Lift Like It's Your Only Choice - Because It Is

The secret to success is no secret. Writers write, musicians play, and lifters lift. That's what they do. There is no other option. You don't need to look for magic secrets.

Something’s In the Coconut Water - Pregnant CrossFitters

Lately there has been a bit of a pregnancy boom at our CrossFit gym. I was fascinated to talk to these women about their workouts, giving birth, and recovery and how CrossFit helped.

Post Workout Nutrition: Carbs Only? Or Carbs + Protein?

The always continuing post workout nutrition debate rages on. New research says adding protein to your post workout food/drink doesn't make a difference. What do you think?

Breaking Muscle Video - Yoga For Athletic Guys, Part 1: Foundations and Breathing

The 1st in a 3 part series, "Yoga For Athletic Guys." In part 1 we go over the basic ideas behind yoga and breathing techniques. Useful techniques for both health and relaxation.

Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola, Entry 18 - 6/18/12

Want to see how a world-class CrossFit athlete trains? You will NOT believe what Ingrid Kantola has done this week - and she's ready to do more!

You Don’t Need to Lift Heavy to Grow Muscle

When it comes to developing hypertrophy of the muscles, the numbers of reps and sets is an oft-debated topic. New research takes and look and determines what works best.

Everybody Poops, Part 2: Every Which Way But Loose

Our bathroom talk continues this week with a look at loose stools, what causes them and how to make them more of a solid part of your life.

Featured Coach: Jeff Tucker, Part 1 - Cowboy-Firefighter-Gymnast

If you've spent much time talking with Jeff Tucker, it wouldn't surprise you to learn he grew up riding broncos, or that he was a firefighter, police officer, and cheerleader, turned coach.

Testosterone Testing May Unfairly Target Female Olympians

Drug tests are de rigueur at the Olympics, but new testosterone testing requirements for female athletes could pose problems for women with naturally high levels.

Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 16 - 6/17/12

4 weeks until Michael and the others on the Team CrossFit Central compete in California at the CrossFit Games. Training has gotten intense!

Sunday Seven: The Week's 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 13

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week - doctors who CrossFit, the RKC evolution, overhead squats, and more!

Self-Medicating with Athletic Activity: No Prescription Necessary to Take Things Too Far

When does athletic activity cross the boundary from life enhancing to unhealthy preoccupation? What can we do about it?

Dear Willow: How Do I Break a Behavior Pattern?

Dear Willow - Do you have any ideas how to change a pattern in my life? I really want to do something different but just can’t seem to. HELP!

Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 7 - Two Masters

Have you ever tried to please two masters? What if those masters were Ironman and RKC training? Here's what I'm doing to try to blend the two.

"So, Tell Me About Your Childhood..." 14 Exclusive Interviews

In addition to our Featured Coach interviews, we've talked to amazing athletes from a variety of sports, from UFC fighters, to yoga instructors, to bodyguards and strongmen!

Book Review: "Beyond Broccoli" by Susan Schenk

Talking nutrition can be like debating politics or religion - heated! In "Beyond Broccoli" ex-raw food vegan Susan Schenk discusses the reasons why she returned to meat eating.

Friday Flicks: Ninja Warrior

If you've never seen Ninja Warrior on G4tv, be warned - it's addictive! Amazing athletes from around the world compete against this formidable obstacle course.

Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 7 - No Pizza For Me

This week Holley relays the results of last week's State Meet, reminisces about when she used to be able to eat pizza, and remains focused on her Olympic dream.

How to Be Perfect: Tech Review of 2 Habit Tools

I'm pretty sure I'm the only one in the world that feels I could be perfect if only I got into a daily habit of sorts, but nonetheless, l want to show you a couple of habit making and creating aids.

Primal Movement? What It Is And Why We Need It

Turns out you can not only eat primal, you can MOVE primal, too. Why do we need it? Let's talk about human movement and then take a closer look at a program called Primal Move.

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