<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[PUSH Athletics]]></title><description><![CDATA[CrossFit, HYROX, and strength training in Seattle with intentional programming, expert coaching, and a community built for long-term performance.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:28:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[New Cycle: TERRAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does it mean to be fit? In TERRAN, we're testing and developing multiple expressions of fitness—from pull-ups and deadlifts to aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Because the goal isn't to be the best at one thing. It's to be good at stuff.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/blog-terran-training-cycle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ce49f74254bcae0832686</guid><category><![CDATA[Training]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:45:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_856dc25c5a6340c196b780fedfa91da4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_637,h_358,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Recovery Becomes Everything in CrossFit After 35]]></title><description><![CDATA[The older I get, the more I realize fitness isn’t just about output anymore. It’s about how well you can recover from it. The Question I Keep Getting Asked Lately, I’ve had a few people ask me some version of: “How are you still improving at 40?” Which honestly feels strange considering I’m also the type of person who now spends an unreasonable amount of time flossing my knees before training. And yes, I mean compression bands — not the dance popularized by Russell Horning, famously known as...]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/why-recovery-crossfit-after-35</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a077816df43effc8cdd8763</guid><category><![CDATA[Training]]></category><category><![CDATA[Masters Athletes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recovery & Longevity]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:55:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_1a5af1267b9a4cb5a20929fdf0ea9590~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnout Isn’t About Doing Too Much. It’s About Losing Direction.]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’re still showing up. Still training hard. But something feels off. Burnout isn’t just about doing too much—it’s what happens when effort loses direction.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/burnout-isn-t-about-doing-too-much-it-s-about-losing-direction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ea98faab5395dde609a9c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Training]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:53:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_a40ed957301b48c6bb3ba9bce948510f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quadzilla]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three squats a week seemed like a good idea. Hey everyone—new cycle on Monday! Before we get into what’s next, quick moment for what just happened. A lot of back squat PRs. People grinding through that 3RM strict press like their life depended on it. Some really strong clean complex numbers. And probably the best part—seeing people get their first pull-ups… or more than they’ve ever had. That’s the stuff. That’s what a good cycle should do. Build something, test it, and give you a result that...]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/quadzilla</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c956f38bb7e54baa6a1280</guid><category><![CDATA[Training]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:05:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_b2ced2404da048e4ad931732d05933bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_672,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’re Not Stuck. You’re Just Inconsistent.]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’re not stuck—you’re just inconsistent. And it’s probably not for the reason you think. Most people don’t have a knowledge problem. They have a follow-through problem.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/you-re-not-stuck-you-re-just-inconsistent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b999edbcb9fb0e96f2f48b</guid><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Training]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:56:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_b9d7cf9f6cd24e9db10b72a7820bfe18~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Cardio Probably Doesn’t Suck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most athletes assume they just need more cardio. In reality, pacing, breathing, and aerobic capacity are often confused — and solving the wrong problem keeps workouts feeling harder than they should.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/your-cardio-probably-doesn-t-suck</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699cef8d3633f91285ee8095</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:09:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_00b213dbe9b647158da9cf5285321005~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RYU: Doing the Common Uncommonly Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 7-week CrossFit training cycle focused on strength, Open-style conditioning, and mastering the basics—so simple movements hold up when intensity rises.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/ryu-doing-the-common-uncommonly-well</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697f91e0396306036eca9dca</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:18:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_a3e49aec1205414688feb098f7fba22b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Machines Ruining CrossFit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Machines are more common in CrossFit than ever. Here’s why that doesn’t automatically mean less fitness — and why context matters.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/are-machines-ruining-crossfit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697900fcfbb97394b286f86b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:07:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_b4611de3ec1448cfabd8eb4355ea5a96~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_901,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Look Inside My Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A candid, slightly unfiltered look inside the mind of a longtime coach—on CrossFit, HYROX, labels, training culture, and why most people just want to feel capable again.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/crossfit-hyrox-training-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6942fc27e9b5d9c6cbd084b8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:12:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_cf61f972ba6849ae99bcb16960bc61cf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get in the Zone. The Aerobic Zone.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people think they’re training in Zone 2, but they’re nowhere close. This guide breaks down what Zone 2 actually is, why “feel” lies, and how to find your real Zone 2 using heart rate, Critical Power, and simple testing so you can build a better aerobic engine for CrossFit, HYROX, and life.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/get-in-the-zone-the-aerobic-zone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692f29d86b38ed6c873f98bf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:08:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_84dc86b23f8d4c2b8c7fd935bb1fc08b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_687,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cycle: Momoa — It’s Time for Big Hair Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time for Big Hair Energy Alright, team — real talk for a minute. If you know me, you know I love structure. I love a plan. I love seeing a full cycle come together and watching people test, retest, and see the numbers go up. That’s the nerd in me. The coach. The data guy. But recently, I caught myself in a little mental trap. I realized that sometimes I can fall into the mindset of thinking that because I would do it a certain way,  that if others don’t, it’s not wrong — just...]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/pushboxfitness-com-blog-mamoa-big-hair-energy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6903d73107f57e4820852e5e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:52:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_84d7cab9dbcf4105a20f377a131d38c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Because You Can Rx a Movement, Doesn’t Mean You’re an Rx Athlete]]></title><description><![CDATA[We love seeing it — that spark when someone finally gets their first pull-up, nails a string of double-unders, or hits their first clean...]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/just-because-you-can-rx-a-movement-doesn-t-mean-you-re-an-rx-athlete</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e40ed75d55e5f6c717d7bd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:14:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_b37871d28d8b4eb0963591a7107eceb9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The PUSH Stimulus Decoder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the workout, train the intent. Keep time windows, pace (density), and clean movement—scale smart, stop slogging Rx, and build real speed, strength, and progress.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/the-push-stimulus-decoder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b8ae8acbc92a7dd93feff5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:56:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_90488e7557e54050b1ab51f771835b41~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Centaur to Ligerxy: The Evolution of Hybrid Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centaur was the warm-up. Ligerxy is the main event. This 10-week hybrid CrossFit training cycle alternates strength and conditioning days, backed by WOD Science data — and built for real life.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/from-centaur-to-ligerxy-the-evolution-of-hybrid-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6887e09c594e3699b617aeee</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:06:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_f3f60b38fd9c4ef096c0470df786f1b7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Confusing CrossFit With The CrossFit Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[From garage-whiteboard beginnings to the spotlight of the 2025 CrossFit Games, this post reveals why everyday CrossFit and the Games are kin but not clones. Rediscover the 100 Words manifesto, navigate HQ’s missteps, and blend elite-level tactics with foundational training for smarter, sustainable gains.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/stop-confusing-crossfit-with-the-crossfit-games</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6880016d83d12f900617a9b6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:25:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_407ada4611334cab97596848ce874403~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_850,h_567,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You're Still Average at CrossFit (And How to Fix It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not getting better at CrossFit? Here are 7 fixable habits keeping you stuck. Warning: this might sting—but we still love you.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/why-you-re-still-average-at-crossfit-and-how-to-fix-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6874287a49b18336a6026efc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:40:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_bfbb878e0a83469ebf2f0e4cbff1a830~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half-Ass Warm-Up? Half-Ass Workout. Let’s Fix That.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warming up isn’t optional. It’s how your body preps to lift, move well, and stay injury-free. Skip it or half-ass it, and you’re basically asking cold muscles and stiff joints to perform. Get your temp up, wake up your nervous system, and prime your body to actually train.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/half-ass-warm-up-half-ass-workout-let-s-fix-that</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68598ad61b565fd3059b3b65</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:10:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_e859260035654efb9779c6d396ed24dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Ring Rows to Real Reps: How to Actually Build a Pull-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggling to move from ring rows to real pull-ups? You’re not alone. Ring rows build general strength but don’t directly develop the strict strength and control needed for pull-ups. Kipping pull-ups require solid technique and strength, not just momentum. Overusing bands can stall progress and increase injury risk. Learn how to train smarter, build strength-to-weight ratio, and get closer to your first pull-up with purpose and patience.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/from-ring-rows-to-real-reps-how-to-actually-build-a-pull-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68487d70f8ea9f0b56115b71</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:42:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_9f64472b65774d71b61dbcfbddc3bcb3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_918,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centaur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover CENTAUR—PUSH Box Fitness’s 10-week hybrid training cycle that alternates strength-focused and metabolic conditioning weeks. Inspired by the latest WOD Science research, this program blends precise, intentional training to build power, endurance, and smart fitness progress. Ready to train like a hybrid beast? Let’s get after it.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/centaur</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6841bbee856d937d0f4d3491</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:00:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_2bab35e883de4c90b601e41ef8116386~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic CrossFit vs. Hybrid Training — What Actually Works?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone says they want strength + metcon — but what if that format is actually holding you back? We break down a real study comparing classic CrossFit vs. a smarter hybrid approach… and what it means for your training.]]></description><link>https://www.pushathleticsseattle.com/post/classic-crossfit-vs-hybrid-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683d249b8f951bdeee8b50b7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:52:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a79b38_4346edc1835c487aa680a6f1bdaf0d0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aidan Malody</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>