Katie Chasey

Contributor - Strength and Conditioning

Author Specialty:

Strength and Conditioning

Katie Chasey is the founder/head trainer for the RXBound training team and serves as a coach, programmer, and instructor. Katie specializes in Olympic lifting, the Russian kettlebell, and strength, speed, and agility training. She personally trains and programs for CrossFit Regionals and Games athletes. In addition she is a writer for WODTalk Magazine, VPX Sports, and Underground Nation, and is a blogger for RXBound.

To reach "Coach K" you can find her on Facebook, Twitter, or RXBound.com.

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5 Steve Jobs Quotations and How to Apply Them to Your Training

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.”

5 Things to Ask Yourself Before Hiring a Coach, Personal Trainer, or Programmer

Answering these questions will prepare you to continue in your training, consistently and patiently.

Soak It Up: 3 Superfoods You Should Be Eating (and Soaking!)

Many of us might know the incredible benefits of sprouting seeds and nuts, but how familiar are you with soaking them?

The Ups and Downs of Running: How to Properly Run Hills and Stairs

Changing up your run training with stairs and hills helps improve agility skills, speed, muscle endurance, and so much more.

How to Train Like an Olympic Speed Skater (Those Legs!)

I was so impressed watching the speed skaters in Sochi that I just had to sit down and research their training methods. You'd be surprised at how much of it you can give a try.

The Advantages of Knee Sleeves: What They Are and When to Wear Them

You are likely to run into someone wearing knee sleeves at almost any gym. Let's discuss what they are, what they do, and when to wear them.

Globo Gym Warning: How to Protect Yourself, Your Money, and Your Goals

I have witnessed far too much and I feel there is a desperate need to warn the general public about globo gym-style training, as it encompasses everything in strength training gone wrong.

The Cost of Competition: When Bad Programming Puts Athletes at Risk

Between official CrossFit competitions and unofficial fundraisers and throwdowns, there is plenty to pick from for the avid competitor. But at what cost? And is it all worth it?

8 Natural Ways to Fuel Your Energy Level Through the Day

Do you look after your body as well as you look after your car? Here are eight strategies to help you take things up a gear.

The Cost of Eating Well: How to Eat Better for Less Money

A lot of people thinking eating well has to be expensive, but I'm here to tell you that's not true. The cost can be a lot less than you think, and here's how to do it.

The Low Down on Pull Ups: 10 Ways to Repair and Strengthen Your Pull Ups

Feeling down about getting up? Here are ten ways you can repair bad movement in your pull ups, strengthen your muscles, and get yourself over that bar.

5 Spotting Techniques and Rules Everyone Must Know

As spotters, we can push a lifter to lift more without sacrificing form. We can be a great training tool - but we need to follow certain rules and techniques for safety.