The Mellow Metcon: Conditioning For Strength Blocks

By Scott Paltos Strength is king. Conditioning counts, too, though. For many of you, it counts a little too much. If you’re a good coach, or an athlete who knows what you’re doing, you’re always going to include some level of conditioning—whether it’s aerobic or anaerobic—in your programs. … [Read more...]

How To Be Awesome: The Pendlay Row

By Jesse Burdick “THE 10 BEST EXERCISES YOU’RE NOT DOING!” Fitness magazines publish this bullshit piece all the time—accompanied by a similar cover-line to get your attention while you’re walking through the airport—and I always take issue with it, because the people writing the pieces generally … [Read more...]

The Power of Power

By Scott Paltos Want the secret to everything? I know you’re looking for it, at least for your fitness, because that’s why you’re on the fucking internet today in the first place. I’m also sorry to disappoint you, because the answers you’re so desperate to find have nothing to do with any of the … [Read more...]

From Bookworm to Bikini: Week Four

By Caroline Gick Last week I presented a general overview of the type of Shockwave Protocol training I do, showing you what my weekly training split looks like. This week, I want to get into some specifics when it comes to my actual training days. I’ve always felt as though workout diaries and … [Read more...]

Excerpt: Carb Back-Loading

The Ultimate Drug Carbs are a drug. As with any drug, knowledge of effects—and side effects—is the only way to guarantee a positive outcome. Drugs often hit market before we’re aware of the full gamut of their effects, leaving consumers scrambling for answers, alternatives, and adjuncts. It works … [Read more...]