To be faster, farther, harder, stronger, or the best can often lead to a path of honing our every thought, decision, and action. To place this much attention to detail is commendable, as long as it is not ... Continue Reading
The “Welcome To Hell” Squat Routine: How To Come Back Fast After A Layoff
Life sucks. It is wonderful and majestic in so many important ways, from small things, like hitting a new personal record in the gym, to the most important things in life, like falling in love. But it also ... Continue Reading
Rhodolia Rosea Can Boost Athletic Performance
Rhodolia rosea (also known as Aaron’s Rod, Golden Root, and Roseroot) has been used by many to treat depression symptoms, or as a mood enhancer. Recent pilot studies have shown Rhodolia rosea may reduce ... Continue Reading
Goodbye Cheerios, Hello Chicken: One Family’s Attempt at Paleo Eating
The novelist Virginia Woolf once said, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” While this is certainly true for adults, it is perhaps even more so for children. I’ve ... Continue Reading
Proper Preparation For Plyometrics
Maybe it’s my age, maybe it’s the number of injuries I’ve racked up, or maybe I’m just getting soft, but for some time I’ve found myself to be the sober voice of reason when it comes to training: ... Continue Reading
Compression Gear Shown to Improve Athletic Performance
Athletes often use some form of external compression to improve performance. Studies have shown evidence that compression may enhance exercise performance by altering muscle force, muscle power, or muscle ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 4 – Meet Results for Masters Multiply Nationals
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 Pro Secrets to Off-Season Training
Unless you’re a baseball or soccer player in North America you’re probably a few weeks into your off-season.From what I’ve witnessed with training over the years, most athletes have no idea how to really ... Continue Reading
My Life As a CrossFit Intern: An Exercise In Mindfulness
Photos provided by Gary Thomson and Meredith Rendeall Photography. Twice a week, I steal away from the sinking ship that is my main job and intern for a few hours at CrossFit Los Angeles. I clean ... Continue Reading
Do Athletes Have a Higher Pain Tolerance?
Pain tolerance is a popular topic when it comes to athletes. It seems at times that athletes can still perform at a high skill level even when suffering an injury that causes a great deal of pain. ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola, Entry 15 – 5/28/12
Schedule of CrossFit Athlete Journals: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola Wednesdays - Travis Holley Sundays - Michael Winchester Ingrid Kantola - Athlete Journal 5/21/12 (Read Ingrid's Bio ... Continue Reading
The Pros and Cons of Barefoot Running: What the Research Says
The evolution of athletic shoes: Chuck Taylor high tops. The Oregon Waffle. Adidas S.L. 72s and 76s (had them!). Air Jordan’s. Shoes made specifically for tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, running, ... Continue Reading
Defying Stagnation: An Interview With Heather Tiddens, Part 2
Last week we shared thoughts with former professional surfer and current world-renowned yoga instructor Heather Tiddens. Heather shared her love of the ocean, and the value she places on inner work as well ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People
Last week in part one of our interview with Jeff Martone we learned how he discovered kettlebells and why he declared them the tool that saved his body and changed the course of his athletic life. ... Continue Reading
New Science: Acupuncture Can Prevent Muscle Atrophy
Traditional Chinese medicine has used acupuncture for centuries to treat common ailments. Acupuncture is a technique originally used to restore balance to the flow of energy or life force known as qi or ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 13 – 5/27/12
Schedule of CrossFit Athlete Journals: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola Wednesdays - Travis Holley Sundays - Michael Winchester Michael Winchester - Athlete Journal 5/27/12 (Read Michael's Bio ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 10
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. The hot topics this week include Bikram yoga, tips for kettlebell programming, food justice, glamor ... Continue Reading
A Weekend At The Mundials: As Described By Me
Trying to describe what it’s like to compete at the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Jiu Jitsu Championship is kind of like trying to share the details of a dream. You can explain ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: How Do I Handle Client Feedback?
Dear Willow, I wonder what you do with hearing feedback from clients or students. I am a fitness instructor and part of my job is to ask for feedback from students. Sometimes when I hear feedback it ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 4 – Rest, Recovery, Fluffy, and Full
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 4 - Rest, Recovery, Fluffy, and Full ... Continue Reading
10 Articles To Bring Out Your Inner Yogi
More and more athletes, both amateur and professional, are recognizing the benefits of yoga for recovery, performance, and general well-being. Read on to learn why yoga is beneficial, how to get started, ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 4 – Getting Nervous
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
Increasing Forces: Using the Kettlebell Swing to Increase Strength and Speed
Force = Mass x Acceleration (Newton’s second law of motion, for those who are a little geeky.) Force = Mass x Acceleration (Newton’s second law of motion, for those who are a little ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Valerie Worthington, Entry 10 – Prepare to Feel Unprepared
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world-class grappler Valerie Worthington. Follow Valerie as she trains and competes in various events over the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition season. ... Continue Reading
