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Interview with Scott Carney, author of What Doesn't Kill Us

By Adrienne Harvey, SrPCC, RKC-II, CK-FMS

An Interview with Scott Carney, author of What Doesn't Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude, and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength

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The Whats, Whys and Hows of Successful Programming, Part IV

By Dan John, Master RKC

I have a simple model for training most people: Life. This training program is based on our movement history: We start off rolling around and crawling. Then, we get up on one knee—then we get back on the ground...

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Interview with Jenn Burke, Director of Education, Crunch Gym

By Adrienne Harvey, SrPCC, RKC-II, CK-FMS

I've gone through a lot of phases in my training, and I’ve probably trained with almost every implement imaginable in all my years of training. But, I definitely lean towards bodyweight training, and I particularly enjoy using kettlebells and the Bulgarian bag.

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The Whats, Whys and Hows of Successful Programming, Part III

By Dan John, Master RKC

With an understanding of volume, intensity and specialized variety, we can now move into the basics of programming. I always start with the fundamental human movements as my guide to appropriate programming...​

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Interview with Jesse Itzler, author of Living with a SEAL

By Adrienne Harvey, SrPCC, RKC-II, CK-FMS

But training with SEAL was completely unorthodox, he turned all of the conventional things that I was taught upside down. The hardest thing was getting out of my routine, which I had pretty much been doing for twenty years. The second hardest challenge was the consistency of the new training—even though I had consistently run for years, the constant newness of the training was very challenging.

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Mike Davidov and the perfect practice of kettlebells, interview

By Adrienne Harvey, SrPCC, RKC-II, CK-FMS

I was a chef and making my living as a musician by teaching lessons, doing studio work, playing with bands, and touring with bands. I was also working in a bar to supplement my income. Since I needed to have other jobs anyway, it helped me realize I could take my fitness to a more professional level.

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The Whats, Whys and Hows of Successful Programming, Part II

By Dan John, Master RKC

This is the second in a series of articles about successful programming by Master RKC Dan John. Let’s look at the most common work to rest ratios: 1:1 This ratio can be difficult. Generally,

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Hard Man, Cold Man—Rocker, Photographer, Martial Artist, Interview with Michael Polito, PCC

By Adrienne Harvey, SrPCC, RKC-II, CK-FMS

I started in the martial arts in the late 70s with Chinese martial arts, specifically the Fu-Jow Pai system (Tiger Claw System). I studied that for a couple of years then transitioned to a kenpo style of Okinawa karate style where I achieved my black belt. From there I started mingling with other styles including Japanese swordsmanship—which I still study in New York City.

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The Whats, Whys and Hows of Successful Programming, Part I

By Dan John, Master RKC

The problem with programming is simple: the word "program" is sitting right there to start off the word "programming." And, programs are the problem. It’s not an unusual week when someone emails me asking for a "program." It’s not unlike a patient calling a doctor and asking for medicine.

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How Hard Girl Anne Reuss Beats Down All Obstacles

By Adrienne Harvey, SrPCC, RKC-II, CK-FMS

Fitness has helped me break down physical, mental, and communication barriers. I’ve now completed four Spartan Races and will be competing in the CrossFit Open for the first time this year. I live what I teach and I've found my calling—I want to help people to challenge themselves to build the fit mind and body so they can do everything they want to do.

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