In the first post in this series, we discussed calories; in the second, protein; in the third, carbohydrates. Next up are fats. Chemically, fats are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, like carbohydrates, but have different structures and functions. Unlike...
The Macronutrients There are three macronutrients, so named because they are the largest — “macro” — molecules. They are protein, carbohydrate, and fat. In the next three posts, we’ll do a deep dive into each one. First up is protein. Protein Protein is the...
Every year, as the CrossFit Open approaches, something changes in the air. The Open brings out a version of us that is willing to try a bit harder than the everyday. We’re excited about the global party, but also nervous to put our fitness to the test! The Open is...
Life happens.Travel. Deadlines. Sick kids. Stress stacking up faster than plates on the bar. Missing a week of training doesn’t mean you “fell off.”What usually does cause problems is what people try to do next — jumping back in too hard, chasing punishment instead of...
The holidays are here — and while this season is full of family, fun, and festivities… it can also throw your routine way off track. Between travel, parties, late nights, and packed schedules, it’s easy to let your health slide and tell yourself you’ll “start again in...
If I asked you if eating healthy foods was important, you’d probably say ‘of course’!And if I asked whether exercise is key for health and wellness, you’d most likely respond with a ‘yes’. So if we know that nutrition plus fitness is the magic...
