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Keep your head in it

Thanks to Coach Dan for finding this article! ~ Article was found at www.chrisspealler.com

We have all had ups and downs in the Open. You may have had some performances that left you feeling like you could have done better, maybe even after multiple attempts. Others you may have surprised yourself and have gotten a glimpse at how far you have come which is really what it is about. Leaderboarding aside tomorrow is...

Eat & Run

Eat & Run

Thanks to Coach Michelle for recommending this great article. Article was found at: www.eattoperform.com/2013/04/03/eat-and-run/

First of all, I’d just like to state that I am...

Barbell Etiquette

Guest Blogger: Coach Kirsten (Thanks for this great post!)

We don’t have many rules around the gym, but if we do, they are generally focused around your safety. Obviously we toss around lots of weight every day at the gym and we don’t want any stupid injuries. So here are some guidelines on Barbell Etiquette.

Why do we have WOD Books?

We get asked sometimes why we have WOD books to keep track of everything? The answer is simple--It is the most efficient way to track your progress in the gym & truly be able to measure how well you are doing & progressing. The data doesn't lie.

For example, if someone sets a one rep max of 100# on their Back Squat but then doesn't come in for a few weeks because they aren't committed or just got lazy, when it is time to set a new one rep max for those Back Squats, you better bet their # is not going to go up! They haven't taken the time to commit to working it for that Strength cycle & work on getting...

When Life Throws You Lemons, Eat...

You all know how much I like Paleomg.com and Juli Bauer, the founder of it. She writes a column for Again Faster & absolutely cracks me up with how honest & real she is! She definitely doesn't have a filter but also says most of the things many of us want to say or think about at times. Last month she wrote this article & I wanted to share it with all of you because I am sure that she is not the first one to ever feel like this!

Please raise...

Fiber

When you read the word Fiber what comes directly to your mind? The media has done a great job of talking about the kind of fiber that is found in grains such as whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread, etc.

However, do you know that there is a 'better kind of fiber' for your body? One that can help you reduce your risk of coronary heart disease & cancer & also help you lose weight? This 'better fiber' plays a key role in your digestive health & helps you to feel fuller longer so you don't eat as much.

Sadly, it is estimated that only 5% of society consumes the daily...

Comparing....

I know many of us follow the www.paleomg.com website & enjoy the author Juli Bauer & her awesome sense of humor. If you don't know who she is, I can tell you most women that do think she is a Bad *SS! She wrote this article & I LOVE it!! Please take a few quick moments to read it & remember it when YOU walk into the gym!

When were we taught to compare ourselves to others? When were we taught that what someone else did was better than what we...

Health Benefits of Dates

Health Benefits of Consuming Dates:

Dates are free from cholesterol & contain very low fat. Dates are rich in vitamins & minerals.
They are a rich source of protein, dietary fiber, & rich in Vitamin B1, B2, B3, & B5 along with Vitamin A1 & C.
It helps improve the digestive system as it contains soluble & insoluble fibers & different kinds of amino...

Top 10 Benefits of Coconut Oil

Have you tried Coconut oil in your cooking, on your body, or in your hair yet? If not, you are missing out!

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Here are the top 10 Benefits of Coconut Oil:

Rich in nutrients, fiber, vitamins, & minerals.
Naturally antiviral, antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, & antifungal, it kills the bad stuff inside & outside your body.
Boosts energy, endurance, thyroid function...

Some of the many Benefits of CF!

Found this article & thought it touched on many good points of why CrossFit is so AWESOME!

Are you bored at the gym? Are you tired of the same old routine? Are you still not getting the results you’re looking for? Does this sound like the start of an infomercial?

"Eliteness"

Thanks so much to Again Faster Equipment & Jon Gilson for posting this great article:

Crossfit is extraordinary in its breath. The...

Scaling

Bloggers: Brandon & Kristina

Scaling is an important aspect of CrossFit, but one that’s often misunderstood. If you scale correctly, you will increase your work capacity more efficiently than attempting to complete workouts as prescribed before you are ready for them. Properly lowering the weights & achieving a faster time will actually yield a higher level of power. There is NO shame in Scaling based on your CrossFit experience, an injury, pregnancy, skills & abilities, history, goals, needs, or you just having an ‘off day’.

More Sleep=Muscle Gain & Improved Performance

Thanks to Coach Dan for finding this great article from www.charlespoliquin.com

Get more sleep if you want to gain muscle and improve your athletic performance. Research shows that lack of sleep activates the immune system, causing an inflammatory response in the body that leads to muscle breakdown and a host of other negative physiological effects that will compromise your performance.

Why Olympic Weightlifting Shoes?

When you walk into any shoe store or sporting good store, you have a ton of shoes to pick from. How do you pick the right ones? If they are a significant amount of money you might even contemplate the 'necessity' of them.

When you CrossFit there are SO many shoes you can choose from! Just ask some of our 'seasoned veterans' who have more shoes than they know what to do with!!

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Helping to Stop Childhood Obesity

The question of how to nourish our children so they develop into healthy adults is one of the most important questions we can ask.

The numbers of overweight & obese children worldwide are expected to climb drastically every year & the projections are that more than 50% of children in North & South America are projected to be overweight & 15% will be obese.

Even worse I saw an even more startling fact that said there are 9 million kids over the age of 6 that are obese!! Imagine the uphill battle they will face when they are old enough to realize they are fat & they need to fix the mess that was...

Lunch & Snack ideas for Kids

Need some new lunch & snack ideas for your kids? Heck....maybe even for you???? Here are a few Paleo choices that might help give you some variety!

~Ham slices wrapped around avocado, celery with almond butter & raisins, dried apple rings, & carrot sticks

~Cucumber "sandwiches" (ham in between 2 cucumber slices), cherry tomatoes, pickles, apple slices, & almond butter

It Isn't Meant to Be Easy

It Isn’t Meant to Be Easy

What does it take to get better? Even more, what does ‘get better’ mean? It means something different to each of us-whether it is getting rid of bands for pull-ups, not doing push-ups on our knees, getting double unders, doing all RX WOD’s, getting a muscle-up, getting a faster time on a “lady”, and the list goes on and on!

What we do know in the world of CrossFit, getting better means improving ourselves on a daily basis. CrossFit gets us more fit...

Reebok CrossFit Store

Hey Prevail Friends!

We wanted to share some exciting news! If you haven't already noticed, there is a new banner on our home page that links directly to the CrossFit store powered by Reebok.

You can click on the link to shop for CrossFit apparel, accessories, & the entire Reebok-CrossFit Performance line - now including the Realflex Nano & the U-form Oly CrossFit Shoes!

This is a great program for CrossFit Prevail because each time you shop thru this link & make a purchase we (CrossFit Prevail) receive a check for 10% back!! Why is this good? ALL money that is earned from your purchases will be used to purchase equipment for the gym that EVERYONE can take advantage of!

It is a WIN-WIN...

7 Steps to Family Wellness

7 Steps to Family Wellness

It can be daunting to take a peek at the imbalance in our lives. However, we can transform into a more authentic way of living, one habit at a time. Families can do this together to promote connection & healthier living/lifestyles.

Pick one or two from these 7 steps to start - Choose ones that automatically spark your interest. Some will make you feel inspired & motivated when you read them. Others will fill you with dread. Start with what is manageable. It feels good to make one change & allows us...

Essential Fatty Acids

We constantly hear the words “Omega-3”, “Fish Oil”, “Omega-6”, “Flax Oil”, “Olive Oil”, “Krill Oil”, and others thrown about by the media and advertisers. It gets confusing as to what the names mean and which of them are good for your health.

Basically there are two essential fatty acids that we must ingest. We can't make them. One is the omega-6 fatty acid known as cis-linoleic acid (found mainly in seed oils) and the other is the omega-3 fatty acid known as alpha linolenic acid (found in fish, nuts, flax and products of animals...