The CrossFit Games Open is less than eight weeks away. On or shortly after February 26, you will be diving headfirst into the suck that is 15.1, whatever that may be. Are you ready? If not, it’s not ... Continue Reading
Why I Will Never Program a Deadlift Again
You know what I got for Christmas? I got cold-cocked by reality and felt a little something inside me die when it happened. The week before Christmas had been going well. My clients were working on a ... Continue Reading
Capturing Movement Mid-flight: Jeff Huehn (Featured Photographer)
We recently spoke with San Antonio-based sports photographer Jeff Huehn to learn more about the inspiration behind his emotion- and action-packed images. Just like many other aspects of life and sport, ... Continue Reading
Avoid These 4 Mistakes for Better Freestyle Swimming
You know what stinks? Learning the hard way. We each have those standout memories of times where we could have saved ourselves some serious hassle if only we were less stubborn. I’m sure one comes to mind. ... Continue Reading
Debunking the Myth of Fasted Cardio
Maybe you have told a client before (I know I have) that doing fasted, low-intensity cardio early in the morning can help accelerate fat loss. Perhaps you have seen the claims online, as well. It ... Continue Reading
Swole Sisters Free 6-Week Workout and Nutrition Program
Click Here to Start Your Free 6-Week Program What is a Swole Sister? If you ask me, she’s a badass at heart. She loves lifting heavy, testing her limits, and wants her physical body to reflect every last ... Continue Reading
The Progress Puzzle: 5 Pieces You Might Be Missing
It’s easy to take our eyes off the end goal when we’re mid-way to it, falling into the common trap of unfocused obscurity. Every athlete and amateur experiences this at some point in his or her training or ... Continue Reading
The What the Hell Effect: How the Swing Improves Everything
In the Hardstyle kettlebell community, people talk about the “What the Hell Effect.” The phrase is typically uttered after someone uses only kettlebells for a period of time and then finds great increases ... Continue Reading
Breaking Down the Fitness Fads of 2014
So, 2014 happened. It was my first year as a regular contributor to Breaking Muscle and an interesting year in the fitness industry. Fitness has always been rife with the ebb and flow of trends. This year ... Continue Reading
Varying Squat Stance for Quad Development (Athlete Journal 121)
You’ll notice a few new exercises this week, most as a result of me thinking about what my weaknesses are in terms of strength and muscular development. Varying Squat Stance for Quad ... Continue Reading
The Triple Crown: A History of Boxing’s True Champions
Last week, I took a look at various aspects of the rare Triple Crown champions in weightlifting. This week, I'm going to take a look at their counterparts in another sport - boxing. Last week, ... Continue Reading
Editor’s Picks: The 10 Must-Read Articles From 2014
Our regular readers love us because we cover a wide variety of fitness topics. (This approach is also sometimes confusing to people who newly discover our site. If this is you, please read: The Breaking ... Continue Reading
Strongman Profile: Alan Mead Teaches Us About Perseverance
Although many of the old-time strongman in the early 1900s were muscular, most paled in comparison to those who came later. But recently, I came across a strongman of the era who appears to be an ... Continue Reading
When Community Goes Wrong: The Closed-Circle Effect
Most of us, at some point in our lives, have gone church shopping. You move to a new town and you visit a bunch of churches until you find the one that feels right to you. It might be the children’s ... Continue Reading
The Top 10 Women’s Fitness Articles of 2014
Women are not the same as men, and their training shouldn't be the same, either. From smart programming, to body image, to pregnancy, this year's top articles are a gold mine of knowledge and wisdom for ... Continue Reading
The Triple Crown: The Ultimate Prize in Weightlifting
In the sport of kings, the ultimate prize for a horse, jockey, trainer, or owner is the Triple Crown, composed of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. Many horses win the first ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Supersets for Hypertrophy
One of the easiest ways to cut time off your workouts and add a challenging metabolic component to hypertrophy-specific training is by including the intelligent programming of supersets and compound ... Continue Reading
Using Kundalini to Cultivate Awareness in Your Yoga Practice
Sometimes people in yoga refer to the practice of asana as “prayer in motion.” I recently discovered something that takes this idea to a new level - an ancient concept known as kriyavati. It has to do with ... Continue Reading
Testing My Max (Athlete Journal 14)
This week was a pretend meet, so I rested and did cardio as I typically have to cut weight on a week like this. As far as testing maxes in a gym setting versus testing them at a powerlifting meet goes, ... Continue Reading
The Top 10 Sports Psychology Articles of 2014
Looking for a way to improve your training and your life? This year's top psychology articles are free of self-help fluff. Motivation, goal-setting, mental toughness, balance, and a healthy dose of science ... Continue Reading
Reset Your Mobility With These 3 Essential Movement Patterns
I admit it - I used to be in foam roller purgatory. I would spend thirty to forty minutes doing foam rolling, banded distracted stretching, and lacrosse ball smashing in the hopes of becoming more ... Continue Reading
The Top 10 BJJ Articles of 2014
There is more to Brazilian jiu jitsu than Brazilian jiu jitsu. Strength, conditioning, injury, longevity, and mentality all play a part. Read these articles by our first-class coaches to ensure you stay on ... Continue Reading
On the Other Side of a Belt Promotion (Athlete Journal 64)
Scranton MMA held its first ever promotional event under Dominic Passaniti on Saturday. Many students earned stripes and two of our students received their blue belts. The Promotion One of our ... Continue Reading
Extreme Effort Is Only Temporary (Athlete Journal 120)
Recently I posted the following on my Facebook wall: When your efforts are extreme, they will also be temporary. Intensity is meaningless if not consistent. It's not what you do today, it's what you ... Continue Reading
