Box Jump Height Standards (and How to Scale Them)
ReadBox Jump Height Standards (and How to Scale Them)
If you're tackling box jumps as a beginner, then you're likely playing around with different heights. Smart move! This absolutely requires a little trial and error. Maybe you end up starting with something far more modest, so that you can get comfortable and gain confidence. Eventually, you'll be able to...
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Straps for Deadlifting: How They Work, When to Use Them, What to Choose
ReadStraps for Deadlifting: How They Work, When to Use Them, What to Choose
Go to any commercial gym, and you might find a handful of lifters with strips of material wrapped around their wrists and barbell. Deadlifting straps are compact, convenient, and easy to use. Plus, they take a serious load off your grip. The usage of straps for weightlifting is relatively debated...
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TWL’s Big Boxing Day Sale is HERE
ReadTWL’s Big Boxing Day Sale is HERE
The WOD Life's annual Boxing Day sale is here, and it's bigger than ever before. Shop and get up to 60% off of some of your favorite items at TWL. The deals won't last long, and neither will our inventory. Want to get in on the deals in advance? Sign...
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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Beginners
ReadThe Ultimate Gift Guide for Beginners
Time flies and the holidays are around the corner. For many, one of the most stressful parts of this time of year is finding the perfect gifts for friends, family, or a significant other. If someone you love just started functional fitness, you're in luck. We've put together the ultimate...
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The WOD Life’s BIGGEST Black Friday Sale Ever
ReadThe WOD Life’s BIGGEST Black Friday Sale Ever
'Tis the season for massive sales, fa la la la la la la la la... That's how the song goes, right? We love this time of the year, and The WOD Life has been waiting not-so-patiently to bring you big sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. To give you an idea...
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The Best Home Gym Equipment for Small Spaces
ReadThe Best Home Gym Equipment for Small Spaces
Having the gym equipment you need right in the comfort of your own home has always been nice. And in the days of the pandemic, not only is it nice, but it's almost a necessity. But what if you aren't working with a ton of available space? Stress not — you can...
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Creating Art with Steen Jones: Our Latest Limited Edition
ReadCreating Art with Steen Jones: Our Latest Limited Edition
You know Steen's artwork when you see it. Steen Jones is an artist in Brisbane, Australia. His creativity was first hatched 10 years ago as a tattoo artist. Today, he has his own design studio and clothing brand. His art takes the form of murals to tattoos to clothes to...
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Strict Press, Push Press, Push Jerk, and Split Jerk: A Comparison
ReadStrict Press, Push Press, Push Jerk, and Split Jerk: A Comparison
If you want to get a barbell from your shoulders to the overhead position, you have a few options: the strict press, push press, push jerk, and split jerk. How do you know which one to pick? What are the differences and similarities? Let's discuss each, how to do them,...
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Our Deadliest Limited Edition Collection Yet…
ReadOur Deadliest Limited Edition Collection Yet…
It’s that time of year again: the most spooktacular season of all. And we couldn’t resist putting our heads together to bring you an irresistible limited edition print perfect for Halloween. We introduce you to… … TWL WOD ZOMBIE. Vampires are so 2019. Werewolves are old news. This year, we’re...
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5 Fitness Myths and the Truth Behind Them
Read5 Fitness Myths and the Truth Behind Them
As health and fitness trends have become more mainstream, there has been an explosion in healthier food options, fitness studios and classes, and an overall invigorated interest in self-care. However, there’s a flip side to the renewed interest in wellness: The increasing popularity has also opened the floodgates to fitness...
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How TWL is Participating in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
ReadHow TWL is Participating in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every day in Australia, 55 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. And roughly 30% of cancer diagnoses in women are breast cancer. One in eight women in the U.S. and one in seven in Australia will be diagnosed at some point in their lifetime. Breast cancer technically refers to a...
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The Fitness Gear We Can’t Live Without
ReadThe Fitness Gear We Can’t Live Without
Training with the right fitness gear is going to make a huge difference in your performance and recovery. But what exactly do you need to bring for your next WOD? While you have countless options out there, we're going to share our top seven picks and why you need them....
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