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Why Your Self-Guided Therapy Isn't Working
These incorrect mindsets will slow down your rehab, and could even leave you more injured than you were before.
Cassie Dionne
Build Athleticism and a Superhero Body With Rest Pause Training
I have used many different training methodologies in my life, but the one I keep coming back to is rest pause training.
Eric Brown
The Vagus Nerve: An Unexpected Key to Better Performance
Get to know your vagus nerve. Create more joy. Be more energetic. All of this will optimize your fitness efforts and more.
DeLora Frederickson
Recovery 201: Next-Level Practices for Muscle Adaptation
Adaptation is the sole reason for working out, and recovery is one of the best ways to achieve it.
Andrew Read
Beatdown Avoidance and the Value of Rest in CrossFit
Twenty minute all-out metcons can be a fast track to injury.
Patrick McCarty
Repeat After Me: There Is No Such Thing as Overtraining
Training is the easy part. What happens the other 22 hours of the day is where the battle will be won or lost.
Bobby Maximus
The 7 Sneakiest Rest Strategies in CrossFit
What are the best ways to get a little rest during a metcon, yet make sure your coach doesn’t yell at you?
Colm O'Reilly
Find the Perfect Work-to-Rest Ratio for Your HIIT Session
When you plan your HIIT sessions, don't underestimate the importance of rest intervals. Here's what the research says.
Simon Kidd
It's Time to Skip the Bedtime Wine: 5 Tips for Better Sleep
Life can get in the way of a good night's sleep, but there are simple steps you can take to maximize the quality of your time on the pillow.
Cara Kobernik
Keep Healthy and Roll On: Inflammation and Grappling
Proper nutrition, mobility, and recovery are clutch to stay healthy at any level of grappling.
Samuel Spiegelman
The Benefits of Deloading (Athlete Journal 5)
It's easy to get caught up in the desire to make gains and forget about rest.
Ryan Seaver
5 More Tips for Achieving Your Goal Physique
It's time to look at five additional tips to keep you on target for that better body without wasting your time on worthless pursuits.
Tom Kelso
Use Exercise Order, Rest Intervals, and Cardio for Hypertrophy
A new study found significant overlap between these three factors and muscle growth.
Doug Dupont
For Hypertrophy, Longer Rest Periods Are Key
Traditional hypertrophy programs often use short rest periods, but a new study suggests this might not be the best idea.
Doug Dupont
6 Practical Tips for Prioritizing Quality in CrossFit
Place quality over quantity now so that you continue to make gains in strength, work capacity, mobility, and overall fitness.
Chris Garay
5 Workout Remedies for When You Feel Weak
What happens when your training schedule says it’s a big workout today, but you’re just not feeling it?
Logan Christopher
How Your Recovery Relates Directly to Your Performance
Want to get stronger, perform better, and increase your power? The answer lies in your recovery.
Simon Kidd
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