Strong Glutes & Why You Need Them

Krista BugdenMobility, Performance, TrainingLeave a Comment

Gwen Jorgensen

Through human evolution, the buttocks served as a key component for mankind to finally raise his hands off the ground and stand erect on two feet. The glutes served as a counterbalance to the chest. This gave our ancestors the ability to stand tall and climb their way to the top of the food chain. At about 330 B.C., Aristotle … Read More

CrossFit: It’s Not the Workouts That Get You Fit

Andrew KobylarzPerformance, TrainingLeave a Comment

In order to get in shape, we need a good workout. So it’s no surprise that when you think of a good workout, high intensity interval training (HIIT) comes to mind. Studies point to HIIT as a great way to lose fat, build muscle, and develop overall fitness. It’s also immensely popular because of Reebok endorsements and the CrossFit Games. … Read More

The Key to Optimizing Recovery and Working Out More Often: Managing your Cortisol levels

Billy CalvertPerformance, RecoveryLeave a Comment

I have the good pleasure and honor of sharing a gym with a top 10 CrossFit games athlete (a fact that I almost immediately bring up in conversation with anyone who has even a remote idea of what CrossFit is).  The first time I watched this athlete/unstoppable force of nature throw weight around and do gymnastics maneuvers that make you … Read More