Most of you know Laura DeMarco from her remarkable achievements at the Dirty South Qualifiers and the CrossFit Games. I first met Laura at the CrossFit Nutrition Cert in Atlanta and all I can say is she is impressive in every way. Smart, direct of thought and an absolute ass-kicker Read more…
Posts filed under August 2009
Just a Game Podcast!
Thanks to Jason Gregor for the opportunity to talk with him while in Edmonton! Here is the podcast.
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CrossFit Nutrition Certification: Spark Sport Conditioning, Edmonton, Ca.
Second time to Edmonton, first time was for a Level 1 cert. both times were great, but the crowd today was FANTASTIC!! Great questions and fun folks. Looking forward to coming back!
Radio Interview: Just A Game!
Hey Everyone! I think I’m going to be on a radio program in a few minutes…go here to listen: http://player.theteam1260.com/player There will also be a podcast and I’ll link to that later.
Statins and Rhabdomyolysis
A theory exists for the mechanism of why statins increase rhabdomyolysis. For those of you who have been under a rock or lifting with your Sears 110lb cement barbell set, rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) is a potentially life threatening condition that can occur in response to too much or too intense of Read more…
The Zone and Athletic Performance
Amidst yesterdays comments the question was asked “Where is the science for the Zone or paleo with regards to improving athletic performance?” as both a scientist and coach I would have normally told this person to go pound sand as my gym is full of people who are performing FAR Read more…
Barry Sears IS Paleo!!
I receive a lot of email from folks asking a variety of questions. Two questions tend to about send me over the brink: “How many blocks should I eat?” and “should I eat Paleo or Zone?” Both questions are troubling for several reasons but it’s actually the later question that Read more…
CrossFit Nutrition Certification: Fort Leavenworth, KS Days 1 and 2!!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out for the fun this weekend! Day 1 saw folks sitting through my drivel, day 2 was the dry run for Mat Lalonde and Bobbi Millsaps. Those wild kids will be presenting the bulk of the certs on the east coast! Mat Read more…
Type 1 Diabetes and CrossFit
I’ve touched on the topic of Type 1 diabetes before Here and Here. For those unfamiliar with Type 1 diabetes, it is an autoimmune disease in which the beta cells of the pancreases are damaged or destroyed and the individual looses the ability to produce insulin. Without exogenous (outside) insulin Read more…
Paleo Brands Seminar!!
Hey everyone! I wanted to let y’all know about an upcoming Paleo Brands seminar featuring Prof. Loren Cordain, John Welbourn and myself. Here are the event details and and registration form. This is going to be AWESOME!! If you are interested in elite human performance, reversing metabolic derangement and autoimmunity Read more…
