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A strong back is essential. You already know that. It’s the foundation for everything from lifting groceries to staying injury-free in your favorite sport. Pull-ups and rows are the gold standard for building that strength. But what if you don’t have access to a bar? Or you’re traveling? Or you’re working around an injury that…
In martial arts, we don’t choose the winner based on who kicked the most times. The winner is the one who kicks with the right amount of power, at the right time, to the right target, while the other guy is trying to hit him instead. It’s not the volume that matters. It’s the capability…
If you’ve been training for any length of time, you already know how this goes. January 1st rolls around, you set some ambitious goals for motivation, grind for a few weeks, and then life happens. By February, you’ve returned to baseline, wondering where that momentum went. And you know it’s not just a willpower issue,…
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If you’ve been training for any length of time, you already know how this goes. January 1st rolls around, you set some ambitious goals for motivation, grind for a few…
The Benefits of Incorporating Yoga into an Athlete’s Training Regimen Yoga is a valuable addition to an athlete’s training regimen, offering a multitude of benefits that can enhance overall performance…
The Benefits of Strength Training Strength training offers a multitude of advantages for individuals looking to improve their physical health and overall well-being. By engaging in regular strength training exercises,…
Signs of Excess Belly Fat Excess belly fat can manifest itself in various ways. One common sign is a protruding abdomen that appears round and bulging, even when the rest…
Setting Unrealistic Goals Setting unrealistic goals in your fitness journey can lead to frustration and disappointment. When you set goals that are too ambitious or unattainable within a reasonable timeframe,…
2024 GMB Holiday Gift Guide
One thing about being in the fitness business for decades is that we’ve spent a lot of time and energy (and yes, a good deal of money!) on a lot (too many!) of products and programs. In the past decade, the fitness market has exploded with options – a double-edged sword, as not everything out…
Physical Autonomy: Refining the Purpose of Fitness Training
Fitness: shaming yourself into doing things you hate to impress people you don’t know with a body that looks good but is too beat up and tired to actually do anything fun. And I’m only half-joking… For too long, the idea of fitness has been stuck in this exhausting cycle of guilt and grind, all…
Smart Conditioning Strategies: How to Integrate Cardio For Improved Stamina and Mobility
It should be pretty easy to know when you’re doing cardio… It’s when your heart feels like it’s going to beat right out of your chest, and you are gasping for breath wondering why you make all these bad choices in life. Or is that just me? I know that earlier in my life, that’s…
Now What? Your Post-Injury Guide to Effective Training
Injuries. They’re every athlete’s worst fear, and they really put a halt to anyone’s exercise and movement routine. If you’re actively exercising and pushing yourself, injuries are unfortunately par for the course because hey, accidents happen. And while you can hedge yourself against the probability of getting injured by practicing good form, being careful, and…
How to Make Consistent Progress in Your Training
You want to move and feel better—we all do! So how do we get there? First, you need to get specific about what you want. That’s pretty straightforward if you have a movement or exercise goal, but even if it’s something general like losing weight or building some muscle, it’s best to have a concrete…
How to Level-Up Your Workout: High-Intensity Training the Right Way
You know the importance of working hard. But are you doing enough? Are you pushing too hard? Are you doing too little? Most importantly, are you making progress, or just making yourself tired? It’s pretty common in fitness culture to glorify the guys and gals puking in buckets, running until their feet bleed, or breaking…
The Key to Better Performance: Coordination Exercises You Need to Try
We all want to move through life with effortless confidence. Whether it’s in our sports or hobbies, or simply getting our chores done around the house. Developing good coordination is key to this, for both excelling in physical activities and essential daily tasks. Think of the last time someone tossed you the car keys—did you…
The GMB Curriculum: Your Roadmap to Physical Autonomy
“Which GMB program should I do first?” Since we launched our second program back in 2010, this has been the number one question we get asked on a daily basis. And (spoiler?), for most people, the answer is Elements. But you’re probably still wondering where the rest of the programs fit in… First the good…
Mobility for Crossfit: Increase Power & Prevent Injury
After working with plenty of CrossFit® athletes, I’ve seen it all. And while lots of people are plenty strong, many are lacking in their overall mobility. Improving your WODs can oftentimes be a matter of working on your flexibility more often, rather than ramping up the strength and conditioning work. If you’ve tried static stretching,…
Here’s 6 Frogger Variations for Strong, Flexible Back and Shoulders
The Frogger is one of my favorite exercises, and it’s one I didn’t see a lot of people doing before we started teaching it And as more people show similar movements online, it’s easy to get caught up mimicking the surface movement without really understanding the details. But small changes to the technique really do…