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10 Articles on Fitness and Wellness by Traver H. Boehm

Traver is a strength and conditioning coach, a performance nutrition specialist, and a licensed acupuncturist. Here are ten of Traver's articles on all of the above, and more.

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on Dec 6, 2022

Traver H. Boehm doesn’t do things by halves. Following a short professional mixed martial arts career, the decision for Traver to dedicate his time to educating people on the benefits of healthy living became unavoidable.

Traver is now co-owner of a CrossFit affiliate, a strength and conditioning coach, and a performance nutrition specialist, as well as being a licensed acupuncturist. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy and Asian studies, and a Masters from the Yo-San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. When not speaking or writing on the topics of fitness, wellness and nutrition, he can be found surfing, kickboxing, learning Brazilian jiu jitsu, and spending time with his better half.

Here are ten of Traver’s articles on fitness and wellness, spanning across many of these areas of expertise.

3 Simple Ways to Heal a Stiff, Sore, or Injured Neck

One of the most common martial arts injuries is cervical strain or sprain – meaning a sore, tight, or injured neck. Here are three simple ways you can help yourself heal.

Want to Be a CrossFit Coach? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself First

Making a hobby into a living is part of the American dream, and many CrossFitters are following suit. Here are three questions from an affiliate owner to ask yourself before taking the plunge.

The Most Famous Accupressure Point: What Does It Really Do?

That stop between your thumb and forefinger – yes, that point, Large Intestine point #4, is great for headaches and a number of other ailments, many of which strike athletes in particular.

4 Things to Do and 3 Things to Stop to Naturally Increase Your Testosterone

As an acupuncturist and competitive athlete myself, here are the things I tell all my patients and clients when they come to me for advice on their testosterone levels.

Interview with Valery Fedorenko, Founder of the World Kettlebell Club

Valery Fedorenko started setting kettlebell world records as a teenager in Russia. He doesn’t believe in the 2-handed swing or the Turkish get up. Find out why and what he does coach his students.

Over 30 and Still Training: Advice For Adult CrossFitters and Grapplers

Training takes a little bit more thought when you’re balancing it against work and a family life. Here’s some advice on how to stay on the mat and in the gym as you do both.

Everybody Poops, Part 1: When the Going Gets Tough

Everybody poops. It’s true. I poop. Hopefully, you poop. But sometimes the act goes smoother than others. Here are some tips on how to get things moving again.

No Sex Before Competition? The Medicine Behind the Myth

When I was an MMA fighter I had to sit my wife down and tell her I would be abstaining from our regular “adult time” activities for the month and half prior to my fight. This did not go over well.

Confessions of a Chronic Meditator: The Simple Why and How of Meditation

Meditating can be done anywhere and just about anytime. I do it. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. Read on and I’ll share my tips on how to incorporate this habit into your daily life.

Are Your Goals Game-Changing (aka Life-Changing)?

Only 3% of Americans have written goals for themselves. Do you have concrete goals you are after? Are any of them true “game-changers” if you achieved them? Or even if you simply pursued them?

Mindith Rahmat

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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