As a functional fitness athlete, you’re already used to pushing your limits. You know the burn of a high-rep barbell complex, the gasping fatigue of a metcon, and the satisfaction of mastering a new skill or PR. Your training isn’t just about aesthetics or one-rep maxes it’s about building a body that performs. So why […]
There’s a lot of noise out there about “bouncing back” after pregnancy, hashtags, transformation photos, quick-fix workouts, and pressure to prove you can do it all. But if you’re an athlete, you already know real performance doesn’t come from bouncing anywhere. It comes from rebuilding. It comes from layering strength back onto a body that […]
As a functional fitness athlete, I’ve come to realize that performance and recovery aren’t just about what you do—they’re about when you do it. You can train hard, eat clean, and sleep well, but if you’re not aligning your efforts with your body’s natural rhythms and scientific principles of timing, you might be leaving results […]
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Whether you are a seasoned athlete, or just getting started, you have probably been told by friends, family, or coaches to add vitamins and various supplements to your diet and exercise routine.
In this blog I will give an overview of what to expect in a basic Strongman event, the key adaptations to achieve by progressive overload in training, nutrition recommendations, injury avoidance and some home strength training ideas to add to your training.
