In the modern fitness landscape, data is king. Many of our athletes at CrossFit 201 find incredible success with "Flexible Dieting" and macro counting—using the precision of protein, carb, and fat ratios to fine-tune their performance. It is a proven, scientific method that works. If you know me though, you know I’ve always been a sucker for fitness history. There is something fascinating about the fact that basic principles from 50 or even 100 years ago can often trump all of the new...

You see me in the gym every day, pushing limits, hitting new PRs, and hopefully inspiring you to do the same. A question I get asked a lot is about what I take to help with my training and recovery. It's a great question, and I want to be completely transparent with you all.

At CrossFit 201 in Oakland, NJ, we talk a lot about proper form, scaling, and nutrition. But there's one piece of equipment that's...