One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a coach is, “When should I start using a lifting belt?” Second after that, “What kind of lifting belt should I use?” These are both great questions. Unfortunately, there is a lot of FUD out there when it comes to the topic of lifting belts. […]
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Your Crossfit Open Scores Suck Because You’re Weak
It’s Crossfit Open season again. That means that in Crossfit gyms around the world, crossfitters are all doing the same weekly workout, competing against each other, building community, and for the top athletes in the world, qualifying for the Crossfit Games Regionals. Open season is a fun, challenging time for crossfitters and a yearly highlight […]
Creatine: The Ultimate Guide
Welcome to our series of Level One Supplement guides! Most of us don’t have an unlimited budget. Chances are, also, that you aren’t striving to be among the top 0.1% of athletes in the world. That’s where the level one supplements come in. These are the core, the building blocks. They are also the most […]
Whey Protein: The Ultimate Guide
Welcome to our whey protein Level One Supplement Guide! Most of us don’t have an unlimited budget. Chances are, also, that you aren’t striving to be among the top 0.1% of athletes in the world. That’s where the level one supplements come in. These are the core, the building blocks. They are also the most […]
Believe in Barbells
I’ve been watching Dr. Sullivan’s Greysteel videos. (Dr. Sullivan is a national treasure, ER Doctor, Starting Strength Coach, and expert on improving life’s later years through barbell training.) You should watch them too. In #4, he talks about the current disease-oriented model of medical practice. Under this model, physicians are the magicians of the age, […]