Fitness & Workouts
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The Best Workout Plan for Your First Obstacle Course Race
Signing up for your first obstacle course race or Spartan Race can be an emotional combination of excitement and a little intimidation, and that’s completely normal. Even as an athlete my entire life, I was a little nervous going into my first race. So, you’re not the only one. Related: 30 Days to Beast: How […]
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How I’m Crushing Home Workouts With These 3 New Pieces of Equipment
I love going to the gym, but sometimes I like home workouts too. I’ve got a pull-bar, bands, a stability ball, foam rollers, percussion therapy guns, infrared mats, and more scattered throughout the place. But I recently added 3 new pieces of equipment courtesy of our friends at Titan Fitness and Spartan. Titan Fitness makes […]
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Train Like Island Ninja Grant Mccartney
We recently collaborated with Spartan, Titan Fitness, and Island Ninja Grant Mccartney on an exclusive 4-week training program for obstacle course racers and functional fitness enthusiasts. You may already be familiar with the natural-born obstacle specialist. Mccartney is a seven-time American Ninja Warrior, a German Ninja Warrior Grand Champion, a Spartan Games competitor, and he even holds […]
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The daily office routine: exercises to do at your desk
I’ve worked in an office my entire professional career, but about 10 years ago I was walking around a golf course doing loops with two bags on my shoulders. It was probably one of the best jobs a high school and college student could have. You learn how to communicate better, build a rapport, cultivate […]
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The Best Exercises To Prepare for Spartan Race Obstacles
For first-time obstacle course racers, nothing will ever compare to getting out there and practicing on the actual obstacles themselves. That’s where you’ll truly learn the technical skills, bodily control, and the muscular demands to get them done. The ideal situation — if you ever plan to get competitive — is to be out there consistently […]
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30 Days to Beast: How I Trained for a 21K Spartan Race
There’s something special about the 21K, 30-obstacle Spartan Beast for a first-timer with a little bit more grit and fitness than a true first-timer. It’s long, but not too long. If you can run a 5K or 10K fairly efficiently, sure, you could do a Sprint or a Super like most would. But why not […]
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The Wind Down Workout: A Mobility and Recovery Routine To Do Every Night
Staying physically fit and being mentally focused are two very important priorities for me. My physical fitness enables me to move, explore, and enjoy the sports I love. And my focus and productivity enables me to earn a living in order to do those things that I love so much. I’ve learned a lot over […]
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Q&A: Fitness Meets Therapy according to CooperFit founder and entrepreneur Ryan Cooper
“Variety breeds fun by nature. It’s the unknown. It’s the adventure. It’s amazing. Launching CooperFit has brought to life the famous mantra that when you do what you love, you won’t work a day in your life.” From leaning into the expansion of his heart as a father, to making an impact through giving back […]
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The Comeback Plan: How To Recover From An Injury
I’d be stating the obvious by saying injuries suck. They do, and here’s my perspective on how you get through them as quickly as physically possible and as mentally sane as possible. And if you’re curious to read my 17-week comeback plan journal from a shoulder labrum repair surgery, read this. Accept the reality If […]
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The 4-Week Restart Workout Plan
As gyms start to reopen, and life slowly returns to a (new) normal, you need an action plan. We’re excited for the release of our 4-Week Restart Workout plan. This plan combines both in-the-gym and at-home routines to get you back on track slowly and progressively. The workouts are lower body, upper body, and full […]
