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Bodybuilding and Functional Fitness: A Case Study on Anabolic Steroid Use

We all know that performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) are in common use in athletics.  They are at least partially responsible for most if not all world records set in the strength sports, and alas, fitness competition is no exception.  Recently we’ve seen a rash of positive drug tests for top level athletes, and even more lame excuses.  This article will explore some of the realities of PED use through an excellent study on anabolic steroid use in amateur bodybuilders.

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The 8 Week Running Plan for Functional Fitness

If you’re a functional fitness athlete, chances are you’ve got a problem, and you don’t even know it.  You’re really neglecting a huge aspect of your fitness, and it’s impacting your WOD performance more than you know.  It’s…..running!  Keep reading to see why running matters, and how it can help you on even the heaviest metcons.  Plus you get a free 8 week running plan!

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The Tier Three Fitness Competitors Program (Part 2)

By now you’re feeling the strength gains.  At my home box, my intermediate athletes that did at least four sessions per week saw an average strength increase of 13%.  They worked incredibly hard and had great results.  If you can finish part two I expect that you will see the same increases, if not better.  Keep reading for all the details about The Tier Three Fitness Competitors Program (Part 2).

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