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How Many Pull Ups Should I Be Able to Do?

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How many pull ups should I be able to do? To answer this question, you honestly need to ask yourself, how many pull ups do I WANT to do and am I willing to put in the practice? As mere mortals, we are all limited in the number of unbroken reps we can or will ever be able to complete. But, if you are hungry to do more than just hang from the bar, your potential in this body weight exercise can be maximized with daily practice, strength-training, skill improvement, and an “eye of the tiger” attitude.How Many Pull Ups Should I be Able to Do?

While I’ve never been an advocate of judging one’s self against others, sometimes seeing where you stack up against others can be motivating.  Read on to find out how many pull-ups girls, boys, women and men should be able to complete according to various sources. Continue reading →

NuttZo Instagram Takeover + Quick 2017 CrossFit Games Recap

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Just a quick post to share a couple things!  First, I’m taking over the @EatNuttzo Instagram account today — head over there sometime on this awesome Monday to check out how I use these delicious, nutritious nut butters to fuel my crazy, active life!

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Pre Workout Stretches to Lessen Hand Pain + Curamin® to #StopPainNow

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Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. All opinions are mine alone. #StopPainNow #CollectiveBias

As a growing-older yet still goal-oriented athlete, I decided it was about time to give the finger to my chronic hand pain. Stiff hands and sore thumb joint was making it increasingly difficult to enjoy and compete in the sports I love, like obstacle course racing and Crossfit. Even yoga, which had once been a source of relaxation had become stressful as I could no longer splay my hands out flat on the ground without significant discomfort.curamin stop pain now

But, thankfully, I found Curamin® Stop Pain Now, a safe, effective, non-addictive herbal formula that has gotten me back in the literal and figurative game. Read on to learn more about how this #1 selling brand can be your first line of defense against chronic pain. Also, check out my Pre-Workout Hand Stretches to Lessen Pain for even more relief.

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Coffee & Athletes – Performance Perks + Consumption Timing

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Coffee is a social unifier, people are constantly meeting up for a cup, professing their addiction love on everything from t-shirts to internet memes, and it’s a go-to gift for the person who has everything (because you can never have enough coffee, am I right?). While coffee brings us together, it can also set you apart in your athletic endeavors if optimized properly within a training diet. Coffee and Athletes - Performance Perks and Consumption Tips

Today, I’m spilling the beans on how coffee can improve performance and endurance, increase focus, and provide that extra edge your looking for on race day.   Continue reading →

10 Amazing Pull-Up World Records to Beat

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I was surfing through the Guinness World Records this weekend and geeking out on all the amazing physical, athletic accomplishments of people – humans are amazing! As a youngster, like a lot of kids from my generation, I read this tome of strange facts, amazing feats, freaky accomplishments from cover-to-cover. Not only was I entertained, but also inspired by the extremeness found within these hallowed pages.

10 Amazing Pull-Up World RecordsI was surfing through the Guinness World Records this weekend and geeking out on all the amazing physical, athletic accomplishments of people – humans are amazing! As a youngster, like a lot of kids from my generation, I read this tome of strange facts, amazing feats, freaky accomplishments from cover-to-cover. Not only was I entertained, but also inspired by the extremeness found within these hallowed pages. Continue reading →