This is a fun workout to finish the ‘24 Open with, even though the pain is going to BE THERE. Grip management is going to be huge, and not coming out too hot.
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Just like that, we are rolling into week 2 of the 2024 CrossFit open. The nerves are still in the mix, but we have gotten our toes in the water and know that the training we have been putting in will shine through. It’s time to put our heads down and WORK, let’s have some fun with this twenty-minute grind.
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Learn how proteins, carbohydrates, and fats play vital roles in fueling your body and how tracking them can optimize your health and fitness goals.
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It’s our favorite time of the year - the start of a new CrossFit Games season!! All of the excitement and nerves mean that you care, that this is important, and we’re FIRED UP to give you some suggestions on how to structure your eating the day before, and day of the Open workout.
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Looking back on my journey, I can pinpoint several transformative shifts that allowed me to reclaim control over my relationship with food. Each change didn't happen overnight, but was a gradual process of learning, unlearning, and healing. Having a coach by my side was invaluable, providing the guidance, support, and perspective I needed to navigate these complexities.
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In the world of nutrition, we often hear about the importance of maintaining a balanced diet. While all macronutrients play a crucial role in our overall health, healthy fats deserve special attention, especially when it comes to women's diets. It's time to debunk the myth that fats are the enemy. Let’s explore the reasons why women need to incorporate healthy fats into their diet and how these fats can promote overall well-being.
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Manipulation of body composition is a common goal in a variety of pursuits, but how do we accurately and objectively measure and track changes over time? Body composition devices and techniques offer a solution here. However, people often place undue confidence in both the accuracy and precision of body composition values that they get from techniques that are regarded as high-quality.
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Have you ever considered the benefits of committing to weighing your food? Whether you're looking to shed a few pounds, gain muscle, or simply develop healthier eating habits, precision in your nutrition can be a game-changer. While it may seem like a daunting task, weighing your food can yield remarkable advantages, especially when combined with regular exercise.
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Chelsea delve’s into the essential aspects of fueling for ultramarathons, what to consume in the days leading up to the race, during the event itself, and post-race recovery. She also includes examples from her prep for the Mogollon Monster 100 and lessons learned from what went wrong during the race.
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Have you ever wondered if training on a low carb diet could be beneficial for overall endurance performance? Enter the "Train Low, Compete High" strategy: an approach where athletes manipulate carb intake during training to push metabolic boundaries and heighten glycogen usage thresholds. By staying low-carb during training and refilling glycogen before events, athletes might delay tapping into these energy stores, theoretically enhancing endurance. But how substantial is the evidence?
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In this article, we delve into a series of claims put forth by LMNT within their collection of articles focusing on the scientific backing of their sodium intake recommendations. The intent here is to scrutinize the evidence provided in LMNT's articles and assess whether it adequately substantiates the claims they make.
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In my work, both at the hospital and with my clients here at BIN, it really strikes me how much emotion and guilt surround the foods we eat, making us “good” or “bad” people in any given moment. We've been conditioned into a world that treats food as an "indulgence" to be restrained, instead of something we literally need to survive, live our best life, and yes, achieve the goals we want to achieve, whatever they may be. So, how do you break that cycle of guilt when everyone around you, in the media, on the internet, and maybe even in your own circle, is pushing that on you?
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Why do we care? How our intake can add up. Where should my levels be? What about supplementation? Can I still salt my food? What should I change?
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The fitness and nutrition industry is constantly pushing to add more and more supplements to your regimen. A lack of knowledge on the consumer end, combined with marketing campaigns that aren’t telling you the full story, can lead to confusion and misinformation about what you should and should not be taking for your health. One of those supplements that can be quite confusing to understand is collagen protein. What is it? What are the benefits? What is the difference between collagen and protein supplements like whey? I hope that I can answer a few of those questions for you.
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When it comes to grocery shopping on a budget, strategic planning and smart choices can make a significant difference. By utilizing a combination of money-saving techniques you can stretch your dollar while still enjoying healthy meals. In this blog post, we will explore various budget hacks for grocery shopping, ranging from buying in bulk to utilizing coupons and taking advantage of local resources.
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Not sure where to start with your nutrition plan? Honestly, just having food cooked and in the house is the biggest barrier to success! Keeping your fridge stocked limits the potential of coming home from a long training session or work day and needing to order food out or skip a meal altogether.
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Meal planning is a powerful tool that can transform your cooking routine and make your life so much easier. By taking a little time to plan ahead, you can save valuable time and energy throughout the week, reduce stress, and ensure that you're nourishing your body with balanced and delicious meals. In this guide, we'll dive into the art of meal planning and provide you with practical tips and strategies to help you become a meal planning pro.
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Navigating through the overwhelming amount of nutrition advice available can be a daunting task. If you have specific goals related to body composition, weight loss, or improving your food choices, it may be time to consider hiring a nutrition coach. Working with a professional who understands the intricacies of nutrition can provide you with the guidance, accountability, and support needed to achieve sustainable success. In this article, we'll explore the reasons why hiring a nutrition coach can benefit you and help you make an informed decision about taking that next step towards a healthier and happier you.
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There are probably two types of people who clicked on this article. The first is your average person who just wants to make sense out of the conflicting and confusing information that is presented to them in the mainstream media, social media, or other sources who seem to use research to present completely contradictory views on fitness and nutrition. If this is you, maybe you were hoping to read this and come away with a fool-proof strategy that enables you to enter the correct things into Google to come away with the right answer to your fitness or nutrition question. The second kind of person, might be a graduate student who is curious how I possibly hope to condense the 6-15 credits of courses that they took, or are about to take, dealing with conducting research into a single article.
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No prep meal prep foods can be a LIFESAVER during busy weeks, traveling and weeks when you just don’t have the mental capacity to cook everything fresh.
Black Iron Nutrition coach Ryann breaks down “No Prep” food options by macro, along with some additional no prep food options specifically for fruits and vegetables. Hopefully this makes you dread meal prep a little less and gives you some more time on the weekends for FUN!
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