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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

Group of athletes riding Assault Bikes on the sidewalk outside of the gym.

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

Male athlete doing a weighted overhead carry outside of the gym.

mindset

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

Male Invictus coach packs his Tupperware on the kitchen counter during his meal prep day.

Nutrition

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

Male athlete posing next to his bench press bar.

Nutrition, anatomy and physiology, exercises

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

people profiles, success stories

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

A male and female athlete with chalky hands giving a high five and leaving a chalk cloud in the air.

Equipment

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

anatomy and physiology, exercises

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

mindset, philosophy

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

Three kids with better haircuts than most adults chopping veggies from their CSA box.

Nutrition

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.

Skillet bake made with leftover Thanksgiving food.

Recipes

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

exercises, philosophy

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

Brandon Lillard standing on a trail to the beach with his short board.