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Skipping Dinner to Lose Weight?
Written by Fritz I recently received this question from one of my Invictus Nutrition clients about skipping dinner to lose
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Who Should be Considered an ‘Athlete’?
Written by Samie Acevedo What’s the first image that comes to mind when you hear the word athlete? Do
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How to Stay on Track with Your Exercise Routine Over the Holidays
Written by Tricia Moore What is the No. 1 excuse for not exercising? Survey
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Tips for Enjoying Treats This Holiday Season
Written by Fritz Nugent I recently had a client ask (aka Irish-guilted himself into telling) me about how
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To Take a Probiotic or Not? This Was Our Experience
OK, you’ve heard us talk about the microbiome, probiotics, and even s*%t. We are big
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Chronicles of the Unconquerable – Heidi “The Healer” Barker
Heidi Barker aka The Invictus Healer, is a familiar staple in our community. She is well-known
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Why You Aren’t Losing Weight on a Calorie Deficit
Written by Fritz Nugent Imagine that you are trying to lose body weight and you are
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Strength Breaks – My Secret Sauce
Written by Ricky Moore At the beginning of my competitive CrossFit career I always relied on my background of
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Your Personalized Mobility Game Plan
Written by TJ O’Brien Ask yourself, “What is ONE movement where mobility is holding me back from my true potential?”
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You Don’t Need to Back Squat
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt “Do you need to barbell back squat to be strongAF?” No. “If you are strongAF
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Accessory Work for Your Back
Written by Holden Rethwill Let’s be honest, there’s a reason people always talk about having a strong back…why we talk
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“El Pigeon” Hip Routine & Regressions
“El Pigeon” Hip Routine & Regressions Videos by TJ O’Brien I like to use “El Pigeon” stretch as a lateral hip opener for improved range
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Does Gluten Sensitivity Exist?
By Calvin Sun A recent video going around the Internet has highlighted that many people choosing to go on gluten-free diets
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Why Do I Have Such a Large Fluctuation in Stomach Size?
Written by Fritz Nugent This question recently came to me from one of our
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“No Equipment Needed” Mobility Session
“No Equipment Class” | Mind Muscle Mobility Video by TJ O’Brien Watch Now – Mind Muscle Mobility | “No Equipment Class” Invictus San Diego brings