Life sucks. It is wonderful and majestic in so many important ways, from small things, like hitting a new personal record in the gym, to the most important things in life, like falling in love. But it also ... Continue Reading
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Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 2, Day 4
We are in our second week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 1, Week 5, Day 2
Welcome to the RKC 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 ... Continue Reading
Goodbye Cheerios, Hello Chicken: One Family’s Attempt at Paleo Eating
The novelist Virginia Woolf once said, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” While this is certainly true for adults, it is perhaps even more so for children. I’ve ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 4 – Meet Results for Masters Multiply Nationals
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 ... Continue Reading
Defying Stagnation: An Interview With Heather Tiddens, Part 2
Last week we shared thoughts with former professional surfer and current world-renowned yoga instructor Heather Tiddens. Heather shared her love of the ocean, and the value she places on inner work as well ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People
Last week in part one of our interview with Jeff Martone we learned how he discovered kettlebells and why he declared them the tool that saved his body and changed the course of his athletic life. ... Continue Reading
10 Articles To Bring Out Your Inner Yogi
More and more athletes, both amateur and professional, are recognizing the benefits of yoga for recovery, performance, and general well-being. Read on to learn why yoga is beneficial, how to get started, ... Continue Reading
What’s In Your Mouth? 3 Food Tracking Apps for Rookies And Pros
Twelve years ago, my first year out of college, I became obsessed with what I ate. I had a job, but entry-level work meant I had to watch where I spent my money and I cared too much about my health to fall ... Continue Reading
Recipe: The Banana Graveyard (aka Chocolate Chip Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies)
No matter how much I ration my banana purchasing, I seem to have a never-ending banana graveyard in my freezer. I must have bananas in my life – my oatmeal calls out for them and years of running had me ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 1, Week 4, Day 2
Welcome to the RKC 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 ... Continue Reading
How To Train Like A Pro, Without Training Like A Pro
With the Olympics just around the corner there will soon be living rooms filled with wannabe athletes intent on shaking off their slovenly past, ready to do some exercise, inspired by the incredible feats ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 1, Day 3
Welcome to our first week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one ... Continue Reading
Down in the Dirt Series: Part 4 – Food Justice and Communal Health
Photos provided by Danette "Dizzle" Rivera and Just Food. As a kid, my mother sent me to the market often. I bought milk, hot dogs, beans, and bread. She sent me regularly because she was ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 12 – 5/20/12
Schedule of CrossFit Athlete Journals: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola Wednesdays - Travis Holley Sundays - Michael Winchester Michael Winchester - Athlete Journal 5/20/12 (Read Michael's Bio ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 3 – Staving Off Boredom
Click here to read other journal entries and articles by Andrew Read, and look for his new journal every Monday as he trains for Ironman Melbourne. Journal Entry 3 - Staving Off Boredom With ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 3 – Olympic Media Day (aka Hunger Games)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of Olympic weightlifter Holley Mangold. Holley is part of Team USA headed to London this summer. Follow her journey here as she trains for the 2012 ... Continue Reading
Body And Mind Detox: 3 Simple Tips To Spring Clean The Body
It's spring time and your house isn't the only thing needing a "cleanse." Give these three simple tips a try and have your mind and body detoxed and ready to enjoy life and nature. Tip 1: Neti Your ... Continue Reading
Size Doesn’t Matter – But Your Technique Does (For Running, That Is)
When I signed up for my first ultramarathon, I started training like crazy. I hired a personal trainer and a strength coach to kick my butt into high gear twice a week. For months I ran, biked, squatted, ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Travis Holley, Entry 7 – 5/16/12
Schedule of CrossFit Athlete Journals: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola Wednesdays - Travis Holley Sundays - Michael Winchester Travis Holley - Athlete Journal 5/16/12 (Read Travis's Bio ... Continue Reading
The Get Up: Why It’s My Favorite Exercise
“Long before the invention of the plate loaded barbells and dumbbells, history spoke of men of seemingly superhuman strength. On display at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia in Greece is a 316lb ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 1, Week 3, Day 1
Welcome to the RKC 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 ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola, Entry 13 – 5/14/12
Schedule of CrossFit Athlete Journals: Mondays - Ingrid Kantola Wednesdays - Travis Holley Sundays - Michael Winchester Ingrid Kantola - Athlete Journal 5/14/12 (Read Ingrid's Bio ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 2 – My Travels
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of Olympic weightlifter Holley Mangold. Holley is part of Team USA headed to London this summer. Follow her journey here as she trains for the 2012 ... Continue Reading
