It’s been a busy few months for our community and team on the comp floor! They have competed in the UK, in Europe and in Asia. We want to celebrate their achievements, and inspire more of you to join in on the fun and compete for MLA for the rest of the year.

Are you ready for 23.1? The Open can be an exciting time of year to push yourself and see what you’re capable of. Whether you're looking to optimise your performance, stay motivated, or handle the pressure of competition, it's important to have a solid plan.

Mike Cerbus, Weightlifting Coach at Power Monkey Fitness and former Team USA weightlifter, has been teaching in CrossFit gyms around the world for over 10 years. During our Weightlifting Weekend in Devon, we asked Mike what often holds people back, and why weightlifting holidays, whether you’re competing or just starting out, give us the space and time we need to progress in the sport.

If you only have about an hour to train and you want to move well and lift heavy things, it pays to prime your nervous system to do that in advance. Visualisation can help.