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Kris Gethin has never been content to push his body toward just one goal. He’s best known as a hard-training bodybuilder, but he’s also sought out his limits in competitive motocross racing, an iron-distance triathlon, and even an ultramarathon. ”You name it, I’ll do it,” he says. But how does he do it all? It starts with dialing in every minute component

When it comes to whey protein, preference can be highly personal. There is no “best” protein powder—it depends on your goals, how you like to mix it, and what flavors you like. That said, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey has long been one of our biggest sellers. The feedback we get again and again

This retired Air Force Master Sgt. brings a special level of intensity to the gym on Memorial Day. He pushes hard—then harder—to honor those who can’t join him there. “In the aircraft maintenance world, everything is heavy. Being strong and fit made my job easier.” “You don’t want to fail your fellow soldier, airman, Marine.

Mitch Wagner has a logged a lot of miles, reps, and brutal WODs in pursuit of CrossFit greatness. The Swolverine athlete came about as close to the Games as you can come in 2019, when he was an alternate for Invictus, a former team champion. Two years and some serious injury rehab later, he’s rising the ranks as an individual and feeling ready for any challenge. Wagner was a regular at CrossFit regionals five years in a

On Nov. 13, 2013, while on his fifth tour of duty as a U.S. Army Green Beret, Sergeant First Class Jared Bullock’s vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan. Bullock was thrown almost 300 feet by the blast. His best friend, Staff Sgt. Richard L. Vazquez, was killed, and another team member, Staff Sgt. Alex A. Viola,

Murph | Rhapsody Fitness | District Crossfit | Sergeants Fitness The largest CrossFit gym in Washington, D.C., District CrossFit is an epicenter of motivation and accountability. With a passion for helping their members reach new levels of functional fitness and penchant for building strong community bonds, District CrossFit is a facility where anyone can escape

Murph | Rhapsody Fitness | District Crossfit | Sergeants Fitness Born from a legacy of power, strength, and honor and located in the heart of historic downtown Caldwell, Idaho, Sergeants Fitness is a place where the bonds of community, friendship, and family run deep. Community connections are forged through movement and rooted in veteran values

This is your Murph 2021 headquarters. Learn what this annual challenge is, who’s completing it, and how you can, too! The WOD known as “Murph” started out as a CrossFit tribute to a fallen hero, but has since become a global phenomenon. Performed every Memorial Day, this event brings fitness communities around the world together

Best Proteins | Best Mass Gainers | Best Pre-Workouts | Best Creatine | Best Fat Burners | Best Multivitamins | Best Test Boosters | Best Weight-Loss | Best BCAAs BCAA drinks are among the most widely used fitness supplements for a couple of important reasons. A big one is that they make it easier and more delicious to stay hydrated! Of course, they also isolate the most important amino acids for

Muscle-Growth Mistakes | Chest Mistakes | Shoulder Mistakes | Biceps Mistakes | Triceps Mistakes | Back Mistakes | Leg Mistakes | Calf Mistakes | Abs Mistakes If you looked at this headline and asked, ”Why would I want to grow my abs?” then we may have just discovered one reason that your stomach isn’t quite as defined as you want. For one, building the muscles of your abs helps them to

A common misconception about Olympic weightlifting is that it’s just made up of two lifts, the snatch and the clean and jerk. Anyone who takes this sport seriously can attest that plenty of their most productive training time is actually spent doing numerous broken-down and re-arranged parts of those two main lifts. Considering getting serious about Oly lifting? Richard LaFountain’s guide to

What is CrossFit | CrossFit for Bodybuilders | Bodybuilding for CrossFitters | Best CrossFit Supplements | How to Prep for a Crossfit Competition Just like with any sport, CrossFit competitions are intense and difficult. What makes CrossFit a little different from other sports, though, is the sheer number of skills an athlete needs in order to be competitive. Since

Muscle-Growth Mistakes | Chest Mistakes | Shoulder Mistakes | Triceps Mistakes | Back Mistakes | Leg Mistakes | Calf Mistakes Diehard lifters will tell you that leg day is the most important training day of the week. It’s the one where your body gets the loudest, clearest message to grow. It’s also the day when you perform