T-minus 10 days until our Northern Italy & Switzerland tour kicks off. Find out what VRX guide Marc is MOST looking forward to there...

Marc & Aimee close out the toes to bar series with a fun but spicy hip flexor strengthening drill. Let us know how it goes, and HAVE FUN!

Aimee & Marc introduce toes to bar, and discuss tips to become more efficient. Read about it here, and stay tuned for more drills and scaling options to come!

Looking for an affordable, healthier alternative to french fries or chips?? Try making them yourself with Marc's mother's recipe!

Catch up with Nolan in Africa and hear about his BADASS experience of teaching the snatch to a stranger while canoeing down the Zambezi.

In CrossFit the top of the "fitness pyramid" recommends you play new games, try new sports ... essentially put your fitness into play outside of your comfort zone. This could be something like trying netball or playing in a local game of football (soccer) but it also could be something smaller and much more subtle. Right before me, served on a silver platter, was an opportunity to put my fitness to the test.

It's when things don't go according to plan you learn the most. For a place where nothing works as it "should", there is quite a bit to learn.

Need a good laugh?? Check out some of our bloopers while filming Wisdom of the Week videos (trust me...we have A LOT)!

We are closing out the strict muscle-up series with a banded saddle muscle-up! Pair this with the russian dip and our original transition drill to finally get that first strict muscle-up!

Looking for a kick in the butt this week? Try out this WOD Marc and I did at Peak 360 CrossFit in Miami, FL!

Bolzano, Italy is one of those places that may not land on your "bucket list," but once you go there, you'll remember it forever. Influenced by the powers of the former Ottoman Empire, it's a confluence of Italian culture and German architecture nestled in the mountains. See why it's the city we're looking forward to going to the most on our 'Northern Italy + Switzerland' trip. 

I was never renowned for my physical prowess. I had to work at it...and being super competitive it wasn't always easy. As a tour guide, the gym became my solace. My church. My outlet for too much booze and lack of sleep. Somehow I survived the madness of being a tour guide in Europe after college, but the key takeaway from my 2+ years there, was a life better lived through travel & fitness. Read more here...