5 Benchmark Bodyweight WODs - Meet 'The Girls' Of CrossFit® - Swolverine

5 Benchmark Bodyweight WODs - Meet 'The Girls' Of CrossFit®

Benchmark bodyweight WODs are a great way to test your endurance and strength capacity with limited or no equipment. You can do these workouts virtually anywhere and anytime throughout your athletic journey. Whether you're just looking to get a good sweat in on a Wednesday or you're doing the WOD to see just how far you've come with your training, these 5 benchmark bodyweight WODs are sure to give you a run for your money! Let's meet 'the girls' of Crossfit®, shall we!?
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4 Accessory Movements to Strengthen Your Standing Push Press - Swolverine

4 Accessory Movements to Strengthen Your Standing Push Press

I'm not sure about you but when the programming for the day reads “CrossFit Total,” I’m not necessarily jumping for joy at the fact that I get to struggle through the push press portion of the workout, yet again. Although I have been in CrossFit for a number of years, I have always felt that push press was one of my weakest and most awkward movements.  
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4 Accessory Movements To Build A Bigger Barbell Back Squat - Swolverine

4 Accessory Movements To Build A Bigger Barbell Back Squat

The back squat is a functional compound movement that can often take a surprising amount of training to properly execute. Back squats demand a strong posterior chain, hamstrings, quads, and a relative amount of midline stability as well as ankle mobility. Oh and let's not forget impeccable form. 

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10 Ways to Make Running Suck Less - Swolverine

10 Tips On How To Enjoy Running Even If You Hate It

There are two types of people in this world: runners and non-runners. Okay, not really that narrow. But sort of. Either way, you might be out there wondering how to enjoy running, and take it from me, you're not alone thinking this. I too, am not a big running fan. I get bored, my thoughts wander, I get sluggish until I thought to myself one day, "there has GOT to be a way I can actually enjoy running". So take it from me - below are the following lessons I've learned (the hard way) on how to make running easier and even more fun!
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The Ultimate Guide To Turmeric - Benefits, Uses, Side Effects

The Ultimate Guide To Turmeric - Benefits, Uses, Side Effects

Turmeric has gained an immense amount of popularity amongst athletes and general health enthusiasts, due to its many proposed health benefits and anti-inflammatory properties associated with its active ingredient curcumin. Research suggests that curcumin may have a positive impact on reducing minor aches and pains and optimizing your recovery, while improving overall joint health. For years practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine, an Indian tradition have used Turmeric to treat inflammation and discomfort. We’re going to discuss the science behind this ancient herb and find out how and if turmeric can really optimize your performance. 
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8 Basic Kettlebell Movements Every Athlete Should Master

8 Basic Kettlebell Movements Every Athlete Should Master

There’s no one movement or group of movements that are better than others, however, kettlebells can be used for just about anything which is what makes them so unique. You can build strength, size, agility, and even shred unwanted body fat. We’re going to help you do just that in this quick guide to the 8 Basic Kettlebell Movements Every Athlete Should Master
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Krill Oil Benefits

The Ultimate Guide To Krill Oil – Benefits, Uses, Side Effects

If you want to optimize how you move, how you think, and how you live, then you should consider adding Krill Oil to your daily supplement lineup. Krill Oil contains essential Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, phospholipids, as well as the world’s most powerful and potent antioxidant Astaxanthin. Research has shown that Krill Oil supports joint health, heart health, and cognitive health, making it a vital supplement for overall health and wellness.
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Soft and Chewy Lemon Protein Cookies Recipe by Swolverine

Recipe: Soft and Chewy Lemon Protein Cookies

When life gives you lemons, make them into soft and chewy lemon protein cookies, right!? No need to pucker up for these crisp, chewy, sort of sweet and easy to make tasty treats. Not only can you whip them up in just 10 minutes, but they’re made with Swolverine’s Whey Protein Isolate which packs a powerful protein punch without the unnecessary calories, carbs, sugar or fat.
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Vitamin D Deficiency - Swolverine

Vitamin D Deficiency: 7 Signs And Symptoms Of Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D plays a much bigger role in your health and wellness than you may think. Studies have shown that Vitamin D may have significant health benefits in the prevention of chronic disease. It’s estimated that nearly 1 billion people or 50% of the world population is vitamin d deficient. Low vitamin d levels can result in abnormalities in bone metabolism, slow wound healing, chronic fatigue, depressed mood states, muscle weakness, and depression. Vitamin d is very difficult to attain through diet alone. Therefore supplementation in addition to dietary sources is crucial in order to get the vitamin d you need for optimal health and wellness. 
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best carb supplement

The Ultimate Guide To Carbohydrate Supplements – Benefits, Uses, Side Effects

Endurance athletes need more fuel than the average gym-goer, in order to perform at a higher level. That fuel is glycogen, which is derived from carbohydrates. Studies have shown for the past several decades, that glycogen replenishment is key to fuel endurance and post-workout recovery during prolonged periods of exercise performance.
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