The app Hornet, which caters to the gay male community, has seen a 30-percent increase in social feed engagement since social distancing measures began in mid-March, according to CEO Christof Wittig. And the dating app Tinder reported that it saw more engagement on March 29 than on any other day in its history, with more than 3 billion users swiping to connect with people, according to an April 1 press release. In 2020, online dating revenue in the U.S. amounted …
How Kara Saunders Trained Through Covid-19
COVID has taken it’s toll on all of us this past year when it comes to training. It’s been a challenge, but in order to stay on top of the sport, the best athletes have had to adapt their schedules and training to work around quarantine schedules and equipment limitations. Director of Strength and Conditioning, Nick Fowler is joined by 7x CrossFit Games Athlete, Kara Saunders to discuss a variety of topics including finding balance as a new mother, programming …
3 Exercises for More Ankle Mobility and Better Squats
Find out if your ankles are limiting your squat. If they are, you might be able to add a few hard earned pounds to your lifts with these daily exercises.
Why We Build Your Foundation for Elite Level Gymnastics
If you don’t create a strong foundation, you’re setting yourself up for failure. In this presentation, Head Gymnastics Coach, Nick Sorrell, walks you through our organized system for building the ultimate base of athleticism. If you want to see this system in action, you’re in luck! We have a FREE 3 day video series that breaks down our unique formula and delivers it straight to your inbox. Whether you’re looking to get your first muscle-up, or build your capacity in …
Volume vs. Intensity: How to Break into the Top 10%
Everyone wants to know what they must do to win the CrossFit Games. You don’t need to go much further than the video of the podium winners, specifically the male side, to find out that there is no one way to get to the top.
The 3 Phases of the Pull for Bigger Oly Lifts
Want to become more efficient in the Snatch or Clean & Jerk? Whether you’re training for a meet or cycling lightweight barbells for time, you’re going to want to nail your positions in the pull in order to use less energy and generate more force. In the video below, head Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Matt Bruce takes you through each of the 3 phases of the pull in both the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk. PHASE 1 The first pull …
The 5 Commandments for “On the Go” Eating
It’s that time of the year again. The time of year where our fitness takes a back seat to our family obligations, travel plans, and all the other stresses that come with the holiday season. Traveling in particular can be one of the hardest factors to control when it comes to staying on track with your fitness goals. You don’t have access to most of the foods you’d typically eat, or the methods used to prepare them. With nutrition playing …
Get to Know The Pit Fitness Teen Games Champ, Tudor Magda
Tudor’s early life began much like normal young boys in Washington, playing soccer and wrestling through middle school. Tudor found CrossFit at a very early age in middle school and started attending classes with his dad. Here he fell in love with the competitive nature of the sport and nine years later, became one of the most decorated teen athletes the sport of CrossFit has ever seen. Eyes on the Prize This competitive fire first started at the age of …
4 Core Exercises For Stronger Olympic Lifts
Unbelievable abs? In Olympic weightlifting the core is always used in more of an isometric and stabilizing manner.
The Real Hatch Squat Cycle
For the last 20 years, the “Hatch Squat Cycle” has become synonymous with being one of the go-to programmed squat cycles that are known to be both brutal and successful for building leg strength. As a 17 year athlete of the legendary Gayle Hatch, I am here to finally set the record straight. This squat cycle is NOT even close to anything I have ever done in my career and is in no way, shape, or form a reflection of …