Trying to figure out what the best bcaa ratio is can be confusing especially with so many options lining the shelves of your local Vitamin Shoppe and Amazon search pages. Is it 2:1:1? 4:1:1? Or maybe even 10:1:1? We’re going to find out what the best bcaa ratio is and just what 2:1:1 actually means.
Probiotics have been dubbed the newest health iconoclast since Collagen, taking what’s known in the traditional sensebacteriaand making into the most coveted and sought after health elixir by every health enthusiast on planet earth. From Greek yogurt, to kefir, and kombucha, probiotics are currently the magic bullet of health. But what can be so desirable about “healthy” bacteria? Is there even such thing? What are the benefits of probiotics? Do you actually need them? We’re going to answer these questions and many more, when we talk about the health benefits of probiotics.
Former Swolverine sponsored athlete Chantelle Loehner was banned from competition as a result of her breach of the CrossFit Drug Testing Policy. Loehner, member of Team Invictus X, who finished first, overall at the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge, is suspended for four years as of April 14, 2019. She will not be eligible until April 14, 2023.
Anyone who has ever picked up a supplement and looked at the ingredient list has probably seen the words "proprietary blend" on the nutrition label. But, have you ever actually stopped to think about what a proprietary blend is or what ingredients your supplement actually has?
There are a lot of stigmas out there in the fitness world surrounding the muscle maintaining and building ability of a plant-based diet. While yes, it’s true that animal proteins deliver all of the essential amino acids in appropriate proportions that the human body can utilize, this doesn’t mean that a plant-based diet cannot provide close to the same effects.
Magnesium is a crucial macro-mineral that plays an important part in nearly every human enzymatic reaction in your body. Yet, nearly 68% of Americans are not getting the recommended daily allowance of Magnesium, through their dietary intake. Insufficient amounts of Magnesium are directly related to poor health outcomes, including hypertension, anxiety, and chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Since the majority of the population is getting inadequate levels of Magnesium, supplementation is critical, to help prevent disease and fight the aging process.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder, affecting 20-25% of the World’s population, predominantly woman [R]. Your body depends on iron to create hemoglobin the oxygen-carrying chemical inside red blood cells. If your iron levels become to low, it can create iron deficiency anemia. When this happens, red blood cells become smaller and subsequently carry less hemoglobin.
Athletes who are competing in endurance sports or high-intensity training programs that have Type I Diabetes can achieve improved blood glucose levels with the right nutrition protocol and supplement regimen. But what supplements should athletes with diabetes take, to balance blood sugar levels and ensure fewer hypo/hyperglycemic episodes during training?
In truth, battle ropes are so much more than just an aerobic tool for the upper body and arms. When done correctly, battleropes are actually a great tool for all levels and types of athletes, ranging from functional fitness athletes (like cross fitters) to Olympic weight lifters, everyday health enthusiasts, and even those looking to shed a few pounds.
When you’ve been in the health and fitness business for as long as I have, you’ve definitely seen a few things in the gym or the box, which makes your cringe. But, it’s not your fault. From bad form, to workouts that have no name, because they’re relatively worthless, we’re going to talk about the six biggest mistakes I see in the gym, that are keeping you from the results you want. Believe me, you don’t want to end up being the next Youtube sensation because you’re using the outer thigh machine, for your shoulders (seen it).
We’ll clear this from the start - an inspiring CrossFit mom doesn’t have to have a hundred thousand followers on IG, have won the CrossFit games, or be some type of celebrity. Moms on their own are superhuman in their own right, and we’re going to bring light to 9 inspiring CrossFit moms who are willing to push past barriers, insecurities, and weaknesses, who bear it all out there to show the rest of us that CrossFit moms are one of a kind. This mothers day, let’s celebrate the bodies that give life, that takes a beating, that is forever changed; let’s raise them up into the light so that we can show all women, of all shapes of sizes, of all walks of life, that their body deserves celebration, positivity, and appreciation. Without further adieu, we introduce to you 10 inspiring CrossFit moms from around the country, this mothers day!
Let’s face it: you can’t do double unders and it makes you mad. It frustrates you because they show up all the time in the WOD, you feel like a buffoon doing them, you’re pretty good at everything else, and those dang double unders beat you every single time. Wherever you’re at in your double under jump rope progressions, we’re going to give you 9 tips on how to mastering double unders like a pro!
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