What to Expect During Your First CrossFit Class
Going into a CrossFit facility for the first time can be scary. There are a lot of big muscles, big...
Meal Prep: Why You Should Pack a Lunch
You glance at the clock and realize that it is almost lunchtime. “Yes!” you exclaim, as you begin to think...
Recovery Methods: Do Float Tanks Really Work?
Athletes, weekend warriors, and the classic 9 to 5 suit-and-tie are all looking for the same thing—the best way to...
Working Out with Music: A Legal Performance-Enhancing Drug?
Working out with music is not a new concept, however more and more science is illustrating just how much of...
Grace WOD Recovery with Brian Mackenzie
What is the Grace WOD? The Grace WOD is one of the staple Crossfit workouts used to track progression over...
How to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
The holidays came and went like a cold winter breeze, snapping in and out and ending with the epic countdown...
Goal Setting: How Do Marc Pro Athletes Plan for Big Goals?
The first step in accomplishing your goals is setting them. The Marc Pro team asked our athletes, “How do you...
Swelling Versus Inflammation: What’s the Difference?
The words “swelling” and “inflammation” are typically considered synonyms, however, each word has a very distinct definition and application. Inflammation is...
Yin Yoga: The Perfect Yoga for Functional Fitness
Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with postures, or asanas, that are held for longer periods of time—for...
Traveling During the Holidays: How to Avoid Aches and Pains
The holidays are in full swing, with all of the joy and pleasantries that accompany spending time with friends and...
Finding the Best Recovery Method…1 Week, 3 Workouts, and 3 Attempts
Stephanie Schappert, Professional Runner for Hoka One One and the New Jersey New York Track Club, performed an experiment to...
What Mobility Exercises Should Everyone Do?
Activities of modern life, such as typing at a computer or even just being on our phones, have ultimately changed...
Pain Management: Which Type of Pain are you Experiencing?
We have all felt pain. We know that falling down and scraping our knee is painful. We know that breaking...
How to Make Fitness a Priority During the Holidays
During the holidays, it is easy to start dreaming about sugarplums, gravy, and stacks of buttery pastries in wondrous displays....
The Truth about Icing and Recovery
Something shocking is underway across sports medicine circles. The habitual practice of icing and using the RICE protocol to accelerate...