“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
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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*$%er on the planet,” see how many of the following challenges you can accomplish. They are not meant to be done tomorrow as some might take years to accomplish. But ... Continue Reading
Don’t Always Take the Green Run: 5 Lessons From the Slopes
One of the benefits to living in Colorado is my weekly venture up the Rocky Mountains. There’s something awe inspiring about being out in nature and finding a little relief from the merry-go-round of work ... Continue Reading
6 Tough Challenges to Test Your Strength and Athleticism
In your quest to be the “baddest mother*$%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
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?
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
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?
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
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
GloboGyms and Butt Wink: 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
Use Yoga to Get to Know Your Kids Better
After my oldest child was born, I practiced yoga during her naps for a long time. But one day, I decided to try it while she was awake. To my surprise, she plopped down next to me and followed along. She ... Continue Reading
6 Mobility Exercises for an A$$-to-Grass Squat
Can you squat to parallel? Or do you struggle with obtaining that range of motion? If you struggle, or even if you can get all the way down but feel stiff doing so, then read on. I’m going to share six ... Continue Reading
Revolutionise Your Running: Become Your Own Coach
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