When some people want to build muscle, they start cycling. No, we’re not talking about using performance enhancing drugs — those build a good bit of muscle with a whole host of side effects. We’re talking about actually cycling as in, riding a bike. Various forms of biking are gaining popularity, either outdoors in the real world or…
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Despite being five years removed from his last CrossFit Games appearance, Josh Bridges remains one of the most recognizable and well-respected athletes in the sport. In fact, even though the three-time CrossFit Regionals champion hasn’t competed in the Games since 2018, he still looks more than capable of keeping up with fellow legends like four-time Fittest Man on…
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Not that long ago, electrolyte powders were really only something that serious runners, cyclists, and athletes who trained in the heat had on their radar. Today, they’re available in pretty much every grocery and drug store, and in formulations and flavors designed to help everyone from kids to elite athletes to stay hydrated.  But with so many electrolyte…
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The Inverted Bodyweight Row is one of the BEST, simple, most effective exercises you can do for your “pull” muscles. If you’re trying to get to your first pull-up (or even if you are already doing pull-ups), it’s a must.  That’s why we program them in when designing workouts for our Online Coaching Clients. Today, […]
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Between having a doctorate in education, an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) pro card, and a string of 10 straight powerlifting competition victories, Patricia Johnson entered the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Masters Championships with a loaded resume and little to prove. However, that didn’t stop the decorated American athlete from delivering another elite performance…
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Everybody’s talking about gut health these days, which means probiotics are finally getting the attention some of us felt they deserved all along. Probiotics are like the “good guys” in your gut — they’re helpful bacteria that hang out with other tiny creatures like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa in your large intestine to help maintain a balanced…
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Less than a month after letting the world know about his decision to step away from powerlifting, Hafthor Björnsson has officially put a timetable on his return to the sport that made him a living legend. Working his way back from a torn pectoral muscle that’s taken several months and plenty of patience to rehabilitate, Björnsson unveiled his…
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Searching for CrossFit shoes isn’t as simple as walking into a store and grabbing the first thing you see. Or at least it shouldn’t be. It’s actually one of those things you’ll want to be intentional about because there are numerous factors you’ll want to keep in mind. For instance, you’ll want to identify which heel-to-toe drop would…
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Among experienced lifters, heading into the gym for a focused chest and triceps workout stands as a testament to serious commitment. From powerlifters aiming for their next bench press PR to bodybuilders striving for a near-perfect physique, these sessions are fundamental in the lifting world. It’s not just about the aesthetics; it’s about strength, resilience, and dedication. Training…
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When I started CrossFit in 2015, it only took about a week for me to develop an unhealthy obsession with shopping for the best CrossFit shoes. Even though the NOBULL brand launched in that same year, I didn’t buy my first pair of their trainers until 2019. Having put them through hundreds of workouts since then, I’m well-equipped…
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