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When Enough Is Enough: Knowing When To Quit

I recently watched the documentary Driven about former UFC Lightweight champion Jens Pulver. It’s a fascinating perspective on Jens preparing for what would be his last UFC fight. The documentary film ... Continue Reading

Intervention: Course Corrections for the Athlete and Trainer (Book Excerpt)

The following are excerpts from Chapters 8 and 9 of Dan John's book "Intervention: Course Corrections for the Athlete and Trainer," available in print, ebook, and audio book. You can also listen to ... Continue Reading

This One’s for the Butch Girls

I’ve only been to one Pilates class in my life. I’ve also only been referred to as the “butch” one time in my life. Well, at least one time to my face. And while it shocked me, it didn't anger me, as the ... Continue Reading

Product Review: “Lift Like a Girl” Program by Nia Shanks

Lift Like a Girl is a refreshing program for women who want to get stronger. I would highly recommend it for women who are looking for a new take on strength training – minus pink 3 lb. dumbbells – and ... Continue Reading

I Move, Therefore I Am: 10 Philosophy Lessons About Fitness

I used to think the phrase “find your path in life” was pretty straightforward. You just choose a nice little road and walk on it wherever it takes you, right? This has not been my experience, and I’m sure ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 3, Week 9, 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

Awake & Evolve: Cycle 3 – Yin Yoga Focus

Yogi's Tip The goal of a yin yoga practice is to stretch the body's deep connective tissues, ligaments, and fascia. This style of practice uses long holds in poses to increase joint flexibility and ... Continue Reading

43 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Athlete

You've bought all your presents - or so you think. Then you notice the stocking! There it is hanging all lonely and empty on the fireplace. What are you going to put in it? Certainly your fitness-loving ... Continue Reading

How to Choose the Right Little Kids Coach For You

I never thought I’d be one of those moms who enrolled their toddler in multiple classes and actually spent money on “Mommy and Me” classes. After all, how much could a toddler, preschooler, or other young ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 3, Week 8, Day 2

Sally’s BJJ Holiday Wish List

EDITOR'S NOTE: We know how hard it is to gift shop, so we thought we would help you out with ideas. Coach Sally, who writes BJJ and MMA articles, provided us with her BJJ wish list to get you ... Continue Reading

The 3 Best Single Leg Exercises for Core and Lower Body

If you’re like me you just don’t have enough hours in the day. Because of that I am always looking for ways to minimize my gym time. That doesn’t mean I am going to skimp on a workout, but it does mean I ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 3, Week 8, Day 1

Eric Stevens’s Holiday Wish List

EDITOR'S NOTE: We know how hard it is to gift shop, so we thought we would help you out with ideas. Coach Eric supplied a well-rounded list that shoots for the stars! Eric's Martial Arts Holiday Wish ... Continue Reading

My 3 Biggest Lessons Learned in 22 Years of Training

On November 27th, I turned 34. While most days I still feel young and spry, there are days that it honestly feels a lot older than it is. With my birthday being so close, I decided to pause and reflect on ... Continue Reading

Book Review: “The Last Headbangers: NFL Football in the Rowdy, Reckless ’70s” by Kevin Cook

My father is an avid football fan, his fervor stemming from his experiences playing high school and college ball back in the day. I have many childhood memories of him yelling at the television during big ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 3, Week 7, Day 2

Why CrossFit and BJJ Should Never Be in the Olympics

For a long while at the Olympic Games there was such a thing as demonstration sports. This started occurring in 1912 and ran until 1992, at which point the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided ... Continue Reading

Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 3, Week 7, Day 1

It Will NOT Stunt Growth: Strength Programming for the Adolescent Athlete

Weightlifting will stunt your growth. This statement always follows youth athletes as they begin to weight train. But the real question remains if this is true or not, and the answer is no. What can stunt ... Continue Reading

Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 17 – One-Armed Snatch Practice

EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of Olympic weightlifter Holley Mangold. Follow her journey here as she trains for the 2016 Olympics! Holley's journal will be posted every Friday. You can ... Continue Reading

Interview with John Wayne Parr: Muay Thai Fighter and Promoter

When John Wayne “The Gunslinger” Parr was thirteen years old, he fell in love with a man. The man was Jean-Claude Van Damme and JW had just seen the movie Kickboxer. He fell in love with him as a hero. We ... Continue Reading

How Grapplers Celebrate the Holidays: Pretty Much Nothing Is Sacred

People, places, and things that are important in other contexts are not necessarily important to grapplers in the same way. Given that grappling is a lifestyle and not just a hobby, grapplers tend to find ... Continue Reading