We all know that guy who strolls into the gym with the giant Mary Poppins gym bag. He’s got it all: the multiple jars of ‘who knows what’ pre/intra/post workout, the wraps, the belts, lucky socks, magic thumb tape, and the latest electric foam … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Open Edition: 18.3
This week, Spencer and J.J. talk about 18.3 including the workout behind the workout, our favorite performances, and one very dark prediction. Enjoy!As always, we're on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher under Power and Grace Radio! … [Read more...]
Weightlifting Wednesday: Why should the bar move back off the floor?
This week we take a look at a classic case of the bar moving forward off the floor. Often times we know the bar should move back toward us but we don’t know why. Take a look below to see a couple reasons why the bar should move back initially. … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Open Edition: 18.2
This week, Spencer and J.J. talk about 18.2 including the fast times, a leaderboard update, and notable performances. Enjoy!As always, we're on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher under Power and Grace Radio! … [Read more...]
5 Ingredient Everything Bagels
Recipe adapted from skinnytaste.com, you can find the original recipe here. Trader Joe’s everything bagel seasoning is our favorite, so we added that (and eliminated the salt since this seasoning already has salt). Whole wheat flour worked great! … [Read more...]
Why You Should Sign Up For Your First Weightlifting Meet
Stepping out on the platform in competition for the first time can be seriously intimidating, and for many people far out of their comfort zones, so why take the jump and go for it? You don’t have to be a specific caliber of athlete to sign up for … [Read more...]
Change to Endurance/Engine Room Programming
Beginning the week of March 26, 2018 the and free programming for the Endurance/Engine Room will end. Programming will still be available through Wodfollow programming by Power and Grace Performance. However, the specific "Endurance" track will cease … [Read more...]
Weightlifting Wednesday: Twinkle Toes Snatch
And this week's edition of weightlifting Wednesday, we take a look at one of the better saves I’ve seen in most recent months. Kaija completed a snatch which puts her on her toes at landing but managed to pull off a pretty dramatic save. We take a … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Open Edition: 18.1
Join Power and Grace Radio weekly during the Open to hear workout discussion, leaderboard breakdown, and predictions!This week, Spencer and J.J. talk about 18.1 including dumbbells, different rower brands, and the most impressive performances. … [Read more...]
Pecan Coconut Granola
Why buy store bought, when you can make your own?INGREDIENTS2 cups old fashioned rolled oats1 cup unsweetened coconut1 cup pecans¼ cup pure maple syrup (you can also use honey)¼ cup melted coconut oil1 tablespoon vanilla … [Read more...]
Gluten Part II: Gluten-Free? BY CHOICE?
Okay, time to talk about being gluten-free by choice. People commonly associate ‘gluten-free’ as being more healthful. In fact, it’s a popular fad diet that is presumed to aid in weight loss and improve performance. But, here’s a little … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Episode 24: Weightlifting, CrossFit, and JT’s New Album
In this episode of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. and Spencer recap recent weightlifting and CrossFit events, look ahead to the 2018 season, and talk discuss Man of the Woods.As always, we're on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher under Power and … [Read more...]
Weightlifting Wednesday: Head Position In The Catch
Often time we focus on hip position or foot position or torso angle in the catch of a snatch and miss where our head is located. We especially miss how our head angle impacts our spine and the activation or not of critical overhead stability muscles. … [Read more...]
“Hey, do you do nutrition?”
Let’s talk for a minute about the “nutritionist” at your gym. You probably have one. He or she probably has a day job in an office or lab somewhere teaching, engineering or accounting. They’ve tried about 50 diets until they found the magic one. They … [Read more...]
Friday Devotional: Community Driven Gospel
In the current climate of self-focused, self-indulging, self-edifying culture, we are prone to read the Bible and consider the Gospel without our thoughts on the communal nature of the Gospel. Today we take a look at what the Bible has to say about … [Read more...]