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Our Top 3 Supplements For Joint Pain

Written by Calvin Sun Is your training program taking a toll on your joints? Or perhaps the ravages of time have begun to catch up to your orthopedic health? If you’re experiencing joint pain or soreness, you might be tempted to reach for a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug like…

Should You Consider Taking Glutamine?

Written by Calvin Sun Along with creatine and BCAAs, L-glutamine is one of the most popular yet misunderstood supplements in the fitness industry. I often get questions from clients and readers about the function of glutamine, the benefits it can provide, and its proper usage. The purpose of today’s article is to answer…

Patellar Pain – Are We Properly Addressing The Issue?

Written by Michele Vieux Do you suffer from persistent knee pain? Done physical therapy with limited results? Changed your training routine or life because of your pain? Well you are not alone. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common conditions limiting athletes. PFPS…
Male athlete using a box for assisted tempo pull-ups.

Accommodating Resistance and it’s Best Uses

Written by TJ O’Brien I’ve been talking a lot about accommodating resistance with my 7am Muscle class, and I want to break it down for you because it’s a really cool training tool that can earn you all the fun stuff you want, like pull-ups, dips, and handstand push-ups. …

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 hard to find fitness that you like.  And when we do find something that we like, we tend to hang on to it.  A friend of mine ran a “thoroughly…
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How To Build A Long-Lasting Habit Without Falling Off The Boat

Written by Invictus Intern Misbah Haque I’m sure you’ve heard the word on the street about how it takes 21 days to build a habit. Have you ever stuck to that process only to find yourself completely derailed afterwards? Everyone has certain areas in…
A male athlete presents to sleep in a pile of medicine balls.

How to Become a Wall Baller in 3 Simple Steps

Written by Kaitlyn Kassis The keys to becoming a baller at wall balls – a Wall Baller – is 1) to be able to identify the common faults in the movement and whether you are falling victim to any of them; and then 2) know…
Shot of a sled being dragged from the perspective of the dragger.

Where are You Coming in At?

Written by TJ O’Brien Recently Richard Aceves of Strongfit, a strongman-influenced, but oh-so-much-more training program started by Julien Pineau, spoke about their training methods and principles at our staff meeting in Sorrento Valley. Here’s a big takeaway from the lecture that everyone should consider every. single. training day.  Part…

Coaching Uncommon Movements and Special Situations

Written by Tino Marini “Do as I say not as I do.” That’s me above. In that photo I am deadlifting 250 kgs, and yet my elbow still won’t reach full extension. If you have ever seen me move in a workout, you will understand why I tell our…

Great Success for Invictus Athletes at WODapalooza 2016

Written by Tino Marini We thought Miami would be a good place to go during the winter to catch some sunshine, but we were wrong! The forecast was for torrential rain, and mother nature even threw in some gale force winds to add to the party. It…
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Nutrition Case Study: A Vegetarian Who Wants to Gain Lean Mass

Written by Fritz Nugent To preface all case studies, I must quickly introduce how we approach nutrition at Invictus. We look at habits, and specifically those surrounding the areas of sleep, movement, stress, and nutrition. We conduct in-person or virtual meetings, and from those…
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