“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…

The Saboteurs Of Health In America

I recently came across an article from Breaking Muscle  discussing the factors at work in the demise of our health in America. I especially enjoyed what he mentions regarding addiction being an accepted business model (check out the expert…

WOD Review 1/22/18

Monday My intent for this day is to re-test a good ol' fashioned workout from 2014! The workout has a little bit of everything! It has some running, simple barbell movements, and basic gymnastic skills. No one part of the workout should stop…

Featured Athlete: Megan P.

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For those that have noticed the skill and attention to detail of the handwriting on our Sweaty Swag board, and now our newly revamped Leaderboard, you may or may not know that it is compliments of Megan! In addition to her awesome creativity…