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Switch Off Your TV: The Truth on Fat Loss
An afternoon talk show got me thinking of this topic. This particular program was a segment on weight loss and the appropriate exercises for it. Obviously, I was skeptical as to what the content would be. ... Continue Reading
The 2014 No-Gi Pan Ams (Athlete Journal Entry 53)
I competed in the IBJJF No-Gi Pan Am tournament on Saturday, and I ended up falling short. I was disappointed, but I bounced back quickly and got right back to training on Monday. Tournament Day I ... Continue Reading
For the Push Up Pros: Can You Do All These?
The push up. A simple, classic movement. Something we all start with as children. Yet, it's also something we can continue to refine and develop throughout our athletic life. For some, achieving the ... Continue Reading
4 Ways to Make Better Connections With Friends, Clients, and Yourself
With all the gadgets and gizmos produced to make us more connected to one another, it is crazy to think of the plague of loneliness that still exists. According to an article in Business News Daily, the ... Continue Reading
Craving Success? Then Respect the Process
Two years ago at this point, I was struggling to come to terms with running as I prepared for Ironman. Far from being an experienced triathlete like most first-time Ironman participants, this was to be my ... Continue Reading
6 Life-Changing Ways Your Black Belt Journey Can Transform You
When awarded his fifth degree black belt at the age of 81, Willie Nelson said, "I think martial arts is one of the best exercises you can do. Mentally, spiritually, physically, everything." His achievement ... Continue Reading
The Science of Strength Training for Vertical Jump and Change of Direction
Athletes who can jump higher and change direction rapidly have advantages over other athletes in many sports. Two recent studies point to strength as being an important causal factor and predictor of these ... Continue Reading
The Biggest Loser: The Most Damaging Show on TV?
With millions of viewers tuning in to watch NBC’s The Biggest Loser, 67% of them being statistically overweight, this show has a major influence over the masses and their education on how to go about ... Continue Reading
When a Single Moment Is the Difference Between Winning and Losing
Phoenix had it won. Race eleven of the semifinal match between the San Francisco Fire and the Phoenix Rise was so close. All either team needed to do was win race eleven and they would move on to the ... Continue Reading
The Fitness Industry Has Failed: How Variety Will Get You Fit
The fitness world is always a strange place. From the Shake Weight to CrossFit to petty infighting between brands or offshoots of brands, there’s always something that makes you shake your head. But of all ... Continue Reading
How to Turn Negative Thoughts into Positive Actions
In part one of this series on Get Your Mind Right on Game Day, we looked at the methodology behind creating and using motivational themes. In part two, we are going to talk about something everyone ... Continue Reading
My 4-Week Program for Achieving Handstand Happiness
Click on a week to go directly to any of the four weeks of programming: Week 1: Balance, Handstand, and Core Week 2: Walking and Core Week 3: HSPU, Pressing, and Core Week 4: Putting it all ... Continue Reading
5 Mental Health Secrets for Better Workouts (Athlete Journal 109)
Your mental climate during workouts is one of the most significant factors (if not the most significant factor) that will determine the level of success you’ll experience. What follows are a few of my ... Continue Reading
3 No-Nonsense Ways to Build Fitness Through Swimming
I grew up at a time when we didn’t have all the information in the world at our fingertips, just a press of a button away. If you wanted to know something, you either went and found someone who knew all ... Continue Reading
7 Exercises to Maximize Hand, Wrist, and Forearm Strength
It is extremely important not to neglect working your forearms during your exercise routines. The hands, wrists, and forearms should be prioritized while warming up and while working out. Below, I will ... Continue Reading
5 Strong Female Role Models to Inspire the Next Generation
I have always seen it as a tragic commentary on our culture that not one, but a whole herd of Kardashians are famous. They have their own shows, clothing lines, perfume - you name it. It defies logic ... Continue Reading
The 3 Keys to Obstacle Course Racing Success
Obstacle course racing (OCR) is growing in popularity year-on-year. With this growth in participation comes an increase in the number of people training specifically for OCR events. However, I often see ... Continue Reading
More Squats and Fewer Kegels: What Your Pelvic Floor Really Wants
"Suggested tattoo for trainers, therapists, and athletes: Tighter does not equal stronger. It’s just tighter.” - Katy Bowman A few years ago, Katy Bowman kicked up a dust storm when she offered not ... Continue Reading
Do Violent Sports Create Violent People?
If you’ve been anywhere near a TV set or the Internet in the last month, then you most certainly know the names Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson. Both are star NFL players. One beat his wife and one allegedly ... Continue Reading
Beginner Workout: Cycle 3, Week 12
EDITOR'S NOTE: For an in-depth description of the beginner workouts and the movements contained in them from their creator, Bret Hamilton, have a look at his article on getting started with this 12-week ... Continue Reading
Seattle’s Gift to Weightlifting and Other Sports
Seattle, Washington, USA. We all know about Bill Gates and Microsoft and the Space Needle from the 1962 World’s Fair. Caffeine addicts know it as the birthplace of the Starbucks chain of coffee houses. ... Continue Reading
Movement as Animation: Teaching CrossFit “By the Numbers”
What if I told you watching Bugs Bunny cartoons or playing FIFA 14 for hours a day can make you a better CrossFitter? I'd be lying, of course. But if I told you that studying the principles behind ... Continue Reading
How TV, the Internet, and Your Phone Are Hurting Your Fitness
The average American spends 8.5 hours a day staring at screens.1 Said another way, we spend more than one third of our lives looking at a screen. I don’t know about you, but this got my attention and even ... Continue Reading
