Yoga is a form of fitness training that a lot of people participate in. And you can’t pinpoint just one group of people who gravitate toward yoga either. You might find a professional fighter downward ... Continue Reading
Interview with Mature Athlete Bill Vick: How I’m Beating IPF Disease
At one point Bill Vick was the Vice President of sales for men’s stores at Gucci/Lavin, a Fortune 500 company. He then became an entrepreneur who launched a chain of successful computer stores and software ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 50
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week: foam rolling, injury prevention for the shoulder, Kill Cliff recovery drinks, CrossFit and ... Continue Reading
A Love Letter to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dear Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: We’ve been together for many years, and while my love for you has transformed over time, it has remained a constant in my life. We’re facing some difficulties and doubts ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Julie Warren, Entry 12 – Taper Week
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
The Science of Sleep: 8 Articles To Help You Get Some Shut-Eye
Do you have a hard time falling asleep at night? Maybe you have the opposite problem and can't stay awake during the day. Or maybe you recently found out you snore. Here are eight articles to help you get ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 36 – Still Going Strong
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
Athlete Journal: Ruth Anderson Horrell, Entry 3 – 3/15/2013
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Ruth Anderson Horrell, which will be posted every Wednesday. Hailing from New Zealand, Ruth competed in the 2011 and 2012 CrossFit Games and hopes to do the ... Continue Reading
My Experience at the Wanderlust Oahu Festival
Aloha and welcome to the wonderful world of Wanderlust in Oahu. “Hana Hou!” This is how you say repeat, request an encore, or show your agreement on the islands. I wish I could go back for more. I ... Continue Reading
Featured Photographer: Savannah Wishart – CrossFit, Food, and Yoga
Art can be so much more meaningful when you know a little bit more about the person behind it - the eye behind the lens. That's why I periodically profile sports/action photographers and their work. Read ... Continue Reading
Compression Garments May Have Limited Benefits
As athletes and coaches we all seek advantages where we can get them. From exotic diets to ice baths, athletes are often willing to try anything that isn’t harmful to get that edge that secures victory. ... Continue Reading
Magical Movement: The Importance of Virtuosity
“We favor the simple expression of complex thought.” - Mark Rothko Movement is magical. The founder of CrossFit, Greg Glassman, alluded to this when stating, “The magic is in the movement.” Indeed ... Continue Reading
The Soundtrack of Life: 10 Songs to Grapple By
At Fifty/50 BJJ, where I train, students and instructors finish off a long week of training with, of course, more training. On Friday nights, we participate in “Marathon Roll,” which is 10 rounds of 5 ... Continue Reading
5 Week Sandbag Workout Program: Week 3 – Planes of Motion
Welcome to the third part of this five-part weekly series on sandbag training. Today I’m going to be discussing the basic biomechanics of sandbag training and further advancing your competency with another ... Continue Reading
Why Wrestlers Have Better Grip Strength
Grip strength has an old-school macho aspect to it, doesn’t it? Think about two testosterone-fueled men engaging in a handshake and basically trying to crush each other’s hands. It a very primal marker of ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Patrick McCarty, Entry 3 – 3/13/2013
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
How to Heal Your Body and Heart by Finding Your Voice
In certain yoga communities “find your voice” or “use your authentic voice” are spoken as a means to encourage students to be themselves, but this phrase requires explanation and instruction. Speaking up ... Continue Reading
Speed Racer: How to Get Faster at Running, Cycling, and Swimming
In a world slowly dying of boredom there are few real challenges left. Life is so safe. With no real predators to worry about, food and shelter so easy to find, and most activities taken care of with ... Continue Reading
Volume of Power Cleans Determines Athlete’s Lactate Levels
Lactate is a chemical compound subject to a great deal of discussion and dispute in recent years. It’s something our body produces all the time, but also removes through various chemical mechanisms. Our ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Valerie Voboril, Entry 2 – 3/12/2013
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of CrossFit Games veteran Valerie Voboril! Valerie has competed in every CrossFit Games since 2009, with the exception of 2011 due to the birth of her ... Continue Reading
The Implications of Fatigue: Science Examines Our Movement as We Tire
People get sloppy when they get tired. Across a wide variety of sports, past studies have shown that fatigue degrades balance and body awareness. Yet fatigue is a necessary part of athletic training. ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Makes You Better at Your Sport – Even Pro Athletes
CrossFit can make you a better athlete at your sport. To me that doesn’t sound so controversial, but I regularly face a lot of challenge from sport specific coaches and even athletes who disagree with me. ... Continue Reading
Why and How to Combine Kettlebells and Sandbags (Includes 3 Workouts)
If there are two tools that seemed like they were naturally made to be used together it may be kettlebells and sandbags. It isn’t because they are “hardcore,” it isn’t because they are easy to transport, ... Continue Reading
Science Says Foam Rolling Increases ROM and Does Not Decrease Strength
Do you use a foam roller or lacrosse ball during your warm-up to loosen up your business? Science says you should. Prolonged static stretching during your warm-up can decrease performance in your workout. ... Continue Reading
