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What is a Calorie Deficit?

What is a Calorie Deficit?

You've likely heard that abs are made in the kitchen. And even the most challenging WODs don't mean much without the proper nutrition to go with them. Sometimes, changing your body composition might mean eating in a calorie deficit. What is a calorie deficit, exactly? How can you use it,...

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What Does Counting Macros Mean?

What Does Counting Macros Mean?

When it comes to your nutrition, there are endless ways to manage how you choose to fuel yourself. We've talked about intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. Another popular approach is flexible dieting, which requires tracking your macronutrients (also called "macros"). But what does counting macros mean? Let's break it...

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The Importance of Whey Protein in Recovery During the Open

The Importance of Whey Protein in Recovery During the Open

When it comes to reaching your fitness goals, there's a fairly common philosophy: “No pain, no gain.” While some people use the saying to give them a little motivation, others take it to an extreme, training to the point where they are literally in pain. While some discomfort is normal...

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6 Intermittent Fasting Tips to Make it Work for You

6 Intermittent Fasting Tips to Make it Work for You

Nutrition matters. We've talked before about the benefits of counting macros, why you should care about micronutrients, if breakfast is really that important, and the ketogenic diet. This time, let's focus on intermittent fasting — what it is, a few of the benefits, and some pro intermittent fasting tips to...

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The Benefits of Counting Macros

The Benefits of Counting Macros

We've talked before about flexible dieting and micronutrients. But there's still some confusion around macros and micros and why you need to care about them. What are the benefits of counting macros, exactly? Let's break it all down. Wait, What are Macronutrients? All the food you eat is made up...

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What are Micronutrients and Why Do You Need Them?

What are Micronutrients and Why Do You Need Them?

When you shop for groceries, you probably look at food labels to check the expiration date, the number of servings, the list of ingredients, the number of calories even. But there's another detail you might've missed. The nutritional label would’ve had Vitamin D, calcium, iron, potassium, and other vitamins and...

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9 Simple Nutrition Tips You Can Implement Starting Today

9 Simple Nutrition Tips You Can Implement Starting Today

Hey, we have good news for you: Making progress with your nutrition doesn't require a complete overhaul. In fact, it's probably in your best interest to make smaller changes. They're easier to stick to, meaning you're likelier to make progress. Instead of trying to do a complete 180 with the...

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Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe?

Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe?

Keto. It wasn't always "a thing," but you can certainly say that it is now. Over the last several years, it's absolutely exploded, becoming one of the go-to diets for people looking to elevate their nutrition and wellness. However, some question its efficacy — and furthermore, its safety. Is the...

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How Important is Breakfast? Here’s What Science Says

How Important is Breakfast? Here’s What Science Says

The old adage says that it's the most important meal of the day. But what does science say? How important is breakfast, really? You've probably thought about this a lot especially if you're an athlete trying to make gains. Should you start your day with a full belly, is fasting...

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Calories In, Calories Out — Does This *Really* Tell the Whole Story?

Calories In, Calories Out — Does This *Really* Tell the Whole Story?

"Calories in, calories out" — it's usually what people point to when they're talking about gaining or losing mass. If you take in more calories than you expend, you gain weight. If you expend more than you take in, you lose weight. If the numbers are roughly equal, you maintain...

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How to Manage Your Nutrition During the CrossFit Open

How to Manage Your Nutrition During the CrossFit Open

The Open is in full swing, and man, we're already feeling the wear and tear. We know that you want to bring your A-game, and this means making sure that your nutrition is rock solid. Let's talk about how you can eat for the CrossFit Open. Nutrition + The CrossFit Open:...

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This is How Mat Fraser Approaches His Nutrition

This is How Mat Fraser Approaches His Nutrition

The five-time fittest man on earth knows a thing or two about nutrition. And yet, ironically, he marches to a different beat. Mat Fraser has never been concerned with counting macros, eating "clean," or having chiseled abs. Instead, his nutrition largely depends on the answer to one question: How does this...

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