Forum: Nutrition
01-28-2020, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 7,266
Meal Replacement vs Protein Shake
I try not to focus too much on supplements but I want to hit the basics. I am a hard gainer and I pretty much just eat to feel good and get stronger. I try to have a protein shake after working out....
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Forum: Equipment
04-26-2016, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,094
Re: Bulk Speed Rope Cable Rope
I figured it would be fairly common for people to order bulk cable from a cable supplier. Well I might look into it a little more and take a little risk trying one out. Not that it's a huge need, I'm...
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Forum: Equipment
04-20-2016, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,094
Re: Bulk Speed Rope Cable Rope
I was editing the title when my phone glitched and posted.
Anyway, my favorite coated cable ever is the RPM, but I don't know what cable/coating they use. It's too pricy for general class...
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Forum: Equipment
04-20-2016, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,094
Bulk Speed Rope Cable Rope
Does anyone have a recommendation on a good place to buy bulk coated cable for speed ropes? It seems like all of the jump rope sites I run across look like the prices are really marked up. I would...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
01-06-2016, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 20,418
What Happened to the Exercises and Demos Page?
I haven't looked at the mainsite exercises and demos for a while. I was going to direct some newer Crossfitters there because it used to be one of the best resources around. Now it just has a few...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
01-06-2016, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 20,418
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Forum: Digital Coaching
01-06-2016, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 15,523
What Happened to the Exercises and Demos Page?
I haven't looked at the mainsite exercises and demos for a while. I was going to direct some newer Crossfitters there because it used to be one of the best resources around. Now it just has a few...
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Forum: Community
03-31-2014, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,745
Re: HQ: Who's the Fittest Region?
Don't get me wrong, I am not holding my breath for a response. I figured it couldn't hurt to ask. At the very least it would get the conversation going and possibly spark an interest in someone who...
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Forum: Community
03-31-2014, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,745
Re: HQ: Who's the Fittest Region?
It would take someone with access to the database to create an export of the relevant information and send it to me via a file transfer site. I don't know if HQ views the entire data set data as...
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Forum: Community
03-30-2014, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,745
Re: HQ: Who's the Fittest Region?
My title was more of an attention grabber than my actual intent. The average is one of the easy primary statistics you might look at, but I think there is more to the story than just the average...
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Forum: Community
03-28-2014, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,745
HQ: Who's the Fittest Region?
I think it would be interesting to play around with the statistical distributions comparing each region for 14.1-14.5. I would like to see how the 50th, 90th, 99% compare for each region. It would...
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Forum: Equipment
03-28-2014, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,528
Re: Pulled the Trigger
Looks like an awesome setup to cover most everything.
Don't sweat the bar. The Ohio bar is "better." Are you going to notice? Probably not in any appreciable way. If you notice your bar that much...
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Forum: Community
02-26-2014, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,776
Re: Anyone been into a new Golds gym facility?
I'm surprised you don't see more of this. I've always thought the long term outlook for Crossfit will breed more "club" like facilities as opposed to affiliates. It would be a great model for more...
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Forum: Community
02-26-2014, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,737
Opinion: Crossfit Games Profile Benchmarks
Not that this is all that important, but what do you guys think:
Should your benchmark numbers you put on your profile reflect your all time best or your current stats? When I was in high school I...
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Forum: Nutrition
02-04-2014, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 21,710
Re: Creatine Questions
Yeah I was just taking 5 mg per day. But I think I wasn't getting enough carbs in the morning. Usually eggs or a protein shake then half a rotisserie chicken and some steamed vegetables or something...
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Forum: Nutrition
02-04-2014, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 21,710
Re: Creatine Questions
Has anyone heard of kidney problems associated with creatine? At my last checkup my doc asked me if I was taking any supplements. I told him just whey and creatine and he said when he was in the...
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Forum: Nutrition
02-04-2014, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,725
Re: Pre/Post Workout Shake basics
Thanks, that helps especially that the pre workout nutrition is more just "to comfort." So do you think some gainer, whey and milk is a decent combination to mimic a meal? Is there anything in...
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Forum: Nutrition
02-04-2014, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,725
Re: Pre/Post Workout Shake basics
I'm asking when I use supplements what are the basic components you would recommend for short pre and post workout shakes? For example, I was going to add gainer to my pre to increase my carbs/fat...
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Forum: Nutrition
02-03-2014, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,162
Re: Just curious if any of you follow this diet?
I agree, I'm not going to spend hours a week measuring out my foods (although I'm sure it works for some people). But I do like to make a few meals measured to have a rough idea of what those macros...
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Forum: Nutrition
02-03-2014, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,725
Re: Pre/Post Workout Shake basics
I'm not particularly trying to gain as much as provide decent fuel/recovery for my workouts and let my body respond however it wants. But I usually feel best around 175-180 so I would probably be...
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Forum: Nutrition
02-03-2014, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,162
Re: Just curious if any of you follow this diet?
Zone just seems like common sense guidelines to me. Make sure you're getting plenty of healthy fats, balance your carbs/protein intake and eat often. Ive never followed it strictly but I feel good...
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Forum: Nutrition
02-03-2014, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,725
Re: Pre/Post Workout Shake basics
I should also probably mention that I'm usually around the top 15-20 percentile in the open type Crossfitter. In other words, I work hard but I'm not trying to lay out a diet that is going to get me...
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Forum: Nutrition
02-03-2014, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,725
Pre/Post Workout Shake basics
This has been asked a hundred different times a hundred different ways but I couldn't find a response that fit quite what I'm looking for. I want a
I'm 6'0" 170 lbs hard gainer and workout at...
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