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How to skewer the Spear Thrown in Spartan Race?

The spear-throw is the most disheartening Spartan obstacle we know. How could such a lightweight piece of wood drag more people to the ground panting in push-up position than any other obstacle? SGX Coach Todd M. Cambio, CSCS, shares insights that will turn you into…

Moderate and keep your holiday feasting balanced

Can triathletes indulge during the holidays or should they steer clear? Christmas is a time of joy, family, and great food. When it comes to the holidays, it’s easy to indulge, though many triathletes worry about the effect of this…

How CrossFit Invitational athletes recover from competition

If you’ve ever watched a CrossFit competition like the CrossFit Games, the CrossFit Invitational, or even a local throwdown, you know that the competing athletes go through a lot. So for elite athletes who need to be ready to endure…

Improve your run to be a better Spartan

The Long Trail Run “That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Go for a run – 20 minutes…

Rich Froning powers Team USA to win CrossFit Invitational 2015

The CrossFit Invitational returned to European soil in 2015 in Madrid, Spain, where the fittest athletes from the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand competed in CrossFit’s all-star game. Team USA featured an all-star studded line up featuring Rich Froning, Dan…

Daniela Ryf One in a Million in Bahrain

The Swiss IRONMAN world champion took the win at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain, while Bart Aernouts reigned in the men’s race. Daniela Ryf highlighted an outstanding season with a superb win at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3…

It’s a Guiness World Record! Robert Verhelst completed the most Ironman 70.3 races in a year

Robert Verhelst has created one Guinness World Record that makes the triathlon world, all aspiring triathletes and fitness enthusiasts proud. The most Ironman 70.3 races completed in a year is 23 and was accomplished by Robert Verhelst (USA) of Waunakee,…

Get a sneak peak into Reebok’s CrossFit Collection 2016

Ever wonder whether the Fittest Woman on Earth™ get to try on Reebok’s latest booty shorts before anyone else? You better believe she does. This year, four of the most dominant and dynamic women in the CrossFit community are taking you…

Top field gathers for IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain

At IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain on Saturday a star-studded, highly competitive pro line-up will fight for the winner’s crown. Bahrain itself is impressive enough: futuristic sky scrapers, a Formula 1 racecourse designed to host 70,000 people and—a sharp contrast to all…

Spartan Up with Army Unit Level Physical Training

Warriors, rise up and take on the challenge. Pretend you’re a soldier for the hour, and take on this training. CSM ( R ) Frank Grippe shares a workout with you all in honour of all veterans in the Army. This is…