Primal fitness isn't just about running barefoot through the fields and eating a lot of meat. So what is it all about, and how can we achieve it in modern times? Check out these seven posts from our ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 23 – Working On My 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
The Hardstyle 4-Hour Abs Workout
It’s a sad statement on the shallow nature of people’s perceptions but many people won’t consider you either fit or strong unless you have a six-pack. I’d even go so far as to say that as a fitness ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Erwan Le Corre, Part 1 – The Roots of MovNat
Sometimes, on rare occasion, you meet a person and think to yourself, “This person knows exactly why they’re on the planet.” That is how I felt talking with Erwan Le Corre. Passionate and perfectionistic, ... Continue Reading
High-Intensity Workouts Help Less the Fitter You Are
One interesting aspect of doing cardio is that the more you do, the less you get out of it. Sure, maybe you can run farther and faster, but that efficiency means you’re also burning fewer calories for each ... Continue Reading
I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane, or a Train, or a Boat: 3 Benefits of Traveling for Sports
By now, I have gathered lots of good intel about HOW to travel for competitions and athletic events, whether it be grappling, CrossFit, Olympic lifting, or otherwise. I’ve even written about it myself: how ... Continue Reading
How to Choose the Right Little Kids Coach For You
I never thought I’d be one of those moms who enrolled their toddler in multiple classes and actually spent money on “Mommy and Me” classes. After all, how much could a toddler, preschooler, or other young ... Continue Reading
Mental and Physical Rehab for Injured Shoulders
The infamous joint, often simply referred to as the “I have a shoulder issue” area. What a conundrum this profound capsule can create or cause you to be victim to. There are so many activities this ball ... Continue Reading
The Push Press: Peculiarities and Pitfalls
The first time I decided to see how much weight I could lift was in 1966. One day I was doing military presses and in a fit of bravado just kept adding 10 lb with each single lift set, then 5 lb until I ... Continue Reading
The 3 Best Single Leg Exercises for Core and Lower Body
If you’re like me you just don’t have enough hours in the day. Because of that I am always looking for ways to minimize my gym time. That doesn’t mean I am going to skimp on a workout, but it does mean I ... Continue Reading
Pregnant Athlete Journal, Week 11: My Secret to No Morning Sickness
I had a ton of energy this week and rocked my strength training and cardio workouts. I’m becoming the squat queen in the hopes of being one of those moms who sneezes after five minutes of labor - and out ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 30 – The Meet
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
Nicole’s Fit Mom Holiday Wish List
EDITOR'S NOTE: We know how hard it is to gift shop, so we thought we would help you out with ideas. Coach Nicole is our resident fit mom and her holiday wish list is a great reference for the other active ... Continue Reading
Biomechanics and ‘Bells: What Does It All Mean?
Who Am I? I love my job! I teach and study sport and exercise biomechanics. It feels more like a hobby than a job, and the fact that I get paid to do it is a bonus. My research focuses on the ... Continue Reading
Taking the Adventures Outside the Gym
Two friends - with whom I work at CrossFit LA - and I were standing on the corner of 5th and Grand in downtown Los Angeles. We were looking at a map. Michael began reading directions, Niki ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 29 – When It Snows, Turn Around
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. Journal Entry 29 - When It Snows, Turn ... Continue Reading
New Feature: Free Bodyweight Workouts
The latest in our series of free, on-going workouts begins today - the bodyweight workouts. Short on space and/or equipment, but still want to be lean and strong? These workouts are for you. The ... Continue Reading
Rhythm Is an Athlete: 3 Tools for Learning Rhythm
Years ago when I used to do musical theater, there were two types of people who performed in musicals, those who could dance and those who learned the steps. I was definitely the latter. Despite my mother ... Continue Reading
Healthy Travel Tips, Part 1: Car & Plane Travel
Traveling can take a toll on our bodies, whether it is by car, airplane, or evening just staying in a hotel. And the holiday travel season is upon us. Thanksgiving has come and gone. Hanukkah and Christmas ... Continue Reading
An Explanation of MovNat from Erwan Le Corre
MovNat is a physical education and fitness system that is entirely based on natural movement skills, mainly including locomotive and manipulative skills, but also combative ones. Benefits of ... Continue Reading
Interval Resistance Training May Help With Weight Loss
How many of us are short on time? Probably all of us, and working out sometimes takes the back burner to life’s other concern. So, getting the most bang for your buck in the gym is the name of the game. ... Continue Reading
Dear Coach: Does Exercise Affect Milk Supply?
Dear Coach, My wife gave birth to our second son at the end of August. We are very happy and proud to have two children as a part of our family. However, my wife has been feeling very self-conscious ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 36
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's hot topics: women and intermittent fasting, how to not measure your fitness, ... Continue Reading
Holiday Recipe Contest Winners Announced!
Thank you to everyone who spread the word and submitted their entries for our Holiday Recipe Contest! For this month's contest, readers submitted their best paleo holiday recipes and a photo of the ... Continue Reading
