Rest Day 2/21/13: Why Do A Paleo Challenge? – Share your thoughts!

Rest Day 2/21/13:Fruit

Below is a great post from Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition on how to start a successful paleo challenge.  If you’re interested in learning more about rowing and nutrition, get in touch with either of us!  Renegade Rowing and Wicked Good Nutrition are teaming up to offer your Box a rowing/paleo challenge that will improve everyone’s performance and lifestyle.

How to Start a Successful Paleo Challenge

Why do a Paleo challenge?babysuccess

Probably because your CrossFit box is running one or you heard about it form a book/the internet/friends and want to try it out. However you got there, starting a paleo diet is no piece of cake (pun completely intended). There’s the question of what to eat and what not to eat. Then there’s the learning to cook paleo thing, and on top of that learning to cook paleo and still ENJOY it thing.

I do want to clarify that this doesn’t mean you have to eat exactly this way all the time. Like I’ve said before, a good diet is a healthful eating plan that works for you. So if you find you feel better when you eat some dairy, then add it back in after the challenge. But in general paleo challenges tend to be fairly strict, and if that’s what you’re doing, I can help! Read on for a crash course in planning for a paleo challenge.

Rest Day 2/17/13: Happy 2013 CRASH-B’s!

Rest Day 2/17/13:

Renegade Rowers at 2012 CRASH-B's

Renegade Rowers at 2012 CRASH-B’s

Happy CRASH-B’s!

Renegade Rowers are heading to Boston University’s Agganis Arena for the World Indoor Rowing Championships today.  They’ll each row 2,000m against some of the top rowers in the world.  Good luck to all competitors and if you’re stopping by to watch, be sure to keep an eye out for Renegade Rowing!

Rest Day 2/14/13: Happy Valentine’s Day! – Mobilize and try some Apple-Fig Butter!

Rest Day 2/14/13:

Renegade Rowing Tanks are in!

Renegade Rowing Tanks are in!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

With CRASH-B’s coming up this weekend, today is an important day to check on your body.  How are you feeling?  What’s tight?  What’s bugging you?  Take 15 minutes to mobilize, get loose, and feel good.  Then treat a friend or loved one to dinner!  Enjoy!

Also, if you’re looking for a good pre workout boost of energy checkout this great post from Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition.

Simple Apple & Fig Butter

photo-2One question I get asked a lot is, “what should I eat before a workout?”. I’ve talked about the nutrients you need and a few pre-workout meal ideas in a blog post back in November, but to sum it up, you need carbohydrates and protein from low-fat, low fiber foods. Overall, it’s just important that you eat something, and this tends to be hard for people who exercise early in the morning or run a tight schedule. If you need a quick burst of energy before a workout, try this simple and easy apple fig butter. I got the inspiration from the PaleOMG website, but wanted to make a version with no added sugar and fewer ingredients. Try 2-4 spoonfuls for a quick source of fuel before your next workout.

…Checkout the recipe here…

Rest Day 2/10/13: Hope you’re enjoying the snow!

Rest Day 2/10/13:

Hope you’re enjoying the snow!Blizzard of 2013

This weekend we got hit with a blizzard up in Boston.  Tons of snow and tons of fun.  Public transportation and driving were shutdown, but folks still managed to get out and have some fun.  I took Saturday afternoon to put together a video on the Renegade Rowing Workshop.  If you’re thinking of competing in the games or any other competitions this year the Renegade Rowing Workshop will set you up with the skills, drills, and mentality to get after it.  Checkout the video below!

Rest Day 2/3/13: Enjoy the Superbowl! Mobilize during Halftime!

Rest Day 2/3/13:

Enjoy the Superbowl!

Challenge someone to an Inch Worm Race during half time to get those hamstrings!

Challenge someone to an Inch Worm Race during half time to get those hamstrings!

Today’s a good time to hang with friends and family, eat some good food, and laugh at a few commercials.  I hope you enjoy your day off from training and come back ready to throw down on Monday.

During Half Time do 15 minutes of mobility.  Work on those hips, hamstrings, and ankles.  If you feel ambitious do 10 push ups every time someone scores!