You train. You try to eat clean. You dedicate free time to reading about fitness. This stuff matters to you. So, tell me, why are you still intent on sabotaging your fitness?
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
The Dark Place of Competition (Where We Learn and Grow)
Training is a safe place for us. We’re in a familiar environment surrounded by friends we know and trust. And while much growth, both emotionally and physically, can be made there, it is only in the deep waters of competition we can ever really grow.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Manduka LiveOn Mat, GO Free 2.0 Backpack, Yoga Towels (Product Review)
Manduka might be my favorite brand for yoga gear. I recently had the chance to try out several more of their products, and I was highly impressed with the quality of materials, thoughtful designs, and affordability.
Jeans Crisis 2014
You grab your favorite pair of jeans that you’ve had since the dawn of time, and all of a ... READ MORE »
How Women Should Train for Optimal Testosterone Levels
I know many ladies out there are curious about testosterone and the role it plays in their training. Since more women are training in sports such as Olympic lifting and powerlifting, more women are curious how those activities impact them hormonally.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Fit to Teach Episode 3: I Heart Burpees
With the encouragement of co-worker and CrossFit coach Meredith Davis, 18 Cannon School educators in Concord, North Carolina, started training at CrossFit Vitality. In this nine-part series, these teachers and administrators go through CrossFit fundamentals and try to determine the cognitive impact of the program.
In Week 5, CrossFit is becoming a priority. Even with work, family and life obligations, members of the Cannon School group are making it to the afternoon class at CrossFit Vitality. Several say they want and even need to get to the gym.
A fan of teamwork, coach Steve Pinkerton puts the group through a partner workout, and the benefits are apparent.
“(CrossFit’s) actually been … the best teamwork, bonding experience that I’ve had in my professional career,” says Michelle Zelaya, upper-school Spanish teacher.
Raving about higher energy levels, better mental states and new friendships, the group members are becoming convinced of the advantages of CrossFit.
“All teachers should do CrossFit,” says Zelaya. “Every human being should do CrossFit.”
Video by Gary Roberts and Jordan Shalhoub.
10min 6sec
Additional reading: Kipping Pull-Ups for KIPP School by Laura Bruner, published March 2, 2014.
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