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The Black Flag Athletics Blog is a ever-growing collection of our staff’s knowledge and wisdom. One of our reasons for being that we get to educate all walks of life. Head below to get a sample of what our coaches are talking about and let us know what you think by leaving us a note in the blog post’s comment section.
Why Getting Better Requires More Than Rest
By Coach Cierra Bloom Introduction — Recovery Isn't the Opposite of Training When most people hear the word recovery, they picture rest days. Foam rolling. Stretching. Ice baths. Sleeping in. Those things can certainly help. But recovery isn't something separate from...
You’re Not Just a Stat: Becoming a Metabolic Athlete
Inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, fatigue, anxiety, poor recovery, and low energy are no longer “rare conditions.” They’re showing up in increasingly common patterns across all ages, activity levels, and body types. Research has started to show a consistent theme:...
Why Your Eyes Affect Your Posture, Pain & Energy
The "Horizon Rule" Most people think posture starts with the shoulders, core, or hips. But one of the biggest drivers of posture actually starts somewhere else: Your eyes. Where you look directly affects how your body organizes itself underneath you. And in today’s...
More Than Miles, Push-Up & Pull-Ups: Why We Do Murph
Why We Do “Murph”: A Memorial Day Reflection As Memorial Day approaches and the echoes of “Murph” begin to fill the gym once again, one question always rises to the surface:rises to the surface: “Why do we do this?” For some, it’s deeply personal—a way to honor a...
Why We’re Introducing Accommodating Resistance at Black Flag Strength & Conditioning
The Science Behind Bands, Speed & Power Training, and Building More Resilient Humans At Black Flag Strength & Conditioning, we are constantly evaluating and evolving our programming to provide the highest quality training experience possible for our members....
Why Big Box Commercial Gyms Fail Your Fitness
From Globo Gym to Black Flag: A Road Trip Reality Check A couple weeks back, Melanie and I packed up and headed down to Jacksonville, North Carolina to help our oldest son and his wife get their new home dialed in. You know the deal—paint, clean, move, lift, carry…...