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Female athlete sits on the ground after a workout while her competition judge sits on a box and tallies her reps.

Tips for Coaching, mindset

Be a Fitness Sponge

Written by Kirsten Ahrendt If you are an athlete or coach that’s been in the health and fitness game for a…

Group of athletes discuss workout strategy with their coach who is fashioning a stylish beanie and fancy glasses.

mindset, strategy

The Clock is Here to Serve You

Written by TJ O’Brien I want to share a story about my wife’s experience at a yoga class,…

Invictus members Toby B and Cyn embrace their coach, Nichole Kribs.

Testimonials, Thought Provoking

Top Ten Lessons I’ve Learned from Invictus

Written by Invictus Member Toby B 1. It’s okay to fail. Two years ago, in my very first…

A male and a female athlete performing nose-to-wall handstands.

CrossFit Open, Goal Setting, community, exercises, strategy

CrossFit Open Prep for Any Goal

Written by Kirsten Ahrendt I applaud your courage and your effort! I imagine you had some fun, while simultaneously…

Athlete doing a thruster in the CrossFit Open 22.3 workout.

CrossFit Open, bar muscle-ups, exercises, strategy

CrossFit Open 22.3 – Strategy & Tips

CrossFit Open 22.3 – Strategy & Tips By the Invictus Athlete Team It’s the last week of the 2022 CrossFit Open! Get ready to crush…

Athlete in the bottom of a burpee with the soles of his shoes showing off the Invictus "V".

CrossFit Open, exercises, strategy

CrossFit Open 22.2 – Strategy & Tips

CrossFit Open 22.2 – Strategy & Tips By the Invictus Athlete Team The 2022 Open is in full effect and this is the place to…

Invictus Athlete Mitch Wagner doing a dumbbell snatch.

CrossFit Open, exercises, strategy

CrossFit Open 22.1 – Strategy & Tips

CrossFit Open 22.1- Strategy & Tips By the Invictus Athlete Team The 2022 Open is in full effect and this is the place to get…

Thought Provoking, exercises

Why Do We Get So Attached to Exercises?

Written by TJ O’Brien I’ve been thinking a ton about this question. I think it’s because it’s…

6am group session with class members warming up on the Assault Bikes.

Thought Provoking, mindset

How Sacred is Your Focus?

How Sacred is Your Focus? Written by TJ O’Brien In other words, how important is it to you that you aren’t interrupted during a workout? There…

Group of athletes posing around the Invictus tent at a local competition.

Goal Setting, mindset

Identifying Your “Why” for a Goal

Written by Fritz Nugent When I talk to people about their goals, the conversation often goes like this: Client:…

Three female athletes doing silly versions of body building poses and laughing.

Goal Setting, mindset

Do You Have Goal Burnout?

Written by Kirsten Ahrendt Let’s talk about what to do if…<gasp> you find yourself straight up OVER setting goals! I…

Recovery, exercises, mindset

How to Mount Your Comeback to the Gym

Written by TJ O’Brien I’ve had athletes out sick, and a few are currently making their way…

Female athlete doing ring muscle-ups at the 2018 CrossFit Games.

CrossFit Open, bar muscle-ups, exercises, gymnastics, strategy

Don’t Wait for the Last Minute to Develop Your Gymnastics for the CrossFit Open!

Written by Travis Ewart Each year it happens – the CrossFit…

Two female athletes posing in front of the Invictus V.

Thought Provoking

Are You a Good Soldier in the Gym?

Written by TJ O’Brien What does it mean to be a ‘good soldier’ in the fitness world?…

Group of athletes doing mobility drills before class.

Goal Setting, mindset, strategy

3 Tips for Getting Back to Your Routine

Written by TJ O’Brien If I’m being completely honest, it saddens me to see people freak out…