24.3 Nutrition Strategy From Our Performance Team

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.

Fitness, NutritionAshley BeaverMarch 14, 2024crossfit, crossfit open, crossfit games, performance nutrition, Performance, sports performance, nutrient timing, nutrition coachComment

24.2 Nutrition Strategy From Our Performance Team

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.

Fitness, NutritionAshley BeaverMarch 7, 2024crossfit, crossfit open, crossfit games, performance nutrition, Performance, sports performance, nutrient timing, nutrition coachComment

2024 Crossfit Games Open Nutrition Strategy

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.

Fitness, NutritionAshley BeaverFebruary 29, 2024crossfit, crossfit open, crossfit games, performance nutrition, Performance, sports performance, nutrient timing, nutrition coachComment

The Black Iron Run + Lift Program

If you’re a lifter, you’ve no doubt heard that cardio kills your gains. If you’re a runner, you’re probably familiar with the argument that lifting makes you bulky and slow. So, what’s the deal there?

Running and lifting are indeed two separate disciplines with their own unique set of adaptations and training requirements, which has caused many to be worried about something called the “interference effect”.

FitnessAshley BeaverJanuary 13, 2024performance nutrition, running, lifting, training, strength, nutrtion coach, training coach Comments

A Relationship with Food Worth Building

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.

Nutrition, MindsetAshley BeaverNovember 8, 2023Sabrina, food guilt, tracking, flexible dieting, nutrition coach, performance nutrition Comments

Fueling Strategies for Ultramarathons: Pre-Race, During, and Post-Race Nutrition

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.

Nutrition, FitnessAshley BeaverOctober 5, 2023performance nutrition, performance goals, sports performance, flexible dieting, marathon, training, race, ultramarathon, carbsComment

LMNT: A Salt Company Recommending Higher Salt Intake, What Could go Wrong?

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.

Fitness, NutritionAshley BeaverAugust 21, 2023salt, sodium, lmnt, hydration, performance nutrition, sweat, nutrition coach Comments