Let’s face it. Strength training is a monotonous activity most of the time. Sometimes you get tired of the exercises you’ve been doing. Your body needs a break. It demands variety. I think that ... Continue Reading
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Snatch Shorts (Product Review)
One of the most interesting parts of reviewing the new Snatch Shorts was researching the controversy over whether we should slam the bar on our hips or not. Some coaches teach the snatch as an explosive ... Continue Reading
Music and Weightlifting Don’t Mix (Or Do They?)
There are many exercise modes in the fitness industry today that use music to enhance their workouts. There are a number of benefits to using the tunes. Fighting boredom is one of the main uses. ... Continue Reading
4 Reasons You’re Not Getting Deep Enough in Your Squats
Whether it’s a no rep or a bro rep, it’s all the same when it comes to squats. Nobody wants to squat shallow. Whether it’s a no rep or a bro rep, it’s all the same when it comes to squats. ... Continue Reading
Combat Skin Combat Warrior Rashguard and Tights (Product Review)
Photos of the Combat Warrior rashguard and tights from Combat Skin were circulated on Facebook when they were in development, and I lusted after them intensely. I was extremely excited to be asked to ... Continue Reading
How to Alleviate the Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome
PMS are the three letters that all women are familiar with. Women who suffer from PMS experience adverse physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms during the luteal phase of the menstrual ... Continue Reading
A Tale of Two Lifters and Their Coaches
I felt the need to discuss some common mistakes that I see occurring frequently at local weightlifting meets. In an effort to make them more germane to aspiring coaches I’ve chosen this format where I ... Continue Reading
5 Tips for Better Sleep and a Healthier Mind and Body
Here's my not-so-dirty secret: I sleep about ten hours a night. You may say, "Well, I don't need that much sleep." You may say, "I can't get that much sleep." But do you know how much sleep you really ... Continue Reading
3 Traps of Modern Day Thinking (and How to Avoid Them in Training)
Some say that as you get older, you get wiser. I’m not entirely convinced. As I get older, I can sense a few shifts of mind-set, for better or for worse: I suffer fools less well. I’m becoming ... Continue Reading
Masters Athletes and the Muscle Up Hullabaloo
So, you want to compete at the CrossFit Games? Or at regionals, for that matter? Then you’d better damn well be able to do muscle ups. This last week when the Masters Qualifier workouts were ... Continue Reading
Love at First Bounce: The Benefits of Rebounding
I first heard about rebounding last year while listening to the Extreme Health Radio show. Rebounding is jumping on a trampoline, which I am sure many of us did as kids. I certainly have found memories of ... Continue Reading
Beginner Workout: Cycle 2, Week 2, Day 1
The second cycle of the beginner workout will focus on the basics of strengthening your core. In this workout, you will use kettlebells, free weights, and bodyweight exercises to increase your overall core ... Continue Reading
Running: The Exercise Equivalent of Vegetables
Over the last few years as I’ve gotten more and more involved with endurance training and racing, I have heard on single sentence more than any other: “I hate running.” It always makes me think two ... Continue Reading
The Trials and Tradeoffs of Being a Competitive Athlete
In 2012, Valerie Worthington shared the story of her road to the Abu Dhabi World Championships and Mundials. Valerie has a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and has competed in multiple BJJ world ... Continue Reading
The Genie in a Bottle: Anabolic Steroids and Youth Athletes
In 1975, the International Olympic Committee, or IOC, banned the use of anabolic steroids in athletic competition. This move was followed relatively quickly by other major sports organizations. I ... Continue Reading
You Win Some, and You Lose Some (Athlete Journal Entry 15)
Last Saturday I competed in the New York Open and lost my very first match to a guy who beat me two years ago when we were both blue belts. When I saw who I drew in the first round, I got pretty ... Continue Reading
5 Pieces of CrossFit Gym Etiquette You Need to Know
One of my favorite movies of all time is A Christmas Story. One of the scenes involves Ralphie waiting in line at the mall to see Santa so that he can give him his wish list - a Red Ryder, carbine action, ... Continue Reading
Beginner Workout: Cycle 2, Week 1, Day 2
The second cycle of the beginner workout will focus on the basics of strengthening your core. In this workout, you will use kettlebells, free weights, and bodyweight exercises to increase your overall core ... Continue Reading
Why Slouching Isn’t The Only Bad Posture
The butt-wink, the slouch, and the rounded back. Snooze. We’ve heard time and time again that these positions are bad. Hopefully, if you haven’t already corrected these dangerous, faulty, and weak (did I ... Continue Reading
I Don’t Do CrossFit Anymore
Some months ago now I severed my last tie with CrossFit. In truth, I haven’t done a CrossFit workout in years. For seven years I worked as the Program Director of CrossFit Los Angeles. A few ... Continue Reading
More Evidence Suggests There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Diet
There’s a frequent debate between vegetarians and paleo diet enthusiasts over which is the healthier option. And for good reason it seems, as both sides seem to have legitimate health advantages. Anyone ... Continue Reading
Beginner Workout: Cycle 2, Week 1, Day 1
The second cycle of the beginner workout will focus on the basics of strengthening your core. In this workout, you will use kettlebells, free weights, and bodyweight exercises to increase your overall core ... Continue Reading
You Either Win, Or You Learn (Athlete Journal 28)
I woke up in a hotel in Mansfield, Massachusetts on April 5, 2014. The time was around 6am. The previous night was rough, considering I was still coming off of my cough. I remember waking up two or three ... Continue Reading
Everybody Hates the Ergometer
It’s true. World-class rowers, CrossFitters, and everyday gym-goers. Everybody hates the ergometer. But, in actuality, rowing has amazing benefits for athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all ... Continue Reading
