What’s a Realistic # of PRs to Expect in a Year?
Written by Jared Enderton
We recently received this question about Olympic weightlifting from a CrossFitter who has been in the game around 2-3 years.… Read More
Pushing to Finish What I Started
Written by Invictus Member Rocio Alonzo
Growing up, playing soccer was my physical activity and I was an athlete in high school. While working on my undergrad, I continued … Read More
Press Your Way to a Squat PR!
Written by Hunter Britt
This tip is to address one fault, but to help two types of people. If you are someone who misses their back squat because … Read More
What is Hypertrophy Training?
Written by Holden Rethwill
Without going too deep into the science, muscular hypertrophy essentially refers to an increase in muscle mass, which typically in turn leads to an increase in muscle … Read More
Why People Commonly Fail at New Year’s Resolutions
Written by Justin Wright
The ball has dropped to ring in the New Year and you are excited and motivated. “This will be the year I accomplish … Read More
Muscles, Joints, and…Your Nervous System?
Written by Kaija Stern
In the gym, we spend a lot of focus on our muscles and joints, because…well they are a big part of movement. After hitting a WOD … Read More
A Little Perspective for Tackling 1RM Days
Written by Jared Enderton
It’s all about perspective. If we never test our 1RM’s, we never push our limits. And if we don’t test them often enough, we … Read More
A Change in Perspective and Motivation
Written by Teresa James
I’m fairly tough on myself. I have pretty high standards and I’m always trying to improve myself. I ask myself if I’m better than I … Read More
How Much Protein is Enough?
Written by Fritz Nugent
We only need ENOUGH protein, and that amount is debatable. 0.7-1.0 grams per pound of body weight is an estimate for a person who resistance trains. … Read More
How to Practice Being Present
Written by Aush Chatman
“Life is routine, and routine is resistance to wonder.” – Abraham Heschel
This quote speaks to me presently. It makes me think of how many weeks … Read More
What is VO2 MAX & Why is it Important to a Training Plan?
Written by Holden Rethwill
We all know the age old argument that doing a ton of steady state aerobic work is the … Read More
How to Incorporate the 3-Day Weightlifting Program into Your CrossFit Training
Written by Jared Enderton
In an ideal world, I’d love it if everyone did the full 3-Day/Week program and did all the lifting in … Read More
The Story of Zach & His Attack Against a Weakness
Written by Invictus Member Zach Heller
I wanted to change my relationship with running. I have always found running very challenging, I would be exhausted … Read More