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Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, and in my opinion it…
Powerful Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie, a classic Thanksgiving dessert. When this bad boy goes into the oven your house smells…
Scanning for Deltas: High School Weight Room Management
One of the most highly regarded skills in our weight room is adaptability. In a given session…
Burger Bowl to End All Burger Bowls
Sometimes the most simple ingredients create the best meals. This recipe makes it super easy to hit…
John’s 6 Rules for Strength & Muscle
A few years ago, I wrote an article on Talk To Me Johnnie called “Just Tell Me…
Gluten Free Banana Bread
Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 45 minutes Who doesn’t love banana bread?! It seems that every other week…
Your Cert Didn’t Prepare For Real World Coaching | Part 2
Cold open: Client crying, surrounded with other gym members who are pretending not to notice. You have…
The Breath as the Driver to Stability | Part 2: Foot to Diaphragm Connections
In Part 1 of this series, we focused on how our diaphragm and pelvic floor are myofascially…
Top 10 Hardest CrossFit Football Workouts
When I launched CrossFit Football in 2009, I had no idea the effect it would have in…