It may or may not be fairly obvious, but I should probably start off by saying I’ve never actually had a period myself. My uber-talented acupuncturist/future wife seems to think I have them all of the time ... Continue Reading
But Enough about You: Follow Me On My Competition Journey
The good people at Breaking Muscle have given me yet another opportunity for which I am grateful: writing about myself. For the next couple months as I prepare for several grappling tournaments in ... Continue Reading
3 Functional Reasons to Do Isolation Movements
Ian King once said to me, “When a new training paradigm comes along people will overreact in the short term and underreact in the long term.” I’ve been around the fitness industry for long enough to ... Continue Reading
The Arnold Sports Festival: Photo Gallery – Olympic Weightlifting Competition
One of my favorite parts of the 2012 Arnold Sports Festival was watching the Olympic weightlifting Nationals. Some amazing athletes put some serious weight overhead for three straight days! ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 4 – 3/14/12
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
Athlete Journal: Peter Egyed, Entry 4 – 3/13/12
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
3 Strength & Conditioning Workouts for Kettlebells
Designing your own workouts can be quite a challenge. Even the most experienced exerciser who has a clear understanding of how to properly execute a variety of exercises can struggle with laying out a ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola, Entry 4 – 3/12/12
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
Healing Choices, Part 2: Choosing the Right Treatment
Last week we explored two of the most important action steps in healing an injury – resting the affected area, and applying ice to the affected area. These two basics have survived the test of time and ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Eva Twardokens, Part 1 – Growing Up on Skis
Anyone who has been around since the early days of CrossFit is familiar with the name Eva Twardokens, or more familiarly, "Eva T." Eva was one of the original CrossFitters back in the Santa Cruz days and ... Continue Reading
Tell Me How It Happened: The Ways People Find BJJ (or It Finds Them)
People from all walks of life train Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Some people make it their life’s calling; others fit it in around other obligations. But by God, they fit it in. Everyone who makes the decision to ... Continue Reading
Use Active Rest to Build More Muscle
What would you say if I told you being fitter cardiovascularly could mean gaining more muscle? In the minds of most people seeking muscle and mass, cardiovascular fitness and hypertrophy are about ... Continue Reading
The Arnold Sports Festival: Photo Gallery – Powerlifting Competition
There were some IMPRESSIVE things happening for three days at the Arnold Sports Festival in the powerlifting area. Check out these photos of some of the strongest men and women out there as they deadlift. ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 3 – 3/7/12
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
Top 10 Fitness Blog – Winners Announced!
The nominations were counted... The 20 semi-finalists were selected... The judges took a look... And the 2012 Top 10 Fitness Blogs were chosen! Over the month of February we received over 100 ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Peter Egyed, Entry 3 – 3/6/12
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
Weightlifting Straps Review, Part 2: My Top 4 Favorite Brands
In last weeks article, I wrote up all the primary reasons you should at least own a pair of straps if you plan to lift heavy weight. Heck, even if you only used them on deadlifts, that's worth it. Not ... Continue Reading
Racing (to Pay) Forward – An Interview with Kellie Smirnoff, Endurance Athlete
A few years ago, I fell in love with a poster. It was for a documentary called ATHLETE, which was about everyday people who trained like elite athletes. The poster was of two women, twins, standing next to ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola, Entry 3 – 3/5/12
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
Resistance Training Velocity: Is Faster Better? Or Is Slower Stronger?
Well, here we go again. The debate continues: should one resistance train with a fast or slow velocity of movement? I thought this was resolved years ago, but obviously it was not. It is time we take a ... Continue Reading
Healing Choices, Part 1: The 4 Modalities of Healing and What to Do First
“My shoulder is really sore, I think it might be injured, what should I do? Do you think I need to see a massage therapist, an acupuncturist, a chiropractor, or a physical therapist?” This is a ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Dan John, Part 3 – Quadrants and Clients
It’s our third and final installment in our feature interview series with coach Dan John. In case you missed it, check out parts one and two for some classic Dan-John-isms: Part 1: The State of the ... Continue Reading
The Arnold Sports Festival: Photo Gallery – A World of Sports
More photos from the Arnold Sports Festival - including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fencing, cheer-leading, lifting, and gymnastics. ... Continue Reading
The Arnold Sports Festival: Photo Gallery – People Watching
People tell me the Arnold Sports Festival is the best for people watching. Today I think I figured out why - beautiful ladies, Matt Hughes, and Lou Ferrigno! ... Continue Reading
