The Four Pillars of Mental Toughness
“The most important game you will ever play will happen on the 4 inch ‘field’ between your ears” That is something one of my all-time favourite coaches used to say...
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A Guide to Watching The Games with a 'Non-Crossfitter'
So I don't know about everyone else, but when I'm watching something super exciting (e.g. The ******** Games) especially when its a close heat OR one of my favourite athletes...
Performance Under Pressure Part 2 - Managing the Beast
In Performance Under Pressure Part 1 I talked about Stress as a 4 step process and addressed the fact that a situation is not stressful until we mentally appraise what...
Performance Under Pressure Part 1 - A Stressful Situation?
Technically speaking there is no such thing as a 'Stressful Situation' Now before you decide I'm nuts let me explain what I mean... Situations in themselves are not stressful, but...
Blonyx athlete update January 2013
1. Nate Schrader Relatively quiet month for Nate as he disappears into top secret Games training mode. We did get hold of a video showing Nate squat cleaning 320# like it...
Carbs are killing you… or are they?
I came across this Infographic yesterday telling us that carbs are evil and are the real reason we get fat. Its a pretty black and white story. But is this...
If You’re Not Failing, You’re Not Trying
Reposted with permission from Jerred Moon, the mastermind behind End Of Three Fitness blog Here's a quote: "Michael Jordan: Most people wouldn’t believe that a man often lauded as the...
New Blonyx Athlete: Noah Pester
We are proud to announce yet another athlete to the Blonyx fold: Noah Pester! Noah, who came 39th at the 2011 CrossFit Games is a big personality in the Pacific North West...
Blonyx Affiliate Program Launched
Like our products? Have a means to communicate with other ******** athletes you think would also like our products? Why not sign up to our new affiliate program and...
How your whey protein powder gets from the cow, to you. An Infographic
Protein shakes are considered a staple supplement for athletes, based on the logical perception that muscle is protein, and so to build/repair muscle quicker as an athlete, you need to...
The Basic Snatch Styles. Descriptions and Hints
Efficiency Tips from the ******** Journal (Preview) Get the full version from the ******** Journal (log in required): This is an excerpt from Explosive Lifting for Sports-Enhanced Edition. There...
Weightlifting Belts: You’re Not Doing it Right
by jerred The weightlifting belt. When do I wear a weightlifting belt? Should I wear a weightlifting belt? How do I wear a weightlifting belt? Have you heard wearing a weightlifting belt weakens...
A Ridiculously Awesome, yet brief, Guide to Double Unders
This is a repost from End Of Three Fitness blog. Check out Jerred's awesome articles here. I know what you’re thinking, “Pretty bold title, better be good”. No worries,...
Don't let vitamin D deficiency get in the way of your training!
OK, so I have covered the importance of adequate quality sleep and joint impact on your progression and health as an athlete. Now, as the nights draw in on those...
How to get kicked out of a Globo gym!
Day 1 Bring your own music – use a boom box – and turn it up to inspiration levels and start working out. ACDC’s “Thunderstruck” should do the trick. Day...
Top 10 Reasons Heavy Weights Don’t Bulk Up the Female Athlete
I am always asked by my female friends and colleagues the secret to losing weight.... Not a single one of them has taken up my advice because I simply point...