CavemanChefs is a Colorado based gourmet paleo meal delivery service. They offer a wide variety of meal plan options, and have specifics you can choose from within them such as: paleo, ketogenic, FODMAP, ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Meridian Regional Recap: Holte, Gudmundsson Win, Aegidius Makes Return
One of CrossFit's most hotly contested Regional competitions ended with excitement and heartbreak on Sunday in Spain. When the dust settled, many familiar faces long associated with the CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Opinion: Why the 2017 World’s Strongest Man Controversies Are Overblown
Let me preface this with a spoiler alert: if you are one of the few people waiting until Christmas to find out who wins the 2017 World’s Strongest Man, stop reading now (and probably stay off the internet ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Atlantic Region Day 1 Recap: Bridgers Leads, Ben Smith in Trouble?
The CrossFit Games Atlantic Regional is normally one of the toughest qualification spots for any athlete, but after Day 1 in 2017, one former Games Champ and multi-time podium finisher looks to be ... Continue Reading
Animal Whey Protein Review — Good for More Than Bodybuilders?
Animal Whey is a part of Universal Nutrition, a New Jersey-based supplement company that's been in the business for forty years. Animal is probably best known for their multivitamin called "Animal Pak" but ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Nutrition Prostar 100% Whey Review — The Next Great Protein?
You're less likely to find Ultimate Nutrition in the local supplement store than bigger name brands, but they've got a loyal following online, particularly among bodybuilders — they currently sponsor ... Continue Reading
Is Taurine a Good Workout Supplement?
As the ingredient that gives “Red Bull” its name, there are a lot of myths surrounding taurine, the main ones being that it’s a caffeine-like energy supplement (it’s not) and that it’s made from bull sperm ... Continue Reading
Steve Cotter Talks Kettlebell Training for Weightlifters and Powerlifters
Steve Cotter is one of the best known kettlebell experts on Earth, though "kettlebell missionary" might be a more apt term. He spends the bulk of the year traveling the globe promoting kettlebells and ... Continue Reading
Meet the CrossFitter Who Did “Murph” 10 Times in a Row
"Murph" is one of functional fitness' most famous — or infamous — workouts, consisting of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats, and another one-mile run. And ideally, it's ... Continue Reading
Reverse Lunge vs Split Squat – Differences and Muscles Worked
The reverse lunge and split squat are two common and highly effective unilateral movements for coaches and athletes to implement into training programs to improve balance, coordination, muscular symmetry, ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability and Strength Training
There are a lot of things that can affect your strength levels, which makes it super difficult to know whether or not your workout is going to be awesome or terrible on any given day. This is where heart ... Continue Reading
Why People Get Hooked on Weightlifting
A few days ago, the father of one of my teammates gave me a call to talk to about my performance at the National Championships as well as a few other ideas he had. He also happens to be a coach for a high ... Continue Reading
12 Things All Morning Exercisers Do (But Won’t Admit To)
It takes a special type of person to wake up at the crack of dawn for a sweat session, so it's no surprise we have our own special (and little known) routines and habits. If you’ve been known to rise and ... Continue Reading
Bulgarian Split Squat vs Lunge vs Step Up – What’s the Difference?
Unilateral leg training is key for symmetrical muscular development, balance and coordination, and sound movement patterning. Lack of proper ankle, knee, and hip mechanics in a unilateral setting can spell ... Continue Reading
10 Undeniable Benefits of the Clean & Jerk
Sometimes, people are confused as to how Olympic weightlifting is just two exercises: the snatch and the clean & jerk. (And formerly the clean & press, which was part of the sport in the ... Continue Reading
How Long Does It Take to Get Good at Strength Sports? A Newbie’s Guide
"You just haven't been training long enough, don't sweat it," My boyfriend Mark said this me once when I was somewhat tearfully lamenting what I perceived as a stall in my overall progress. For a ... Continue Reading
Is Breakfast a Must for Strength, Muscle Growth, and Fat Loss?
When it comes to breakfast, it's not uncommon to hear things like, "It gets your day started right," and "It's the most important meal of the day," but is it? With the growing popularity of diets like ... Continue Reading
Bulgarian Split Squat vs Lunge vs Back Squat – Differences and Benefits
The back squat, Bulgarian split squat, and the lunge are three lower body movements that are fundamental to nearly every strength, power, fitness, and sport athlete. Neglecting both/either bilateral (back ... Continue Reading
5 Famous People Who Tackled “Murph” on Memorial Day
Memorial Day might be the most solemn of American holidays, being less about celebration and more about remembering the sacrifices the military has made for the country. The military and law enforcement ... Continue Reading
Adidas Powerlift 3.1 Weightlifting Shoes Review
The Adidas Powerlift shoes are currently in their third generation and have steadily grown in popularity since their initial release. This shoe could be described as one of Adidas's most well-known ... Continue Reading
Ray Williams Matches World Record, 1,052-Pound Squat in Training
"Let's do this sh*t!" says Ray Williams, somehow managing to speak coherently, stand for more than ten seconds, and then squat 1,052 pounds (477.18kg). Over the weekend, Williams was getting ... Continue Reading
The Stiff Leg Deadlift – Exercises, Benefits, and Muscles Worked
Strengthening the posterior chain is a necessity for strength, power, and sport athletes. The ability to integrate fluid knee and hip flexion and and extension is at the root of force production for most ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Announces Retirement from World’s Strongest Man; Hafthor Bjornsson Questions Press Score
Though contractual obligations with organizers prevent competitors from announcing results at this point, Eddie Hall has announced his retirement from World's Strongest Man competition via Instagram. From ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Pacific Region Recap: Webb & Newbury Win, Toomey Close Behind
The final day of 2017 CrossFit Games Pacific Regional has come to a close in Wollongong, Australia, and familiar names are at the top of the leaderboard. Kara Webb managed to edge out Tia-Clair ... Continue Reading