About Louden Swain

Louden Swain is our Editor-in-Chief and one of the foremost experts on CrossFit. He oversees all content on the Wodstar Website including the production our our movement video index. He offers insightful stories and commentary regarding current trends in CrossFit and sprinkles in his own opinion to spice up the discussion. If you have questions or comments about his articles, please feel free to challenge him—he’d enjoy the lively conversation.

Fix Lower Back Pain With The Deadlift

By |2017-03-30T16:56:36+00:00August 25th, 2016|Articles|

You would think that doing deadlifts would aggravate an injured back and increase back pain, but it actually has the opposite effect and will strengthen your core and help alleviate issues.

CrossFit Gyms Closing, What Went Wrong?

By |2017-03-30T18:22:45+00:00August 23rd, 2016|Articles|

Now for the first time, we are hearing more and more of the business struggles, trials and tribulations of box owners who have tried to jump on the CrossFit bandwagon can are barely able to stay afloat. This article discusses why these gyms are struggling so much when the popularity of CrossFit is higher than ever?

CLB Jacked Unicorn Program, Above and Beyond Online Training

By |2016-11-14T10:36:02+00:00August 16th, 2016|Articles|

When Camille Leblanc Bazinet started her CLB Jacked Unicorn training program with Wodstar, her goal was to create a virtual gym where she could actually watch, interact with, and help athletes who wanted to be coached by her. It was very much less about numbers of athletes, but quality of interactions and development of a supportive community.

Steroids in CrossFit…Is there a Place for it?

By |2016-11-14T10:34:42+00:00June 10th, 2016|Articles|

It is easy for critics of CrossFit to say that CrossFit is unsafe, or all the athletes are on steroids, but those comments typically come from people who don't understand the sport or unwilling to put in the work to achieve excellence.

How to Use Fish Oil Correctly

By |2016-06-25T23:32:51+00:00May 26th, 2016|Articles|

Proper application of fish oil can benefit cognitive and cardiovascular health, aid in recovery and fat loss, insulin sensitivity, and results in the gym.

Upper Body Training For Lightning Fast Size and Strength

By |2016-11-14T10:34:43+00:00April 28th, 2016|Articles|

A 5-week program to maximize upper body muscle gain with just a barbell, bench, and dumbbell and rings.

The Idiots Guide To the Conjugate Strength Training Method

By |2016-11-14T10:34:50+00:00February 4th, 2016|Articles|

We give an overview of the Conjugate Strength training system, which is about teaching the body to be stronger by training the neurological components of strength while addressing imbalances or weakness in the body.

Get Ripped with Cold Brewed Coffee

By |2016-11-14T10:34:58+00:00December 20th, 2015|Articles|

Get cold brewed coffee into your diet and get huge results in your exercise programming.

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