let's look at the science and simplify things.

Product Review: Pure Pharma Vitamin D3

Maybe you already use Pure Pharma's fish oil, but now they address one of your other daily needs - vitamin D - with their new product, Vitamin D3.

Featured Coach: Jeff Tucker, Part 2 - Patience and Caring

Coaching gymnastics is all about starting with the basics. This week Tucker shares what he teaches at his seminars as well as his thoughts on what makes a great coach.

Science Says Sled Training Improves Sprint Times

A recent study compared the effects of combined weighted sled training and sprint training against traditional sprint training on 10 and 30 meter speed in professional rugby players.

Dear Coach: Broke My Wrist in BJJ But Want to Train!

Sally broke her wrist in BJJ, but she still wants to train. Is there any way to keep training martial arts and conditioning with a broken wrist? Coach Andrew gives his opinion.

Sunday Seven: The Week's 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 14

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's hot topics: pregnant CrossFitters, training tools, primal movement, and more!

All Apologies: How Often Is Too Often to Say We’re Sorry?

I apologize a lot when I train jiu jitsu. When I CrossFit, too. I started to pay attention to this, to wonder why I apologize for things that I wasn’t sure actually require an apology.

Dear Willow: Can Yoga Help My Low Back Pain?

This week a reader asks how yoga can help his back pain. Willow gives her recommendations on the best types of yoga, how to choose an instructor, and some self-assessment tools.

Product Review: Mizuno Exodus 3/4 Tight and Meridian Short

I always thought Mizuno was a brand just for runners. Turns out I was wrong! I got to test out a pair of tights and shorts, and I really love the shorts.

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