Change of Focus for Sustainability

JB and Rene both recently wrote great posts about mindful practices that can help you get the most out of your training. JB suggested utilizing self-ratings as a way of seeing if you are able to get the desired intensity out of your workouts.…

Let it go

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In the sport of fitness, there is a myriad of exercises and skills to work on and improve. However, trying to increase your 1RM back squat by 30 lbs, while also shaving 30 seconds off your mile time, might be a tough feat. Focusing in on one…

Weekly WOD Insights 2/5/18

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With mother nature dealing us some dry and unseasonably warm temperatures, we have more running than normal programmed for this time of year.  As always though, if you'd rather bike, row or ski, that's always a perfectly good substitute! Skill…

“Practice” Ratings

We've posted quite a bit on the importance of being more mindful and cognizant in training. In the grand scheme of things, having a solid mental grasp on your training can be what separates good from great athletes and can also be the difference…

Core Stability

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Core, core, core. We are always talking about keeping our core tight, stabilizing the core, training the core, but what exactly is the core? The core is comprised of muscles in the front, side, and back of the midsection. All these muscles work…

24 Hours With Rich Froning

For most people, an hour a day at their CrossFit gym is enough for them.  Others however aspire to make a living doing CrossFit.  Here's what a day looks like for 4 time CrossFit Games champ Rich Froning, who now "just" trains to compete on…

WOD Insights Week of 1/29

Monday For Part A you are welcome to choose any combo of squat and or power clean, as well as split or push jerk. The cleans do not need to be touch and go, however, if you'd like to work on barbell cycling, touch and go would be a good option…

Welcome Baby Kea!

I'm very excited to announce the arrival of James and Melaney's first child, Kea Julie Barber!  She was born January 24th weighing in at 6lbs. 15oz. and measuring 19" long.  Mom and baby are both doing well and we looking forward to meeting…

Functional Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding has been around for centuries, its where most people get their start in terms of a regular gym routine. I can still remember back to when I would grab my parents 10 pound dumbbells and do some curls, some overhead presses, push…