If you lift big, you get big, right? Well, maybe, but then again, maybe not. It’s long been female gym folklore that to get lean you do high repetitions with a light load to “tone and shape,” while ... Continue Reading
Once You’ve Used Steroids, Is It Possible to Ever Compete Clean Again?
With such a provocative title, this article is not going to be preaching the virtues of drug-free sport. Rather, it will be discussing the long-term advantageous effects (potentially lifelong effects) that ... Continue Reading
Anatabine Not as Effective as Hoped for DOMS
Delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, is something every athlete has experienced. Most of us have a love-hate relationship with it. DOMS is a pain, literally, but you can’t tell me you don’t enjoy ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 62 – Mace Swings for Shoulder Health
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world champion powerlifter Chris Duffin. Follow Chris as he trains and competes in various events over the coming year. Chris's journal will be posted every ... Continue Reading
How to Train When Your ____ Hurts (Or When You Cut Your Fingertips Off)
I hear it all the time: “Hey, Mel, I’ve injured my knee. Can I train anyway?” Or, “Hey, Mel, I fell off my snowboard and my shoulder’s out of commission. What can I do for training?” And so on and so ... Continue Reading
The 2 Days That Changed My Life
My life changed on May 13, 2011. It was a Friday. The “click, click, click” sound from tightening the buckle on my bike shoes echoed through my empty house. The morning sun was bright and the ... Continue Reading
What Seniors Can Teach Us About Fitness and Not Giving Up
At some point I’ll have to hang it up. Thankfully, It’s still a ways off (knock on wood) but the reality is there is an endpoint for all of us. One by one, I’ll have to put the running shoes, the road ... Continue Reading
3 Natural Libido Enhancers (Especially for You Ladies)
We recently discussed how training and a diet too low in fat can really kill your sex drive. And while I will always recommend a balanced workout routine and a diet that includes a healthy amount of fat, ... Continue Reading
Deadlifting With a Rounded Back: If the Best Do It, Why Can’t You?
"You're going to CRIPPLE yourself!!!" It's annoying. For whatever reason, YouTube seems to be the worst place for receiving the most off-the-wall and harassing comments. Of course, not all of them ... Continue Reading
The RunningWOD Philosophy: Creating Endurance With Strength
Click Here for Richard's Free Four Weeks to a Faster Mile Workouts I created RunningWOD in 2011 to present my program for training competitive runners. The methods presented daily have been designed over ... Continue Reading
3 Realities to Ponder if You’re Beginning a Training Program
You're starting a training program to achieve a particular goal. It might be to lift competitively. Maybe it's to better your sport performance. Or it could be to just get fit, lose some fat, and garner ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 70
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's most popular posts cover longevity, mental toughness, yoga, CrossFit, core training, ... Continue Reading
Making Weight: Why Fighters Cut Weight and 3 Tips for Doing It
There is an area of combative sports that all competitors have to face and none look forward to. It could be referred to as the single most difficult part in partaking in a combative sport. I am speaking ... Continue Reading
12 Reps With Sally Arsenault, BJJ Coach and Competitor
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to our 12 reps feature. In each appearance of 12 Reps, our coaches, writers, and occasional guests will be answering the same twelve questions each time. Go "into the locker-room" ... Continue Reading
Chin Up! 5 Pieces to Progress Your Pull Up
The pull-up is one of the most fundamental and functional bodyweight exercises. Here are five articles and tutorials packed with tips and techniques to help you advance your pull up skills. The Proof Is ... Continue Reading
#Real Knowledge Twitter Chat Highlights: Erwan Le Corre
Click here to read Erwan's articles and do the MovNat workouts. Thanks to Erwan LeCorre for taking time to answer audience questions in our #RealKnowledge Twitter chat! If you missed it, here are some of ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 53 – Sore But Not Sorry
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading
3 Key Yoga Poses for Better Overhead Squats
Teaching at a CrossFit gym, I've become quite familiar with the mobility challenges of overhead squats. I've also seen injuries in athletes who repeat this motion without proper mobility in the hips and ... Continue Reading
Barefoot Running Shoes and Choosing the Right Shoe for You
At the top of the list of questions I get asked most frequently is, "What kind of shoes do I need for running?” The problem with these questions is that what we should be doing and what the fitness and ... Continue Reading
Strength Training for Runners…Doesn’t Work?
We all know that training for a sport itself is the most important part of conditioning. However, performing strength and conditioning work outside of your sport isn’t just a good idea, it’s often ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Pat McCarty, Entry 21 – My Experience at the 2013 CrossFit Games
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of CrossFit trainer and masters athlete Patrick McCarty. Patrick competed in the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games in the 45-49 age bracket and has his sights set on ... Continue Reading
The Female Form: Embrace Your Genetics and Find Beauty in Being Unique
My body, my face, my features will never be repeated. How I look is not going to mimic the girl next to me in the gym. My body shape will not be the same as another female that I may be slightly jealous of ... Continue Reading
5 Exercises You Are Not Doing That Could Improve Your CrossFit
If you are an avid CrossFitter, you have heard this phrase before: “Constantly varied, functional movements performed at high intensities.” CrossFit athletes pride themselves on being ready for any ... Continue Reading
6 Tips for Getting Stronger While Staying Free From Injury
This is perhaps the ultimate conundrum within strength training - how to make continual strength increases while staying free from injury. By its very nature, lifting heavier and heavier takes its toll on ... Continue Reading
