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Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 85 – Heavy Squat Session

EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world champion powerlifter Chris Duffin. Follow Chris as he trains and competes in various events over the coming year. Chris's journal will be posted every ... Continue Reading

Book Review: “The Paleo Chocolate Lover’s Cookbook” by Kelly V. Brozyna

One of the growing problems I see with the use of the word “paleo” is that a lot of things get called paleo these days that aren’t really paleo. What I mean is, people can find a way to make junk food out ... Continue Reading

So You Want to Be a CrossFit Judge? 7 Tips to Help You Make the Right Decisions

As the CrossFit Open approaches, more CrossFit trainers will be taking the CrossFit judges course to become certified judges. Even though the course gives you a basic blueprint, nothing can outweigh actual ... Continue Reading

Your Achilles…Hip?

I’m on to you. You’re not here to read. You’re here to improve. You want to train better, perform better, feel better - whatever your better may be. You are willing to suffer through this article hoping to ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 8, Week 6, Day 1

Welcome to the Kettlebell workout from coach Dini Leopoldo. Two new workouts are posted each week - on Tuesday and Thursday - and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately ... Continue Reading

7 Reasons Why Your Child Should Practice Martial Arts

“The martial arts are ultimately self-knowledge. A punch or a kick is not to knock the hell out of the guy in front, but to knock the hell out of your ego, your fear, or your hang-ups.” - Bruce Lee ... Continue Reading

How to Work Up to a Handstand Against the Wall

Doing a handstand against the wall is not a difficult move to do. It doesn’t require much strength, as when you do it right, you’re using your structure more than muscle. It takes some coordination and ... Continue Reading

4-Week Intermediate Strength and Power Program

Click Here to Start a Free 4-Week Strength and Power Program From Sally Moss Program Goal Increase whole-body strength and power, as measured by 1RM in deadlift, power clean, and bench ... Continue Reading

Strength & Conditioning: Sally Moss, Week 1, Day 1

EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are designed by competitive weightlifter, powerlifter, and strength coach Sally Moss. Sally's goal is to make strength training simple for everyone, and these workouts ... Continue Reading

Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 73 – Sadiv Sets

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading

Prenatal Yoga – The Art of Slowing Down and Listening

During pregnancy the body transforms in miraculous ways. The uterus expands 500 times its normal capacity. The hips expand and the ligaments become more lax to prepare for labor. Of course, there is the ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 8, Week 5, Day 2

Becoming Our Heart-Felt Best: How Yoga Is Practice for Life

Being your truest self means to shy away from distractions. Instead, turn toward tending to the heart of who you are. Don’t allow your past to define you, be defined by how you rise above, learn, and grow ... Continue Reading

Emily Kwok on Navigating Pregnancy in the BJJ World

Brazilian jiu jitsu is addictive. Some students begin training with the intention of keeping it casual and training once or twice a week. Inevitably, it takes over their lives. Now that I teach a women’s ... Continue Reading

Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 84 – Extra Training Day

Athlete Journal: Alli Moyer, Entry 10 – 1/9/2014

EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Allison Moyer. Allison is a nationally ranked NPC Figure Athlete, nationally and internationally published fitness model, an avid CrossFit athlete, BSN, ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 8, Week 4, Day 2

Training Worthy of a Lifetime

It’s natural at this time of year to resolve to significantly change aspects of your life. Given that many people essentially give away their health and fitness in the first half of their life, it’s also ... Continue Reading

Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 83 – Ringing in the New Year with 800lb Squats

10 Videos on Mobility, Therapy, and Performing Movements Properly by Dave Ayres

By his own admission, CrossFit coach Dave Ayres was not born with natural athletic ability. Everything he has achieved has come from hard grinding work. His love of physical training has led him to ... Continue Reading

This Year, Exercise Less

You may have just finished making a mental list of New Year’s resolutions that include something like, “get more exercise.” Hold onto your hats. This is the year I challenge you to exercise less. I know ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 8, Week 4, Day 1

Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover: Instrinsic Motivation vs. External Goals

We’re all familiar with the old adage, “don’t judge a book by its cover.” In this age of media bombardment, this proves to be no easy task. We all receive countless images a day that tell us that to be ... Continue Reading

Running Cadence and the Muscle-Shortening Reflex

Take a large inflated ball like an exercise ball and press down hard on it. When you release the pressure, what happens? It springs back. Indeed, if you press with enough force not only will the area where ... Continue Reading