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Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 44 - Calf Training

I pushed myself pretty hard on the squat and deadlift this week, and also worked on chins and arms. I'm seeing some improvement on my bench press and also added some calf training.

The Truth About Yoga: You Don't Need to Be Flexible

I can’t tell you how many people tell me they can’t do yoga because they are not flexible, so they don’t try it. So here's the reality of getting started in yoga.

4 Killer Workouts for While You're on Holiday or Vacation

Here are four workouts you can do, despite having only a hotel gym or no equipment at all. They're a little different, but you might surprise yourself.

The Double Kettlebell Clean Training Program

The following is a three day per week routine for strength and size based only around the double clean. It's simple, well-rounded, and most importantly - effective.

Watching TV Makes Kids Fat

Children who never watch TV during lunch or dinner are less likely to be overweight. And kids who skip meals are more likely to be overweight. New research points to our kids needing better habits.

Athlete Journal: Orion Lee, Entry 1 - The Trials and Tribulations of Muay Thai

I've been training muay Thai for over a decade now, and although I love it, it's definitely not easy on the body. Here are some of the common injuries I've encountered and how I've dealt with them.

Facing My Coaching Insecurities: This Looks Like a Job for Me

When I'm in anticipation of coaching a seminar I go to a very dark and insecure place. At least I did until a realization I had this past weekend about myself and what I have to offer.

The ABCs of Vitamins: Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, is the fourth of eight B vitamins. It is essential for the creation of fats in the body, which is a good thing.

How to Deal with a Bad Training Session

It happens to all of us. We all have bad days in the gym. How do we deal with a bad training session? What makes training good or bad? Let's take a more detailed look.

Variable Resistance Training Increases Power Development

Variable resistance training is what you see when a lifter adds elastic bands or chains to a lift. Science takes a look at its effectiveness and the role it plays in power development.

Athlete Journal: Pat McCarty, Entry 13 - 5/22/2013

Shortly after I started CrossFit, I decided to stop avoiding pain during workouts and take myself to my limit. After that everything improved. It all reminds me of a Star Trek episode I saw once.

How a Serious Athlete Should Handle Fatigue

We've all felt great one day and then sucked the next, and peaking for competition is one of the most challenging things in training. Here are aspects of recovery you may not have considered.

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