Loading up on a bunch of gear is REALLY fun, but getting fit, whether at the local globo gym or in your beloved garage or basement gym, is the whole point of it all. Thankfully, we love discussing things like workout tips and nutrition essentials as much as we like breaking down the specs of the newest power rack.
In this section, you'll find information on everything from general fitness to more sport-specific interests, most notably CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, powerlifting, and rucking.
...because...it's much better when you actually USE all of that equipment than turning it into glorified clothing racks!
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or want to make sure you eat enough to “bulk up”, counting your macros and tracking food consumption can really accelerate your progress in meeting your nutrition goals.
In this article, we’ll explain the basics of macro nutrition, guide you through the process of calculating your macro needs, and provide practical tips for counting macros effectively.
When you know about knurling and how the style of knurling can affect your lifting, you can become more deliberate in your barbell selection.
For better or for worse!
Mountain…Hill…Volcano(?) we got knurls galore to discuss today!
Truth be told, Hyrox training is very different from more “traditional” forms of exercise and even differs pretty significantly from other forms of “functional” training.
Today, we’re going to look at some of the key elements of Hyrox training to better help you determine if this type of training is what you were born to do!
By understanding the basics of CrossFit nutrition, calculating custom macros, and implementing pre and post-workout nutrition strategies, you can optimize your performance, recovery, and overall results!
Helen is a classic “CrossFit girl” who has been with us since 2003. Like all CrossFit benchmarks, she will put you to the test, prompting you to showcase your level and progress.
t may seem “simple”…and it is…but …”easy”?
Heavy sled workouts have gained popularity in recent years as they constitute an effective and versatile training method.
Weighted sleds can provide a unique training stimulus as using them can build strength while also serving as effective conditioning implements.
The story about how you got into CrossFit may not be exactly the same as mine, but the prospect of developing insane abs was probably near the top of the list.
Of course we all know that “abs are built in the kitchen”, but it couldn’t hurt to accelerate this growth by performing one of the top CrossFit ab workouts, right?
Lucky for you, I got 11 for you to choose from today. I can already hear those six packs rippin’!
The “humble” kettlebell…the real MVP of the Corona Virus pandemic.
More of these bad boys probably got sold in 2020 than in the previous 100 years.
…but today, we’re talking about one exercise and one exercise only.
The almighty kettlebell swing!
Doing crazy workouts with weight strapped to your body is cool.
Running with something loading you down is cool.
Is there a “best” weight-bearing apparatus?
Enter the ruck vs weighted vest debate!
How does a task of executing 30 snatches against a ticking clock at prescribed weights of 135 pounds for men and 95 pounds for women sound to you?
(you don’t have to answer that…)
Today, no matter where you lie on the “Isabel CrossFit Readiness Spectrum(TM)”. we’re going to hook you up with what you need to know before you tangle with one of the most respected “girls of CrossFit”.
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