Part 1: STEPH My husband once laughed at me while I was trying to open a jar of jalapenos. "Functional fitness, huh? For someone so strong, it's hard to believe that you can't open a jar." My grip strength sucks, and I hate to admit it, but I've had little desire to … [Read more...]
Are You a Female Strength Athlete? Are You Judged and Disrespected for It?
Professional strongwoman, Tracy Stankavage, and strongman Coach, Quint Zambon, discuss the issues facing women in the world of strongman and strength training. This has been an article I have wanted to post for a myriad of reasons. But mostly to bring to light the difficulty … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Keep Your Hands from Ripping
Ripped hands. They make GREAT instagram pics after a tough workout--especially when you get to brag about the gazillion pullups-toes-to-bar-kettlebell swings that you did. The world gets jealous of your workout ethic--let's face it--not too many are that dedicated, right? And you … [Read more...]
10 Facts about Strongman Training
"Lift Heavy Things Often" is what I learned this past Saturday when I attended the CrossFit Strongman Instructor Certification course hosted by CrossFit and Hybrid Athletics at CrossFit BWI in Maryland, VA. I had no idea that seven hours would change my life. I am in … [Read more...]
Improve Your Lifts by 365%
It’s not easy to be a strongwoman. But the best thing I’ve taken out of competing in strongwoman is that it is extremely rewarding. Starting strongwoman gave me specific goals to work towards. A competition gives you specific goals to work towards, which helps you focus your … [Read more...]
