for athletes

Understanding Female Metabolism: PCOS, Postpartum, and Menopause

296 ‒ Foot health: preventing common injuries, enhancing strength and mobility, & picking footwear

Courtney Conley is an internationally renowned foot and gait specialist. In this episode, Courtney delves into the intricate world of foot anatomy and functionality. She explores the complexities of the foot, discussing its anatomy, common injuries, and the importance of understanding its structure in preventing issues. She covers a range of foot ailments, factors contributing to them, treatment options, and prevention strategies. She delves into the significance of loading, balance, range of motion, and posture, emphasizing the crucial role of strength in preventing both injuries and falls. Additiona lly, she sheds light on the interconnectedness of the kinetic chain, from the leg muscles down to the foot, and how issues within this chain can cascade downstream, leading to various injuries and pathologies. Additionally, she provides a comprehensive overview of footwear, discussing suitable options for both adults and children to promote foot health and mitigate potential problems.

What We're Still Getting Wrong About Women's Health & Fitness: Dr. Stacy Sims Live

Dr. Stacy Sims is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist whose mantra – "women are not small men" – has reshaped how women approach their health. Recorded live with a studio audience, we challenge the conventional wisdom around fasting, cardio, and calorie restriction. In its place, a playbook calibrated for female physiology – heavy lifting, fed-state training, circadian eating, and a new relationship with perimenopause. Stacy is a force. Enjoy!

What is TheSport.Fit?

After 12+ years of running Functional Fitness Leagues - all that knowledge of data management will now be used to help Functional Fitness Federations stay organized internationally.

Impact Magazine Full Body Workout

the workout you DO beats the perfect one you skip. four moves, one dumbbell, every muscle group covered (built for impact magazine).

New Print - Impact Magazine

Raincity's Community Code of Conduct

Youth Training Presentation to Langara Education Assistant Program

a talk to langara's EA program on training kids. forget specific exercises, train movement patterns. the best workout is the one your athlete will actually do.

Teaching the Teachers how to Teach Youth Exercise

Supplements for Functional Fitness

the supplements i actually use (bioedge greens daily, whey often). classic bodybuilder stack minus the hemodilators. RAINCITY at checkout = 10% off.

Creatine Monohydrate - Best Price Anywhere

all you need is pure creatine. no fancy brands. costco beats every supplement store, even on sale.

Insaltd - Best electrolyte & hydration mix you can get!

the only hydration mix with enough actual sodium to matter. less salty than LMNT, no fake sweeteners. local.

Lessons learned, and a path forward from the CF3 President

the cf3 president on what went wrong in 2025 and what's next. clearer roles, better funding alignment, standardized event sanctioning.

My Go to Breakfast Protein Sources

50g of protein in one breakfast, no cooking required. high-protein oats plus a siggi's. eat it twice a day if you want.

Running a Floor at an FF Competition

Free Workout: Ski Strength at Home

free ski strength program for home, minimal kit. three supersets for glutes, hammies, quads, calves. run it 2-4x a week, add load as you go.

Free Workout Program: Back to Basics Strength

a free strength program for anyone with basic barbell experience who wants to get back into structured training. fundamentals first, on the raincity programming app.

New Movements Added to the SCHOOLS.FIT Database

Daily Breakfast Protein - my goto

whey + high-protein yogurt = 30+ grams of protein before you've even sat down. simple breakfast stack.

Why You Probably Need to Eat More Salt 🧂

if you train hard you probably need MORE salt, not less. 300-600mg of sodium per hour during long sessions, and don't take this advice if you have hypertension.

Podcast: Foot Health with Peter Attia & Courtney Conley

peter attia and courtney conley on foot health. preventing injury, building foot strength, picking shoes that don't sabotage you.

Growing Functional Fitness in Canada; a Vision for the Future

functional fitness is a sport, crossfit is a brand. a vision for getting it into canadian schools with proper standards for movement, judging, and coaching.

Impact Magazine: Runners Workout

65% of runners get hurt and most never train form. fix the imbalances, fix the pace, skip the pain (full workout in impact magazine, page 20).

The Return to Training - Coach Liz

raincity reopens june 1 after six weeks closed. two classes a week to start, tempo strict work, lower volume. coming back smart beats coming back hard.

Why Raincity Athletics is no longer a CrossFit® Affiliate

raincity dropped its crossfit affiliation to own the brand direction. functional fitness is still the work, just without the licensing fee. registering as a weightlifting, powerlifting, ff club instead.

My Current Projects for 2018

what i'm building in 2018. raincity, the functional fitness league, the fit club for special needs kids, cfff, special olympics fundraising, and small business consulting. legitimize the sport, expand the work.

The Top 3 Things That Can Save the CrossFit Games

the games are a televised pro sport now and can't run on volunteer labor. pay the judges, be transparent about events, prioritize athlete safety. three things, fix them.

CrossFit: 5 Things To Know Before Trying

five things to know before you walk into your first crossfit class. research the gym, bring a friend, do the foundations course, be patient, ask the coach questions.