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.

Oh…So You Want to Do a Muscle-Up?

By |2016-11-14T10:35:30+00:00March 15th, 2015|Articles|

A muscle up can be a demonstration of beauty, gymnastic skill, strength, and excellence. It can also be a ticket straight to the ER so the doctor can reattach your pectoral muscle or repair portions of your shoulder complex. Fear not, Wodstar has your back!

The Evolution of the Professional CrossFit Athlete

By |2015-10-01T22:25:57+00:00March 8th, 2015|Articles|

Wodstar looks at the evolution of CrossFit as a Sport and athletes who participate in them.

Secrets of Strength Training Programs

By |2017-02-03T04:29:20+00:00March 5th, 2015|Articles|

Here highlighted are three strategies for strength training with different benefits and objectives. There is no one “right” way to train, in fact you will find that the strongest athletes in the world either use some variation and combination of 2 or all of these methods together.

Redefining Success

By |2016-11-14T10:35:38+00:00February 24th, 2015|Articles|

As naturally egotistical creatures, we have a tendency to enter into endeavors with expectations relative to our rank, standing, or status. No where can this be seen as such as in a CrossFit gym where competitive behavior is unleashed. For that reason, you will find many people who have their eyes on the wrong prize, not realizing that true success is not always finishing first.

Taking the Path of Virtuosity

By |2016-11-14T10:35:38+00:00February 23rd, 2015|Articles|

So how do we maximize our technique while keeping our foot on the gas pedal?

The Inherent Safety of Functional Movements

By |2015-10-01T22:20:04+00:00February 12th, 2015|Articles|

Every fitness “expert” wants to talk about and advertise how dangerous CrossFit is, but no one has ever taken the time to break down the inherent safety of performing functional movements, which challenge us every day. Curious, huh?

Mastering the Art of Programming

By |2016-11-14T10:35:40+00:00February 12th, 2015|Articles|

Programming for general physical preparedness means that as athletes, we are ready for whatever task life can possibly throw at us. So where do you start when it comes to programming?

Mastering Intensity: How Intense is Too Intense?

By |2015-10-01T22:21:05+00:00January 26th, 2015|Articles|

Whatever it is that you may be chasing with your fitness: getting stronger, running faster, looking good naked, getting off your medication, having more energy or going to the CrossFit Games; intensity is your quickest way to acquiring those results.

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