Foam rolling is the practice of using a foam roller to massage your muscles. The goal of this myofascial release technique is to increase range of motion (ROM) and improve recovery after a workout. This sounds great in theory, but does it actually work? In this blog,...
What are Calluses and Rips? Calluses Calluses are hardened, thickened areas of skin that form over parts of our bodies that experience a lot of friction. You can think of them as little coats of armor, protecting the more fragile tissues that lie underneath. As...
What is “Pre-Workout?” “Pre-workout” is a pill, powdered, or pre-mixed supplement drink that can be ingested approximately 30 minutes prior to exercising to boost energy. Ingredients typically include amino acids, B vitamins, glucose,...
What are Toes to Bar? The “toes to bar” exercise is a gymnastics movement commonly included in CrossFit WODs. The exercise consists of hanging from a pull-up bar and bringing your toes up to touch the bar, as demonstrated in the video below (Video #1). They are...
What is the CrossFit Open? The CrossFit Open is an annual international online CrossFit competition. Every Thursday for three consecutive weeks, CrossFit Headquarters releases 1-2 special “Open” workouts for registered athletes to complete. Participants have...
Why Our Grip Matters How we grip our barbells and kettlebells when weightlifting contributes to how successful our lifts will be. Just as there is a correct way for our spine, shoulders, legs, and feet to be positioned during a movement, there is often an ideal...
