Invented by a former U.S. Navy Seal and beloved by people of all ages and abilities all around the world, the TRX training system has become a mainstay of gyms and hotel rooms from L.A. to Sydney. As a company, TRX is now worth over $50 million, not bad for a couple of fabric straps […]
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Can you imagine leaving your phone at home while going for training? In 2017, this seems a little bit surreal as selfies and PR video posts became the (almost) mandatory part of our everyday gym life. So if you’re the old school type of a fitness enthusiast you might want to skip this article. We’ll be […]
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How many movements can you think of which simultaneously improve speed, coordination, endurance and strength? Clean and jerk? Rowing and burpees? Alright, but what if all you’ve got to work with is a jump rope, a few hundred grams, and maybe access to a bike every now and then?We all saw weighted jump ropes at […]
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Most athletes know that protein is important for muscle recovery, and that hydration is important for absolutely everything, but how do the two relate when it comes to optimizing your performance as an endurance athlete? How much protein should you be getting each day? And from where? For all the shakes and powders on the […]
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The 2017 CrossFit Games kicks off in typically atypical style this weekend, with a run-swim-run combination, followed by a three-lap cyclocourse race. Once again, Games organizer Dave Castro has delivered four days of events that are sure to excite, entertain and stir plenty of debate — ‘Help! We didn’t train for this!’ As always Velites […]
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