In an earlier article, I enumerated some rights I believe every grappler should be able to enjoy in his or her academy. As I mentioned in that article, however, there are no rights without attendant ... Continue Reading
How to Use Bodyweight Training to Build Bigger Muscles
Building mass and brawn has long been synonymous with the clanking of weights and the heavy grunting of guys and gals cranking out extra reps on machines. In order to build muscle it seemed, people needed ... Continue Reading
Featured Photographer: Miguel Tapia – The Tebow Factor
Periodically I profile sports/action photographers and their work. Today's photographer is a little different. We all know the famous pose of Tim Tebow, but photographer Miguel Tapia sees a similar theme ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Pat McCarty, Entry 6 – 4/3/2013
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
6 Week Training Plan for Your Obstacle Course, Tough Mudder, Spartan Race
Obstacle racing is the new boot camp. Going back a few years boot camps were all the rage. You’d have a bunch of pretend tough guys (in most cases, although some were legit ex-military PTIs) parading ... Continue Reading
How to Properly Analyze the Performance of a Weightlifter
In my real life I am an accountant. I've been a number cruncher almost as long as I've been a barbell cruncher. It might seem these two activities have little in common. One is cerebral, the other very ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 45 – Knowing When to Stop
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 Survive Morning Sickness: 10 Tips For Active Moms
Morning sickness is no fun. I had never experienced it until my current pregnancy (my third). For about four weeks I didn't go a day without vomiting at least four or five times. There were several days ... Continue Reading
Balance is My Breath: Competition, Goals, and Character
On Friday, Breaking Muscle posted an inspirational video called How Bad Do You Want It? The video is a collage of top athletes who are or were at the top of their field. The narrative of the video is ... Continue Reading
The 4 Best Self-Myofascial Release Products on the Market
The market is full of hundreds of different products. It can be hard to know what is worth your time and what is a waste of money. So, I’ve handpicked four self-myofascial release products to review for ... Continue Reading
An Analysis of the Hormonal Response to CrossFit
I love a good study that takes a shot at CrossFit without ever mentioning its name. So is the case with today’s study from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Researchers wanted to measure ... Continue Reading
The True Meaning of Having Heart
“You gotta have heart. All you really need is heart. When the odds are saying you’ll never win, that’s when the grin should start” - Damn Yankees. It’s a classic line from one of America’s classic ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 41 – I’m An Ironman
Click here to read other journal entries and articles by Andrew Read, and look for his new journal every Monday as he trains for Ironman Melbourne. Athlete Journal Entry 41: I'm An ... Continue Reading
A Primer on Peptides: What They Are and Why to Take Them
There’s a lot of buzz about peptides in the fitness world these days. Various peptides are recommended for burning fat, building muscle, and improving athletic performance. But, what the heck is ... Continue Reading
The Top 10 Best Training Exercises
Last week we looked at the top ten worst training exercises. You know, those ones you see at the gym that make you turn and run for cover. This week we're going to look at the ten exercises you should be ... Continue Reading
Your Lifestyle Outside the Gym Can Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Because aspects of metabolic syndrome, particularly those that lead to diseases like type 2 diabetes, are present in some of my family members, it’s a topic that is very important to me. I suspect many ... Continue Reading
The Training Reality Check: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Clint Eastwood rocked it in the 1966 film The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. That flick was entertaining and worthy of viewing again. But we are talking about physical training here, not cinema gems of the ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 52
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week: CrossFit and body image, why coaches can help you get results, the worst training ... Continue Reading
In The Course of Grappling Events: Certain Unalienable Rights in BJJ
This is the first of a two-part essay on the rights and responsibilities of a BJJ practitioner. At my college graduation, which took place on a beautiful Sunday morning in June, I mostly remember ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Julie Warren, Entry 14 – Small Sacrifices
EDITOR'S NOTE: Along with Andrew Read and Narisa Wild, Julie Warren will be sharing her training experiences for upcoming endurance challenges. Follow Julie as she prepares for her next adventure - the ... Continue Reading
10 Articles For Expecting Moms – Why and How to Exercise During Pregnancy
Health starts in the womb, and exercise is one of the best ways to give your baby a healthy start. Regular physical activity decreases the chances of common pregnancy complications and promotes general ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 37 – Easy 370 Squat
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
6 Yoga Poses for Better Posture
Being afraid I’ll end up looking like the humpback of Notre Dame when I’m older is a reasonable fear. Either osteoporosis or poor posture may be my fate, unless I take some steps in the right direction. ... Continue Reading
How to Diagnose and Cure Exercise ADD
I used to stand on the balcony overlooking the free weight area at the 24 Hour Fitness in Santa Monica watching the action figures, as my friend called them. I had noticed that every time Muscle and ... Continue Reading
