Since my last meet — the 2018 US Open — I’ve been slowly dieting down, from 214 to 202, to prepare to compete in the 181-pound class at the USPA Tribute meet this August. During that cut, I’ve maintained ... Continue Reading
Watch John Glaude’s Journey from Morbid Obesity to CrossFit Athlete
John David Glaude has over half a million followers on his YouTube channel “Obese to Beast,” and hey, he deserves the attention. The man once weighed 360 pounds and wore 5XL shirts but gradually — or as ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Announces Youth Olympic Games Team
Earlier today, USA Weightlifting announced the two athletes that will be representing the United States of America at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. The Youth Olympic Games occur every four years similar to ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Circuit for Leg Strength
Kettlebell training is an effective way to build overall strength, power, and hypertrophy for most fitness and general fitness enthusiasts. Often, movements like squats, deadlifts, and other leg training ... Continue Reading
Top Muscle-Up Finishers, Who Leads At Reebok CrossFit Games After 2 Events
We're currently two events through day one of the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games and we have our first glimpses at who's sitting on top of the leaderboard. Day one has been continually called the "hardest ... Continue Reading
Total-Body Kettlebell Circuit for Runners
In this article we offer runners a comprehensive total-body kettlebell workout to develop greater power, build muscle, and enhance running performance; all while increasing injury resilience. The below ... Continue Reading
6 Ways to Eccentrically Load Exercises and Their Advantages
In respects to different types of muscle contractions, there are four that folks generally know and these include: Concentric, eccentric, isometric, and isotonic. While every type of muscle contraction can ... Continue Reading
Should Athletes Wear Flip Flops?
If you’re an athlete, you’ve heard the overused lifting cue “find your feet.” Or to start your squat “from the ground up.” Or “grip the floor” when lifting. Or “push through the floor” when ... Continue Reading
Full Body Kettlebell Circuit Workout for Strength
Kettlebells are a highly valuable tool for building stamina, muscle, and strength. Often times, when athletes think about building serious strength, the kettlebell is not one of the first tools to choose ... Continue Reading
Update: Sam Briggs Makes It to the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games
On Saturday, we wrote that Sam Briggs announced her visa troubles on her Instagram page, which put her attendance at the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games in question. At that time, she wrote a long post ... Continue Reading
Top Athletes React to Marathon Row At Reebok CrossFit Games
At this point, we think it's safe to say that Dave Castro's prediction about the first day at the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games being the hardest is definitely holding true. Last night, the final event of the ... Continue Reading
Ample Vs. Soylent – Big Differences Between the Biggest Meal Replacements
Soylent changed the way people think about meal replacements. Targeting techies and busy entrepreneurs, Soylent wanted customers to look at meal replacements as a crucial part of their productivity ... Continue Reading
Reebok CrossFit Games Events 1 & 9 Details Announced, Plus a Look At This Year’s Gear
Less than two days remain until the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games kick off, and we're about halfway through the event hints and reveals. As of right now for the individual athletes, we know a majority of the ... Continue Reading
3 Muscle Building Kettlebell Circuits You Need to Try
Kettlebells are a versatile tool for building muscle, increasing power, and shedding body fat. Like most training programs, building muscle with kettlebells is highly dependent on: load/intensity ... Continue Reading
Cailer Woolam Back to Moving Weight; Pulls Very Fast 400kg Single
The doctor will see you now. Powerlifter Cailer Woolam, aka @Doctor.Deadlift per his Instagram page, shared a big deadlift video recently that has many powerlifting fans optimistic about his progress back ... Continue Reading
Ample Vs Ample K – There Are More Differences Than the Fat Content
Ample is on a mission to change the meal replacement game. Launched in 2015 by Connor Young, a one-time owner of his own CrossFit gym, the idea behind the brand was to produce a meal replacement for folks ... Continue Reading
ONE Bar Review — Best Tasting Bar?
In the last year, we've seen ONE Bars take a completely different form on the shelves and in the eyes of those that consume them on a regular basis. With newly refined packaging and a clean appearance, One ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games
The 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games are just days away, and there are more ways than ever to watch all the action live. A big aspect of this year’s season is the increased participation of CBS Sports, a ... Continue Reading
Two Years From 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Here’s What’s Changed In Weightlifting
The date July 24th, 2018 had a significant meaning for the sport of weightlifting. This date marked the point officially two years out from the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. A lot has changed in ... Continue Reading
The “CrossFit Total” Will Make Appearance At 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games
We don't know about you, but we're fired up about the next workout that's been released for the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games. The next event that will take place on the first day as workout three for ... Continue Reading
5 Useful Strength Training Lessons Everyone Can Benefit From
Alright, maybe the list below is common sense, and maybe you already knew these. Regardless, I felt like this article was appropriate for any strength athlete or lifter who needed a friendly reminder, ... Continue Reading
The Obstacle Course Is Back for the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games
We're another day and another hint closer to the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games. Last night, Dave Castro shared yet another look into this year's CrossFit Games. For those who love watching elite athletes ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Chakera Holcomb Squats an Epic 227kg Raw Triple
Powerlifter Chakera Holcomb is often described as one of (if not) the strongest female in the sport of powerlifting right now, and for good reason. In 2018 alone, she's made a more than compelling ... Continue Reading
Build Big Shoulders With This Supplementary Shoulder Workout Routine
Lately, I’ve been incorporating more bodybuilding work into my powerlifting training, and I’m seeing fantastic results out of it — in both size and strength. I used to think that if you wanted to be the ... Continue Reading