Friction’s third annual Hometown Heroes competition is nearly upon us! We sat down with the creator of the event, CrossFit L-2 Coach Angela Silsby, and chatted about the inspiration behind the event. It all started in 2019, just before the COVID-19 restrictions on gyms were lifted. The owners of Friction Grand Rapids Gra…
Hometown Heroes Returns For a Third Year Read More »
We get so use to instant gratification and the expectations of having things come quick and easy. The reality is that good things take time and effort. They must be earned….
“Wait and Work Harder” Read More »
Fitness program to benefit your lifestyle. I’m sure you’re thinking that yours may vary. It will. You could benefit from more strength training or desperately lack flexibility. My advice would be to bring those variables to an exercise professional….
Do I need to exercise if I get plenty of physical activity? Read More »
I really believe that finding that “one thing” for your child as they are growing up sets the framework to be better, stronger, and smarter than the previous generation. …
Your Kid(s) Should Be Stronger Than You Read More »
Developing running technique and capacity has a tremendous carryover into gymnastic movements and weightlifting movements. Hip flexor development, ankle mobility and stability, aggressive hip and shoulder extension, etc… are just a few of many components that will make you better on the barbell and pull up bar. Try…
Running Is My Weakness Read More »
I spent the entirety of September without coffee. Or any caffeine for that matter. I did this by choice. And for a couple of reasons. One, I was tired all the time. It seems like an oxymoron to cut out something that wakes you up, but it needed to be done. As far as consuming……
The Ladder and the Crutch Read More »
You don’t have to look around to see how others are doing something to see if you’re doing it right. You shouldn’t have to! Because that’s not your profession! You wouldn’t hop in a pilot’s seat and start trying to fly a plane if you’ve never done so before, right?…
I Want to Swallow My Food Before I Chew It Read More »
When you train it, it’s an aspect of training you can always push for more. When you don’t have it, it’ll be really obvious. …
If you need to find a barbell, we have plenty….
Your Life of Comfort Is Killing You Read More »
I think we can all agree that missing that on your “off day” or “it’s not possible with my schedule” scenario would leave any one of us bummed. So what do you do when you’re out for the day… or too many days?…
I’m All In or I’m All Out Read More »
