I saw this question on Quora or some other online forum recently and felt compelled to respond to it. So why not answer it here? The reasons why some CrossFit athletes are fat are interesting and … [Read more...] about Why Are So Many CrossFitters Fat?
Keto And CrossFit – Are Fat Powered WODs Possible?
Can ultra low carb and high-fat nutritional eating regimes be a part of the CrossFit ideal of optimal nutrition? CrossFit's 40/40/30 macronutrient ratio of carbohydrate to protein to fat is nothing … [Read more...] about Keto And CrossFit – Are Fat Powered WODs Possible?
CrossFit Conditioning For Martial Arts
CrossFit is an effective program of strength and metabolic conditioning for athletes. The emphasis on total body workouts, rather than targeting specific muscles, makes CrossFit great for the training … [Read more...] about CrossFit Conditioning For Martial Arts
How Much Does CrossFit Cost?
CrossFit is expensive. You've probably heard this repeated more than once if you talk about the sport with those in the know. The sport’s detractors use the cost of membership as an argument against … [Read more...] about How Much Does CrossFit Cost?
CrossFit Terms Explained – Know Your WOD From Your AMRAP
The first time I tried CrossFit I left the class a little baffled. Were these people speaking an in-house code system? Thanks to training alone for many years, I believed I'd missed out on learning … [Read more...] about CrossFit Terms Explained – Know Your WOD From Your AMRAP
Glycemic Index vs Glycemic Load
The Glycaemic Index (GI) is a relatively new concept but has entered the mainstream in the last couple of years. Now many food products advertise as low GI, which appeals to the health conscious. If … [Read more...] about Glycemic Index vs Glycemic Load
Squatting Position – How to Squat Sit For Health
“Take the load off your feet, have a seat”. This helpful advice suggests to us that the act of sitting down will alleviate the stress on our feet caused by standing or walking for long periods. … [Read more...] about Squatting Position – How to Squat Sit For Health
100 push-ups a Day – Macho or Mad?
“Yeah mate, I do 100 push-ups and 200 sit-ups every night. I feel great and don’t need a gym. The girlfriend loves it”. I’ve heard this said so many times, from mostly young guys, that it’s beginning … [Read more...] about 100 push-ups a Day – Macho or Mad?