This article is one of a two part interview with weightlifter Kulsoom Abdullah: The challenges of being a practicing Muslim and a serious athlete don’t just stop at controversial competition gear. ... Continue Reading
U.S. Continues to Add to Medal Total
The U.S. men’s basketball team advanced to the final round by defeating Argentina 109-83 on Friday. The Americans sank 18 three pointers to help their cause. "Anything less than this would have been ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: How Do I Write a Personal Mantra?
Dear Willow, I’m going through a bad breakup and feel like I need something to hold onto while I go through the changing emotions and times. It seems like they change so swift and fast and sometimes ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Travis Holley, Entry 17 – 8/11/12
Travis Holley - Athlete Journal 8/11/12 (Read Travis's Bio here) Today's entry was brought on by some events that took place last night in one of my CrossFit classes. I'll spare y'all the ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 14 – The Big Day Happened
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of Olympic weightlifter Holley Mangold. Holley is part of Team USA headed to London this summer. Follow her journey here as she trains for the 2012 ... Continue Reading
Lifting Covered: One Woman’s Experiences of Weightlifting and Islam, Part 1
This article is one of a two part interview with weightlifter Kulsoom Abdullah: This article is one of a two part interview with weightlifter Kulsoom Abdullah: At a time when women are ... Continue Reading
12 Reps with Dan John, Strength & Conditioning Coach
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to 12 Reps - in each appearance of 12 Reps, our coaches, writers, and occasional guests will be answering the same twelve questions. Go "into the locker-room" with them and get to ... Continue Reading
What’s Better for Kids? Endurance or Interval Training?
Obesity rates worldwide continue to rise, mainly due to physically inactive lifestyles and inappropriate diets. Sadly, the obesity trend begins with our children and can cause chronic diseases, but ... Continue Reading
3 Workouts to Build Explosive Strength for BJJ
Brazilian jiu jitsu is a martial art that was developed to allow a smaller, weaker person to protect him or herself from a larger, stronger opponent by using leverage. As BJJ practitioners develop ... Continue Reading
You Can Already Do the Splits: How to Relax Into Stretch
Every single thing your body has ever done it remembers perfectly, even if you don’t. When I used to teach motorbike riding for the California Superbike School we spent a lot of time “clearing” people’s ... Continue Reading
How to Swim Faster: It’s All in Your Head
One of the first things everyone always asks me when it comes to swimming is, “How can I get faster?” More often than not this question comes from the recreational swimmer, triathlete, or CrossFitter. And ... Continue Reading
Respiratory Muscle Training Improves Performance
Athletes are constantly searching for new ideas or training methods to help them gain an edge over their competition. Respiratory muscle training (RMT) falls into this category and typically involves a ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 13 – Full On Epicness
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
Lifting Is for Everyone: What A Powerlifting Meet Is Like
Photos provided by Becca Borawski. What do you picture a "powerlifting meet" to look like? Does it include senior citizens, young women, and teenagers? Powerlifters aren't all big guys. Sure, there ... Continue Reading
The Literariness of the Olympics
“That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald I easily ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 14 – The 10 Rules of Cycling
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 14 - The 10 Rules of ... Continue Reading
Breaking Muscle Dodecathlon Challenge – How Fit Are You?
We are knee-deep into the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. One of my favorite events is the men’s track and field decathlon. While it would be difficult for mere humans to excel in all ten events, I know you are ... Continue Reading
Leveraging Modern Technology to Achieve Ancestral Wellness
While this article’s title is no doubt a mouthful, the concept is actually very simple indeed. And I know exactly what you’re thinking - “Ancestral Wellness?” Yeah, right. My “woo-DAR” is for sure on high ... Continue Reading
Convict Conditioning: The Forgotten Art of Bodyweight Training (Book Excerpt)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Paul Wade is not your typical coach. We learned this because of, not inspite of, not being able to interview him or get any photographs. As you read in last week's book excerpt, Paul Wade ... Continue Reading
Day 9: China and U.S. Still Neck and Neck in the Medals Race
The U.S. earned their first medals on the track when Sonya Richards-Ross won the gold in the women’s 400 meter race with a time of 49.55 seconds, edging out defending champion Christine Ohuruogo of Britain ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 19
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. If you missed any articles this week, be sure to check out the most popular posts to learn why ... Continue Reading
Parkour vs. Freerunning & How to Choose a Gym: Interview with Traceur Tim Koren, Part 2
In part one of my interview with parkour enthusiast Tim Koren, Tim described some of the basic parkour movements and how there is no such thing as a typical class at his parkour gym. In part two, Tim ... Continue Reading
Phelps Goes Out a Winner
In Phelps’ finale, he helped earn the U.S. gold in the swimming medley relay. The Americans trailed when Phelps dove in, but he pushed them into the lead. The U.S. finished with a time of 3:29.35, taking ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: Should I Eat Meat or Not?
Dear Willow, There is a lot of information out there about what I should or shouldn’t be eating. I currently eat meat and have been thinking about turning vegetarian or vegan. At least that is what ... Continue Reading
