As athletes age, their bodies undergo changes that require a more tailored approach to training. CrossFit masters athletes, especially those typically over the age of 40, often find that traditional training programs no longer meet their needs. It’s a rather intuitive fact, isn’t it? A 20-year-old you shouldn’t train the same as a 40-year-old you. […]
Read More →The functional athlete’s training is flush with movements, drills, and endless variations that help keep workouts exciting and athletes constantly adapting to new stimuli. There are, of course, the usual suspects that show up in workouts more often than not, such as thrusters, pull-ups, and kettlebell swings. However, accessory exercises also play a crucial, yet […]
Read More →In part 1 of this 5-part series on developing the snatch and clean + jerk, we discussed the importance of incorporating pulls into your training. You can find that full post here. In part 2, we’ll be discussing the importance of getting stronger in the squat and push press. Let’s get to it… Key #2: […]
Read More →Key #1: Lots of Pulls The snatch and clean + jerk are a true test of an athlete’s strength, power, coordination, and dedication to the craft of lifting. If you want to improve these lifts, you need more than just “lifting heavy.” You need a training plan that develops technique, builds strength in the right […]
Read More →Endurance is one of the cornerstones of athletic performance. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, swimmer, or you participate in a sport that demands repeated sustained effort — like CrossFit — your endurance matters. But building endurance is not just about putting in more miles. It’s also not about doing one high-intensity workout after another and […]
Read More →Going to the gym day after day and doing a one-hour high-intensity CrossFit class is great — as long as it aligns with your goals. You’ll burn calories. You’ll get fitter. You’ll improve your heart health. You’ll build some muscle. And for most people, that’s more than enough. But if your goal is to maximize […]
Read More →Today, let’s talk about one of the workout styles featured in Dominate the Bike: A 12-Week Program for Power, Speed, & Endurance: Variable Rest Intervals. As the name implies, variable rest intervals are interval workouts where the work period stays the same, but the rest period changes. Here’s an example: 8 x 3-Minute Tempo BikeEasy […]
Read More →When it comes to strength and the CrossFit athlete, one thing is undeniable: everything else equal, a stronger athlete is a better athlete. The most obvious example of this is when testing athletes for a one-rep max, much like Powerlifting. At the 2020 CrossFit Games, athletes competed in the CrossFit Total, which seeks to find […]
Read More →Strict pull-ups are one of the most challenging yet rewarding bodyweight exercises that can significantly enhance your upper body strength and overall fitness. Unfortunately, a lot of people see the word ‘strict pull-ups’ in a workout and are instantly defeated. If you’re in that boat, don’t worry; like any worthwhile goal, with a dedicated plan, […]
Read More →I’ve been around the sport of CrossFit for a little over 10 years now. I can remember back to a time when anything but high-intensity, train-to-the-point of-near-death type workouts were the end all be all of training. Easy workouts like long Zone 2 runs were mocked as anti-fitness. I even remember a few posts that […]
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