Invictus Athlete doing single-arm dumbbell curls.
anatomy and physiology, exercises

What is Hypertrophy Training?

Written by Holden Rethwill  Without going too deep into the science, muscular hypertrophy essentially refers to an increase in muscle mass,…

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Strong Invictus lady doing a 1RM clean.
Olympic Lifting

A Little Perspective for Tackling 1RM Days

Written by Jared Enderton It’s all about perspective. If we never test our 1RM’s, we never push our…

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Invictus Seattle coach, Teresa James, and her family pose on the sofa.
mindset

A Change in Perspective and Motivation

Written by Teresa James I’m fairly tough on myself. I have pretty high standards and I’m always trying to…

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Invictus athlete putting protein powder into his shaker bottle.
Nutrition, Supplements

How Much Protein is Enough?

Written by Fritz Nugent We only need ENOUGH protein, and that amount is debatable. 0.7-1.0 grams per pound of body…

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Male athlete doing single-arm dumbbell rows.
mindset

How to Practice Being Present

Written by Aush Chatman “Life is routine, and routine is resistance to wonder.” – Abraham Heschel This quote speaks to…

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Invictus Run Club members gather in the park before a workout.
success stories

The Story of Zach & His Attack Against a Weakness

The Story of Zach & His Attack Against a Weakness Written by Invictus Member Zach Heller I wanted to change my relationship with running. I have…

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Members of the Invictus weightlifting team jump in unison while posing outside the gym.
mindset

Red Light, Green Light, Send 2020 Out Right!

Written by Lalo Torres & Charissa Sutliff Winter, by its traditional nature, is the time of hibernation,…

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Invictus female athlete on the podium for the American Open.
Olympic Lifting

The 2 Non-Negotiables in Olympic Weightlifting

Written by Jared Enderton  When you study the best weightlifters in the world, you see a lot of common…

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Cute Invictus baby looking guilty after snatching cookie from the cookie jar.
Nutrition

Can Your Sense of Smell help You Lose Weight?

Written by Kim McLaughlin  When is the last time you took a moment to smell your…

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Male athlete on a driveway standing next to a barbell whilst gazing across his lawn.
philosophy

Transition Week Rundown? Try These Tips!

  Written by Nichole Kribs A transition week helps our athletes have a successful transition from one cycle to…

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An Invictus gym member running around the block during a workout.
conditioning

4 Ways to Fire Up Your Running Economy

Written by Tricia Moore Any runner looking to boost their performance should get to know the term…

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Invictus Olympic Weightlifing Program coach, Jared Enderton, pulling a snatch off the floor.
Olympic Lifting, weightlifting

The Invictus Olympic Weightlifting Program & Benefits

Olympic Weightlifting Programs Written by Nichole Kribs The surge of CrossFit over the last 10 years has really pushed Olympic Weightlifting into the public eye…

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strategy

Start by Narrowing Your Focus

Written by TJ O’Brien I remember in my 10th grade English class when we had to write a research paper…Ms.…

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Male weightlifter holding a barbell in the front rack position before pressing overhead.
mindset

Where Does Your Motivation Come From?

Written by Aush Chatman When you are in a challenge, where does your motivation come from to stick to…

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Group of athletes riding Assault Bikes on the sidewalk outside of the gym.
Nutrition

Fuel the Machine

Written by Tricia Moore Whether it be stair workouts, running, biking, walking, hiking it all applies. More conditioning requires a shift in…

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