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Chromosomes, Clean and Jerks, and Coaching


In 1992, a writer named John Gray published a book called Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. The book was a massive success because it focused on the idea that there are several major differences between men and women. These differences make me... Continue reading
Recipes: Issue 53


Za'atar Omelet By Ido Portal Earlier this month, I had the great pleasure of hosting amazing coach and athlete Ido Portal from Israel. Longtime Performance Menu readers may recognize him from an article that appeared back in the very first issu... Continue reading
Plandomization


Periodization has become a bad word in CrossFit Land. My optimistic view on this phenomenon is that it’s due simply to widespread misunderstanding of what exactly periodization is, how variable its implementation can be, and not only its value ... Continue reading
The NorCal On Ramp


The way in which new clients are introduced to your Crossfit program can be the deciding factor in whether you retain them for life (and they refer friends, family and co-workers) or they come for one dose and vanish. Perhaps the most common way aff... Continue reading
Snatch Pulls and the Loch Ness Monster: A look at some of the fact and fiction of weightlifting


My grandfather tells me that Adolph Hitler is still alive. In fact, my grandfather knows exactly where he lives. One of the men I work with tells me that George Bush personally planned the 9/11 attacks, all the way down to the hiring of the ter... Continue reading
Have a Fucking Clue


Those of you that know me may find it hard to believe I am about to write an article about plans, but hold your tongue for a couple minutes and listen to what I have to say. In CrossFit and any other randomized program, the results are driven by ... Continue reading
Recipes: Issue 52


This month, we'll look at some simple, quick ways to feed yourself featuring vegetables. With fresh, local produce coming in season soon, spring is the time to make vegetables the star of your meals. Tarragon Glazed Carrots Time: 12 minutes ... Continue reading
Strong Through The Middle: Effective Ways to Improve Turnover in the Olympic Lifts


“Big pull!” “Finish the pull!” “Pull and extend!” “Explosive second pull!” “Tight pull off the floor!” These are the sounds of Olympic Weightlifting. In gyms and at weightlifting meet... Continue reading
Olympic Lifting in Sunnyvale — 1960s version


Catalyst Athletics in Sunnyvale, California. And pretty close to where Bayshore Freeway and Lawrence Expressway meet. Now, that’s something real new for Sunnyvale. Or so you’d think. Not too far from Catalyst Athletics there was once a... Continue reading
Optimizing Strength and Conditioning Training for BJJ


In the past four years of studying Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ), it has been one of the most rewarding and also one of the most challenging physical endeavors of my life. BJJ is a complex sport requiring a wide spectrum of physical abilities. Small and ... Continue reading
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