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Sunday Seven: The Week's 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 21

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 - Primal Move, CrossFit, tips for lifting, Usain Bolt, and more!

Defining Boundaries: Money, Relationships & Heroes in the Gym

Training a student for free and feeling let-down? Uncomfortable with an instructor who keeps hitting on you? Money, relationships, and hero worship are murky areas of boundaries in athletics.

Athlete Journal: Travis Holley, Entry 18 - 8/18/12

This week Travis finds the fun in fitness again, as he puts together a group of hardcore athletes to do strength work each afternoon.

Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 9 - 405x7

This week Charles deadlifts 405lbs for 7 reps. Not bad for a "mature" athlete, right? Charles is a great example that good practice and consistent commitment far outweigh any supposed age limitations.

Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 15 - My Olympic Games Experience

Holley talks in detail about her Olympic experience and what it was like to attempt her lifts with painful, torn ligaments in her wrist. Just like Holley, though, she already is aiming for 2016.

Tai Chi Improves Lung Function for COPD Patients

Results from a new study show regular Tai Chi practice can improve lung function and quality of life in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Swimming and the CrossFit Games: Why Is It Everyone's Weak Link?

4x CrossFit Games competitor Shana Alverson talks about the trauma of the swim component. How is it that swimming derails even the best of the best? And why is Shana calling herself out?

Savasana Isn't Just for Dead People

You know, that part at the end of yoga class where you lay down...and it's strangely challenging? What is Savasana, or "Corpse Pose," actually good for and how do you do it?

Combining Strength and Cardio Training: Does It Work?

We all have tight schedules, but we also value the quality of our training. Is it possible to combine strength and cardio into one session effectively? New research says, yes, it is possible.

Good News For Women's Bones: Exercise Increases IGF-1, Decreases Sclerostin

Preventing bone loss for women doesn't have to be require medication. New research shows physical activity increases IGF-1 levels and decreases sclerostin, a known bone-growth inhibitor.

12 Reps with John Hackleman, MMA and Fitness Coach

His gym, the Pit, is world-renown and he is the man behind the UFC Champion Chuck Liddell. Known to most as simply The Pit Master, he is John Hackleman. Dare you go in the locker-room with him?

CrossFit Is CrossFit, Right? How to Choose a Good CrossFit Gym

Not all CrossFit gyms were created equal. Coach Mike gives guidelines on what to look for in workout programming to determine if your coach or prospective coach knows what they are doing.

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