With the open rapidly approaching, I know some of you are wanting to become more efficient with your pull-ups. Butterfly pull-ups are much faster than kipping, but, without proper technique, can fatigue you…fast! When I was learning butterfly pull-ups, I scoured the internet for tutorial videos and came across this one by Chris Spealler. I like […]
Kyle and I taking some time off to hit the slopes In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I wanted to do a post on making time for doing the things you love. Getting up to Tahoe isn’t as easy as it was when it was just Kyle and I, but taking the time to pack […]
I came cross this article on Breaking Muscle written by coach Bob Takano. I really liked what he said about determining your stance, so often I see athletes that are unsure of what their width should be, this is a great way determine how far out you should be splitting. To check out more, you […]
After a weekend away with some friends skiing and eating awesome food, I was inspired to take my meal planning and food prep to the next level. I had recently been in a food rut, making the same old thing over and over. Our friends were kind enough to make awesome meals for us, most […]
With the CrossFit Open less than a month away, I’m starting to get excited to see what 2017 has in store for us! If you’ve never done the open before, this is a great way to compete at whatever level you’re at, and take part in the camaraderie of the open. Like Nabil posted last […]
I’ve always been into a more holistic approach when it comes to health. I’ve recently discovered Essential Oils, and have been enjoying their healing properties. As of late, I have been making my own essential oil capsules. Combined with turmeric (anti inflammatory) I incorporate clove, oregano, ginger and Myrrh in each one. All of them having […]
This photo was taken during the brief power outage we experienced at the gym tonight. A little lack of electricity didn’t stop some of us from getting a workout in. Mo, JB, B and I all worked out in the light of B’s headlights. Props to most of the 4:30 crew who finished the rest of their […]
With the New Year, often we find ourselves eager to reboot, refresh and clean things up. I know I’m ready to take a break from the endless See’s candy and cookie overload and replace it with some clean Whole30 eating. I plan on trying out a few recipes I found here. Also, if anyone would like […]
I hope you all had a lovely Holiday! If you did a lot of your Holiday shopping through amazon this year and ended up with a ton of boxes like me, amazon is doing something great to give back. Amazon is shipping your unwanted items to goodwill for free. Simply print out the shipping label […]
