NSAIDS and Protein Synthesis Recovery. That’s a huge part in how we get stronger. When you come to CrossFit West Houston for a workout, you are making your muscles work against all kinds of different challenges that break them down and cause damage. You can often feel this damage, through muscle soreness. However, in a […]
CONTINUE READINGA GUIDE TO GEAR (Pt. 2) To continue this series, I’m going to cover some of the other main pieces of gear you typically see being utilized. Hopefully, you found the last one to be helpful and are now set up for success when it comes to belts and shoes. For this article, I’ll be […]
CONTINUE READINGGet Rock Hard Abs Article by: Matt Spaid So, you want to have abs? Just find any fitness magazine, and you’ll find an article covering it. Unfortunately, it takes more than one movement for 10 minutes a day. As the phrase goes, abs are made in the kitchen. Here at CrossFit West Houston, we aren’t […]
CONTINUE READINGMeet Paul C. Paul has been a member at CrossFit West Houston for 10 months. He came to us on a referral. See what he says about how CrossFit West Houston has impacted his life and his family!
CONTINUE READINGAs you probably know I am a training information nerd. And every now and then a fitness book comes along that is pretty significant if not revolutionary. Back in 1985 Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding was published, it was probably one of the most revolutionary books on fitness of its time. And for most […]
CONTINUE READINGAlright boys and girls, we’re exactly one week away from Thanksgiving – still cannot believe it! Here’s an easy, quick recipe – a twist on the traditional sweet potato casserole. My mom helped me come up with this recipe which is based on an Indian dessert – Gajar Halwa – made with grated carrots, sweetened condensed […]
CONTINUE READINGPrior to Paleo, the excitement of Autumn meant Pumpkin Spice Lattes. I was an addict. When the first advertisments of this Autumnal nectar began to show up in coffee shops, I splurged just to be able have my tastebuds dance again. To my SHOCK…it wasn’t good. In fact, it upset my stomach. Why should I […]
CONTINUE READINGHow many of us have started a new diet or exercise regiment, only to give it up after a few weeks. Why is that? Well, life happens. When life happens, and our motivation wanes, we tend to go back to what is easy and convenient. Candy bars, fast food, and processed food are all expedient […]
CONTINUE READINGRecently, I obtained the cookbook, Well Fed by by Melissa Joulwan. Every recipe in there is “LICK THE BOWL GOOD”! As I was cooking through the book, I began to notice an ingredient that I was not yet familiar with, coconut aminos. I had heard of Bragg’s Aminos, Tamari, or soy sauce, so I figured […]
CONTINUE READINGNo Grains. It is a hard concept for folks to fathom when you tell them that you do not eat grains on Paleo. It is usually followed by the, “can you eat brown rice?” No, it’s a grain. “Can you eat corn?” No, it’s a grain. “What about Whole Wheat, that’s healthy?” No, it’s a […]
CONTINUE READINGThe July 4 pool party last week at my friends Jess and Tanner’s place had this amazing spread– deviled eggs, slaw with homemade mayo, burgers and frozen watermelon and cantaloupe balls. The most popular item on the menu was dessert: almond butter cookies topped with cream and strawberries! This wasn’t some sort of “paleo” meet […]
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