Benefits of the Banded Bar Muscle-Up
Written by Kaitlyn Kassis
The banded bar muscle-up drill is by no means a new progression towards getting an unassisted bar muscle-up – however, there is a lot to … Read More
Benefits of the Banded Bar Muscle-Up
Written by Kaitlyn Kassis
The banded bar muscle-up drill is by no means a new progression towards getting an unassisted bar muscle-up – however, there is a lot to … Read More
Squat Tips for Better Joint Activation
Written by Zak Roser
If you’ve ever heard the term “butt wink” you have probably heard about the importance of core bracing. A butt wink is when your tailbone … Read More
Invictus Athlete Wins Adaptive CrossFit Open!
Written by Alec Zirkenbach
Austin Roth, a 28-year-old athlete with Cerebral Palsy won the world-wide Adaptive CrossFit Open! Austin competed amongst 600+ other adaptive athletes in a parallel competition … Read More
Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling
Written by Lalo Torres
Sticking to your healthy regime while traveling can be a challenge. You can have the best of intentions to keep your fitness goals on the … Read More
Should You do a Cool-Down After a Workout?
Written by TJ O’Brien
The jury is out on whether or not performing a cool-down – five to fifteen minutes of low-intensity exercise following a workout – … Read More
Pleasure & Happiness – 2 Different Pathways
Written by Aush Chatman
I have been reading a phenomenal book, “The Hacking of the American Mind” by Dr. Robert Lustig. So I thought I would share with … Read More
Turning Invictus into Powerful Medicine: Tyler Vanpelt
Written by Libby Landry
Tyler first came to Invictus Sorrento Valley to commit to getting in shape before he’s deployed for the Marines. He showed up on a … Read More
Is Your Time at the Gym Filled with Intention or Mindless Work?
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt
Overheard in a recent yoga session…
Yoga Instructor: Ask your heart what is your intention for today’s session? What … Read More
How to Spot a Kipping Ring Muscle-Up
Written by Kaitlyn Kassis
This drill is the closest progression there is to doing an actual kipping ring muscle-up as you can get. It is necessary to possess … Read More
How to Create Your Warm-Up SOP
Written by Holden Rethwill
It’s a common phrase used amongst any successful business, and by literal definition from Merriam-Webster, it is “established or prescribed methods to be followed routinely … Read More
Motivation: The Fuel that Drives Us
Written by Tricia Moore
Every time I hear, “starting in 60 seconds”, I briefly scan my workout area, make sure all my equipment is properly positioned, run through the … Read More
My Neck, My Back
Written by Invictus Member Savannah Cannon
Above is a comparison picture of my DEXA scan from early 2017 to this Saturday, almost three years later.
I had joined Invictus in 2016, … Read More
How to Safely Cartwheel Dismount from a Handstand
Video by Travis Ewart
Are you afraid to work on your freestanding handstands or handstand walking because you aren’t confident with safely getting your feet back to … Read More
Mobility vs. Flexibility: What’s The Difference?
Written by Calvin Sun
Over the past few years, strength coaches and physical therapists have found themselves on convergent paths. Many PTs are required to have a certification in … Read More