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Learning to Lose
Written by TJ O’Brien “Man, last week TJ pretty much made Jiu Jitsu his whole personality, but I haven’t heard him talk…
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Pursue Opportunities to Face Fear
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt Even though my training has shifted significantly, I chose to participate in this year’s CrossFit Open…
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Be a Fitness Sponge
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt If you are an athlete or coach that’s been in the health and fitness game for a…
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The Clock is Here to Serve You
Written by TJ O’Brien I want to share a story about my wife’s experience at a yoga class,…
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Top Ten Lessons I’ve Learned from Invictus
Written by Invictus Member Toby B 1. It’s okay to fail. Two years ago, in my very first…
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CrossFit Open Prep for Any Goal
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt I applaud your courage and your effort! I imagine you had some fun, while simultaneously…
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CrossFit Open 22.3 – Strategy & Tips
CrossFit Open 22.3 – Strategy & Tips By the Invictus Athlete Team It’s the last week of the 2022 CrossFit Open! Get ready to crush…
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CrossFit Open 22.2 – Strategy & Tips
CrossFit Open 22.2 – Strategy & Tips By the Invictus Athlete Team The 2022 Open is in full effect and this is the place to…
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CrossFit Open 22.1 – Strategy & Tips
CrossFit Open 22.1- Strategy & Tips By the Invictus Athlete Team The 2022 Open is in full effect and this is the place to get…
Why Do We Get So Attached to Exercises?
Written by TJ O’Brien I’ve been thinking a ton about this question. I think it’s because it’s…
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How Sacred is Your Focus?
How Sacred is Your Focus? Written by TJ O’Brien In other words, how important is it to you that you aren’t interrupted during a workout? There…
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Identifying Your “Why” for a Goal
Written by Fritz Nugent When I talk to people about their goals, the conversation often goes like this: Client:…
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Do You Have Goal Burnout?
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt Let’s talk about what to do if…<gasp> you find yourself straight up OVER setting goals! I…
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How to Mount Your Comeback to the Gym
Written by TJ O’Brien I’ve had athletes out sick, and a few are currently making their way…
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Don’t Wait for the Last Minute to Develop Your Gymnastics for the CrossFit Open!
Written by Travis Ewart Each year it happens – the CrossFit…