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Learning to Lose
Written by TJ O’Brien “Man, last week TJ pretty much made Jiu Jitsu his whole personality, but I haven’t heard him talk
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100% Mike – An Athlete’s Voyage for Quality
Written by Michele Vieux As soon as you meet Invictus Athlete, Mike Paesano, it’s obvious that there’s
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Modifying for an Athlete with a History of Low Back Issues
Written by TJ O’Brien Do you cringe when deadlifts or kettlebell swings show up
3 Points of Performance for Hinging Movements
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt Here’s a quick review of some of the finer points of hinging. This is
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Periodization: Terraces, Elevation and Corn
Written by Fritz Nugent How do these three things come together in a beautiful metaphor for periodization? Well, let
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MA’s Competitive Journey
Interview by Nichole Kribs Meet Marianne Flannery (aka MA). She has been an Invictus athlete since 2021 and competes in the 40-44
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The Rule of ONE for Coaching Weightlifting
The Rule of ONE for Coaching Weightlifting Written by Fritz Nugent Even seasoned weightlifters can benefit from drills not completed recently. No matter what drill
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Pursue Opportunities to Face Fear
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt Even though my training has shifted significantly, I chose to participate in this year’s CrossFit Open
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Using Your Fitness at “Other” Gyms
Written by TJ O’Brien I’ve been using my fitness outside the gym quite a lot over the past few
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Be a Fitness Sponge
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt If you are an athlete or coach that’s been in the health and fitness game for a
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The Clock is Here to Serve You
Written by TJ O’Brien I want to share a story about my wife’s experience at a yoga class,
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Homemade Peanut Butter Perfect Bars Recipe
Recipe by Kisha Wilson I absolutely love the store-bought version of Peanut Butter Perfect Food Bars. They’re so easy
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Darren Caine: THAT Guy You Want Helping to Build Your Community
Written by Samie Acevedo Besides puppy cuddles and snagging the best Oly bar in
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Top Ten Lessons I’ve Learned from Invictus
Written by Invictus Member Toby B 1. It’s okay to fail. Two years ago, in my very first
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CrossFit Open Prep for Any Goal
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt I applaud your courage and your effort! I imagine you had some fun, while simultaneously