Levator Scapulae Exercises & Stretches
Levator Scapulae. A small muscle that causes big neck and shoulder pain. Learn how to test function, treat the pain, and build strength and flexibility.
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Scalene Exercises & Stretches
Scalenes? If you have pain caused by a crook in your neck, help may arrive from mobilizing your Scalenes. Learn how to test, stretch, and strengthen them.
Challenger July 17, 2025
CrossFit “250718” workout with beginner to advanced scaling. Features Olympic lifts, metabolic conditioning, and gymnastics skills for complete fitness training
Recovery and Movement Therapy for the CrossFit Athlete
Imagine moving with effortless fluidity, recovering quickly from intense workouts, and consistently hitting new PRs. This isn’t a fantasy; it’s the reality for athletes who prioritize recovery and movement health. This post is your comprehensive guide to the world of recovery and movement therapies, exploring everything from foam rolling to IASTM, so you can unlock your body’s full potential and reach new heights in your CrossFit journey.
What to Expect in Your First CrossFit Class
Three thousand classes endured. Eight thousand classes coached. Since 2008, I’ve lived and breathed CrossFit. I’ve witnessed transformations, celebrated personal bests, and guided countless individuals through their first CrossFit experience. If you’re curious about what awaits you in your first class, you’ve come to the right place. This isn’t just another generic overview; it’s a firsthand look at what you can truly expect, straight from someone who’s been in the trenches (and on the coaching floor).
How to Get Better at Running for the CrossFit Athlete
Straight-up and unabashed Coach Paul answers the tough questions about running for the CrossFit athlete. Questions like: whether you really need to run to do well in CrossFit. Or, whether CrossFit will help you run better. Plus, Paul shares some of his best videos and tips on mobility for running and running technique, including his top 18 Stretches and Mobility Drills for Running.
Why Should I Work on My Mobility and Flexibility?
Read the Chalkboard — I can’t make it any simpler than that. If you aren’t working on your mobility, you are leaving reps and pounds on the table. If you want to get: Stronger, Faster, Leaner, you need to focus on your technique and optimize your mobility. QED
Kinstretch Class Flows in Beyond Stretch
In the Beyond Stretch Private Mobility Sessions and Classes, we use methodology from FRC / Kinstretch, and Mobility WOD / Ready State to improve flexibility, strengthen end-range of motion, and build resistance to injury. But what does a Beyond Stretch “Flow” look like? Below, we’ve provided many example Beyond Stretch Flows based on Functional Range Conditioning and Kinstretch methodology.
SunFlow: Building Inversion Strength for Yoga
The Sun Flow features Inversions, Standing Balances, & Hip Openers. We are practicing one flow each month in our yoga group classes to become progressively better at them. SunFlow is the fifth sequence in FireFlow. Build strength and power with SunFlow Power Yoga.
Mobility vs Flexibility vs Yoga vs Stretching
Exercise is essential for good health, but I am assuming you already know that. But did you know Mobility Training is just as essential? Do you even know what Mobility Training is and how it differs from concepts like flexibility, yoga, and stretching? That’s what this article is all about. Because without sufficient mobility, you cannot be all that you wish to be. This applies whether your chosen craft is golf, strength training, CrossFit, or endurance running. You are not as efficient as a runner, you are more likely to get injured as a golfer, you are slower in CrossFit than you ought to be, and as a powerlifter, your recovery times are slower. Mobility is critical for all sports and physical activities. Period.
10 Yoga Sequences to Flow Through
Coach Ira shares her 10 favorite Yoga videos with you that contain sequences to flow through anywhere – at home, at work, or at the gym.
Kinstrech Training Principles in Beyond Stretch
Kinstretch Exercises and Stretches. Learn how PAILS, RAILS, CARS, Hinges and Hovers work. In this article, we break down the Kinstretch methodology behind Kinstretch stretches and exercises. How do the stretches work, why is an active range hold different from passive lift off, etc Master the Kinstretch class with this comprehensive look into the Kinstretch stretch and strengthen system,
Warrior I – Yoga Pose Guide
Coach Ira shares her tips and techniques on how to master Warrior I pose in yoga. Plus get expert tips on modifications and common mistakes.
Kinstretch Base Poses featured in Beyond Stretch
Beyond Stretch: learn all 18 Base Poses of the Kinstretch system in this comprehensive article on Kinstretch. Beyond Stretch is the kind of training that professional dancers and gymnasts use to improve their control and range motion. Based on FRC, Kinstretch & M|WOD, Beyond Stretch improves passive and active flexibility. Kinstretch helps strengthen your end range of motion and control. Beyond Stretch improves your balance and resistance to injury by targeting the muscles that your everyday activities cannot.
Secrets to Effective Beginner Personal Training Programs
Paul steps you through his system of analysis to transform a weak personal training program into a successful workout plan.
