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It really depends on each person, what type of diet you follow, etc. Some people will have very different results following the exact same diet, so a lot of the process really is a matter of what works for you. A lot of crossfitters follow and will recommend a paleo diet which tends to be high fat/protein and low carb,…

Yikes. EMOTM for 20 mins?? That's a lot of heavy squats. I'm surprised your box posts the day's WOD in the morning - ours doesn't get posted online until after the last session of the day. I know there'd be days (like today) where if I knew what the WOD was before I got to the box, I would probably dread going... Actually…

You and me both!! Although I often train morning and evening, so the morning WOD gets me going and feeling great all day, and then the evening WOD gives me something to look forward to during the afternoon :)

The protein:carb ratio depends a lot on each person and what your goals are. For those looking to build muscle above anything else, a higher ratio is better (like you said, 1:4) whereas those looking to lose body fat while still building strength are generally recommended to go a bit lower, around 1:2. I'm still trying to…

For me, it depends on which time slot it is. I train 8-10 times a week with 5-6 sessions at 9am and the others somewhere between 4-6pm. For my morning sessions, I eat more carbs the night before (as Kelly said) and then just have some greek yoghurt with coconut oil and hemp seeds 45 mins or so before the session. I don't…

WOD 1: 1600m run 100 burpee chin ups (if using a band for chins, then do 5 burpees 5 chin ups x 20) 20 min cap WOD 2: 250m row 15 ring rows 15 KB swings 60m sled 20 min AMRAP

I don't understand this technique AT ALL. The only reason I would pick up a bar like that is if I was doing deadlifts and the weight was heavy enough that I ended up gripping with the tips of my fingers by the end of the set. Enter alternate grip. I can't see any benefit of using alternate grip over standard/hook grip...…

I'm no expert and I've never done any of those advertised diets focussed solely on rapid fat loss, but I do have 3 things to comment on/point out. 1) If you REALLY have a lot of body fat to lose, then a drastic deficit is rarely required. The more you have to lose, the easier it is to lose it and therefore you will usually…

It could be as simple as your knees going too far in front of your toes. Ie; you're not sitting far back enough in the squat. So, yes, poor form. I know when I get tired and my form gets a little sloppy, I tend to sit a little further forward in the squat than I normally would and I start to feel a bit of an ache in my…

WOD: 10-1 Dead lift Hang power clean Front squat Push jerk Back squat (10 dead lifts, 10 cleans, etc then 9 of each, 8 of each, etc etc until the last round when it's one big complex) RX for girls was 42.5kg and I did it with 37.5kg which I was happy with Finisher: Every minute on the minute until you can't complete within…

Hmm weird, I can't see the video anywhere. Anyway, I've seen a bunch of videos of people doing crossfit with TERRIBLE form (like doing a c&j with alternate grip, so they have to hold the weight on their stomach while they switch their hands around) and cannot believe there are coaches out there teaching the movements like…

Am I missing something? Couldn't see the video anywhere...

I'm in the same boat - vegetarian and eat eggs, greek yoghurt, tofu, veg proteins, etc but would never meet my target without my pea/rice protein powder. BUT when people say to check the protein to carb ratio, this will depend on when you're using the shake. Simple carbs are actually more important post workout than…

Today was pretty brutal. WOD1: 1 min max strict chin ups 1 min max push ups x 3 rounds Strength: Power clean to 3RM (chins and push ups were done first so that our arms were too tired to take over in the cleans, forcing us to use power through legs, hips and shoulders...) WOD 2: 50 wall balls 40 box jumps 30 burpees 20…

Does it have to be done IN the house? Or can you go outside? From my experience, I'd say your best bet for a good HIIT workout would be sprints. Ie 30 sec sprint, 30-60 sec walk, repeated for 20-25 mins. I personally hate exercise DVDs so have no idea if there are any true HIIT ones on the market, but it can pretty much be…

Strength: Power snatch to 3RM, focusing on landing a little lower with each rep WOD: 5 DB power snatch each arm 10 handstand push ups 15 calorie row 20 kettlebell swings x 5 rounds I really liked this one. Took me 25.12 mins and felt good.

Search for pea/rice protein powders. Mine is a blend (blended to have an amino acid balance most similar to whey) and has 24g protein per serve. It's a 100% natural powder and I love it but unfortunately isn't available outside Australia. I'm sure it would get boring, but things like chicken and fish are great, lean…

Doubt it's because of a lack of red meat - I'm vegetarian and during reset was eating around 2400. Try adding coconut oil to things (mixed with yoghurt is delicious), nuts/seeds, nut butters, avocado, etc. You may end up eating more than 30% fats while you get used to eating that many calories but over time you should be…

I'm vegetarian and still manage to meet my goal of around 160g protein each day. Things I use to bump up protein are greek yoghurt, egg whites (and whole eggs, but usually only 1-2 per day), pea/rice protein powder post workout, tofu, etc. If you eat meat/fish then the options for you are almost endless. Just think about…

As Lauren already said, you won't notice changes that quickly, but being a newbie (especially if you're new to lifting/weights in general) you will see some muscle gains in the first few months as your body adapts to the new movements, etc. As for burning fat and building muscle, it is a very slow and difficult process to…

What makes you think it's not a strength thing? Doing a push up on your knees gives you a much shorter level to work from and therefore makes the movement easier. Same as doing bench dips with your legs straight or knees bent - knees bent puts your point of contact closer to you/the bench, giving you a shorter lever and an…

Wow that is horrible. Of all the injuries I'd think could happen during a snatch, I don't think this would have come to mind... I haven't read the whole thread but unfortunately something like this is going to open a can of worms for anyone that has even the slightest beef with crossfit - now they (think!) they have…

From my understanding, if you're doing mostly lifting/weights/resistance training then you can cut a steeper deficit in your diet without risk of losing muscle because you're body is constantly working to build and improve muscle tone through your exercise anyway. I do crossfit 8-10 times a week so am doing about 80% heavy…

I got my first toe to bar today!! The WOD was 30-20-10 overhead squats and T2B, and I probably only got 3-4 full T2B in the whole WOD but got a whole lot closer to the bar than I used to for the rest of them. Now just need to work on improving them and getting more than 1 at a time, but very happy that I got my first…

Don't know that I agree with that, but I guess it depends on each person. I found a huge improvement in the stability and depth of my squats the first time I used them and now I'm just used to it. It is a little weird having the raised heel, but again just a matter of getting used to how they feel. I definitely feel more…

Grace: 30 power clean & jerks for time I got 3.51mins (11 secs slower than last time, but 7.5kg heavier) WOD: Every 4 mins: 400m run 10 burpees max DB power snatch in remaining time (alternating arms) 1 min rest x 5 rounds This was one of the worst ones I've done in a long time, but the fact that it's 43 degrees celcius…

I soooo feel your pain!! I found a pumice stone is too aggressive and a good old nail file works a treat. File them down to there's no edges or sharp bits to catch on bars etc, but don't file them all away otherwise you'll lose the callouses you've worked so hard to get :P Also, don't use chalk!! Chalk makes it easier to…

Thank you!! I'll add those exercises to my (attempted) daily mobility work :)

Don't think I've ever heard of someone having this problem... My hands sweat the usual amount lol but I never use chalk coz, even though it makes it easier to grip, it shreds my hands even worse than if they're bare. When I started and my grip strength left a lot to be desired, I used to use rubber grip strips to hold on…

I've been very curious and interested in paleo for a while now but as a vegetarian, haven't been able to find a way to follow a vegetarian paleo diet and still get the right balance of protein, fat and carbs. I'm a crossfitter, training 8-10 times per week, so getting in enough protein is a big thing for me. Are there any…