CROSSFIT CORNER - The L-Sit and Isometric Contraction for Strength Development By Greg Ryan Practicing isometric contractions under load is very effective in strength development. Some studies have shown dramatic strength increases with nothing but isometric contraction exercises. The L-Sit is a static hold that can easily be introduced into
CROSSFIT CORNER - The Dumbbell Clean: For Speed, Balance and Coordination As adults our busy lives leave us limited time to train. Coordination, speed and balance usually take a back seat to more traditional strength exercises. CrossFit encourages athletes to address all areas of fitness through a variety of movements.
By Joe Nuss | Photo By Don C. Harris/ http://www.harrislightcraft.com We’re surrounded by concrete and metal and glass and cables and asphalt. Like a mouse on a wheel, we repeat the same exercises over and over, getting faster and faster and developing a certain degree of fitness, of course. But
Kettlebell Korner - Pistols By Betsy ColliePhotos by Lee Thompson Photography Pistols have a wide array of athletic and real-world applications. The fundamental skill that pistols teach is exerting power through the entire range of motion of your stance, while on one leg. Whether running, jumping, or changing directions
CROSSFIT CORNER - The Overhead Squat, the Ultimate ExerciseFor years athletes have debated the benefits of certain movements. This month, I enter the argument by introducing the Overhead Squat. Simply stated, if I could perform only one exercise for the rest of my life, it would be the Overhead
By Brian BeattyI have a healthy respect for anyone that can complete a marathon. While managing 26.2 miles is certainly respectful, my admiration lies primarily with one's ability to accomplish the training. The discipline and time commitment required for marathon mileage is significant. Unfortunately, as more time gets committed
By Greg Ryan - CrossFit DurhamMan Maker BasicsThe man maker is the epitome of a constantly varied functional movement. The man maker takes the basic push up and adds a variety of progressively challenging elements. The man maker addresses strength, balance, coordination and core stability in one easy to
Hi Ladies,Hopefully by now all of you are signed up for the 2009 RR Tour. If not, don't delay! The weather is warm and it's time to get your RR Training in full swing. Check out the information posted under the Training section of the website. An updated RR
By Brett CornwrightFor the typical time-stretched endurance athlete, strength training usually occurs in the off-season, if at all. Workouts often involve a heavy dose of machines and isolated movements with free weights. During the racing season, and if the athlete is really motivated, he or she may get to
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus was a popular book released in the early 1990s about the differences, mostly in personality, between men and women. But does this saying need to be applied to the gym setting as well? Are there really big differences between the way