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Female Invictus athlete deadlifting

Performing Deadlifts: More Than Just Picking Things Up

By: Dr. Goldberg Whether it’s taking your dog on a long walk, or lifting a heavy pot out of a cabinet, functional fitness allows us to do the activities in our daily lives that bring us joy. In CrossFit, we perform lots of functional movements, but  in…

Community

Written by Nichole DeHart : a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.  Friday Night Lights at Invictus showcases the strength of our . Every Friday during the Open season, we gather our to support our athletes who participate in the Open. The participating athletes include Games…

Holden Rethwill

Holden began CrossFitting in 2013 and found Invictus after the Open in 2014 when he began following the competitors programming. A trip to San Diego for an Athlete Camp, where he met the Invictus crew, was the beginning of his relationship with Invictus, which led him to an individual appearance in the 2015 West Regional…

Aim Low

Written by Blaine McConnell I was listening to a podcast the other day and the guest on the show was Jordan Peterson, and he was talking about how people don’t enough. At first I was a bit taken aback because it seemed like he was saying that people need to lower…
Coach Alex Johnson leading a class through stretches and mobility to prevent injury.

CrossFit Injury Prevention: Focusing on Mobility

The off-season in CrossFit is a critical time for athletes to rest, recover, and prepare for the upcoming competitive season. While it’s tempting to continue pushing hard, this period offers a valuable opportunity to focus on injury prevention through targeted mobility, stretching, and recovery techniques. By prioritizing these practices,…

Tino Marini

Tino has been a part of the Invictus community since 2010, when he became an online client through Invictus Athlete. If you listen closely to him talking you will realize he does actually speak English and is originally from Scotland which may be a little confusing due to his Italian name. Tino grew up playing…

Should Runners Mobilize? Yes They Should!

Videos by Nuno Costa Invictus Endurance Coach, Nuno Costa, shows you how to avoid IT band syndrome, which is common in endurance and CrossFit athletes. This drill can be done before your run, or even better, on your rest day(s) so that you can really put some focus and…

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The Mental Benefits of CrossFit

When we think of CrossFit, the first things that often come to mind are intense workouts, heavy lifting, and pushing physical limits. But beyond the physical strength and endurance, CrossFit offers profound mental benefits that can significantly impact everyday life. Let’s explore how CrossFit helps build resilience and confidence, equipping…

Kim McLaughlin

If you haven’t met yet, I suggest you do so right away.  She is not only one of the toughest girls you will meet but she is incredibly friendly, devoted and a darn good athlete. In fact, Kim walked away with first place in the inaugural Look Good Feel Good Play Good Challenge…

Brittany Weiss

Brittany attended a friend’s birthday party at a gymnastics center when she was two and has been an athlete ever since. She continued with gymnastics and was a competitive gymnast for 16 years with her favorite event being the beam. Training four hours a day, six days a week taught her time management at a…
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