Subject: Peak or Progression?

Peak or Progression?

July 11th, 2023 at 10:00 am MST

Are you confusing progression and peaking in your training? Before you roll your eyes and say of course not, keep reading. Peaking is a temporary state—a summation of a training effort to be in an enhanced or optimal state for an event. Peaking fo ...

Weathering life’s winters and building resilience

July 6th, 2023 at 11:30 am MST

[Article][Rediscovering Resilience: Unifying Literacy and Strength] Alcides Aleman, StrongFirst Certified SFG Level II Instructor, is a teacher, and renaissance man blending physical culture and literature in his practice. When the pandemic changed ...

Workshop Materials: Dropbox Access

July 6th, 2023 at 10:00 am MST

Teachers of Strength, You have been added to the updated Workshop Licensee Dropbox folder. You should have received an access link from Dropbox in the last 24 hours. Moving forward, please use this link to access all materials for your workshops. All ...

Happy July 4th—Resilience and Challenges

July 4th, 2023 at 10:00 am MST

July 4th, America’s Independence Day, has special meaning in the US just as it does in any country that has an established Independence Day. And while we here in the States celebrate this day, what can we draw out that is universal? Resilience. “ ...

Can’t I just ruck or run?

June 27th, 2023 at 10:00 am MST

Can’t I just ruck or run? Rucking, walking with a weight on your back (backpack, etc.), has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. Of course, the Military has used rucking for centuries, and hikers are familiar with carrying their packs. So w ...

New StrongFirst Merchandise Portal

June 23rd, 2023 at 11:00 am MST

Teachers of Strength, StrongFirst has opened a US licensee store for you through our vendor partner, Kotis, that will give you access to gear, apparel, and merchandise. This store serves several purposes: Replace the shirt ordering invoicing throug ...

Kettlebell or Barbell Snatch—Does the tool matter?

June 22nd, 2023 at 10:00 am MST

[Article]Hardstyle Kettlebell Snatch vs. Barbell Snatch As noted in the recent StrongFirst newsletter the kettlebell snatch and barbell snatch are “cousins” and while related there are differences beyond the names. In this new article from Rebecc ...

Certified Instructors Only: Reminder—Chains, Complexes, and Strength Aerobics webinar with Brett Jones—July 08, 2023

June 22nd, 2023 at 9:00 am MST

Greetings, StrongFirst Certified Instructor, Webinars For Your Eyes Only These webinars are available exclusively to you, our certified instructors, and they are free of charge. On July 08th, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, ...

Kettlebell or Barbell Snatch—Does the tool matter?

June 21st, 2023 at 9:09 am MST

[Article]Hardstyle Kettlebell Snatch vs. Barbell Snatch As noted in the recent StrongFirst newsletter the kettlebell snatch and barbell snatch are “cousins” and while related there are differences beyond the names. In this new article from Rebecc ...

Certified Instructors Only: Reminder—Chains, Complexes, and Strength Aerobics webinar with Brett Jones—July 08, 2023

June 21st, 2023 at 4:30 am MST

Greetings, StrongFirst Certified Instructor, Webinars For Your Eyes Only These webinars are available exclusively to you, our certified instructors, and they are free of charge. On July 08th, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, ...