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World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Removes CBD From 2018 List of Prohibited Substances

Written by Calvin Sun Cannabidiol, more commonly referred to as CBD, is the non-psychoactive, pain-relieving cannabinoid found in cannabis. In addition to pain relief, CBD offers a variety of other health benefits including reducing inflammation, anti-cancer properties, as well as neuroprotective benefits for…

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Are Pepper Supplements Hot or Hype?

2 Comments / Calvin, Nutrition, Supplements / Calvin Sun

Written by Calvin Sun I recently received some questions regarding a new product on the market called “Burn” produced by supplement company Progenex. “Burn” comes in an interesting form factor, essentially a version of “pop rocks” candy, and features an active ingredient derived from peppers that you have likely…

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Begin with the End in Mind

3 Comments / Uncategorized / Michele Vieux

Written by Invictus Athlete Josh Littauer The CrossFit community is always an interesting mix of people with individual goals, perspectives, and ways of approaching health and fitness. It can be easy to categorize each other and ourselves into boxes that identify each of us within the community. There is…

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The Kettlebell Swing Isn’t a Low Back Exercise

Leave a Comment / Anatomy & Physiology, Sarah / Sarah Loogman

Written by Sarah Loogman The kettlebell swing is one of the fundamental movements known to CrossFit. The kettlebell, along with the dumbbell, jump ropes, and bumper plates, are the grassroots cornerstone of CrossFit garage gyms before the Mecca of the CrossFit Games ever began or rose to…

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A Fantastic Resource for Our Community: the Invictus Post-Workout Supplementation Book

4 Comments / Calvin, Nutrition, Sleep and Recovery, Supplements / Calvin Sun

(Foreword from the book) Written by C.J. Martin As a coach and business owner, two concepts have been instrumental in my professional growth: 1. I surround myself with individuals who are smarter than I am – and who have strengths and expertise in areas…

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The Hips Don’t Lie

Leave a Comment / Mobility, Rehab & Prehab / Melissa Hurley

Written by Melissa Hurley It’s a simple supply-demand relationship. The core muscles have been the focus of stability training – and with good reason – due to how “the core” provides a working surface for our extremities to push off of. Our core is crucial for any kind of movement. We…

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The Complete List of Recommended Supplements

5 Comments / Calvin, Nutrition, Supplements / Calvin Sun

From Our Post-Workout Supplementation Guide Written by Calvin Sun If you’ve read our guide on post-workout supplementation, you know that I cover a variety of protocols to help optimize repletion, repair, and recovery for a variety of goals. For your convenience, we have compiled a list of all the…

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How To Stop A Cold Dead In Its Tracks

Leave a Comment / Blog, Calvin, CrossFit Invictus, Nutrition, Supplements / Calvin Sun

Written by Calvin Sun You know the usual symptoms: that tickle in the back of your throat, that first sniffle of the nose, or maybe your joints start to feel a little achy and you suddenly feel tired for no reason. You feel a cold coming…

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Unrelentingly Positive: Todd’s Fight Against Cancer

1 Comment / Blog, Community, CrossFit Invictus, Mindset and Mental Toughness, Success Stories / Michele Vieux

Written by Invictus Member Rachel Ragosa Todd Bechtel is one of the most positive and uplifting people I have had the honor of speaking with at Invictus. As a seasoned firefighter with over 20 years experience, he is no stranger to challenging situations. However, when he was diagnosed with…

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Patellar Pain – Are We Properly Addressing the Issue?

13 Comments / Blog, CrossFit Invictus, Michele, Movement Drills and Progressions / Michele Vieux

Written by Michele Vieux Do you suffer from persistent knee pain? Done physical therapy with limited results? Changed your training routine or life because of your pain? Well you are not alone. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common conditions limiting athletes. PFPS…

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