Invictus Masters athlete, Kevin Koester, deadlifting at the 2023 CrossFit Games.
Olympic Lifting, Thought Provoking, exercises, programming

Where Do You Stack Up Against These Masters Strength Numbers?

Researched and written by Nichole Kribs with contributions from Hunter Britt, Jared Enderton, and Michele

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Group coaching members gathering around a white board listening to their coach brief the workout.
mindset

The Fallacy of the All or Nothing Mentality

Written by Fritz Nugent Most people don’t know how much administrative work is involved in being a

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Invictus Gymnastics coach laying on his back with a PVC pipe demonstrating a bar muscle-up drill at a seminar.
exercises, gymnastics

Go SLOW(er) until you go FAST(er)! 

A discussion on BMUs and understanding timing to move better in CrossFit Written by Kirsten Ahrendt They say “timing

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Invictus Masters Athlete, John Mariotti, doing a sled pull at the 2023 CrossFit Games.
outside the box, people profiles, philosophy, success stories

Fitness and Quality of Life as a Masters Athlete

  Interview by Nichole Kribs John is a longtime Invictus Masters athlete who first competed in

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Athlete performing a heavy back squat with his coach and teammate watching.
philosophy, programming, strategy

Repetitions in Reserve and Hypertrophy 

Written by Fritz Nugent At Invictus, we spend about half of our time in CrossFit programming focusing on strength. Therefore,

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Weightlifter doing a front squat.
Olympic Lifting, exercises

Pro Tip: Sit BETWEEN Your Legs to Squat!

Video by Jared Enderton This is such a crucial tip for squatting efficiency and mobility. It is

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Invictus Athlete doing a heavy overhead squat.
Olympic Lifting

You Overhead Squat WAY More Than You Snatch, So What’s the Problem?

Written by Jared Enderton This is by far one of the most popular

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An Invictus coach coaching an Invictus athlete while she rows.
community

Fitness, Friendship, and Family

Video by Tyson Oldroyd This pretty much sums up what you get with your Invictus membership. Thanks to our friends at

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Two women practicing a Yoga Nidra session on their gym mats in a park.
Recovery, anatomy and physiology, mindset

Yoga Nidra – My Secret Weapon

Written by Fritz Nugent Those that sleep well know the power of consistently good sleep. They recover from training

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Invictus Athlete and online program follower, Candy Olkey, doing a side plank in her home gym.
Goal Setting, people profiles, success stories

Unveiling the Inclusivity of Invictus for Any CrossFit

Unveiling the Inclusivity of of Invictus for Any CrossFit Written by Tiffany Ammerman  Often associated with elite athletes and grueling gym sessions, CrossFit might seem

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Invictus Weightlifter with a massively heavy barbell in the front rack position getting ready to go overhead.
Olympic Lifting, philosophy

Getting Stronger is More Important for Your CrossFit Game Than You Think

Written by Jared Enderton If you think of CrossFit competitions – how many

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Two people doing a "cheers" with ice cream bars.
Nutrition

Always Nibblin on the Sweet Stuff?

Written by Kim McLaughlin Have you ever felt so full that you couldn’t possibly take another bite of your

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Invictus Masters Athlete, Kevin Koester, uses the grinding breath technique while grinding out deadlifts at the 2023 CrossFit Games.
anatomy and physiology

Grinding vs Explosive Breathing

Written by Fritz Nugent There are a number of different breathing styles. One can argue infinite variations. For many people, CrossFit

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Invictus Masters athlete, Cheryl Brost, competing in the sled event at the 2023 CrossFit Games.
mindset, philosophy, success stories

Ask Cheryl Brost: Does Getting Older Make You a Wiser Athlete?

  Interview by Michele Vieux Wisdom in athletics, as in life, is often gained through

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Invictus Masters Athlete, Jenn Ryan, snatches in the Olympic Total event at the 2022 CrossFit Games.
Olympic Lifting, mobility, weightlifting

5 Tips to Improve Your Mobility for Weightlifting

Written by Jared Enderton Mobility plays a crucial role in weightlifting as it can significantly impact your

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