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Time to answer some of the most commonly heard fitness questions, and separate the fact from the fiction! Squat exercises are bad for the knees – true or false? THIS IS MOSTLY FALSE Any weight training exercise is potentially dangerous if done incorrectly.  If squats are not performed properly, they can place undue stress on […]

When you’re trying to increase lean body mass and lose fat, you may find yourself preoccupied with food nearly all of your waking hours. There are many reasons people eat that have nothing to do with hunger, but hunger is surely one of the more difficult feelings to control because it’s physiological. Here are some

*Given that we’re just coming off of a lengthy holiday period where alcohol consumption is a part of the tradition, the timing of this information couldn’t be better.  Please forgive me!* In general, fitness enthusiasts are more health conscious about the foods we put into our bodies than the average person.  But what about alcohol? 

The New Year is upon us! And what a way to start off the New Year with fresh new goals! Each year many people set a goal for themselves on what they want to accomplish in the next year. Here are the top 10 New Years resolutions: Spend more time with friends and family Follow a

How often do you keep your healthy habits during the weekdays, and spend your entire weekend falling off the wagon?  This is hard enough on a normal weekend.   But we’re now coming up to a weekend that has Christmas in it!  Somehow it’s easier to eat veggies, fruits, and whole grains during the work

David Letterman’s Top 10 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying Egg Nog: 10. “Am I feeling sufficiently noggy today?” 9. “What’s the best egg-to-nog ratio?” 8. “I have high cholesterol — is there egg white nog?” 7. “What other disgusting egg-based beverages could I try?” 6. “Has this egg nog been approved by the Nogmaster

Check out a few recipes I found online for Paleo treats to eat over Christmas time, so you don’t feel guilty eating all the sugary sweets. Try them out and give us your feedback! SQUASH MUFFINS 1 cup almond butter 1 cup cubed butternut squash 2 eggs 1/4-1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 tsp baking soda 1

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The following excerpts are taken from an article by Mary Boudreau Conover, BSNed, with a contribution from Lon Kilgore Ph.D. This article was originally posted by CrossFit Santa Cruz. EXERCISE INDUCED NAUSEA AND VOMITING An athlete’s ability to reach maximal performance is a direct result of physical performance, stress tolerance, and immune function. The gastrointestinal

The Fight Gone Bad results are posted onto the forum!  Check out how you ranked compared to other teams!!! It’s not uncommon for you loyal CrossFit Zone clients to seek out the Coaches to ask all kinds of important WOD related questions. With the help of the advice detailed on Crossfit.com HQ, I thought it