Athletes face a minefield of potential mistakes when it comes to choosing a training program. The following are several common errors made by motivated, ambitious athletes in regards to programming. These are “macro level” errors; in other words, these pitfalls…
The term “undulate” can be defined as: to move with a sinuous or wavelike motion, or to display a smooth rising-and-falling or side-to-side alternation of movement. In undulating sets, the reps of an exercise increase or decrease from set to…
The sled is a versatile and powerful tool. Sled training can be used to develop conditioning, speed, strength, and may even be used as a means of active recovery. This article will primarily focus on the sled as a conditioning…
Kent Lorenz What brought you to study exercise science? It’s actually been a circuitous journey. Initially, I completed my undergraduate degree in physical education, back in Canada. I realized then that I loved teaching, but I wasn’t thrilled about teaching…
A year has passed since we’ve last spoken. How did the 2015 CrossFit season go for you? A lot has changed in the past year. I definitely got a new perspective. I was second in the region in 2014, and…
I’ve enjoyed every one of the interviews I get to do through Iron Athlete, but some of them have personal significance for me. I’ve looked up to Annie Sakamoto since I started CrossFit. I remember watching her fight through the…
I know competing at the CrossFit Games this year was a big landmark for you. What have you been up to since? I’m just training and competing. I’ve been preparing mostly for local competitions—nothing big. I’m trying to keep my…
Many thanks to Ricky Redus for taking the time out of his very busy schedule to speak with me. Between lifting for the Texas Barbell Club, competing in the Grid League for the Phoenix Rise, and training for The CrossFit…
Please share a little about your athletic background and what drew you to weightlifting: I was born and raised in Bozeman, MT, where I grew up as a competitive gymnast. At 15 years old, I decided I was no longer…
We’re bringing you guys a little something different today: MMA Coach, Competitor, and Martial Arts expert Jay Pages was gracious enough to conduct an interview with us regarding his Martial Arts Academy, and his application of CrossFit for conditioning his…