Three Things You Can Do Right Now That Will Immediately Improve Your Training
by: Ryan ParkerAfter nearly 30 years of coaching, I’ve noticed something interesting...
The Comfort Trap
by: Ryan ParkerWhy do you train? For me, there almost always comes a point in a hard workout where that little voice in my head says: back off, take it easy, have a rest. And that’s the point where I try to do the opposite - turn up the intensity, push through, and get it done. Because if I step back and evaluate my fitness objectively, I probably have more than I need.
The Work You Can't Skip
by: Ryan Parker"Every human should be able to perform basic maintenance on themselves." I first heard Kelly Starrett say that nearly 20 years ago. Around that time, Kelly - who owned CrossFit San Francisco, the 21st affiliate ever opened - created the Mobility Project, a daily video series teaching people how to take care of their own bodies. That information changed my life.
Perfection < Consistency
by: Ryan ParkerI don’t remember where I first heard this, but in fitness it rings painfully true: Most people overestimate what can be accomplished in five months—and grossly underestimate what can be accomplished in five years. Shannon and I hear this all the time. When we talk with strangers or new acquaintances about fitness or physique, there’s almost always an assumption baked into the conversation: You must be obsessed You must train for hours a day You must track everything you eat People are usually shocked—or skeptical—when they find out the truth.
