Rest Day 5/12/13:
Happy Mother’s Day!
I hope everyone gets a chance to hang out with their mom today and have some fun. If you’d like to get her something special, consider giving her the gift of rowing! Come to the CrossFit Rowing Trainer Course in Boston, June 8-9. You’ll leave with a ton of knowledge, the experience of rowing on the water, and the tools you need to show your mom how to row better.
All the best! – Coach Pat
Rest Day 5/5/13:
What are your favorite sides?
Below is a great recipe from Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition. Sides can really pump up a meal especially if they’re sides you can get excited about. Share your favorites!
Kale with Dried Apples
Rest Day 2/21/13:
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.
Why do a Paleo challenge?
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 2/14/13:
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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.
One 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.
Rest Day 2//7/13:
Got enough Iron in your life?
Here’s a great post from Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition on Iron and a fun recipe to get some!
Collard Greens w/ Pulled Pork
So, if you’re in the mood for something awesome, try these paleo friendly southern style collard greens. Hint: They have BACON!
http://www.wickedgoodnutrition.com/paleo-southern-collard-greens/
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