competition

Are you training in a void? I am a firm believer in goal setting. Without goals it becomes hard to establish action plans (in this case training plans) to drive improvement. In the world of business and ... Continue Reading

Judging in fitness competitions is a strange game. As the scene grows, the demand both on and for judges grows. There’s some work to be done by us all. How can we help to drive the sport forward in a way ... Continue Reading

Competing in your first physique competition is an exciting first step on a rewarding journey. But if you’re not careful, that journey can quickly turn sour. Here are ten considerations to ensure a ... Continue Reading

When talking to people who have a passion, you can see their eyes light up as they discuss their project. That’s exactly what you see happen when AJ Richards, the CEO of Rush Club, talks about his ... Continue Reading

Training is a safe place for us. We’re in a familiar environment surrounded by friends we know and trust. And while much growth, both emotionally and physically, can be made there, it is only in the deep ... Continue Reading

Today there are large numbers of CrossFit and other athletes who have decided to try a weightlifting career. To those unfamiliar with our sport the idea of infrequent competition comes as a bit of a shock. ... Continue Reading

Ask any athlete and they will tell you of the benefits of competition. Ask any businessman and you'll probably hear the same. Athletes are highly sought after people in the business world because they ... Continue Reading

The development of a certain amount of willpower is an integral part of sport training, especially in weightlifting. Psychologists characterize willpower as the ability to consciously regulate your own ... Continue Reading

Depending on how old you are you may recall a time when scores were kept at junior sporting events and medals were handed out for first, second, and third places. You may also remember a time where you ... Continue Reading

Back in 1988, Carl Lewis and Ben Johnson were the two 100-meter dash greats. Carl Lewis was already regarded as one of the best sprinters and jumpers of all time, but Ben Johnson stepped up and broke the ... Continue Reading

Preparing for a competition can be a daunting task, especially if it's your first one. It's important to be in the best mental and physical state possible. This involves the careful combination of a number ... Continue Reading

One of the hardest subjects for people to grasp is periodization. For proof just see how many athletes fail to set personal bests at the Olympics every four years. Even at elite levels, with the best minds ... Continue Reading

Brazilian jiu jitsu tournaments are physically and mentally demanding. Depending on the tournament, competitors can spend all day sitting around waiting for their division to be up. Not knowing when your ... Continue Reading

At various times during my active weightlifting career I was asked why I competed. What could I possibly get out of it? Months of hard work culminated by just six lifts in a competition, and no way to ... Continue Reading

Before November 2012 I had never competed in a Brazilian jiu jitsu tournament, but I knew that when I finally decided to compete, it would be at Marmac Athletics’ Tournament of Champions. There’s always a ... Continue Reading

In 2008 Michael Atkinson wrote a paper that has become very well known in the endurance community – Triathlon, Suffering and Exciting Significance. What sets this paper apart from most published on any ... Continue Reading

For weeks at Titans Fitness Academy in Halifax, Nova Scotia, an empty protein tub sat on the ledge at the main entrance. A hole was cut into the lid and the sign taped to the tub said, “Send Presley to ... Continue Reading

I just spent the weekend working as a Technical Official at the Canadian Senior Weightlifting Championships. As with most such events there were the usual high points plus some disappointments as the ... Continue Reading

Let’s face it: Our baser instincts cause us to rejoice just a little when others fail and die just a little when others triumph. I doubt it’s anything any of us are proud of, but I also doubt any of us can ... Continue Reading

I’ve always had a fierce competitive streak, even before I found sports. I always competed. In grade school it was the citywide spelling bee. In high school it was performing in Solo & Ensemble. In ... Continue Reading

This week marked the start of a new programming scheme here at CrossFit LA. We’re trying something new and progressive, and it’s pretty exciting. Andy Petranek, the owner of CFLA, and Kenny Kane, our ... Continue Reading

Author’s Note: This entire article applies to teammates. If your coach has cause to ask The Question, completely different rules apply. Anyone who competes in Brazilian jiu jitsu has heard The ... Continue Reading

EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world-class grappler Valerie Worthington. Follow Valerie as she trains and competes in various events over the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition season. ... Continue Reading

In a previous story I wrote about how at the PanAms I competed (and lost) against a highly accomplished, highly experienced grappler, Hannette Staack. What I didn’t mention is that in addition to being the ... Continue Reading