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What Are Nootropics?
Nootropics, also known as “smart drugs,” are one of the most popular categories of supplements for high-performing students, athletes, and young professionals doing what...
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Krill Oil vs Fish Oil
Omega-3s (EPA and DHA) are essential fatty acids critical to multiple functions in your body. 'Essential' means they must be ingested since your body...
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Hack Your Sleep
Sleep is really the only way to truly recover and often the most neglected. Deep, quality sleep is one of the most important factors to...
Read articleThe Key Factors to Warming Up: Part Two
Activation Sequencing The second key factor to warming up (see part one) for an effective lifting session is activation sequencing. What I am referring...
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Dynamic Functional Mobility I am asked many times a week what is the best way to warm up for training. When you have hours...
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5 Things to Know About Recovery
Recovery is a hot and trending word in the fitness and athletic worlds. You can search #recovery on Instagram and find loads of photos and view...
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5 Quick Tips To Improve Overhead Mobility
1. Start with the pelvis. To lock out overhead the pelvis should be in a posterior tilt, meaning glutes engaged and less extension of...
Read articleNootropics and CrossFit
What are Nootropics? Nootropics are supplements and superfoods that improve the performance of the brain such as, memory, motivation, focus, attention and overall mental...
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