Corrective exercise programs. Motor patterning. Resetting and regaining natural movement. We’ve heard it all before. Where Tae Bo and step aerobics were all the rage twenty years ago, these days it’s all ... Continue Reading
5 Skills You Need to Compete Effectively in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Competition season is in full swing in Jiu-Jitsu Land, and many people taking the stage at all belt levels are already seasoned competitors. In addition to devoting a significant amount of time to ... Continue Reading
Exercise Is Not the End Goal: How to Enjoy the Process
What if a magic pill could replicate the effects of exercise? A way to get a healthy and toned physique without all of the blood, sweat, and tears. No more crowded gyms or grueling hours of road work, and ... Continue Reading
12 Reps – The Breaking Muscle Digest – Vol. 1, Issue 6
We're back with twelve more interesting, inspiring, and informative articles, training programs, and videos chosen with love just for you, our loyal reader. Thanks for your requests last week, we ... Continue Reading
Exercise Is Not a Final Destination: How to Enjoy the Journey
What if a magic pill could replicate the effects of exercise? A way to get a healthy and toned physique without all of the blood, sweat, and tears. No more crowded gyms or grueling hours of road work, and ... Continue Reading
5 Squat Variations for Strength, Mobility, and Better Movement
Squat. It's like a magic word. Add the word "squat" to any workout and you will feel an immediate sense of accomplishment, even before you actually do one. Squat. It's like a magic word. ... Continue Reading
Swimming Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to the Breaststroke
In part one of my swim basics series, I wrote about the benefits of including different strokes into your routine. Doing so helps minimize overuse injuries and spices up your regular dip in the pool. ... Continue Reading
Barbell Buying Guide: What to Look for in a New Bar
Picking a barbell can be difficult. There are many options. This article will guide you through the decision-making process so you come out with the best bar for your needs and goals. Barbell Basics ... Continue Reading
WOD Mechanics: 8 Easy Fixes to PR Your Fran Time
<strong">This week’s agenda is the classic benchmark WOD “Fran.” Everyone loves talking about his or her Fran time, and there is nothing wrong with that. Rarely do you experience such a potent ... Continue Reading
Do I Need to Squat? Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Note: Charles is here on a weekly basis to help you cut through the B.S. and get to the bottom of the biggest questions in health and training. Post your questions via social media or in the comments ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Open: Stop Whining About Muscle Ups
Do we really need to have the muscle up conversation again? When 15.3 was announced, the CrossFit world split into two camps: “OH MY GOD, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!” “OH MY GOD, NO!!!!!!!!!!" ... Continue Reading
Martial Arts Is Not Self-Defence: Real World Violence Prevention
Violence is bigger than all of us. Just as we will never understand people fully, we can never understand a subject as convoluted and complex as violence. Unless you’ve been exposed to a lot of violence, ... Continue Reading
Reimagining a Pain-Free and Productive Chaturanga
I like to get to know someone a little bit before I get to know their chaturanga. It can be a sensitive subject. Often, two yogis will imagine it in two totally different ways, but both will be sure their ... Continue Reading
Cleaning Up Your Dirty Clean: It’s All About Technique
The rising popularity of Olympic weightlifting has led to many newcomers and ex-athletes exchanging their spin bikes for barbells. Unfortunately, the level of coaching and analysis needed to teach and ... Continue Reading
7 Reasons Youth Athletes Need to Strength Train
Young athletes are sustaining injuries they never should because we are not properly preparing them for the sport they are playing at the intensity they are asked to. The answer to the problem? ... Continue Reading
Become a Badass Athlete: How to Incorporate Natural Movement
We live in a world unlike anything else before. Modern conveniences allow us to exist with little effort. Everything is designed to be comfortable - including our gyms and workout equipment. Why bother ... Continue Reading
When Comfort Is Uncomfortable: You Need Natural Movement
We live in a world unlike anything else before. Modern conveniences allow us to exist with little effort. Everything is designed to be comfortable - including our gyms and workout equipment. Why ... Continue Reading
Anti-Bro Arm Movements: Bicep Curls for a Healthy Back
Biceps curls wouldn’t appear to bother your back, but there are subtle biomechanics at play in this exercise that can hurt you in the long run. Understanding this can help you make adjustments in form and ... Continue Reading
12 Reps – The Breaking Muscle Digest – Vol. 1, Issue 5
We're back with twelve more interesting, inspiring, and informative articles and videos chosen with love just for you, our loyal reader. It's retro week for the 12 Reps Digest. We dug up some gems ... Continue Reading
The Fat Loss “Secret”- You’re Just Not Working Hard Enough
I'm tired of it. People come to me seeking some magical advice in terms of an exercise machine or routine that will transform their body. Many do it either in preparation for a wedding or to gain the ... Continue Reading
How to Overcome Fear By Scaling Your Parkour Practice
“You’re definitely going to hurt yourself.” That’s what my brain kept telling me as I contemplated the jump. Technically, the jump shouldn’t have been that challenging. I was trying to jump to an ... Continue Reading
The 2 Coaching Styles: Choose What’s Best For Your Kid
All coaches are not created equally. This is good - most of the time. So how do you choose the right coach for your child? This article will define two main types of coaches, what you can expect from each ... Continue Reading
Power to the Pedal: Be a More Efficient Cyclist
In my last article, I showed you how using shorter cranks might help you achieve better results on your bike. In this article, I am going to show you some simple exercises that will improve your pedal ... Continue Reading
It’s Time to Skip the Bedtime Wine: 5 Tips for Better Sleep
It’s 4:45am and the alarm goes off. It’s time to go to the gym. But wait, I didn’t get to bed until 11:00 and the kiddo got up in the middle of the night because she had a bad dream. How am I going to get ... Continue Reading
