Stack of books.
mindset, outside the box

Required Reading for Invictus Members & Athletes

Required Reading for Invictus Members & Athletes Written by Kirsten Ahrendt If I could make a required reading list for anyone upon joining Invictus, these

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Green question mark over a barbell.
success stories

The Great Secret Weightlifter

Written by Fritz Nugent I have an interesting story to share with you all today. I’m the weightlifting coach at our

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Sweaty, but empowered group of athletes after a workout.
Thought Provoking, mindset

The Dark Side of Empowerment

Written by Invictus Member Jay Morrison Beyond objective increases in physical strength and endurance, psychological motivations for fitness are multiple

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Two female athletes on exercise bikes having a great Zone 2 workout sesh.
anatomy and physiology, conditioning

Aerobic vs Anaerobic Training

Written by Fritz Nugent What is aerobic vs anaerobic conditioning? What benefits do you achieve from the two different types of

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Michael, one of the "Jacked Dudes Over 50" gives the hang loose hand sign in front of the Invictus "V".
philosophy, success stories

The Jacked Dudes Over 50

Written by TJ O’Brien I think Michael, Joe, Marko, and Luis would be the first to tell you that they

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Female athlete unracking a bench press.
exercises, philosophy

“4-5 Reps” Spells “Go HEAVY!”

Written by TJ O’Brien When I joined the 7am Muscle class the other morning, I saw a lot of empty

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Sweaty Invictus Athletes after an event at the Granite Games with their smallest, biggest fan-baby.
success stories

Many Successes for Invictus at Granite Games

We sent two teams – Team Invictus and Invictus Unconquerable – to the Granite Games Semi-Finals last weekend

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Invictus members at CrossFit SoCal Regionals.
mindset, success stories

PTSD & Exercise: How CrossFit Is a Perfect Coping Mechanism

PTSD & Exercise: How CrossFit Is a Perfect Coping Mechanism Written by Invictus Member Rachel Ragosa Over the last few years, the stigma surrounding mental

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bamboo bench press
mobility

Mobility Routines for Bench Press Bros

Written by TJ O’Brien Sup my bros who like their pecs and love to bench! All that pressing and

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Man sleeping face down as the sunlight spills into his bedroom.
Recovery, anatomy and physiology

The Importance of Morning Wood

The Importance of Morning Wood Written by Fritz Nugent There is a special kind of lumber that can act as a canary in a coal mine

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Athlete doing a handstand push-up.
exercises, philosophy

Long-Term Customizations for Common CrossFit Exercises

Long-Term Customizations for Common CrossFit Exercises Written by TJ O’Brien Last week I detailed how I subbed full movements for their isometric version (just holding

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Male athlete does side split progression against the wall.
exercises, philosophy

Customize Your Comeback

Written by TJ O’Brien Over the past few weeks, I’ve finally gone back to jiu jitsu after a 6-week hiatus due to

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Female Masters athlete does sled pushes outside the gym while other athletes anxiously await their turns.
Thought Provoking

A Theory About Female CrossFit Masters Athletes

Invictus Masters Athlete, Elizabeth “ET” Terris, getting after the sled at our Valentine’s Day competition. Written by Michele

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Three different sizes of Invictus monster bands.
Equipment

Garage Gym Equipment Recommendations

Written by Nichole Kribs So you want to build a garage gym but aren’t sure where to begin? A quick Google

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Invictus Athlete, Nairobi Romero, and her favorite coach, Lil' Ricky Moore.
success stories

How Does One Begin to Dream?

Written by Samie Acevedo What is it about a person that instills BIG dreams and even more, what instills

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