Results for category: educational
The CrossFit You Hate Doesn’t Exist Anymore.
Oct 7, 2026
Nicholas Carignan
7 min read
Is CrossFit Too Intense? The honest answer? CrossFit can be intense. So can running. So can strength training. So can...
Stop Mailing In the Warm-Up
Sep 14, 2026
Nicholas Carignan
8 min read
The most moaning and groaning that happens in the gym usually isn’t during the workout. It’s during the warm-up. You’re...
Why a Kettlebell Should Be Your First Home Gym Purchase
Sep 1, 2026
Nicholas Carignan
9 min read
Full transparency: I’m biased. I’m a huge kettlebell fan. That comes from personal experience in my own training, as well...
The Right Tool for the Job: Comparing Barbells, Dumbbells, and Kettlebells
Aug 26, 2026
Nicholas Carignan
6 min read
Walk into almost any gym today, and you will find three staples: barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. People love to debate...
Burpees Aren’t About Strength. They are about Willpower.
Jul 1, 2026
Nicholas Carignan
2 min read
Nobody likes burpees, almost nobody. There are a few crazies out there. For as long as I’ve coached, from first-day...
