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How much are you really eating?
Even if we take an epic cheat meal every now and then, most of us in the fitness world know what we should be eating on a daily basis. Lean...
Recipe: On the go omelets
As much as we'd love to, who has the time to cook bacon and eggs every morning? Check out this super-quick recipe for on-the-go omelets that I work into my...
Infographic: How does your heart feel about your diet?
If you're reading this blog, you probably know that extra butter popcorn and milk shakes aren't great for your overall health, but check out this infographic to see some foods...
Protein, it's everywhere!
I don't want to be biased, but if you want to stay lean, gain muscle, and keep your performance top-notch, thinking about your protein sources is important. Too many people chug...
Is counting calories enough?
It seems like every successful athlete follows a specific nutrition plan, and the options are endless. Plenty count Macronutrients, determining the correct balance of carbs, fat, and protein for height,...
How many times will you try?
Many of us, CrossFitters, weightlifters, strongmen, gymnasts, NFL players, and entrepreneurs alike have hit that wall at some point where we ask ourselves, "why am I still doing this?" For...
Coaching through the Weightlifting plateau, with Outlaw Way Coach Tom Sroka
The rapid ascension of weightlifting standards amongst the Crossfit Elite is evidence that both coaching and training standards are rapidly improving. High quality athletes and coaches from the weightlifting world...
How much HMB should you be taking as an athlete?
As athletes, we could all do with a little more HMB to protect and repair muscle tissue, especially this time of year, when we're beating our bodies down preparing for...
Easy and essential post-wod stretches
What's your favorite cool down activity? Athletes use everything from rowing to foam rolling to ease their muscles out of a killer training session into recovery mode. We believe two...
Your chair is killing you
In our fast-paced world, you'd think we'd all be active enough to eliminate the dangers of spending most of our days with our butt glued to a chair, but even...
The great debate: ice or heat?
With the CrossFit Games Open less than a month away, athletes are training harder than they have all year. With this increased volume comes improved work capacity, strength, and endurance,...
The Miracle that is Water
A whopping 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated; are you one of them? Water does everything from lubricating your joints to improving brain function. It's also a legitimate way to...
The Caffeine-Calorie Continuum
Whether we like it or not, we're all a little addicted to caffeine. It might be a latte to get your day going, an energy drink to get over that...
Gluten-Free: Fad or Fact?
In recent years, the gluten-free movement has been expanding while the number of individuals with Celiac's disease remains the same (about 1 in every 133 people). As the following infographic...