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Martial Arts Is Not Self-Defence: Real World Violence Prevention

Violence is bigger than all of us. Just as we will never understand people fully, we can never understand a subject as convoluted and complex as violence. Unless you’ve been exposed to a lot of violence, ... Continue Reading

The Fat Loss “Secret”- You’re Just Not Working Hard Enough

I'm tired of it. People come to me seeking some magical advice in terms of an exercise machine or routine that will transform their body. Many do it either in preparation for a wedding or to gain the ... Continue Reading

How to Overcome Fear By Scaling Your Parkour Practice

“You’re definitely going to hurt yourself.” That’s what my brain kept telling me as I contemplated the jump. Technically, the jump shouldn’t have been that challenging. I was trying to jump to an ... Continue Reading

You Need to Be Strong: Investing In the Currency of Health

“If you think lifting weights is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous.” - Bret Contreras Strength occupies an interesting cultural space. While many of us respect it and see it as ... Continue Reading

Volume and Intensity: Smart Strength With Charles Staley

Note: Charles is here on a weekly basis to help you cut through the B.S. and get to the bottom of the biggest questions in health and training. Post your questions via social media or in the comments ... Continue Reading

5 Steps to Move From Trainee to Athlete

What qualities decide whether you are or aren’t an athlete? I don’t know if our industry reminds us what it means to be an athlete or elite athlete, or whether it matters. If we look to the Greek and ... Continue Reading

The Decline of Physical Literacy in Kids: What Can We Do?

Many people look to weightlifting as their last chance for sporting salvation. They assume there will be few athletic skills needed, but that they can still get strong. Parents may remember “that big ... Continue Reading

5 Ways to Develop the Fighting Spirit in Youth Athletes

Being a parent is tough. In addition to feeding, clothing, and taking care of the physical needs of a child, you are also responsible for developing their mental strength. In fact, developing mental ... Continue Reading

4 Weeks to Master the Tuck Pop Up

Many have tried to master the muscle up, and many have failed. The muscle up is a rare breed. It requires both pulling and pushing power as well as a tremendous amount of core strength and coordination. ... Continue Reading

6 Challenges for the Dedicated Strength Athlete

In your quest to be the “baddest mother*$%er on the planet,” see how many of the following challenges you can accomplish. They are not meant to be done tomorrow as some might take years to accomplish. But ... Continue Reading

Don’t Always Take the Green Run: 5 Lessons From the Slopes

One of the benefits to living in Colorado is my weekly venture up the Rocky Mountains. There’s something awe inspiring about being out in nature and finding a little relief from the merry-go-round of work ... Continue Reading

6 Tough Challenges to Test Your Strength and Athleticism

Competitive Dishonesty in the CrossFit Open: Who Is at Fault?

When it comes to this whole CrossFit Games Open 15.1 and 15.1a debacle, I am sorry to break the news, CrossFit friends, but we’re all to blame. Granted, CrossFit HQ is holding the biggest piece of the ... Continue Reading

Dishonesty In the CrossFit Open: Who Is to Blame?

Muscular Imbalances and the Lazy Man On the Assembly Line

There are a lot of people out there dealing with some sort of pain. Chronic pain, acute pain, muscle aches, and nerve or joint pain. One of the things I have to explain to clients to time and again is that ... Continue Reading

Want to Be Special Ops? Learn the Combat Swimmer Stroke

If you are considering a Special Ops profession, particularly one that could involve waterborne operations, you will need to learn the modified sidestroke, also called the combat swimmer stroke. The ... Continue Reading

Avoiding the Bad Coach: A Parent’s Guide

Spring sports are around the corner, and if you haven’t already found your child’s coach or if you aren’t happy with your child’s current coach, then this article is for you. This article will reveal some ... Continue Reading

Foraging, Farming, and the Real Meaning of Paleo

I recently killed an animal for the first time in my life. It was not for fun. It was not by accident. It was for food. For some, food is fuel. For others, food is enjoyment. For most of us, food is ... Continue Reading

Breakdowns and Takedowns: My Top 5 BJJ Analysis Resources

During the lead up to Nova Scotia’s Submission Series 902 Brazilian jiu jitsu event, I interviewed the headliner and my teammate, Renzo Gracie black belt Kyle Sandford. Kyle has been training martial arts ... Continue Reading

The CrossFit Open: Is Your Head in Line With Your Goals?

The CrossFit Open is right around the corner. In fact, there are just days until the 2015 competitive season begins. For many, including myself, this is also the start of the “let me compare and berate ... Continue Reading

Mental Games: Are You Ready for the CrossFit Open?

Can Mental Distractions Help Fight Fatigue?

I believe all trainees fall into three different categories, subjectively speaking, relative to effort expended during exercise. Those who possess a go-for-the-throat mentality. They will do ... Continue Reading

Two Over-60 Athletes Who Prove You Can Compete at Any Age

The CrossFit Open and Tactical Strength Challenge are both worldwide competitions coming up soon. You might be reluctant to sign up for either of these events, but two inspirational older athletes shared ... Continue Reading