In part one of my interview with muay Thai fighter-coach Roxy Richardson, we discussed her evolution from student, to fighter, to coach, and how the sport has evolved right along with her. Having come up a ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: Any Tips on Crow Pose?
Dear Willow, Do you have any quick tips how to get into Crow pose? I’ve been struggling with this pose for some time now and feel like I’m falling face down instead of staying up. What can I do to ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola, Entry 20 – 7/7/12
Read our other CrossFit Athlete Journals: Travis Holley and Michael Winchester Ingrid Kantola - Athlete Journal 7/7/12 (Read Ingrid's Bio here) Photo provided by Brian ... Continue Reading
Fish Oil, Anyone? 8 Articles to Boost Your Health
Although some other supplements may not be absolutely essential, fish oil isn't one of them. Studies continue to demonstrate its role in disease prevention and benefit for overall health. Still not ... Continue Reading
Strikeforce Ticket Winners Announced!
The winners of our Strikeforce ticket giveaway are Jeff Extine Melissa Traynor The winners of our Strikeforce ticket giveaway are Jeff Extine Melissa ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 10 – Weightlifting Isn’t Manly
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 3 – Training with the Glute Guy
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. Charles Staley is a big believer ... Continue Reading
What Color Is Your Dojo?
Many people today are uncentered in their lives - out of shape, stressed out, and/or lacking a sense of where they fit within the universe. Others are already fit, but want to cross-train in a different ... Continue Reading
Muay Thai Evolution: An Interview with Fighter-Coach Roxy Richardson, Part 1
Roxy Richardson is excited to have two days off in a row for the first time in ten years. As a personal trainer, professional muay Thai fighter, and co-owner of Function 5 Fitness in Los Angeles, Roxy’s ... Continue Reading
Science Says: The Bigger Your Bench the Better Your Bat Speed
Compare today’s athlete to one of the past, and odds are today's athlete is much stronger and faster. Baseball athletes are no exception to this occurrence and have definitely evolved over time. Overall, ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Travis Holley, Entry 13 – 7/4/12
Read our other CrossFit Athlete Journals: Ingrid Kantola and Michael Winchester Travis Holley - Athlete Journal 7/4/12 (Read Travis's Bio here) GOOD NEWS!!!! I know how to ... Continue Reading
From Pool to Ocean: A Personal Account of My Brief Open Water Swim Career
For as long as I can remember I have been swimming. I was never afraid of water. I braved the pool and the ocean at leisure. At a young age it appeared I had some sort of talent in swimming and so my ... Continue Reading
Measuring a Marathon: The Science Behind Measurement at the Olympics
Measurement is extremely important in sports, especially when athletes are performing at the Olympic level. Accurate measurement becomes critical in terms of the height of jumps, times of races, and mass ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 8 – New Beginnings
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 ... Continue Reading
The 2012 IronWorks Youth Challenge: Kids Celebrating Fitness, Games-Style
Photos provided by IronWorks Athletics. On August 11, skydivers will fall from the sky and perform above an athletic field to dramatically mark the opening a large CrossFit competition sponsored by ... Continue Reading
Sprinters Keep Getting Better: Even Usain Bolt Can’t Keep Up!
The Olympic trials are wrapping up, and teams are forming for each respective country. There has been fierce competition between teammates, such as Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte from the United States in ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 9 – Hardstyle Physical Training
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 9 - Hardstyle Physical Training ... Continue Reading
The Core During the Overhead Press (And Other Core-Related Shenanigans)
Here we go again. The infamous core. I wrote on this topic a few months ago regarding what it is and why many make a big deal about it. The core-craze is almost cult-like in the fitness mainstream - a ... Continue Reading
2 Tips to Make Acupuncture Benefits Last Longer
Arnold Schwarzenegger used to get acupuncture to speed up his recovery in the 1970s. It’s shown in the epic documentary Pumping Iron. Acupuncture has long been used for its pain relieving qualities, among ... Continue Reading
Drum Roll, Please – Announcing June Photo Contest Winners and August Contest Details
Thanks to everyone who submitted their pictures for our first Photo Contest! We had some great entries, and it was hard to select only three. We're looking forward to seeing the submissions for next ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 17 – 7/1/12
Schedule of CrossFit Athlete Journals: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola Wednesdays - Travis Holley Sundays - Michael Winchester Michael Winchester - Athlete Journal 7/1/12 (Read Michael's Bio ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 15
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 articles feature some great endurance training tips, Grace van der Byl and ... Continue Reading
Camp Is Campy: Why I Love Teaching Women’s Grappling Camp
I don’t typically look to dictionaries when I want to define a term. But I had to follow up on one of the definitions I found of “camp” on dictionary.com: Consciously artificial, exaggerated, vulgar, ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: Why Do My Muscles Shake In Yoga?
Dear Willow, Occasionally when taking a yoga class and I’m holding a pose, my muscles start to shake. Why is this and is this good or bad? Sincerely, Shakin' Dear Shakin', It ... Continue Reading
