Female Invictus Athlete at the top of a back squat.
exercises, mobility, philosophy

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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Shirtless male athlete holding dumbbells on his shoulders with his strong back facing the camera.
exercises

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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Male athlete doing an advanced version of pigeon pose.
mobility

“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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Image of wheat with text "Gluten Sensitivity; Does it Exist?"
Nutrition

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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Woman holding bare stomach with "out of order" written on it in ink.
Nutrition

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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Male athlete doing a version of pigeon pose.
mobility, outside the box

“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

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Female Invictus Athlete going hard on Assault Bike intervals.
mindset

The Benefits of a Stress-Embracing Mindset 

Written by Fritz Nugent Imagine two rats. Did you know that rats love to run? They do. One of

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"Offseason Plan" above a pyramid that has "mobility" at its base.
mobility, strategy

Gaining Mobility in the Off-Season

Written by TJ O’Brien Matt Fraser, Dmitri Klokov, Simone Biles. They’ve all got it. An extremely large base.  Not a

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Colorful image of a microbiome.
Nutrition, anatomy and physiology

Welcome to the MICROBIOME 

  Written by Fritz Nugent Take a look at the picture at the top of this post. It’s not only beautiful

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Female athlete poses with her hands on hips while wearing a stylish black Invictus tank top.
Goal Setting, success stories

Pull-Up Goal? Being Honest with Yourself in Goal Setting Leads to Happier Endings

Written by TJ O’Brien When a gym member asked me for help

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Female athlete eating a pre-made meal in an empty gym.
Nutrition

Food: Feeling or Fueling?

  Written by Melissa Hurley Is food a feeling for you? Or is it a fuel source? Have you ever said,

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Cartoon characters of each of the 7 types of stool.
Nutrition, anatomy and physiology

That’s Right, We’re Talking S*%T

Paul Chek’s “How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy” provides a fantastic starting point if you’ve never been a s*%t talker. That’s Right, We’re Talking

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Young Arnold Schwarzenegger doing biceps curls.
exercises, philosophy

The Lost Art of Isolation

Written by Holden Rethwill CrossFit vs. Bodybuilding…the debate never ends as to which one is better. Traditional “CrossFitters” and their

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Casserole dish of Chicken Tettrazini
Recipes

Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Your Way!

Recipe by Jenn Ryan This recipe stuck out to me because of all the veggies I could add and the

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Male athlete sitting on a box with a hand on one hip and a protein shaker bottle in the other.
Nutrition, anatomy and physiology

Gut Health in a Nutshell

  Written by Kirsten Ahrendt Today I’m talking about GUT HEALTH! Which is a big reach for me because as

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