“If everybody lifted weights, the world would be better physically.” - Edward Aston Edward Aston is not one of the better-known old-time strongmen, but he deserves to be. Aston beat out Maxick ... Continue Reading
Why I’m Not Giving Up My Muscles for Anyone
After five years of talking about it, my husband and I opened our own CrossFit gym earlier this year. We started working on our plan early in 2013 and officially opened our doors in March of 2014. Since ... Continue Reading
Don’t Just Argue, Debate Like a Scientist
Understanding how to research a topic and debate it intelligently is a critical skill for anyone looking to gain a true and deep understanding of any subject matter. When we’re talking fitness and ... Continue Reading
10-Minute High-Intensity Workouts for Strength Gains and Fat Loss
These workouts defy conventional logic because they are short on the clock. Yes, these workouts are time-efficient, but they will work if you can suck it up. Additionally, they can be used when your ... Continue Reading
From Cream of the Crop to Fat Cop: You Are Just Being Lazy
I’m always amazed when I remember that every cop has to attend an academy and pass pretty tough physical standards in order to graduate. One day, they are the cream of the crop and ready to take on the ... Continue Reading
Staying in Shape With an Elbow Injury (Athlete Journal 61)
I’m still not able to roll at 100% because of my elbow injury, but I’ve been supplementing my training with weight lifting and yoga to stay in shape. A Stubborn Injury My elbow injury stuck ... Continue Reading
Approachable Beginner Workouts to Get You Into Shape Quickly
Whether you've never been the athletic type or you've taken an extended break from physical activity, when it comes to embarking on a workout regimen it's difficult to know where to start. This workout ... Continue Reading
I’m Back to Weightlifting for a While! (Athlete Journal 117)
Well, I’m back after a one-week absence. Due to the holiday and the fact that I was in a deload week, I decided to make this entry a two-week submission. Back to Weightlifting The main news at the ... Continue Reading
The Components of a Successful Winter Training Plan for Cycling
Winter means it’s time in the Northern Hemisphere to knuckle down and get some decent training through the cold months. So today, I will be reviewing all the components you need to put a successful winter ... Continue Reading
Back to Basics: How to Exceed Your Fitness Goals in 2015
2015 is almost upon us and that means you may be reading this in the hopes of starting fresh in the New Year by creating a body that makes you proud and happy. One that is fit, strong, and supple and ... Continue Reading
Sever’s Disease: The Pain of Adolescent Growth Spurts
<strong">Achilles pain and Achilles injuries are common in youth athletes, especially those who participate in jumping and running sports, such as basketball, gymnastics, soccer, and ... Continue Reading
The Scientific Differences Between Weightlifting and Powerlifting
As aging lifters are wont to do, I recently entered into a discussion with an old training buddy about the differences between the various weight disciplines. (At our ages, we have a lot more energy for ... Continue Reading
How Tabata Really Works: What the Research Says
Many workouts are described as Tabata-style workouts because they use a :20 on/:10 off protocol. But the original research had other features related to its success. Planks for twenty seconds followed by ... Continue Reading
2014 Strength Athlete Holiday Shopping Guide
Welcome, strength lovers. No matter your flavor of strength training - if you are serious about lifting (or know someone who is) you are sure to find something you love in this list. But have you been good ... Continue Reading
Effective Cross-Training for Yoga and Running
If you feel stuck or without gains in your routine, this could be due to overspecialization. Instead, add cross training to achieve overall well being, leapfrog over plateaus, and reduce injury. ... Continue Reading
Destroy Pain and Physical Limitation With Posture Alignment Therapy
Posture Alignment Therapy is a holistic exercise technique that uses gravity and a person’s own body weight to improve alignment and balance, naturally eliminating the underlying causes of pain and ... Continue Reading
2014 CrossFit Athlete Holiday Shopping Guide
This is not your average CrossFit holiday wish list, folks. Box owners, this is your client’s wish list. Take a close look at some of these tools for getting more fit and pick them up for your clients ... Continue Reading
How to Make Social Events a Strength This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving kicks off a six-week period of gluttony for a lot of us. Being surrounded by delicious homemade baked goods at holiday parties can spell trouble to the new diet or exercise plan we’ve just ... Continue Reading
2014 Yoga Lovers Holiday Shopping Guide
If you have a yoga lover in your life, I can guarantee he or she would be thrilled to find some yoga-inspired gifts under the tree this year. I am a yoga practitioner and also a yoga teacher-in-training, ... Continue Reading
3 Ways Hot Yoga Might Benefit You
CrossFit, running, gymnastics, martial arts, and Olympic lifting all have amazing benefits, but each also has its hazards. Life would be boring if we didn’t do the things we enjoyed. CrossFit, ... Continue Reading
Understanding the Brain Is the Key to Being Pain-Free
As athletes and coaches, we tend to view pain through the lens we’re most familiar with - body mechanics. While position and movement patterns are important, they are only one aspect of the multifaceted ... Continue Reading
The Critical Role of the Adductors in Avoiding BJJ Injuries
When it comes to muscles of the lower body, the adductors are the least popular. Lots of articles focus on the glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps, yet the adductors are never mentioned. But the ... Continue Reading
Keeping It Simple, Smolov-Style (Athlete Journal 11)
And we’re back to the grind! This week was super tough, but before I get into the details, let’s recap where I am in my training cycle. Goals for Next Year I am just coming off of a week of ... Continue Reading
3 Important Questions to Help Recalibrate Your Training Focus
When I was a kid, my father owned a Volkswagen van. It made a distinctive putt-putt noise as it rolled through our neighborhood, and it was like having our own Mystery Machine, which was totally ... Continue Reading
