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How High Standards Influence Better Performance

Leave a Comment / Invictus Blog, Mindset and Mental Toughness, Training / Michele Vieux

Written by Kirsten Ahrendt There are a number of ways to improve our performance metrics at various CrossFit exercises. The more complex and technical a skill, the longer the journey will be. When it’s something simpler, the journey to “better” is clearer (not necessarily easier). We improve at CrossFit…

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The Math Equation That Can Help Us Prevent Injury

4 Comments / Coach Education, Fuel, Invictus Blog, Sleep and Recovery, Training / Calvin Sun

Written by Calvin Sun Most of us can agree that injuries aren’t a desirable outcome from our training or any physical activity we might engage in. Yet when you ask the average coach, “What can I do to prevent injury?”, you’ll usually get a generic answer…

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Avoid Shin Splints By Following This Warm-Up

Leave a Comment / Blog, CrossFit Invictus, Endurance, Movement Drills and Progressions, Nuno, Running, Rowing, Conditioning, Warm-Ups / Nuno Costa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGjeJ4jUlcE&index=27& Video by Nuno Costa If you struggle with shin splints, then make sure to read Coach Nuno’s blog post about the causes and cures for shin splints as well as following this warm-up before you run. Enjoy stronger shins and less pain when running by just incorporating…

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Invictus Athlete Spotlight: Corey Reutlinger

1 Comment / Blog, Success Stories, Tino / Nichole DeHart

Interviewed by Tino Marini Corey has been a part of the Invictus community since 2015, you will likely have seen his name on the blog as he is a meticulous record keeper and posts results almost everyday. 2016 was a great year for Corey as he racked up an impressive…

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A bottle of aspirin and ibuprofen side by side.

The Case Against NSAIDs

4 Comments / Fuel, Invictus Blog, Supplements / jaimie

Written By Calvin Sun When I was in the Army, the panacea for all ailments was a couple of 800mg ibuprofen and a canteen of water. We called it “Ranger Candy” or “Vitamin M” and we joked that all the Army doctors graduated from the Motrin School of Medicine. In college,…

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Floss (Your Joints) Daily

2 Comments / Anatomy & Physiology, Invictus Blog, Rehab & Prehab, Sleep and Recovery, Training / Kirsten Ahrendt

Written by Kirsten Ahrendt Beyond thinking about intensity, complexity or duration of movement, start thinking about moving every joint in your body every day. Some folks call this “flossing your joints” others prescribe a 5-10 minute mobility routine, or if you’re of the Mind-Muscle clan, you call it a whole…

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Coach helping an athlete stretch his shoulders with a PVC while face down on floor.

Why Your Mobility Routine Isn’t Working

11 Comments / Invictus Blog, Mobility, Training / Michele Vieux

Written by Colin Diment Let’s face it, your mobility probably isn’t as good as it should be. You probably already know that you have stiff ankles, tight hips, and restricted shoulders. You probably already know how your limited ankle dorsiflexion can cause low back pain, and that your…

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3 Tips for Maximizing Your Time Under Tension

Leave a Comment / Invictus Blog, Training, Uncategorized / Michele Vieux

Written by Kirsten Ahrendt Time Under Tension (TUT) is magical – it will make you crazy strong when you go to do your heavy doubles, triples and singles with no tempo. We love it so much and it has been one of the Invictus programming principles since…

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August 12, 2024 – Masters Program

Leave a Comment / Masters Program / Nichole Kribs

Mobility, Activation & Warm-Up Partner T-Spine Stretch x 15 seconds One-Two sets of: Band Distracted Pec Stretch x 45 seconds per arm 60 Seconds T-Spine Mash & Hold on a foam roller KB Ankle Pulse x 45 seconds per ankle and finish with … 3-Position Snatch Warm-Up (empty barbell) High Hang Power Snatch x 3…

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Shin Splints: Causes and Cures

2 Comments / Uncategorized / jaimie

Written by Nuno Costa Shin Splints are one of the most common running injuries we see. They are generally caused by muscles that are irritated or swollen which tends to happen from overuse. This was a super common injury when I ran track in college years ago; it would usually…

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