Does Foam Rolling Really Work?

Any serious athlete swears by the recovery properties of foam rolling. But what does the research say? Does foam rolling really DO anything? Read on to find out what science says about foam rolling.

Athlete Journal: Travis Holley, Entry 8 - 5/23/12

In this video Travis talks about having a meltdown at a recent training session and how his team gets him through it, as they all prepare for competition at the CrossFit Games in July.

Nobody Said It Was Easy: An Interview With Sarah Wilson, Part 2

Sarah Wilson is a world-class athlete, business owner, jewelry designer, coach, wife, and mom-to-be. So how does she do it all?

How To Train Like A Pro, Without Training Like A Pro

Looking at the training plans of a world-class weightlifter and two-time Ironman champion, I can learn valuable (and eye-opening) lessons about how I need to train, as an amateur athlete.

Breaking Muscle Video - A Real Live Acupuncture Demo

Have you never done acupuncture and wonder what it's like? Maybe you've done it, but don't don't totally understand it? Check out this video of an actual acupuncture session.

Science Says: Electrical Myostimulation Can Speed Recovery

Proper recovery from training is vital to any competitive or focused athlete. New research into electrical myostimulation shows it can help recover work capacity and muscle function.

Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 3 - Final Meet Prep Phase

Chris is making final preparations leading into his powerlifting meet. Getting gear ready, picking his target numbers, and most importantly fasting so that he makes his weight class.

The Paleo Mystique: Deciphering "Paleo" Eating

A mystique surrounds the ideas of eating "paleo" that often confuses people, but in reality the concept is quite simple to understand and implement, for both optimal health and performance.

Confessions Of A Glamor Girl: On The Danger Of Stereotypes In Fitness

Dressing like a glamor girl nearly got me put in jail when I was younger, but even as a more mellow adult I still run into stereotypes and prejudice...even in the fitness world.

Down in the Dirt Series: Part 4 – Food Justice and Communal Health

There are many facets of food justice, the most basic being that no one should go hungry. The current rise of food justice is about low-income communities having a right to accessible fresh foods.

Head Impacts In Contact Sports Could Stunt Learning

Aside from brain damage and neck injury, traumatic brain injury can also affect a person's ability to learn, remember, balance, and coordinate. New research looks at brain injury and learning ability.

Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola, Entry 14 - 5/21/12

It's been 2 years since Ingrid had emergency open heart surgery and she is presently training for the CrossFit Games. She also just graduated last week from graduate school at the University of Texas!

Can You Teach Fat Cells to Burn Calories? New Research About Brown Fat

Brown fat is a specialized fat in our bodies. It uses white fat as fuel and keeps us warm. Brown fat helps us get leaner. So how do we get more brown fat? Science thinks it might know how.

The Road Less Traveled: An Interview With Heather Tiddens, Part 1

The journey to self-discovery can be pitted with choices and regrets. For pro-surfer turned yoga instructor Heather Tiddens, the myriad of questions are the most valuable part of life's adventure.

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 - Saved By The Kettlebell

Jeff Martone has been doing kettlebells for so long he actually had to BUILD his first one because they didn't have them in the US. Find out how he discovered kettlebells and what they did for him.

Get Fit And Beat Your Genetics: Reduce Hypertension

Hypertension currently affects many Americans, and many of us cannot help what our genetics have destined for us. New research shows being active can greatly reduce your risk, however.

Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 12 - 5/20/12

As CrossFit Central prepares for the CrossFit Games, Michael shares his top 10 tips for being successful in your training.

Sunday Seven: The Week's 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 9

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week - kettlebells, Turkish get ups, running and rowing tips, hugs, and more!

I’m Gonna Need to See Some ID - No, Some Other ID

When we enter the grappling academy, we become someone different. At least, that’s how it feels, given who we are in other contexts. Does that feel weird to you? It does to me!

Dear Willow: Can I Safely Run Minimalist In The City?

This week a reader asks Willow about how to practice minimalist running in unfriendly environments, like the urban jungle full of debris.

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