December 10
Tip: Fear is Fuel
Motivation is for newbies. To be successful over the long haul, you need to be haunted. Here's why.
December 9
5 Ways to Stay Motivated... Forever
Want to be lifting hard and loving life for the next 50 years? Here's how to do it.
December 8
Tip: Lift For Life – The 5 Tips You Need
Here's what to do when you feel like quitting.
December 6
Tip: Why Do You REALLY Lift?
To be in it for the long haul, you need to come up with something deeper than just getting bigger or stronger. Here's what to do.
April 2
Tip: Scare Yourself Tougher
Here's why you need to do a few things that scare the crap out of you.
March 30
Tip: Tap Out to Win
Want to develop grit and resolve? Tap out, learn something, then get right back in there and fight again.
March 20
The 6 Stages of Transformation
How does a person go from couch potato to shredded beast? In 6 behavioral stages. What stage are you in? Will you make it to the final stage?
March 19
Top 10 Ways to Build Mental Toughness
We asked our coaches and experts for their best mental toughness tips. Pick the one that speaks to you and get to work.
August 25
Tip: Step Up and Compete
Studies show how competition allows you to achieve things you couldn't have otherwise. Check this out.
August 24
Tip: The Power of Urgency and Accountability
You need to feel the pressure to find your true potential. Here's why and how to do it.
June 10
Tip: Own Your Performance
You can learn a lot about life from a strongman competitor, like this important lesson. Check it out.
June 7
Tip: Change Your Damn Attitude
This no-holds-barred advice for powerlifters also applies to anyone who wants to lift heavy and get better. Check it out.
June 5
Tip: Build Yourself Up, Don't Tear Others Down
Here's an easy way to spot a real jerk (in the gym or out) and avoid becoming one yourself.
June 3
An Open Letter to CrossFit HQ
A sports medicine physician who worked at the CrossFit Games has some pointed advice for CrossFit HQ. Check it out.
June 1
The Best Predictor of Success
A super tribe of Africans has learned the secret to athletic success. Can we duplicate the effects of their barbaric methods?
February 5
4 Biggest Lies of The Biggest Loser
It's a show about fitness that keeps people dumb and in the dark about getting fit. Here's the big fat truth about The Biggest Loser.
February 4
4 Things You Can Learn from Strongmen
Strongman competitions are a lot like life. You need to be tough mentally and physically. Check out these lessons from the trenches.
January 20
Ladies, 6 Reasons NOT To Compete
Bodybuilding stages are booming with herds of women. Are you planning to be one of them? Before you go any further, read this.
January 11
Tip: Adopt the Average Sucks Mindset
Stop saying you're in a maintenance phase. It only leads to slow regression. Here's why and how to fix it.