Bad Workouts, Blame Reflexes, & Better Angels
We’ve all experienced it. We start that metcon, or get into the strength portion of a WOD, and we realize it’s going south. Maybe we... Read More
Going Dark
I want to explore going into the pain cave, going hard in the paint, breathing fire, or whatever you choose to call it. If you’ve been there, there’s no need for me to elaborate. For my folks that may be new to the journey, it’s the place in a workout that is past uncomfortable, past perceived exhaustion. For those that have dabbled in going dark, you know there is ROI for the investment; after your heart rate comes out of 110% of your max HR, your lungs no longer feel like you’re hotboxing a Marlboro Red, and the battery acid has flushed from your muscles.
Braithwaite Blog: “What We Risk When We Risk Vulnerability in the Gym”
(part of a mental fitness series by guest writer Megan Nolde) Risk-taking is often thought of as jumping from a height (like parachuting) or climbing... Read More
“Supplementary Thoughts:” on supplements, performance, and sense of self
This article might be a hard pill to swallow, pun intended. We all want to believe there are supplements out there that can help us... Read More
Weighing in on Fat: an unscientific review of the most hated on macronutrient
Don’t Call it a Comeback Up until the recent fad diets, fat has been the most hated on macronutrient for decades. But with the help... Read More
All the “Whey” Up
A Brief Insight on Protein and It’s Supplementation Being fitness enthusiasts, we are well aware that adequate protein intake is crucial for recovery and building... Read More
Set ‘Tomorrow You’ Up for Success!
Sunday is meal prep day. I’ve been doing it for several years and just about have it down to a science. Yet, it’s not always... Read More
Coaches’ Corner: Injury Prevention
Do you love CrossFit but fear injuring yourself? Do you want to start an injury prevention program but have no idea where to begin? Are... Read More
Goals: “Don’t Go Down Without a Fight!”
I know what you’re thinking… “You’re a little late for the New Year/New Me post, Mark!” Yeah, so we’re a few weeks into the New... Read More
The Two Most Common Squat Faults, and How To Fix Them
Coaches’ Corner… with Coach Andrew! I would say that everyone at Shockoe Bottom Performance is working hard to maximize their squat. However, there are two... Read More