12 Minute Athlete
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12 Minute Athlete is a workout regimen consisting of incredibly short, effective workouts based on high intensity interval training (HIIT), calisthenics, cross-training and functional fitness.
12 Minute Athlete
4M ago
Many of us have a standard pre-workout routine that includes what we often consider an essential component: stretching. But when it comes to pre-workout stretching, the latest research might change the way you prepare for your workouts. Understanding Static Stretching Static stretching, which involves holding a stretch without movement, has been a long-standing staple in ..read more
12 Minute Athlete
7M ago
I did my first handstand in 2013 and quickly became obsessed. But like many pursuits, whether it’s chasing a hobby, pursuing career goals, or building a relationship, I eventually found myself at a crossroads: Should I persevere or pivot? My journey into the world of handstands began earnestly. Every day, I dedicated a chunk of ..read more
12 Minute Athlete
1y ago
Next week will be my one-year anniversary of training jiu-jitsu. What a journey it’s been. I’ve been a “fitness person” most of my adult life—beginning after college, I started working out to counteract all the sugary drinks and pastries I’d been consuming as a Starbucks barista. Though I originally got into fitness for appearance reasons ..read more
12 Minute Athlete
1y ago
I attended my first Brazilian jiu-jitsu class a little over seven months ago. If you don’t know much about it, jiu-jitsu is a martial art based on ground fighting and is one of the fastest-growing combat sports in the world. Jiu-jitsu attracts a passionate and dedicated community, which is one of the reasons I first ..read more
12 Minute Athlete
1y ago
Happy Monday, One of the things I get asked about the most is whether I train with weights. The answer is: kind of. I’ve been training using mostly my own bodyweight for over a decade now. I like bodyweight training for several reasons: It’s portable! I love the fact that I can work out anywhere ..read more
12 Minute Athlete
1y ago
“Welcome to the women’s jiu-jitsu rollathon,” Pete, the owner of the MMA gym announces, instructing us to line up by the wall by rank. Six months into training, I’m still a total newbie in the sport, so I head toward the back of the line. There are about fifteen of us — more women than ..read more
12 Minute Athlete
1y ago
I started crying on the way to my first jiu-jitsu tournament. It was the first time I was competing in the sport, and although it was an unofficial competition — a no-gi rollathon held at a local gym, nothing that will go on my record as a jiu-jitsu athlete — I was unbelievably nervous. While ..read more
12 Minute Athlete
1y ago
“Oof.” I let out an involuntary noise as my opponent, a nameless guy at least fifty pounds heavier than me, slams my legs down, baseball slides his hips to the opposite side, and pins me to the mat. The last of the air in my chest releases as he does so. Since starting jiu-jitsu ..read more
12 Minute Athlete
1y ago
Whether your goal is to become a better artist, musician, writer, or jiu-jitsu athlete, your focus should be less on the big gains and more on small, daily, incremental progress. Here are three things to pay attention to when trying to get better at any craft ..read more
12 Minute Athlete
1y ago
Since progress compounds, what matters most is that you keep showing up ..read more