Monthly Archives: October 2017
Wednesday 11/1/17
Upcoming Events
Whole Life Challenge Finale
November 11th 9am-12pm
Thanksgiving Schedule
Thursday, Friday, Saturday November 23-25th-Closed
Workout of the Day
EMOM 12
Even-20/15 Calorie Row
Odd-15 Power Cleans
Nutrition: What’s Most Important
We live in a society that in no way sharp or form sets us up for success when it comes to sticking to a diet.
And since it is the most important part of the puzzle to being healthy and fit it definitely deserves the most attention from our athletes and coaches across the board.
In CrossFit’s Fitness in 100 words it covers nutrition and its basic tenants.
“Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, no sugar. Keep intake levels that will support exercise but not body fat.”
Yet even with this amazingly simple definition on nutrition people get confused with all of the information that is out there about nutrition.
Below is a pyramid explaining why the definition is so important and some other topics that tend to come up when attempting to understand the whole picture of nutrition.
Number 1 it addresses food quality
“Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, no sugar.”
This is the toughest part for everyone but it is the most important. Our body needs specific nutrients to thrive and these foods are packed with vitamins and minerals that are paramount to a healthy body and mind.
Many programs (weight watchers, if it fits your macros, etc.) put calories and macros before food quality. However the issue with this approach is our body needs micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and if we just get our calories, proteins, carbs, and fats from nutrient poor sources we are never truly going to thrive…we may get lean but our health will still be compromised.
Step 1-Get the right foods on your plate!
Number 2 Macros & Calories-Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats
“Keep intake levels that will support exercise but not body fat”
After food quality we want to start getting the right amount of food in our body that will get/keep us lean and increase our performance inside and outside the gym.
Here are 3 ways that we use here at CrossFit Saved.
EYE/HAND METHOD
1-2 Palms Protein
2 Handfuls Vegetables
1 Handful Fruit or 1 Handful Starch
1 Thumb Oil or 1 Fist of Nuts
ZONE DIET & MACROS
With these next 2, the Zone Diet and Macros, things start to get a little complicated at first but once you get the hang of it it is pretty easy to follow and stick to!
Here are two great articles to check out if you are interested in either because to write up about both are articles themselves!
http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/CFJ_2015_05_Zone6.pdf
https://www.boxrox.com/how-to-calculate-your-macros-calories/
Number 3-Food Timing
How many meals should I have? What time should I have breakfast? How long should I go between meals?
These are all questions that I get asked very often. And while they are important questions there is no need to address them until you have dialed in your food quality and your macros/calories.
There is no one size fits all here but if there were some rules that would be great to follow… here they are.
- Try to eat within an hour of waking. You have a lot on your plate and it is great to get a healthy meal in your to keep you energized for the day.
- Keep your denser carbs around your workouts (the meals before and after your workout)
- Eat when you’re hungry. You don’t need to eat every 2-3 hours to keep your metabolism going, you aren’t a car.
Number 4-Supplements
Supplements comes in lastly because it really is just an add on. We want to get the majority of our micronutrients (vitamins/minerals) and macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fats) from real food.
For those who are looking to eke out that last few percent’s in performance and optimal health supplements can give you that added boost. But always remember high quality food is always number 1 and should form our base rather than supplements doing that!
Nutrition is an interesting thing and it takes a lot of vigilance on the part of the individual to stay on top of it…
With this as your foundation you will be right on track!
Workout of the Day
Part 1
3-3-2-2
Squat Snatch
5-5-5-5
Pendlay Row
Monday 10/30/17
Upcoming Events
Whole Life Challenge Finale
November 11th 9am-12pm
Thanksgiving Schedule
Thursday, Friday, Saturday November 23-25th-Closed
Workout of the Day
“Loredo”
6 Rounds For Time
24 Squats
24 Push Ups
24 Walking Lunges
400m Run
Saturday 10/27/17
Upcoming Events
Whole Life Challenge Finale
November 11th 9am-12pm
Thanksgiving Schedule
Thursday, Friday, Saturday November 23-25th-Closed
Workout of the Day
Test #2
“Jackie”
For Time
1000m Row
50 Thrusters
30 Pull Ups
Friday 10/27/17
Upcoming Events
Whole Life Challenge Finale
November 11th 9am-12pm
Thanksgiving Schedule
Thursday, Friday, Saturday November 23-25th-Closed
Workout of the Day
“Johnny Bravo”
3 Rounds For Reps
1 Minute Bike
1 Minute Rest
1 Minute Bench
1 Minute Rest
Thursday 10/26/17
Upcoming Events
Whole Life Challenge Finale
November 11th 9am-12pm
Thanksgiving Schedule
Thursday, Friday, Saturday November 23-25th-Closed
Workout of the Day
“Hercules”
For Time
60 Pistols
50 Wall Balls
40 Box Jumps
30 Deadlifts
20 Power Cleans
10 Front Squats
Wednesday 10/25/17
Upcoming Events
Whole Life Challenge Finale
November 11th 9am-12pm
Thanksgiving Schedule
Thursday, Friday, Saturday November 23-25th-Closed
Workout of the Day
Part 1
Week 6 Handstand Walking Progression
Part 2
AMRAP 12
20 Turkish Get Ups
20/15 Calorie Row
Tuesday 10/24/17
Upcoming Events
Whole Life Challenge Finale
November 11th 9am-12pm
Thanksgiving Schedule
Thursday, Friday, Saturday November 23-25th-Closed
Workout of the Day
“Sucker Punched”
5 Rounds For Time
200m Run
20 Sit Ups
10 Burpee Pull Ups
Monday 10/23/17
Upcoming Events
Whole Life Challenge Finale
November 11th 9am-12pm
Thanksgiving Schedule
Thursday, Friday, Saturday November 23-25th-Closed
Workout of the Day
Part 1
1-1-1-1-1-1-1
3-Position Snatch
Part 2
“Randy”
For Time
75 Power Snatches
Saturday 10/21/17
Upcoming Events
Whole Life Challenge Finale
November 11th
Ram’s Football Game
November 12th, 1:05pm
Workout of the Day
Part 1
2-2-2-2-2
Pausing Snatch
Part 2
5-5-5-5-5
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