the Otto Blog

Jul 10, 20216 min read

Cancel Culture - Useful or Cowardice?

Have you ever been canceled? Well, I have! That was my first time ever being canceled based on this “cancel culture” that goes around. I...

Jan 29, 20211 min read

You Tense? Trouble Sleeping?

Notice the multiple senses react to “Mountains and Water” to help guide you through your meditation, relaxation, or sleep. This...

Aug 1, 20196 min read

Recovery...An Active Sport

Getting an injury can be devastating. Recovering from an injury could be catastrophic. It helps knowing how to recover properly.

Jul 25, 20194 min read

Relentless Pursuit

Been gone for a bit. Been busy. No excuses! I'll explain how I've been pursuing things...Relentlessly!

Apr 10, 20194 min read

Full Squat or Not? the oc3 take...

If you were like me when you started CrossFit from the "bodybuilding" or "hybrid" workouts, you questioned the criticism you heard from...

Feb 24, 20193 min read

Leave your Ego at the Door.

So what does that actually mean? This phrase came to mind after I completed the latest Open WOD for the CrossFit Open, 19.1. Thinking I...

Feb 16, 20192 min read

Paleo for Thanksgiving?

Its the day everyone forgets about their diet and goes "hog wild". Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because I can cook and have...

Feb 15, 20192 min read

"Get Off the Phone!"

I don't know about you, but when I drive I notice quite regularly, the number of people not necessarily driving, but talking or using...