I've been digging deep into the Bean Protocol and trying it out on myself to see if it can help with my adrenal problems and my chronic inflammation. I'm intrigued to say the least. I find sometimes when you've tried it all, you're willing to try this one more thing to see if it helps. … Continue reading What in the world is the BEAN Protocol?
Reopening Procedures for CrossFit Pickering
Reopening Procedures for CrossFit Pickering Must read by all athletes Effective: July 6, 2020 The Management at CrossFit Pickering has created the following reopening procedure document to ensure, as best as possible, a safe and successful reopening of our facilities. All athletes must adhere to the following guidelines. Any discrepancies can be discussed with the Coach on … Continue reading Reopening Procedures for CrossFit Pickering
Meal Timing – The Fasting Window
Fasting and time restricted eating have been written about extensively in the past few years. I did intermittent fasting for about a year but now I'm doing time restricted eating - which I guess is quite similar. I generally eat between 7:30 am and 6 pm. I don't eat after 6 pm. … Continue reading Meal Timing – The Fasting Window
Meal Timing – Frequency – From CFHQ
I've always thought that eating 5 or 6 meals a day seemed a little silly and an archaic way of thinking. For a while people thought it would increase your metabolism. Nope, it does not. Part of the reason was also glucose regulation. If you eat quality food and don't eat sugar, you … Continue reading Meal Timing – Frequency – From CFHQ
5 ways to build resilience and conquer Adversity – Mark Manson style
I love Mark Manson. If you haven't read his books - you should. The man swears. A lot. Kind of like someone else we know. 😉 This is an important article during this bizarre time. give it a read: A couple of weeks ago, I was doing market research on mental health apps, … Continue reading 5 ways to build resilience and conquer Adversity – Mark Manson style
We’re famous!
Last week I was interviewed by Kristen Callis from Durham news ( Pickering News Advertiser). We chatted what it was like to run a virtual gym and coach on zoom. Thank you so much Kristen for this wonderful article. She wrote about us on Page 3 of the Online Newspaper. Can't wait to get … Continue reading We’re famous!
Do you remember this place?
It's been 8 weeks since we shut down. Crossfit Pickering is just a shell without the vibrant, fun, loud and strong community. I can't wait to be together again. In the meantime CFP had a photoshoot by the talented JJ. Empty but she still looks beautiful.
Its Cinco De Mayo
This is a repost from a few years ago. I have a funny feeling that Mark Willis wrote this. Doesn't it sound like Mark? I don't think I did... Like we really need a reason to celebrate... Well as our own Sarah Zee would say..."reason, I don't need no stinkin' reason" Although todays WOD might … Continue reading Its Cinco De Mayo
May the Fourth be with you
May the Fourth be with you - To Celebrate Star Wars day we offer you this little Galaxy wod. Amrap 10 minutes Star Wars: A New Hope 21-15-9 Overhead Skywalker DB/Plate or KB squat - 1 Arm if using KB or DB 2 arms if using plate or Barbell Boba Fett Burpees rest 3 minutes … Continue reading May the Fourth be with you
United with Nova Scotia
Hero WOD - Heidi As many rounds as possible (AMRAP) in 23 minutes: 23 air squats 22 push ups 23 KB Swings 23 jumping lunges 23 sit-ups 23 box jumps nbsp;