The Fallout and Ugly Underbelly of The CrossFit Games 2020 Season

The Fallout and Ugly Underbelly of The CrossFit Games 2020 Season

On Saturday, May 9th, the CF Games team dropped a little bomb on the community with their announcement regarding individual athletes and their Games debut in late 2020. A new protocol has been implemented and hard-earned invitations have been rescinded, punching the air out of some of the biggest lungs in the game itself. Here’s our thoughts on why we think the games should be postponed or cancelled altogether. 
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best at home chest workout

Home Chest Workout: 5 Key Chest Exercises Without Weights

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a loaded barbell and a bench to develop a strong, muscular chest. With a few key chest workouts, consistency, and volume, you can pump up your chest without leaving the comfort of your own home. Check out these at home chest workouts you can do without a single dumbbell, entirely with your own bodyweight.

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The 15-Minute Quick Core Workout You Can Do At-Home - Swolverine

The 15-Minute Quick Core Workout You Can Do At Home

A quick core workout should be straightforward and to the point. You don’t need to do hours of abdominal work to get sick pack abs or a stronger mid-section and you certainly don’t need any fancy equipment or hundreds of crunches to get you there, either. All you need is about 15 minutes, some jams to get you pumped up, maybe a little padding, and a can-do attitude. The key to this 15-minute quick core workout that you can do at home? Intensity!
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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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