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The Downward Dog…So Many Benefits from One Movement

Written by Jean Thorson This is my go-to stretch before and after a workout. If you have tight hamstrings, calves, hips, low back, shoulders and/or wrist tension, this stretch is for you. What I love about this stretch is all the benefits you get from one movement:…
Masters Athlete doing a DB snatch during a workout

Invictus Masters: Elevate Your Fitness with Our Sample Workout

By: Tiffany Ammerman   Welcome to the Invictus Masters sample workout! Whether you’re looking to maintain your fitness, push your limits, or just keep moving, this workout is designed with you in mind. Our program offers expertly crafted workouts that help you stay strong, mobile, and…

Dan Tandon – Transformed His Body in 8 Weeks!

Dan Tandon has been a member of Invictus for nearly 2 years and a great contributor to the community. Below, Dan Tells us about what motivates him, how he has changed his life through CrossFit and what it means for his family. This story is brought to you by the guys over at CrossFit Story.

Kirsten Ahrendt

Kirsten found CrossFit as an athlete in 2011 after retiring from rugby. In search of something that would fill the void of a lifetime of dedication to team sports, CrossFit fit the bill immediately. The community aspect and intensity of workouts was addicting. In 2014 Kirsten began coaching, and became a head coach at York…

What Do You Do to Feel Confident About Your Body?

Written by Kaitlyn Kassis I was just about to cross the street to start my afternoon training session at the Invictus Downtown gym, when I heard a man yell from behind me,” Can I ask you a question?” I was fully prepared for him to…
Invictus Masters Athlete Michael Cox at the Masters CrossFit Games

Invictus Masters Athletes at the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games

By: Tiffany Ammerman Invictus Masters Athletes at the Masters CrossFit Games As the dust settles on the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games, we look back with pride at the incredible performances of our  Invictus Masters Athletes. A Celebration of Hard Work and Perseverance The journey to the Masters CrossFit Games is never easy, especially for our…

A Scary Incident and a New Perspective on Fitness: Ali Hill

A Scary Incident and a New Perspective on Fitness Invictus Member Ali’s Story – Introduced by C.J. Martin I returned from my vacation in Maui to mostly great news, but I was shocked to hear that one of our favorite members was in a horrible accident. I shot her an email to check in on…

Jean Thorson

Jean brings passion, fire, and energy to the gym floor. One of her favorite motivations as a coach is taking someone from a beginner’s level and helping them discover that anything is possible. She believes in hard work, determination and a never-give-up mentality to accomplishing goals. And at the young age of 40-something, she will…

More isn’t Always Better – Smarter is Better

Written by Blaine McConnell I have had a number of members who have spoken to me over the past couple of weeks about feeling more sore than usual or feeling burnt out. I am sure other coaches have received these same statements from some of their clients…
Coach Jared performing a snatch.

Warm Up Smarter: Olympic Lift Warm-Ups

By: Jared Enderton Olympic Lift warm-ups are always a big topic of discussion among coaches. The length of time and the exercises to include are essential parts of a warm-up. When it comes to the Snatch and Clean & Jerk, I prefer a very specific approach to warming up.…
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