The triathlon is a relatively young event in sports years, but that doesn't make it any less popular. Triathletes need to know how to train for all three components of the race, which can be trickier than ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 11 – The Love of the Sport
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
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 4 – As Strong As When I Was 30
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
How to Be a Stronger, Fitter Grappler In 80 Minutes Per Week
Are you a grappler who strength trains or a strength trainer who grapples? If you plan to be successful on the mat you better figure it out pretty quickly. For those who can’t tell the difference here it ... Continue Reading
Shoulder Surgery Not the Best Option for Baseball Players
Many athletes have their career ended abruptly due to shoulder injuries. Baseball players especially place a lot of stress on the shoulder and, unfortunately, many times they end up paying for it in the ... Continue Reading
Consistent Goals, Evolving Headspace: Interview with Wellness Expert Krista Scott-Dixon, Part 1
Krista Scott-Dixon is not to be pigeonholed. She is a nutrition, health, and fitness coach with a doctorate in women’s studies who lives with “one happy husband and a few surly goldfish” in Toronto, ... Continue Reading
12 Reps with Nicole Crawford, Women’s and Family Fitness Expert
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to our newest feature - 12 Reps. In each appearance of 12 Reps, our coaches, writers, and occasional guests will be answering the same twelve questions each time. Go "into the ... Continue Reading
Buzz Open Your Sinuses – 2 Strategies for Simple Allergy and Sinus Relief
In many parts of the country, pollen is currently circulating through the atmosphere. This time of year can create challenges for people with asthma, allergies, or illnesses affecting the sinuses, nose, ... Continue Reading
2 Numbers That Will Make You a Better Rower
Would you ever just walk up to a barbell and attempt to lift it without knowing how much weight was on it? Would you just start swinging a kettlebell without counting your reps? So, why would you get on a ... Continue Reading
Does the Menstrual Cycle Affect Endurance?
With the advancement of new prescription drugs, oral contraceptives have helped women to alleviate, or even negate the uncomfortable symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle. The use of oral ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Travis Holley, Entry 14 – 7/11/12
Read our other CrossFit Athlete Journals: Ingrid Kantola and Michael Winchester Travis Holley - Athlete Journal 7/11/12 (Read Travis's Bio here) I will apologize up front for the brief ... Continue Reading
Confessions of a Box Hopper: My Love Affair With Burpees and Box Jumps
Photos provided by Miguel Tapia Images. Less than two years ago, I was a fallen away “globogym” regular who had lost her way in the fitness world. I had tried everything, from spinning, to step ... Continue Reading
5 CrossFit Exercises That Make You A Better Swimmer
While CrossFit is traditionally used for general physical preparedness, its use in sport specific training is becoming more and more popular. Swimming is no exception. For the last year I have been using ... Continue Reading
Track-Related Injuries in Youth on the Rise
As the Olympics are approaching, one area of events that is highly anticipated and will be sure to generate a large audience is the track and field games. Many children will be watching the Olympics, and ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 9 – Deload or Peak?
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
Featured Photographer: Mary Siani – Dogs and CrossFit
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
Superior Fitness Rules Tennis Today
During a first-set point of the 2012 Wimbledon women’s final, American player Serena Williams was poised to return a second serve from Agi Radwanska from Poland. The serve was soft, as second serves can ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 10 – Training With Pain
Click here to read other journal entries and articles by Andrew Read, and look for his new journal every Saturday. Journal Entry 10 - Training With Pain What a difference a week ... Continue Reading
Endurance Training Is Bad For Your Heart
You hear it often: exercise aerobically forty to sixty-plus minutes per day, five to six times per week, for a total of three and a half to six-plus hours. Distance runners do it because that is their ... Continue Reading
Tony Blauer Teaches You to “Be Your Own Bodyguard”
CrossFitters, put yourself exhaustedly into the last round of Fran. We’ve all been there. Your lips are white, your hands are numb, you can’t breathe, and you feel like there’s an evacuation surely about ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Greg Everett, Part 1 – The Dream of Professional Weightlifting
For Greg Everett becoming an Olympic weightlifter and weightlifting coach fulfilled a dream, and he intends to spend the rest of his coaching career working to fulfill the dreams of others. Greg didn’t ... Continue Reading
Dear Coach: How Do I Keep My Hands From Ripping?
Dear Coach, So I am coach at my CrossFit box and a lot of our athletes have asked about how to avoid, care for, and keep your hands rip free. I seem to tear every time I try to do a hefty amount, no ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 18 – 7/8/12
Read our other CrossFit Athlete Journals: Travis Holley and Ingrid Kantola Michael Winchester - Athlete Journal 7/1/12 (Read Michael's Bio here) This week we have finally started ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 16
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's most popular topics include the monthly photo contest, how kettlebells can help ... Continue Reading
