Travis Holley - Athlete Journal 8/4/12 (Read Travis's Bio here) I know a lot of you out there have no idea who I am or what I really do, but let me just give you a quick snapshot of what it is ... Continue Reading
8 Moves To Add To Your Workout – Demonstrated By Our Coaches!
Here at Breaking Muscle we don't just have great articles - we also have videos to help you with your training. If you're looking for some new moves to add to your routine, or for tips on how to improve, ... Continue Reading
Phelps Wins Another Gold While Franklin Breaks a World Record
Michael Phelps will go out a winner in London. He has proclaimed he is done after these games, so one can assume the gold medal he earned today in the 100-meter butterfly was icing on the cake. Phelps ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 7 – Doing My Best
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
4 Ways Excess Fat Makes You A Ticking Time Bomb
Fat, or adipose, tissue was traditionally known as a passive source of stored energy. However, fat is now known to also be a very active endocrine organ, able to produce hormones that play a significant ... Continue Reading
What Is “Energy” – How You See & How You Keep Bad Energy Away
Energy can be described as different aspects to experiencing life. It can be described through physics, quantum mechanics, astronomy, new wave culture, Chinese medicine, alternative healing and yoga. With ... Continue Reading
Thinking Outside the Box: Strongman Training for Swimming
If you have been watching swimming at the Olympics, and if you watched the U.S. Olympics Trials, then strongman training for swimmers is no longer a foreign concept. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has ... Continue Reading
The Top 5 Stupidest Fitness Ideas in the History of the Universe
My grand unifying theory of everything is that humans are dumb. Not some humans, not those other guys who have different belief systems than you, I mean all of us. Every last person who has ever lived is ... Continue Reading
Static Stretching Reduces Muscle Strength and Force
Active stretching, dynamic stretching - there is always a debate about stretching. A study recently conducted in Brazil investigated the influence that active stretching had on maximal isometric muscle ... Continue Reading
The Female Guide to Getting Lean
So many times women ask me, "How can I lose this?" while they're pinching whatever area they want gone. While no two women are exactly the same, there are a few general tips that I can throw out there for ... Continue Reading
Anyone Can Train: Simple Movement Regressions for Beginners
The Olympics have always held a special place in my heart. When I was younger I remember feeling like I got the best birthday present ever when the men’s 100m final was held on my birthday in 1988. I ... Continue Reading
Getting Started in Parkour: Interview with Traceur Tim Koren, Part 1
In an earlier story, I described the landscape of parkour, including a brief history and the idea that, at a much-reduced level of athleticism, many of us engage in it on a regular basis. I wanted to know ... Continue Reading
Why Do 8% of Olympic Athletes Have Asthma?
A recent study conducted by the University of Western Australia revealed that asthma is the most chronic condition among Olympic athletes, with around 8% of the athletes suffering from the condition. The ... Continue Reading
Michael Phelps Officially Winningest Olympian in History
Things have been looking good for the United States in the Olympics: The U.S. women gymnastics team won their first gold since 1996. This team has been nicknamed “The Fab Five” and they lived up to ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 12 – Ramping Up the Food
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
Bearer of the Flag: Two-Time Olympic Champion Mariel Zagunis Goes For Gold Again
Photos provided by Timacheff/Fencingphotos.com. Of the 529 athletes representing the United States in the London Olympics, only one was chosen to carry the flag at the Opening Ceremony. To earn that ... Continue Reading
Breaking the Glass Hurdle: Women’s Firsts in the 2012 Olympics
Baron Pierre de Coubertin triumphantly revived the modern-day Olympics in 1896 declaring, “All sports must be treated on the basis of equality.”1 As to why women weren’t allowed to compete in these first ... Continue Reading
Calcium Bicarbonate Water Improves Hydration After Exercise
A recent study published in the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests mineral waters with high concentrations of calcium and bicarbonate can improve hydration in athletes after short term ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 13 – Why You Shouldn’t Run With Your Girlfriend
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 13 - Why You Shouldn't Run With Your ... Continue Reading
Patellar Straps: Are They Effective for Knee Issues?
You have to admit the knee joint experiences a variety of forces and actions in sports competition and training. Similar to the shoulder joint, the knees are vulnerable to wear, tear, and thus injury, ... Continue Reading
Convict Conditioning: How I Learned My Craft: Doing Time (Book Excerpt)
EDITOR'S NOTE: While we normally interview our featured coaches, that was not possible with Paul Wade. In fact, Paul Wade does not do interviews and does not allow photographs of himself. Why? Because the ... Continue Reading
Sickle Cell Linked to Sudden Deaths in Male Black Athletes
A recent study confirms 25-year-old research that demonstrated a link between sickle cell trait and sudden cardiac death among young, athletic African-American males. Sickle cell anemia is a genetic ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 18
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's list of popular topics includes a crazy story about overtraining, how exercise order can ... Continue Reading
What Is Parkour? Are You Already Doing It?
Anyone who has seen or participated in parkour would probably agree that a description of it cannot convey the excitement of the real thing. To wit, American Parkour defines parkour as “the physical ... Continue Reading
