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4 Ways to Fire Up Your Running Economy
Written by Tricia Moore Any runner looking to boost their performance should get to know the term
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The Invictus Olympic Weightlifting Program & Benefits
Olympic Weightlifting Programs Written by Nichole Kribs The surge of CrossFit over the last 10 years has really pushed Olympic Weightlifting into the public eye
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Start by Narrowing Your Focus
Written by TJ O’Brien I remember in my 10th grade English class when we had to write a research paper…Ms.
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Where Does Your Motivation Come From?
Written by Aush Chatman When you are in a challenge, where does your motivation come from to stick to
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Fuel the Machine
Written by Tricia Moore Whether it be stair workouts, running, biking, walking, hiking it all applies. More conditioning requires a shift in
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Non-Presence vs Flow States
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things: Written by Fritz Nugent My wife sits in the living room as I wash the
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Pro Tip for Vegetarians Who Want to Gain Mass
Written by Fritz Nugent It’s possible for vegetarians to gain mass. Whatever you eat now, eat
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Why We Recommend Resistance Training for Fat Loss
Written by Aggie Stern Many people ask about reducing fat, leaning down, or losing weight. This is
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I Will Never Take My Body for Granted Again
Written by Invictus Member Rachel Kahn Growing up, my dad emphasized the importance of athleticism on
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Let’s Talk Chalk
Written by Aggie Stern Most would agree that chalk helps with grip during a workout. Jumping off the pull-up rig, setting down
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What Is My Inner Core and How Do I Use It?
Written by Kaija Stern Has your back ever felt a bit stiff or pinched
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Characteristics of Invictus Athletes & Masters Competitors
Characteristics of Invictus Athletes & Masters Competitors Written by Nichole Kribs What makes someone a competitive athlete? Do competitive athletes have similar characteristics? These are
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Macros Won’t Save You
Written by Fritz Nugent If you come to me for nutritional support, you have to earn your right to get macros.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Brunch Bake Recipe
Recipe by Aggie Stern Meal prep is something I do on Sunday and this is one of my go-to recipes
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The Case for Ring Rows
Written by Aush Chatman If you look up progression in the dictionary you will see that progression is the process