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Invictus members at CrossFit SoCal Regionals.

mindset, success stories

PTSD & Exercise: How CrossFit Is a Perfect Coping Mechanism

PTSD & Exercise: How CrossFit Is a Perfect Coping Mechanism Written by Invictus Member Rachel Ragosa Over the last few years, the stigma surrounding mental

Female Masters athlete does sled pushes outside the gym while other athletes anxiously await their turns.

Thought Provoking

A Theory About Female CrossFit Masters Athletes

Invictus Masters Athlete, Elizabeth “ET” Terris, getting after the sled at our Valentine’s Day competition. Written by Michele

Female Olympic lifter and her coach giving the double-high five to each other.

Olympic Lifting, Thought Provoking, mindset

Patience: Applications to Weightlifting, Sports & Life

Patience: Applications to Weightlifting, Sports & Life Written by Fritz Nugent I would like to use Sarwar as an example here. Many of you know

Female athlete warms up with double-under before a weightlifting event.

Thought Provoking, success stories

How I Lost 100 Pounds

Written by Samie Acevedo This isn’t your typical weight loss story. Often we label weight loss as “success stories” because

Face-down athlete does PVC passthroughs.

mindset, philosophy

Escaping the Injury Funk

Written by TJ O’Brien Doesn’t life just suck sometimes? That’s how I’ve been feeling since that neck injury I sustained in

Invictus coach with hands on hips giving "a look".

Thought Provoking, mindset

Learning to Lose

Written by TJ O’Brien “Man, last week TJ pretty much made Jiu Jitsu his whole personality, but I haven’t heard him talk

Female athlete takes a breather in the seated position on her knees, hands on hips.

mindset

Pursue Opportunities to Face Fear

Written by Kirsten Ahrendt Even though my training has shifted significantly, I chose to participate in this year’s CrossFit Open

Female athlete sits on the ground after a workout while her competition judge sits on a box and tallies her reps.

Tips for Coaching, mindset

Be a Fitness Sponge

Written by Kirsten Ahrendt If you are an athlete or coach that’s been in the health and fitness game for a

Group of athletes discuss workout strategy with their coach who is fashioning a stylish beanie and fancy glasses.

mindset, strategy

The Clock is Here to Serve You

Written by TJ O’Brien I want to share a story about my wife’s experience at a yoga class,

Invictus members Toby B and Cyn embrace their coach, Nichole Kribs.

Testimonials, Thought Provoking

Top Ten Lessons I’ve Learned from Invictus

Written by Invictus Member Toby B 1. It’s okay to fail. Two years ago, in my very first

A male and a female athlete performing nose-to-wall handstands.

CrossFit Open, Goal Setting, community, exercises, strategy

CrossFit Open Prep for Any Goal

Written by Kirsten Ahrendt I applaud your courage and your effort! I imagine you had some fun, while simultaneously

Athlete doing a thruster in the CrossFit Open 22.3 workout.

CrossFit Open, bar muscle-ups, exercises, strategy

CrossFit Open 22.3 – Strategy & Tips

CrossFit Open 22.3 – Strategy & Tips By the Invictus Athlete Team It’s the last week of the 2022 CrossFit Open! Get ready to crush

Athlete in the bottom of a burpee with the soles of his shoes showing off the Invictus "V".

CrossFit Open, exercises, strategy

CrossFit Open 22.2 – Strategy & Tips

CrossFit Open 22.2 – Strategy & Tips By the Invictus Athlete Team The 2022 Open is in full effect and this is the place to

Invictus Athlete Mitch Wagner doing a dumbbell snatch.

CrossFit Open, exercises, strategy

CrossFit Open 22.1 – Strategy & Tips

CrossFit Open 22.1- Strategy & Tips By the Invictus Athlete Team The 2022 Open is in full effect and this is the place to get

Thought Provoking, exercises

Why Do We Get So Attached to Exercises?

Written by TJ O’Brien I’ve been thinking a ton about this question. I think it’s because it’s