What if you could get advice on coaching and training from the best coaches in the world? Here on Breaking Muscle we provide exactly that on a weekly basis. Every three weeks we feature a new coach. We ... Continue Reading
Testing Training Methods: Are You Training Your Athletes Properly?
One of the great dangers in coaching a group of athletes in the same sport is the tendency to stick them all in the same box. If they play X, then they need Y. The problem is, however, you can have two ... Continue Reading
Your First Yoga Lesson: It’s Not What You Think and You Can Do It Right Now
You’ve heard yoga has benefits. Some of these benefits might actually be what you need. Like brushing teeth or eating vegetables, adding a bit of yoga to your daily routine can enhance your quality of ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Valerie Worthington, Entry 2 – My Inner Voice Has a Big Mouth
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
Self-Discipline vs. Self-Love: The Yin Yang of the Athlete
Can discipline be a hindrance instead of assistance? When I was asked to write a post for this vibrant, athletic community, I immediately thought of this topic. I grew up as a dancer and even ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 6 – 3/28/12
EDITOR'S NOTE: Journals will be posted at 3pm Pacific: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola of CrossFit Central Tuesdays - Peter Egyed of CrossFit Fury Wednesdays - Michael Winchester of CrossFit ... Continue Reading
6 Ways You’re Stopping Yourself From Building Muscle
It’s always exciting to start a new training program to build a leaner, more toned physique. Whether this training includes traditional free weights, CrossFit, mixed martial arts, or others, it can be very ... Continue Reading
It’s Not a Skirt, It’s a KILT! Highland Athletics 101
I only remember one moment when I really questioned whether or not I wanted to marry my husband. We were sitting in the car talking about weddings, just three months after we first met. I was telling him ... Continue Reading
Shocking Things You Need to Know Before Taking Supplements
The next time you hear about an elite or professional athlete testing positive for substance abuse don’t immediately assume they are guilty. Don’t get me wrong, l am adamantly against performance enhancing ... Continue Reading
Are You Geeky Enough To Be A Weightlifter?
I just spent the last half hour completing The Original Geek Test and scored 44.64945% placing me in the "Major Geek" category. I challenge you to beat that. I just spent the last half hour ... Continue Reading
What the 2012 CrossFit Open Workouts Have Meant to the Everyday Athlete
I’ve read all the journal entries posted here by elite CrossFitters making a run at the 2012 CrossFit Games. I love reading about their two-a-days, intricate recovery programs, and strategies to be at peak ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola, Entry 6 – 3/26/12
EDITOR'S NOTE: Journals will be posted at 3pm Pacific: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola of CrossFit Central Tuesdays - Peter Egyed of CrossFit Fury Wednesdays - Michael Winchester of CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Over 30 and Still Training: Advice For Adult CrossFitters and Grapplers
When I was in my twenties, my life revolved around training. I left a company and an entire career, right before both became extremely lucrative, simply because it wouldn’t allow me to train as often as I ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Eva Twardokens, Part 3 – Demon-Free and Future Bright
Welcome to our third and final installment in our feature interview with U.S. Ski Hall of Fame Member Eva Twardokens. So far we’ve learned about Eva’s accomplishments as a world-class skier and then her ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 1
Starting this week, every Sunday we will be posting the Sunday Seven - a recap of the week's seven most popular articles. So if you're short on time, make sure to check for the Sunday Seven each weekend to ... Continue Reading
The What the Hell Effect: How I Trained in 3 Months for a 7 Day, 1000km Ride
Confucius said the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. I don’t know much about that, but I do know riding a thousand kilometers, covering thirteen thousand meters of climbing ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Valerie Worthington, Entry 1 – Off to an Inauspicious Start
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
Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 5 – 3/21/12
EDITOR'S NOTE: Journals will be posted at 3pm Pacific: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola of CrossFit Central Tuesdays - Peter Egyed of CrossFit Fury Wednesdays - Michael Winchester of CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Women and Bone Health: 4 Ways to Build Stronger Bones
I have a confession to make: during college I smoked a pack a day and on many occasions drank well over the recommended one alcoholic beverage per day. Leafy green vegetables and dairy products weren’t ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Peter Egyed, Entry 5 – 3/20/12
EDITOR'S NOTE: Journals will be posted at 3pm Pacific: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola of CrossFit Central Tuesdays - Peter Egyed of CrossFit Fury Wednesdays - Michael Winchester of CrossFit Central ... Continue Reading
The Leprechaun in the Squat Rack: Why Every Weightlifter Needs a Portland
Saturday was Saint Patrick's Day, and I spent most of the evening with two of my best friends, Anna and Dave, going through a fanatic amount of red wine. Actually, if I'm being honest, I started drinking ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Things About March Madness
They used to call me "The Commish." For ten years, I ran the best office college basketball pool in an industry known for its sharkiness, during the craziest time in March, for a tournament notorious for ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola, Entry 5 – 3/19/12
EDITOR'S NOTE: Journals will be posted at 3pm Pacific: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola of CrossFit Central Tuesdays - Peter Egyed of CrossFit Fury Wednesdays - Michael Winchester of CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Shaking Weight Away – Can Vibration Exercise Reduce Body Fat?
I have your back. I really do. I sift through all the nonsense out there so you don’t go down the wrong path, waste your valuable time, and/or become injured. Today is no exception. I will address ... Continue Reading
