Ankle Mobility - Swolverine

Ankle Mobility: Why It Matters and How to Improve It

Do you struggle with ankle mobility? Ankle mobility begins with much more than a calf stretch. Ankle mobility is the foundation of so many functional movements we do inside and out of the gym. Think about some of the most basic movements like walking. Walking requires at least 10 degrees of functional dorsiflexion, while stair climbing another basic movement requires 20-25 degrees. In light of these facts, ankle mobility is absolutely essential for optimizing athletic performance.
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Benefits of MCT Oil - Swolverine

The Complete Guide On MCT Oil: Benefits, Uses, Side Effects

MCT Oil is currently all the rage and for good reason. MCT Oil is a great source of healthy fats and marketed as a clean and ‘natural’ fuel source for your brain and body. Supplementing with MCT oil could potentially provide you with some uplifting health benefits; power your performance, and enrich your diet.
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Best supplement for crossfit - swolverine

The Best Supplement For CrossFit Athletes: Citrulline Malate

Crossfit like any other high-intensity sport or training program requires strength, endurance, agility, and functional movement. The goal is to build a body that is capable of practically anything. With so many different supplements it can be difficult to find which one is best for your specific goals. That being said, let’s introduce you to the best supplement for Crossfit to help your strength and conditioning, while maximizing your recovery - Citrulline Malate 
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GReen tea weight loss - swolverine

Can Green Tea Extract Really Help You Lose Weight?

Green tea is one of the most popular beverages consumed across the globe. Amongst it’s many proposed health benefits, which include the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, anti-inflammatory effects, antioxidative properties, and neuroprotective effects. it’s most popular claim to fame, is weightless. But can green tea really help you lose weight? We’re going to take an in-depth look at what the research says, to find out if green tea really helps with weight loss. 
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Whey Protein Isolate Vs Concentrate

Whey Protein Isolate Vs Concentrate: What Type Of Whey Protein Is The Best?

When you’re deciding upon a protein supplement to add to your regimen it’s important to know the differences, so that you can make the best choice in order to fit your health and fitness goals. With so many different options, it can be confusing to know which type of protein will give you the best results. So, what's better whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate?
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Wrist Mobility

6 Best Wrist Mobility Exercises

Wrist mobility in CrossFit is crucial to complete functional movements like front squats and cleans. We're going to talk about the best wrist mobility exercises for your front squats and cleans.
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Turmeric Vs. Ibuprofen

Turmeric Vs. Ibuprofen: Which One Is More Effective For Post-Workout Inflammation & Pain?

For years, I’ve used Ibuprofen after heavy lifting and high-intensity workouts to reduce inflammation and pain. Taking ibuprofen however, has always been a secondary measure. Supplementing with products proven to help reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness such as L-Glutamine, BCAAs and Whey Protein Isolate is always the first plan of action. However, when the extra plates came out, so does the Ibuprofen. That is until I found out about Turmeric.
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Health Benefits Of Zinc

Health Benefits Of Zinc: What 12 Studies Say About Zinc & Immune Health

Zinc is the second most distributed trace element and essential micronutrient in the human body, behind iron. Zinc has many known benefits in cellular function, specifically human metabolism and regulating gene expression. But what is Zinc really good for? What are the benefits? And why do people supplement with Zinc?  

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How To Burn Body Fat - Swolverine

How To Burn Body Fat In 5 Easy Steps

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that if you’re reading this you could probably lose a few lbs. Before we jump in to how to lose body fat and keep it off for good though, I have a question for you. Is this the first time you’ve ever tried to get fit? If you’re like most people, the answer to that question is a resounding hell no! 
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Wall Balls - Swolverine

Wall Balls: 8 Tips On How To Crush Wall Balls During Your Workout

We all know the feeling of being exhausted in the middle of a WOD, when you think to yourself “I have how many Wall Balls left?” It can be a dreaded feeling, especially when you’re gassed and feel like you’ve got nothing left. The worst part is knowing you have lunges and snatches right after. Wall balls don’t have to be miserable. We’re going to teach you the optimal way, to perform Wall balls, also called “ball shots”, which will help wall balls become one of the strongest functional movements in your WOD. 
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