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What’s the best sports bra for me?
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What’s the best sports bra for me?

For transparency, this is Bryan writing this article after getting input from female coaches, female athletes, and reading multiple articles on the subject. Many women have asked my opinion about sports bras, especially women who are new to intense training like CrossFit. I am not claiming to be an expert; however, there are some general principles you should keep in mind whether you are male or female and whether you are doing CrossFit or something else.

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Can I do CrossFit even if I am injured?
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Can I do CrossFit even if I am injured?

One of the common questions that we've gotten recently, in particular, has been, "Hey, I'm hurt. Should I still come and work out?" As you know, we have a wonderful, lovely athlete who broke her foot while surfing in Costa Rica, so she's now in a boot. What can she do, especially on a day like today which is deadlift day? The class is going to start with a run, deadlift, kettlebell swings, goblet squats, not really good for someone with a broken foot. So should she even bother coming?

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3 Things to Consider When Searching for Your New Gym
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3 Things to Consider When Searching for Your New Gym

You are busy. And you want to be fit. Whether it’s your spouse, kids, or work, you have life pulling you in all sorts of directions. But you are also looking in the mirror and wanting to look more toned. You want to wake up every morning without joint pain. And you want to have the energy to make it through the day. You know joining (and actually going!) to the gym should be your next step. What gym should you join?

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The Top 4 Reasons your Nutrition Plan has Failed
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The Top 4 Reasons your Nutrition Plan has Failed

You want to look better, feel better and even sleep better. You know that taking care of your nutrition is important. And you have tried. But it isn’t working… at least it doesn’t work for very long. Nothing you try seems to stick. AND YOU BLAME YOURSELF. You think that if you just had more willpower… if you just had more discipline… if you just cared more… you would be better.

Here’s the truth: It’s not your fault.

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Sleep Opportunity
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Sleep Opportunity

Lots of us struggle with getting enough sleep. Have you ever laid in bed, you're tossing and turning, that starts to stress you out and it becomes this never-ending cycle of stress, can't sleep, stress, can't sleep?

Instead of thinking about getting sleep, which we can't always control, think about sleep opportunity, Think about the time that you go to bed, lights are out, eyes are closed, and count that as the time that you're trying to sleep.

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