The 2014 CrossFit Games began yesterday and we're keeping a close eye on the competition - including our own Patrick McCarty. Patrick is competing in the Games as a masters athlete for the third ... Continue Reading
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4 Lessons Everyday Athletes Can Learn From Professional Athletes
On the continuum between couch potato and professional athlete there are many different options. It’s always great to see someone make the decision to get up from the couch and try to become healthier. But ... Continue Reading
Multilevel Marketing Supplements and CrossFit
CrossFit affiliates are a multilevel marketing (MLM) dream come true. They already own a business, they have a ready supply of potential customers, and a preexisting revenue stream. The opposite is not ... Continue Reading
5 Nutrient-Packed Protein Smoothies of 5 Ingredients Each
Whether you’re trying to build muscle, lose weight, aid your recovery, or just jumpstart your day with a nutritious breakfast, protein smoothies are an efficient and convenient way to fuel your body for ... Continue Reading
What Is “Group Personal Training” and Does It Work?
When people ask me if I am still personal training, I tell them I am not. The connotation of the term personal trainer is that it’s, well, personal, which people typically take to mean one-on-one. What I ... Continue Reading
6 Clues to Training Success From Old-time Strongmen
Click Here to Start Dave Whitley's Free Strength Program In my last article, we talked about the mindset and training principles that guided the old-time performing strongmen and how to apply them to a ... Continue Reading
Beginner Workout: Cycle 3, Week 3
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
Adjust Your Alignment to Develop World-Class Cornering Skills
I love watching the Tour de France and the other races that are on television at the moment. Not only is there the excitement of the race and following your favorite rider or team, but an excellent ... Continue Reading
5 Training Tips From Champion Powerlifter Chris Duffin
Chris Duffin is the general manager of an aerospace manufacturing company. He also happens to be the world record holder for the raw squat in the 220lb class. And lest we forget, he also holds a Guinness ... Continue Reading
Beginner Workout: Cycle 3, Week 2
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
The 4 Best Things About Losing a Fight
Dealing with your first loss, it's thought of as the inevitable (unless you're Floyd Mayweather Jr., but that is a different story). Whether you believe losing is a possibility for yourself or not, it's ... Continue Reading
The 3 Best and 3 Worst CrossFit Workouts
Some CrossFit WODS are designed and some are slapped together. One of the cool things about CrossFit is that you can put together any two or three movements, and call it a WOD. After all, “constantly ... Continue Reading
Get Rid of Your Garmin to Boost Your Performance
Here in Okinawa, the rainy season is coming to an end and the increase in heat and humidity is affecting my running ability. This past week, I struggled to complete my runs without stopping occasionally to ... Continue Reading
Yoga Sequences, Cycle 5 – Yoga for Travel, Week 5
Yoga Sequences for Travel will help support you before, during, and after your travels. Whether you are driving or flying, these sequences with help with digestion, circulation, jet lag, and recovery. The ... Continue Reading
Beginner Workout: Cycle 3, Week 1
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
Sworkit Circuit Training App (Tech Review)
Sworkit, as stated on their website, “…builds randomized circuit training workouts that you can do anywhere. You just choose which part of your body you want to work on and how long you have to work out, ... Continue Reading
The Pivotal Role of Attitude in Youth Sports Performance
What can reveal the most about an athlete in a matter of minutes, can make or break the outcome of a game or a competitive event, and can reach viral status within seconds? That’s right. Attitude. Good, ... Continue Reading
3 Training Approaches That Will Destroy You
As a coach, my job is to help people. Whether it’s in person, over the Internet, or in an article, I will always help people to the best of my ability. This job isn’t all about personal records and proud ... Continue Reading
Here Comes the New Absolute Cut Gi from Shoyoroll by Viking Wong
If you’ve trained BJJ, you’ve likely bought a gi that doesn’t fit you. If you’re tiny (like me), short and overweight, tall and lean, or anything other than average-sized for your height, buying a gi is ... Continue Reading
In Defense of the Kipping Pull Up
I’ve been accused of being a CrossFit hater on more than one occasion. While I understand why my opinions might rankle a few less secure individuals, the truth is I actually love CrossFit. I did ... Continue Reading
Why Your Excuse About “Not Having Time” Is Just Wrong
Did you know that when you sign up to do an Ironman event you are sent a voucher for an extra twenty hours a week? Instead of 168 hours in a week you now have 188 hours to get everything ... Continue Reading
The 3 Elements of Training and How to Order Them
De La Soul said that three is the magic number. When I look at training I see lots of threes. I see flexibility, strength, and endurance as pillars of a training plan. I see push, pull, and legs as a ... Continue Reading
The Worst Thing You Can Say to a Child Athlete
Recently, my gym launched a kids grappling and MMA program. Starting with students as young as three years old, we begin with no contact, but use lots of activities that are designed to teach the ... Continue Reading
What to Do (and Not Do) on Competition Day
Nowadays more lifters than ever are entering weightlifting competitions. Accordingly, many of these people are new to competition and they may or may not always know what is the best course of action on ... Continue Reading
