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There are ways you can get more efficient at burpees, to make the suck, suck less. Instead of running and hiding the next time coach yells out a burpee EMOM, here are 6 steps to progress through burpees for beginners. 

It hurts so good. I’m talking of course, about foam rolling. You know, that studded little power strip of foam. Or as I like to call it, the pain enforcer. Foam rollers are used to assist in myofascial release, after a grueling WOD, long distance run, or gripping power lifting session. The reason we foam roll, or neglect to foam roll, is to not only make us cringe, but to both help you warm up and recover faster after a gut-wrenching workout. So what are we going to do? By now, you probably know that Swolverine is an evidence-based company. So, let’s see what the studies say about the proper uses and benefits of foam rolling to help us get back out on the floor to hammer out more thrusters.

It’s true that no pill or powder can make you jacked overnight. But there are a few that can fast-track your plan to become stronger and faster. One of the most promising supplements to help get you more swole is Beta-Alanine. The power of Beta-Alanine is unrivaled in the sports supplement world, helping to fight muscle fatigue, so you can get one last rep!

Used for thousands of years, Cupping therapy has become increasingly popular to help remove toxins and improve blood circulation, to relieve pain and optimize recovery. The question is, does it really work?

When you’re competing at an elite level, optimizing every aspect of your performance, can make the difference between winning and getting knocked from the leaderboard. Cryotherapy has become one of the latest trends in fitness and health amongst elite level athletes due to it’s many proposed health benefits on muscle recovery. If you can recover faster, reduce muscle soreness, and improve joint mobility, you’re going to perform better. It’s as simple as that. But, is cryotherapy all that it’s cracked up to be?

It’s no secret, that CrossFit is a physical demanding sport. With constantly varied movements, that require efficient range of motion, agility, strength, and mobility, optimizing your recovery through effective techniques and physical therapy is crucial for your performance. Graston technique, is an effective treatment option to help keep your range of motion, and mobility on point, so that you continue crushing your WODs. 

Active Rest Days are a lot more necessary than you may think. We’ve got 6 ways to spend your active rest day so that you can still feel productive and on track towards your fitness and health goals.

Shoulder mobility is key when you’re participating in any of type of exercise program. CrossFit especially requires full range of motion, to perform Olympic lifting movements such as overhead squats and snatch. Without adequate shoulder mobility, your form will be compromised, which can result in a loss of power and even worse, cause injury.

Just as much as athletic performance is physical, it's mental. We're going to tell you about the missing link to optimizing athletic performance - the psychological impact of mental fatigue.

Burning body fat and increasing lean muscle mass are the two most sought after and commonly shared fitness goals amongst the majority of gym enthusiasts. But, burning body fat in lieu of increasing muscle mass is no easy task. With the right exercise program and nutrition protocol, you can burn body fat and increase your lean muscle mass. But cleaning up your diet is not enough. And just lifting heavy weights won’t work either. To maximize your results you need a plan. A systematic combination of resistance training, cardio, supplementation, and a customized nutrition program to get the washboard abs you’ve been dreaming of. Not to mention a heavy dose of dedication and consistency, to transform your physique and become healthier. So, let’s get started.

When you ask Siri what are the best supplements for CrossFit® athletes, you’re going to a get few different answers. Some information is great when other search results will really just give you misinformation. What we’ve done is different. We've compiled a quick and dirty guide for the best supplements for CrossFit® athletes to provide a framework for exactly what you need at which stage of your training, to gain a competitive edge in the box. Let’s get started