CrossFitters: The 3 Letters You Need to Know in Supplements

Good nutrition always comes first, but these three supplements may be what you need to gain an extra edge in your performance.

“If you had to choose one supplement to take for performance, what it would be?” I’m often asked this question. Amid the myriad of information and bro-science out there it is hard to grasp which supplements can offer you the most bang for your buck.

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CrossFit Radio Episode 373

On Episode 373 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Brennan Morton, owner of NEPA CrossFit in Plains, Pennsylvania. This episode was webcast on March 18, 2015.

1:52 Morton opened the show by explaining how his athletes are doing in the CrossFit Games Open, and he gave his thoughts on how the new “super regionals” have affected his team. Morton said attending the old Coach’s Prep Course (now officially known as the Level 2 Certificate Course) improved everything at his affiliate. The gym owner explained what he learned about programming and said the course made him realize he needs to avoid trying to fit too much into one training session. NEPA CrossFit offers a barbell club, and Morton explained how he coordinates that option with his regular CrossFit classes. He said he likes to provide choices for his athletes every day, and he believes offering many diverse programs is a good thing for the affiliate.

Teaching Youth to Enjoy the Art of Weightlifting

Don't let the weightlifting enthusiasm in your youth slip through your fingers, instead learn how to keep them engaged.

Weightlifting is becoming increasingly popular with both teens and school systems, but young minds can be hard to keep on track for great lengths of time. Weightlifting is a sport that requires fine detail and concentration. How can we make sure that kids can focus, develop, and most importantly enjoy weightlifting?

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5 Squat Variations for Strength, Mobility, and Better Movement

What I love about squats is their versatility. There's a squat for every almost occasion and purpose.

Squat. It's like a magic word. Add the word "squat" to any workout and you will feel an immediate sense of accomplishment, even before you actually do one.

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Chris Spealler's Tips for Efficient Kipping Handstand Push Ups

It's one thing being able to do a few handstand push ups. It's another to be smooth and fast at them.

It's one thing being able to do a kipping handstand push up, or even a few of them. It's another thing being efficient at performing them.

Chris Spealler is a world-class CrossFit renowned for his efficiency of movement. Being smaller and lighter than most of his competition means he needs to move better to take advantage of every ounce of strength.

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2 Sugar- and Dairy-Free Ketogenic Smoothie Recipes

Maintaining ketosis has been a lifesaver for me. Here are a few of my favorite smoothie recipes to get a dose of healthy fat.

I've been living a Paleo lifestyle 1,100+ days and recently began a ketogenic journey. I made the decision because I had a meniscus injury in December and wanted to decrease the inflammation.

Ketosis is achieved by consuming virtually no sugar, no dairy and, minimal-to-no carbs. The health benefits range from mood stabilization, to supporting the mitochondria in your cells, to building your immune system.

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Starting Strength Coaches Association Series: Mechanics - Hands on Realities, Part I

Mechanics, Hands on Realities, Part I Steve Hill discusses mechanics, starting with the concepts and problems to solve and moving to hands on demonstrations. Lecture recorded at the Starting Strength Coaches Association Conference, October 2014. Discuss