5 Diet Changes to Boost Performance

Small changes with long-term impact
Written by Marcus Smith
Carmen Bosmans
Nov 18, 2019
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5 Diet Changes to Boost Performance

Instead of praising all the “superfoods” we have these days, here are five small changes you can make to your diet that will have a huge effect on your exercise performance over time.

Don’t expect anything fancy. Chances are you have most likely heard these before… but did you actually give them a try and stick to them for longer than 3 days?

Let’s implement one each week and make sure all focus on that week is this little habit that, over the long run, will make a big difference in how you eat.

No magic pills, just good habits

We all want that magic pill that will make us super healthy just by looking at it. Unfortunately, there is no such thing!

Men and Women doing Crossfit workouts at InnerFight Dubai.
Becoming fit and healthy takes hard work and dedication.

The closest we can get are products that are proven to boost your sports performance. The amount you will have to take to see any results are not realistic and most if it is just marketing.

Instead of pouring your money down the drain, start by implementing some easy habits. All it’ll cost you is some effort and motivation.

5 Eating Habits to Improve Sports Performance

#1 Eat slowly

No matter what you eat, when you eat, where you eat or who you’re eating with – eat slowly! It’s that simple… or is it?

For me personally this is super hard and I really need to force myself to slow down. I came up with the following steps that I try to follow every day until I won’t have to think about it anymore:

·        Add 5-10 minutes to each meal

·        Sit down to enjoy the meal

·        Put utensils down between bites

·        Take a breath between bites

·        Don’t eat in your car – find a nice setting

·        Remove distractions like your phone or TV

The most important thing is to set aside enough time to eat. Make enjoying your meal a conscious and deliberate act that’s a well-earned break from your busy day! It doesn’t have to be something you squeeze in between other things.

It takes around 20 minutes for your stomach to signal the brain and let it know you’re full. Slowing down helps your body do its job!

By eating slowly you’ll also digest your food better, feel more relaxed and more satisfied.

#2 Eat until you’re 80% full

“80% full” is not a specific number, but rather an idea: Eating until “just satisfied” or “no longer hungry” but not full or stuffed.

This will teach appetite awareness, building intuitive understanding and control of hunger/fullness. Over time, you will learn to sense hunger and satiety cues properly, as well as distinguish physical hunger from cravings.

It may sound simple to understand but can be quite hard. To get the feeling right, try to eat once 100% full and maybe even 120% to realise what the difference is.

At first, you will not be able to feel hunger or fullness, or any stomach cues. Keep learning and paying attention to any signs to your physical hungry or full, such as:

Hunger cues

·        ‘Hunger headache’

·        Feeling light-headed or ‘spaced out’

·        Being ‘hangry (hungry + angry)

·        Growling or empty-feeling stomach

Over-full cues (ate too much)

·        Feeling stuffed / bloated

·        Heartburn

·        Feeling nauseated or gassy

·        Feeling heavy and sluggish

Satiety cues (ate just enough)

·        Feeling energized and no longer hungry

·        Feeling generally satisfied

·        Feeling like you could get up and do something(such as going for a walk)

#3 Add an extra portion of vegetables to each meal

Eating more colourful fruit and vegetables improves nutritional quality. It will bring more variety to your meals and helps feeling more satisfied because of the fibre. Adding more food will feel a lot nicer than taking it away!

Spread of many different fruits and vegetables that are different colours.
Eat fruits and vegetables that are different colours.

The best way to do this is by ‘eating the rainbow’ – mix up the veggies you eat so that you have multiple colours on your plate. Vegetables of the same colour often have the same kinds of nutrients, so a wide variety of colours ensures you’re getting a more balanced meal.

Write down the vegetables you like to eat and check how variated your taste is. If you realise your plate is mostly just green vegetables, next time you go to the supermarket spend 5 min on finding some different colours like carrot, cauliflower, red onion, butternut squash, red cabbage… be creative and try something new!

When going out for lunch or dinner always ask for a portion of roasted vegetables or a salad on the side.

Kickstart this habit by adding 1 colourful fruit or vegetable to each meal. 1 serving of vegetables is about the size of a fist.

#4 Cut out refined sugar and make smart carb choices

Cutting out sugar doesn’t mean you can’t have any carbs! Almost everyone will benefit from having some carbohydrates in their diet. Go for “smart carbs” which are slower-digesting, higher-fibre and nutrient-rich.

These include such foods as:

·        Whole grains (brown or wild rice, quinoa, buckwheat, oats, etc.)

·        Beans and legumes

·        Fruits and starchy vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas and plantains, etc.)

Low carb isn’t always ideal when doing CrossFit or high intensity training. Most people look, feel, and perform better with some carbs in their diet, even if they’re trying to lose weight/fat.

So, remember not all carbs are created equal: “smart carbs” are a great nutritional choice and not the same thing as processed sugars!

Serving size is approximately 1 cupped handful/meal for women and 1-2 cupped handfuls for men. Although the portion size may change when activity levels go up. When you feel you're not recovering from your training sessions and feel low on energy you may have to up your carbs.

#5 Drink only calorie-free beverages

It’s easy to take in a lot of unwanted calories with drinks. Most drinks don’t offer many nutrients or add value to our bodies. Drinking only calorie free beverages (such as water), we can automatically improve our nutrition and cut out excess energy intake.

Try out the following challenge:‍

ONLY DRINK CALORIE FREE DRINKS FOR 2 WEEKS!!


Gather data and see what happens! Start by looking at what you currently drink, and where you need to substitute or change your choice.


What you can do to make it “a little bit better” is switching your soda drink for sparkling water if you like to have some fizz, add a slice of lemon or lime to give more flavour. Eat a piece of fruit instead of just drinking the juice, etc. - be creative!

This can be difficult, especially if you like alcohol. Experiment with it and see how you feel; after the two weeks you can decide what elements of this habit to keep in your routines.

If you like to get more help in setting new habits to a healthier life, give mea shout in the gym or email me at cb@innerfight.com

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #25-13

ENGINE

Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises.

GYMNASTICS

This Tuesday, we’re focusing on pull-up progressions! Strict, kipping, and butterfly will appear, followed by lat and core supersets.

On Thursday evening, we’ll focus on handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand walks and finishing off the session with core and strength work.

HYROX

This is the Last Simulation before race week. We will lower the volume but keep the intensity high to make sure you are ready for race day!

ENGINE: Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises

MOBILITY

This week, we have the topic: Why are your calves and hamstrings always tight? What can we do to remedy this? Get yourself booked in, and I will show you! This is a great session for everyone, but it is extra beneficial to those runners out there!

PURE STRENGTH

This week's pure strength, we have a chance to progress our 20 RM RDL, followed by some heavy press and strict press cluster sets.

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on the squat clean. With a fun complex followed by some pulls. Perfect technique session, working on the barbell timing and full depth in the clean

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #25-13

Monday Ride

A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster.

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1.5 hour

Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB

Track Tuesday

Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1.5 hour

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Friday - Coffee Run

Our weekly tempo run.  Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.

Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time
: 05:59 am

Start Location: Common Grounds

Saturday - Jebel Jais Ride

Today our weekly endurance ride is at Jebel Jais! If you're interested to join email us here.

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club 25-13

Monday

There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Session: Track Tuesday

This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 600m repeats. Which will start at 5km pace and progress to 3km pace, so that the pace increases within each rep.

Wednesday

There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Common Grounds

Session: The Coffee Run

This week we will be running a negative split session, meaning that the second half is faster than the first. After 30 mins of easy running, lock into a 20 mins block of effort from 7 - 9 RPE.

Saturday

Time: 5:15am

Location: Cape Town

Session: Two Oceans

Today the 56km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.

Sunday

Time: 6:00am

Location: Cape Town

Session: Two Oceans

Today the 21km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout 25-13

Eid Mubarak, we hope you all have a great long weekend! Class times are different this week, so please check the schedule on Mindbody! We have a great week lined up, so see you all on the gym floor!

Monday:

We start the week with an epic partner workout. Grab a partner, and let's start the week with a bang!


Conditioning:

40 min amrap in pairs

50 Cal Row

6 wall walks

50 CB Clean and Jerk

6 Wall Walks

50 Box Jump Overs

6 Wall Walks

Tuesday:

On Tuesday, we have some push-and-pull work in our strength area, focused on overhead pressing, and then 2 12-minute AMRAPs for you to get stuck into.

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 8 Alt between

A: 8 Dual DB Z press

B: 20 Alt Gorilla Rows

Conditioning:

12 min amrap

30 Wall balls

30/25 cal ski

30 Double Unders

Rest 3 Mins

12 min amrap

30/25 Sal Ass bike

20 V Ups

20 Russian KB Swings

Wednesday:

Wednesday, we are hitting some paused back squats in the strength, and then we get after a real grind of a WOD with some burpee pull-ups, front squats, and running.

Strength:

Every 2 mins x 6 - 3/3/2/2/1/1 Tempo Back Squats @21X1

Conditioning:

10 rounds for time

5 Front Squats

Pool Run

5 burpee pull-ups

Thursday:

Thursday, snatch complex with some accessory, followed by the workout ACID BATH.

Strength:

Every 2 mins x 8 - 1 Snatch Pull + 1 hang Power Snatch +

1 Power snatch

rest 3 mins

Every 2 mins x 3 - 5 Snatch Grip Deadlift

Conditioning:

For time

500m ski

500m row

1000m c2 bike

Friday:

FUF - Finishing the week with some push-pull work in the strength, before an all-in barbell workout to end the week! What Better!

Strength:

Every 2 mins x 5 - 5 push press

rest 3 mins

Every 2 mins x 4 complete 6 DB bench Press @ 30x1 + 3-5 strict pull ups

Conditioning:

5 min amrap

9 Deadlift

6 Hang Power Clean

3 STOH

Rest 3 mins x 3

Introduction

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Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
5 Diet Changes to Boost Performance

Instead of praising all the “superfoods” we have these days, here are five small changes you can make to your diet that will have a huge effect on your exercise performance over time.

Don’t expect anything fancy. Chances are you have most likely heard these before… but did you actually give them a try and stick to them for longer than 3 days?

Let’s implement one each week and make sure all focus on that week is this little habit that, over the long run, will make a big difference in how you eat.

No magic pills, just good habits

We all want that magic pill that will make us super healthy just by looking at it. Unfortunately, there is no such thing!

Men and Women doing Crossfit workouts at InnerFight Dubai.
Becoming fit and healthy takes hard work and dedication.

The closest we can get are products that are proven to boost your sports performance. The amount you will have to take to see any results are not realistic and most if it is just marketing.

Instead of pouring your money down the drain, start by implementing some easy habits. All it’ll cost you is some effort and motivation.

5 Eating Habits to Improve Sports Performance

#1 Eat slowly

No matter what you eat, when you eat, where you eat or who you’re eating with – eat slowly! It’s that simple… or is it?

For me personally this is super hard and I really need to force myself to slow down. I came up with the following steps that I try to follow every day until I won’t have to think about it anymore:

·        Add 5-10 minutes to each meal

·        Sit down to enjoy the meal

·        Put utensils down between bites

·        Take a breath between bites

·        Don’t eat in your car – find a nice setting

·        Remove distractions like your phone or TV

The most important thing is to set aside enough time to eat. Make enjoying your meal a conscious and deliberate act that’s a well-earned break from your busy day! It doesn’t have to be something you squeeze in between other things.

It takes around 20 minutes for your stomach to signal the brain and let it know you’re full. Slowing down helps your body do its job!

By eating slowly you’ll also digest your food better, feel more relaxed and more satisfied.

#2 Eat until you’re 80% full

“80% full” is not a specific number, but rather an idea: Eating until “just satisfied” or “no longer hungry” but not full or stuffed.

This will teach appetite awareness, building intuitive understanding and control of hunger/fullness. Over time, you will learn to sense hunger and satiety cues properly, as well as distinguish physical hunger from cravings.

It may sound simple to understand but can be quite hard. To get the feeling right, try to eat once 100% full and maybe even 120% to realise what the difference is.

At first, you will not be able to feel hunger or fullness, or any stomach cues. Keep learning and paying attention to any signs to your physical hungry or full, such as:

Hunger cues

·        ‘Hunger headache’

·        Feeling light-headed or ‘spaced out’

·        Being ‘hangry (hungry + angry)

·        Growling or empty-feeling stomach

Over-full cues (ate too much)

·        Feeling stuffed / bloated

·        Heartburn

·        Feeling nauseated or gassy

·        Feeling heavy and sluggish

Satiety cues (ate just enough)

·        Feeling energized and no longer hungry

·        Feeling generally satisfied

·        Feeling like you could get up and do something(such as going for a walk)

#3 Add an extra portion of vegetables to each meal

Eating more colourful fruit and vegetables improves nutritional quality. It will bring more variety to your meals and helps feeling more satisfied because of the fibre. Adding more food will feel a lot nicer than taking it away!

Spread of many different fruits and vegetables that are different colours.
Eat fruits and vegetables that are different colours.

The best way to do this is by ‘eating the rainbow’ – mix up the veggies you eat so that you have multiple colours on your plate. Vegetables of the same colour often have the same kinds of nutrients, so a wide variety of colours ensures you’re getting a more balanced meal.

Write down the vegetables you like to eat and check how variated your taste is. If you realise your plate is mostly just green vegetables, next time you go to the supermarket spend 5 min on finding some different colours like carrot, cauliflower, red onion, butternut squash, red cabbage… be creative and try something new!

When going out for lunch or dinner always ask for a portion of roasted vegetables or a salad on the side.

Kickstart this habit by adding 1 colourful fruit or vegetable to each meal. 1 serving of vegetables is about the size of a fist.

#4 Cut out refined sugar and make smart carb choices

Cutting out sugar doesn’t mean you can’t have any carbs! Almost everyone will benefit from having some carbohydrates in their diet. Go for “smart carbs” which are slower-digesting, higher-fibre and nutrient-rich.

These include such foods as:

·        Whole grains (brown or wild rice, quinoa, buckwheat, oats, etc.)

·        Beans and legumes

·        Fruits and starchy vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas and plantains, etc.)

Low carb isn’t always ideal when doing CrossFit or high intensity training. Most people look, feel, and perform better with some carbs in their diet, even if they’re trying to lose weight/fat.

So, remember not all carbs are created equal: “smart carbs” are a great nutritional choice and not the same thing as processed sugars!

Serving size is approximately 1 cupped handful/meal for women and 1-2 cupped handfuls for men. Although the portion size may change when activity levels go up. When you feel you're not recovering from your training sessions and feel low on energy you may have to up your carbs.

#5 Drink only calorie-free beverages

It’s easy to take in a lot of unwanted calories with drinks. Most drinks don’t offer many nutrients or add value to our bodies. Drinking only calorie free beverages (such as water), we can automatically improve our nutrition and cut out excess energy intake.

Try out the following challenge:‍

ONLY DRINK CALORIE FREE DRINKS FOR 2 WEEKS!!


Gather data and see what happens! Start by looking at what you currently drink, and where you need to substitute or change your choice.


What you can do to make it “a little bit better” is switching your soda drink for sparkling water if you like to have some fizz, add a slice of lemon or lime to give more flavour. Eat a piece of fruit instead of just drinking the juice, etc. - be creative!

This can be difficult, especially if you like alcohol. Experiment with it and see how you feel; after the two weeks you can decide what elements of this habit to keep in your routines.

If you like to get more help in setting new habits to a healthier life, give mea shout in the gym or email me at cb@innerfight.com

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #25-13

Monday Ride

A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster.

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1.5 hour

Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB

Track Tuesday

Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1.5 hour

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Friday - Coffee Run

Our weekly tempo run.  Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.

Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time
: 05:59 am

Start Location: Common Grounds

Saturday - Jebel Jais Ride

Today our weekly endurance ride is at Jebel Jais! If you're interested to join email us here.

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club 25-13

Monday

There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Session: Track Tuesday

This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 600m repeats. Which will start at 5km pace and progress to 3km pace, so that the pace increases within each rep.

Wednesday

There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Common Grounds

Session: The Coffee Run

This week we will be running a negative split session, meaning that the second half is faster than the first. After 30 mins of easy running, lock into a 20 mins block of effort from 7 - 9 RPE.

Saturday

Time: 5:15am

Location: Cape Town

Session: Two Oceans

Today the 56km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.

Sunday

Time: 6:00am

Location: Cape Town

Session: Two Oceans

Today the 21km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout 25-13

Eid Mubarak, we hope you all have a great long weekend! Class times are different this week, so please check the schedule on Mindbody! We have a great week lined up, so see you all on the gym floor!

Monday:

We start the week with an epic partner workout. Grab a partner, and let's start the week with a bang!


Conditioning:

40 min amrap in pairs

50 Cal Row

6 wall walks

50 CB Clean and Jerk

6 Wall Walks

50 Box Jump Overs

6 Wall Walks

Tuesday:

On Tuesday, we have some push-and-pull work in our strength area, focused on overhead pressing, and then 2 12-minute AMRAPs for you to get stuck into.

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 8 Alt between

A: 8 Dual DB Z press

B: 20 Alt Gorilla Rows

Conditioning:

12 min amrap

30 Wall balls

30/25 cal ski

30 Double Unders

Rest 3 Mins

12 min amrap

30/25 Sal Ass bike

20 V Ups

20 Russian KB Swings

Wednesday:

Wednesday, we are hitting some paused back squats in the strength, and then we get after a real grind of a WOD with some burpee pull-ups, front squats, and running.

Strength:

Every 2 mins x 6 - 3/3/2/2/1/1 Tempo Back Squats @21X1

Conditioning:

10 rounds for time

5 Front Squats

Pool Run

5 burpee pull-ups

Thursday:

Thursday, snatch complex with some accessory, followed by the workout ACID BATH.

Strength:

Every 2 mins x 8 - 1 Snatch Pull + 1 hang Power Snatch +

1 Power snatch

rest 3 mins

Every 2 mins x 3 - 5 Snatch Grip Deadlift

Conditioning:

For time

500m ski

500m row

1000m c2 bike

Friday:

FUF - Finishing the week with some push-pull work in the strength, before an all-in barbell workout to end the week! What Better!

Strength:

Every 2 mins x 5 - 5 push press

rest 3 mins

Every 2 mins x 4 complete 6 DB bench Press @ 30x1 + 3-5 strict pull ups

Conditioning:

5 min amrap

9 Deadlift

6 Hang Power Clean

3 STOH

Rest 3 mins x 3

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #25-13

ENGINE

Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises.

GYMNASTICS

This Tuesday, we’re focusing on pull-up progressions! Strict, kipping, and butterfly will appear, followed by lat and core supersets.

On Thursday evening, we’ll focus on handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand walks and finishing off the session with core and strength work.

HYROX

This is the Last Simulation before race week. We will lower the volume but keep the intensity high to make sure you are ready for race day!

ENGINE: Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises

MOBILITY

This week, we have the topic: Why are your calves and hamstrings always tight? What can we do to remedy this? Get yourself booked in, and I will show you! This is a great session for everyone, but it is extra beneficial to those runners out there!

PURE STRENGTH

This week's pure strength, we have a chance to progress our 20 RM RDL, followed by some heavy press and strict press cluster sets.

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on the squat clean. With a fun complex followed by some pulls. Perfect technique session, working on the barbell timing and full depth in the clean

Introduction

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Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
5 Diet Changes to Boost Performance

Instead of praising all the “superfoods” we have these days, here are five small changes you can make to your diet that will have a huge effect on your exercise performance over time.

Don’t expect anything fancy. Chances are you have most likely heard these before… but did you actually give them a try and stick to them for longer than 3 days?

Let’s implement one each week and make sure all focus on that week is this little habit that, over the long run, will make a big difference in how you eat.

No magic pills, just good habits

We all want that magic pill that will make us super healthy just by looking at it. Unfortunately, there is no such thing!

Men and Women doing Crossfit workouts at InnerFight Dubai.
Becoming fit and healthy takes hard work and dedication.

The closest we can get are products that are proven to boost your sports performance. The amount you will have to take to see any results are not realistic and most if it is just marketing.

Instead of pouring your money down the drain, start by implementing some easy habits. All it’ll cost you is some effort and motivation.

5 Eating Habits to Improve Sports Performance

#1 Eat slowly

No matter what you eat, when you eat, where you eat or who you’re eating with – eat slowly! It’s that simple… or is it?

For me personally this is super hard and I really need to force myself to slow down. I came up with the following steps that I try to follow every day until I won’t have to think about it anymore:

·        Add 5-10 minutes to each meal

·        Sit down to enjoy the meal

·        Put utensils down between bites

·        Take a breath between bites

·        Don’t eat in your car – find a nice setting

·        Remove distractions like your phone or TV

The most important thing is to set aside enough time to eat. Make enjoying your meal a conscious and deliberate act that’s a well-earned break from your busy day! It doesn’t have to be something you squeeze in between other things.

It takes around 20 minutes for your stomach to signal the brain and let it know you’re full. Slowing down helps your body do its job!

By eating slowly you’ll also digest your food better, feel more relaxed and more satisfied.

#2 Eat until you’re 80% full

“80% full” is not a specific number, but rather an idea: Eating until “just satisfied” or “no longer hungry” but not full or stuffed.

This will teach appetite awareness, building intuitive understanding and control of hunger/fullness. Over time, you will learn to sense hunger and satiety cues properly, as well as distinguish physical hunger from cravings.

It may sound simple to understand but can be quite hard. To get the feeling right, try to eat once 100% full and maybe even 120% to realise what the difference is.

At first, you will not be able to feel hunger or fullness, or any stomach cues. Keep learning and paying attention to any signs to your physical hungry or full, such as:

Hunger cues

·        ‘Hunger headache’

·        Feeling light-headed or ‘spaced out’

·        Being ‘hangry (hungry + angry)

·        Growling or empty-feeling stomach

Over-full cues (ate too much)

·        Feeling stuffed / bloated

·        Heartburn

·        Feeling nauseated or gassy

·        Feeling heavy and sluggish

Satiety cues (ate just enough)

·        Feeling energized and no longer hungry

·        Feeling generally satisfied

·        Feeling like you could get up and do something(such as going for a walk)

#3 Add an extra portion of vegetables to each meal

Eating more colourful fruit and vegetables improves nutritional quality. It will bring more variety to your meals and helps feeling more satisfied because of the fibre. Adding more food will feel a lot nicer than taking it away!

Spread of many different fruits and vegetables that are different colours.
Eat fruits and vegetables that are different colours.

The best way to do this is by ‘eating the rainbow’ – mix up the veggies you eat so that you have multiple colours on your plate. Vegetables of the same colour often have the same kinds of nutrients, so a wide variety of colours ensures you’re getting a more balanced meal.

Write down the vegetables you like to eat and check how variated your taste is. If you realise your plate is mostly just green vegetables, next time you go to the supermarket spend 5 min on finding some different colours like carrot, cauliflower, red onion, butternut squash, red cabbage… be creative and try something new!

When going out for lunch or dinner always ask for a portion of roasted vegetables or a salad on the side.

Kickstart this habit by adding 1 colourful fruit or vegetable to each meal. 1 serving of vegetables is about the size of a fist.

#4 Cut out refined sugar and make smart carb choices

Cutting out sugar doesn’t mean you can’t have any carbs! Almost everyone will benefit from having some carbohydrates in their diet. Go for “smart carbs” which are slower-digesting, higher-fibre and nutrient-rich.

These include such foods as:

·        Whole grains (brown or wild rice, quinoa, buckwheat, oats, etc.)

·        Beans and legumes

·        Fruits and starchy vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas and plantains, etc.)

Low carb isn’t always ideal when doing CrossFit or high intensity training. Most people look, feel, and perform better with some carbs in their diet, even if they’re trying to lose weight/fat.

So, remember not all carbs are created equal: “smart carbs” are a great nutritional choice and not the same thing as processed sugars!

Serving size is approximately 1 cupped handful/meal for women and 1-2 cupped handfuls for men. Although the portion size may change when activity levels go up. When you feel you're not recovering from your training sessions and feel low on energy you may have to up your carbs.

#5 Drink only calorie-free beverages

It’s easy to take in a lot of unwanted calories with drinks. Most drinks don’t offer many nutrients or add value to our bodies. Drinking only calorie free beverages (such as water), we can automatically improve our nutrition and cut out excess energy intake.

Try out the following challenge:‍

ONLY DRINK CALORIE FREE DRINKS FOR 2 WEEKS!!


Gather data and see what happens! Start by looking at what you currently drink, and where you need to substitute or change your choice.


What you can do to make it “a little bit better” is switching your soda drink for sparkling water if you like to have some fizz, add a slice of lemon or lime to give more flavour. Eat a piece of fruit instead of just drinking the juice, etc. - be creative!

This can be difficult, especially if you like alcohol. Experiment with it and see how you feel; after the two weeks you can decide what elements of this habit to keep in your routines.

If you like to get more help in setting new habits to a healthier life, give mea shout in the gym or email me at cb@innerfight.com

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club 25-13

Monday

There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Session: Track Tuesday

This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 600m repeats. Which will start at 5km pace and progress to 3km pace, so that the pace increases within each rep.

Wednesday

There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Common Grounds

Session: The Coffee Run

This week we will be running a negative split session, meaning that the second half is faster than the first. After 30 mins of easy running, lock into a 20 mins block of effort from 7 - 9 RPE.

Saturday

Time: 5:15am

Location: Cape Town

Session: Two Oceans

Today the 56km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.

Sunday

Time: 6:00am

Location: Cape Town

Session: Two Oceans

Today the 21km runners will be taking on Two Oceans.

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout 25-13

Eid Mubarak, we hope you all have a great long weekend! Class times are different this week, so please check the schedule on Mindbody! We have a great week lined up, so see you all on the gym floor!

Monday:

We start the week with an epic partner workout. Grab a partner, and let's start the week with a bang!


Conditioning:

40 min amrap in pairs

50 Cal Row

6 wall walks

50 CB Clean and Jerk

6 Wall Walks

50 Box Jump Overs

6 Wall Walks

Tuesday:

On Tuesday, we have some push-and-pull work in our strength area, focused on overhead pressing, and then 2 12-minute AMRAPs for you to get stuck into.

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 8 Alt between

A: 8 Dual DB Z press

B: 20 Alt Gorilla Rows

Conditioning:

12 min amrap

30 Wall balls

30/25 cal ski

30 Double Unders

Rest 3 Mins

12 min amrap

30/25 Sal Ass bike

20 V Ups

20 Russian KB Swings

Wednesday:

Wednesday, we are hitting some paused back squats in the strength, and then we get after a real grind of a WOD with some burpee pull-ups, front squats, and running.

Strength:

Every 2 mins x 6 - 3/3/2/2/1/1 Tempo Back Squats @21X1

Conditioning:

10 rounds for time

5 Front Squats

Pool Run

5 burpee pull-ups

Thursday:

Thursday, snatch complex with some accessory, followed by the workout ACID BATH.

Strength:

Every 2 mins x 8 - 1 Snatch Pull + 1 hang Power Snatch +

1 Power snatch

rest 3 mins

Every 2 mins x 3 - 5 Snatch Grip Deadlift

Conditioning:

For time

500m ski

500m row

1000m c2 bike

Friday:

FUF - Finishing the week with some push-pull work in the strength, before an all-in barbell workout to end the week! What Better!

Strength:

Every 2 mins x 5 - 5 push press

rest 3 mins

Every 2 mins x 4 complete 6 DB bench Press @ 30x1 + 3-5 strict pull ups

Conditioning:

5 min amrap

9 Deadlift

6 Hang Power Clean

3 STOH

Rest 3 mins x 3

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #25-13

ENGINE

Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises.

GYMNASTICS

This Tuesday, we’re focusing on pull-up progressions! Strict, kipping, and butterfly will appear, followed by lat and core supersets.

On Thursday evening, we’ll focus on handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand walks and finishing off the session with core and strength work.

HYROX

This is the Last Simulation before race week. We will lower the volume but keep the intensity high to make sure you are ready for race day!

ENGINE: Long EMOM with a mixture of machines and body weight exercises

MOBILITY

This week, we have the topic: Why are your calves and hamstrings always tight? What can we do to remedy this? Get yourself booked in, and I will show you! This is a great session for everyone, but it is extra beneficial to those runners out there!

PURE STRENGTH

This week's pure strength, we have a chance to progress our 20 RM RDL, followed by some heavy press and strict press cluster sets.

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on the squat clean. With a fun complex followed by some pulls. Perfect technique session, working on the barbell timing and full depth in the clean

Introduction

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Image caption goes here

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Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #25-13

Monday Ride

A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster.

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1.5 hour

Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB

Track Tuesday

Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1.5 hour

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Friday - Coffee Run

Our weekly tempo run.  Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.

Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time
: 05:59 am

Start Location: Common Grounds

Saturday - Jebel Jais Ride

Today our weekly endurance ride is at Jebel Jais! If you're interested to join email us here.

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
5 Diet Changes to Boost Performance

Instead of praising all the “superfoods” we have these days, here are five small changes you can make to your diet that will have a huge effect on your exercise performance over time.

Don’t expect anything fancy. Chances are you have most likely heard these before… but did you actually give them a try and stick to them for longer than 3 days?

Let’s implement one each week and make sure all focus on that week is this little habit that, over the long run, will make a big difference in how you eat.

No magic pills, just good habits

We all want that magic pill that will make us super healthy just by looking at it. Unfortunately, there is no such thing!

Men and Women doing Crossfit workouts at InnerFight Dubai.
Becoming fit and healthy takes hard work and dedication.

The closest we can get are products that are proven to boost your sports performance. The amount you will have to take to see any results are not realistic and most if it is just marketing.

Instead of pouring your money down the drain, start by implementing some easy habits. All it’ll cost you is some effort and motivation.

5 Eating Habits to Improve Sports Performance

#1 Eat slowly

No matter what you eat, when you eat, where you eat or who you’re eating with – eat slowly! It’s that simple… or is it?

For me personally this is super hard and I really need to force myself to slow down. I came up with the following steps that I try to follow every day until I won’t have to think about it anymore:

·        Add 5-10 minutes to each meal

·        Sit down to enjoy the meal

·        Put utensils down between bites

·        Take a breath between bites

·        Don’t eat in your car – find a nice setting

·        Remove distractions like your phone or TV

The most important thing is to set aside enough time to eat. Make enjoying your meal a conscious and deliberate act that’s a well-earned break from your busy day! It doesn’t have to be something you squeeze in between other things.

It takes around 20 minutes for your stomach to signal the brain and let it know you’re full. Slowing down helps your body do its job!

By eating slowly you’ll also digest your food better, feel more relaxed and more satisfied.

#2 Eat until you’re 80% full

“80% full” is not a specific number, but rather an idea: Eating until “just satisfied” or “no longer hungry” but not full or stuffed.

This will teach appetite awareness, building intuitive understanding and control of hunger/fullness. Over time, you will learn to sense hunger and satiety cues properly, as well as distinguish physical hunger from cravings.

It may sound simple to understand but can be quite hard. To get the feeling right, try to eat once 100% full and maybe even 120% to realise what the difference is.

At first, you will not be able to feel hunger or fullness, or any stomach cues. Keep learning and paying attention to any signs to your physical hungry or full, such as:

Hunger cues

·        ‘Hunger headache’

·        Feeling light-headed or ‘spaced out’

·        Being ‘hangry (hungry + angry)

·        Growling or empty-feeling stomach

Over-full cues (ate too much)

·        Feeling stuffed / bloated

·        Heartburn

·        Feeling nauseated or gassy

·        Feeling heavy and sluggish

Satiety cues (ate just enough)

·        Feeling energized and no longer hungry

·        Feeling generally satisfied

·        Feeling like you could get up and do something(such as going for a walk)

#3 Add an extra portion of vegetables to each meal

Eating more colourful fruit and vegetables improves nutritional quality. It will bring more variety to your meals and helps feeling more satisfied because of the fibre. Adding more food will feel a lot nicer than taking it away!

Spread of many different fruits and vegetables that are different colours.
Eat fruits and vegetables that are different colours.

The best way to do this is by ‘eating the rainbow’ – mix up the veggies you eat so that you have multiple colours on your plate. Vegetables of the same colour often have the same kinds of nutrients, so a wide variety of colours ensures you’re getting a more balanced meal.

Write down the vegetables you like to eat and check how variated your taste is. If you realise your plate is mostly just green vegetables, next time you go to the supermarket spend 5 min on finding some different colours like carrot, cauliflower, red onion, butternut squash, red cabbage… be creative and try something new!

When going out for lunch or dinner always ask for a portion of roasted vegetables or a salad on the side.

Kickstart this habit by adding 1 colourful fruit or vegetable to each meal. 1 serving of vegetables is about the size of a fist.

#4 Cut out refined sugar and make smart carb choices

Cutting out sugar doesn’t mean you can’t have any carbs! Almost everyone will benefit from having some carbohydrates in their diet. Go for “smart carbs” which are slower-digesting, higher-fibre and nutrient-rich.

These include such foods as:

·        Whole grains (brown or wild rice, quinoa, buckwheat, oats, etc.)

·        Beans and legumes

·        Fruits and starchy vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas and plantains, etc.)

Low carb isn’t always ideal when doing CrossFit or high intensity training. Most people look, feel, and perform better with some carbs in their diet, even if they’re trying to lose weight/fat.

So, remember not all carbs are created equal: “smart carbs” are a great nutritional choice and not the same thing as processed sugars!

Serving size is approximately 1 cupped handful/meal for women and 1-2 cupped handfuls for men. Although the portion size may change when activity levels go up. When you feel you're not recovering from your training sessions and feel low on energy you may have to up your carbs.

#5 Drink only calorie-free beverages

It’s easy to take in a lot of unwanted calories with drinks. Most drinks don’t offer many nutrients or add value to our bodies. Drinking only calorie free beverages (such as water), we can automatically improve our nutrition and cut out excess energy intake.

Try out the following challenge:‍

ONLY DRINK CALORIE FREE DRINKS FOR 2 WEEKS!!


Gather data and see what happens! Start by looking at what you currently drink, and where you need to substitute or change your choice.


What you can do to make it “a little bit better” is switching your soda drink for sparkling water if you like to have some fizz, add a slice of lemon or lime to give more flavour. Eat a piece of fruit instead of just drinking the juice, etc. - be creative!

This can be difficult, especially if you like alcohol. Experiment with it and see how you feel; after the two weeks you can decide what elements of this habit to keep in your routines.

If you like to get more help in setting new habits to a healthier life, give mea shout in the gym or email me at cb@innerfight.com

Introduction

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5 Diet Changes to Boost Performance

Instead of praising all the “superfoods” we have these days, here are five small changes you can make to your diet that will have a huge effect on your exercise performance over time.

Don’t expect anything fancy. Chances are you have most likely heard these before… but did you actually give them a try and stick to them for longer than 3 days?

Let’s implement one each week and make sure all focus on that week is this little habit that, over the long run, will make a big difference in how you eat.

No magic pills, just good habits

We all want that magic pill that will make us super healthy just by looking at it. Unfortunately, there is no such thing!

Men and Women doing Crossfit workouts at InnerFight Dubai.
Becoming fit and healthy takes hard work and dedication.

The closest we can get are products that are proven to boost your sports performance. The amount you will have to take to see any results are not realistic and most if it is just marketing.

Instead of pouring your money down the drain, start by implementing some easy habits. All it’ll cost you is some effort and motivation.

5 Eating Habits to Improve Sports Performance

#1 Eat slowly

No matter what you eat, when you eat, where you eat or who you’re eating with – eat slowly! It’s that simple… or is it?

For me personally this is super hard and I really need to force myself to slow down. I came up with the following steps that I try to follow every day until I won’t have to think about it anymore:

·        Add 5-10 minutes to each meal

·        Sit down to enjoy the meal

·        Put utensils down between bites

·        Take a breath between bites

·        Don’t eat in your car – find a nice setting

·        Remove distractions like your phone or TV

The most important thing is to set aside enough time to eat. Make enjoying your meal a conscious and deliberate act that’s a well-earned break from your busy day! It doesn’t have to be something you squeeze in between other things.

It takes around 20 minutes for your stomach to signal the brain and let it know you’re full. Slowing down helps your body do its job!

By eating slowly you’ll also digest your food better, feel more relaxed and more satisfied.

#2 Eat until you’re 80% full

“80% full” is not a specific number, but rather an idea: Eating until “just satisfied” or “no longer hungry” but not full or stuffed.

This will teach appetite awareness, building intuitive understanding and control of hunger/fullness. Over time, you will learn to sense hunger and satiety cues properly, as well as distinguish physical hunger from cravings.

It may sound simple to understand but can be quite hard. To get the feeling right, try to eat once 100% full and maybe even 120% to realise what the difference is.

At first, you will not be able to feel hunger or fullness, or any stomach cues. Keep learning and paying attention to any signs to your physical hungry or full, such as:

Hunger cues

·        ‘Hunger headache’

·        Feeling light-headed or ‘spaced out’

·        Being ‘hangry (hungry + angry)

·        Growling or empty-feeling stomach

Over-full cues (ate too much)

·        Feeling stuffed / bloated

·        Heartburn

·        Feeling nauseated or gassy

·        Feeling heavy and sluggish

Satiety cues (ate just enough)

·        Feeling energized and no longer hungry

·        Feeling generally satisfied

·        Feeling like you could get up and do something(such as going for a walk)

#3 Add an extra portion of vegetables to each meal

Eating more colourful fruit and vegetables improves nutritional quality. It will bring more variety to your meals and helps feeling more satisfied because of the fibre. Adding more food will feel a lot nicer than taking it away!

Spread of many different fruits and vegetables that are different colours.
Eat fruits and vegetables that are different colours.

The best way to do this is by ‘eating the rainbow’ – mix up the veggies you eat so that you have multiple colours on your plate. Vegetables of the same colour often have the same kinds of nutrients, so a wide variety of colours ensures you’re getting a more balanced meal.

Write down the vegetables you like to eat and check how variated your taste is. If you realise your plate is mostly just green vegetables, next time you go to the supermarket spend 5 min on finding some different colours like carrot, cauliflower, red onion, butternut squash, red cabbage… be creative and try something new!

When going out for lunch or dinner always ask for a portion of roasted vegetables or a salad on the side.

Kickstart this habit by adding 1 colourful fruit or vegetable to each meal. 1 serving of vegetables is about the size of a fist.

#4 Cut out refined sugar and make smart carb choices

Cutting out sugar doesn’t mean you can’t have any carbs! Almost everyone will benefit from having some carbohydrates in their diet. Go for “smart carbs” which are slower-digesting, higher-fibre and nutrient-rich.

These include such foods as:

·        Whole grains (brown or wild rice, quinoa, buckwheat, oats, etc.)

·        Beans and legumes

·        Fruits and starchy vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas and plantains, etc.)

Low carb isn’t always ideal when doing CrossFit or high intensity training. Most people look, feel, and perform better with some carbs in their diet, even if they’re trying to lose weight/fat.

So, remember not all carbs are created equal: “smart carbs” are a great nutritional choice and not the same thing as processed sugars!

Serving size is approximately 1 cupped handful/meal for women and 1-2 cupped handfuls for men. Although the portion size may change when activity levels go up. When you feel you're not recovering from your training sessions and feel low on energy you may have to up your carbs.

#5 Drink only calorie-free beverages

It’s easy to take in a lot of unwanted calories with drinks. Most drinks don’t offer many nutrients or add value to our bodies. Drinking only calorie free beverages (such as water), we can automatically improve our nutrition and cut out excess energy intake.

Try out the following challenge:‍

ONLY DRINK CALORIE FREE DRINKS FOR 2 WEEKS!!


Gather data and see what happens! Start by looking at what you currently drink, and where you need to substitute or change your choice.


What you can do to make it “a little bit better” is switching your soda drink for sparkling water if you like to have some fizz, add a slice of lemon or lime to give more flavour. Eat a piece of fruit instead of just drinking the juice, etc. - be creative!

This can be difficult, especially if you like alcohol. Experiment with it and see how you feel; after the two weeks you can decide what elements of this habit to keep in your routines.

If you like to get more help in setting new habits to a healthier life, give mea shout in the gym or email me at cb@innerfight.com

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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