Category: CrossFit

The Ultimate Guide to CrossFit Post Workout Recovery

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“You don’t get stronger, faster and fitter working out… you get stronger, faster and fitter RECOVERING from working out.” Mark Sisson – Paleo & Primal Expert Stu: This is a great quote  above and couldn’t be more true. You’ve thrown everything you have into a workout but do you ‘really’ know how to maximise recovery? Effective post workout recovery is Read More…

Christmas Abbott; My Core 4 Supplements I Don’t Leave Home Without

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The above video is 6:36 minutes long. Watch the full interview below or listen to the full episode on your iPhone HERE. Guy: Make no mistake, Christmas Abbott knows her stuff! With a wealth of life experience under her belt, she shares her wisdom at what it takes to be your best self in all endeavours. Read More…

Ruth Horrell: Food Diaries & Philosophies of an Elite CrossFit Athlete

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The above video is 3:15 minutes long. WATCH the full interview below or LISTEN to the full episode on your iPhone HERE. Guy: Whether you are an elite athlete, weekend warrior or even a coach potato, there’s much wisdom to be had here when it comes to fuelling your body daily for optimum performance. With so much conflicting advice out Read More…

How I Prepare for the CrossFit Open: Chad Mackay, the Newbie & the Veteran

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180 Nutrition: With the CrossFit Open underway, we asked three varied competitors perspectives on preparation, recovery and diet over the next 5 weeks. Whether you are CrossFit Regionals competitor or a complete beginner, there’s some great tips here for everyone. Over to the ‘Unit’, the newbie and the veteran… The Unit: Chad Mackay – Crossfit Active How do you Read More…

Fitter, Leaner & Stronger at 40. Discover how it’s done.

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Stu: Some people freak out when they enter a new decade in their lives, and 40 seems to be a catalyst for many a mid-life crisis. When I turned 40 I joined CrossFit and decided to become fitter and stronger than ever before (mid-life crisis I hear you say). This is where we met Ewan, he Read More…

Food Diaries Of An Elite Crossfit Athlete with Chad Mackay

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// Post by 180nutrition. Elite Crossfit athlete and all round great guy, Chad Mackay shares with us what he eats in a typical day of his life including pre and post workout. Listen to the full interview on iTunes here Watch the full interview here Stu: You know, you do a huge amount throughout your day. What Read More…

Chad Mackay: Food Diary Of A Crossfit Athlete

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By Guy Lawrence Guy: As far as I’m concerned, CrossFit athlete and 180 Nutrition Ambassador Chad Mackay is one of the finest athletes here in Australia. Weighing in between 100kg – 105kg come CrossFit Regionals comp’ time, there isn’t an ounce of him that’s goes to waste! Being able to throw his huge frame around with Read More…

Ruth Anderson Horrell: Food Diary of a CrossFit Athlete

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By 180 Nutrition Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, there are great clues here to what one should and shouldn’t be eating to feel awesome and be at your best fighting weight! We asked 180 Ambassador and Crossfit athlete Ruth Anderson Horrell what a typical day of eating looks like and to take some pics (there Read More…

CrossFit open: Insider tips from some of the best in Australia/NZ

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By 180 Nutrition It’s here, the Reebok CrossFit Open!!! As the internet goes into melt down with the announcement of 13.1 we’ve got the hottest tips from our sponsored athletes Chad Mackay, Ruth Anderson-Horrel and James Newbury to keep your cool throughout the Open season. Chad Mackay 2012 Australian CrossFit champion & 9th fittest man on Read More…

Mystery CrossFit man presents: His post workout protein smoothie

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By Guy Lawrence Guy: I can’t tell you how many times I’ve filmed myself for this blog and cut my head off whilst shooting! So we thought we’d have some fun and keep this mighty fine CrossFit athlete a mystery, as he shares with us his post workout protein smoothie. Can you guess who it Read More…

CrossFit Journey VII: My 1st CrossFit competition

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By Guy Lawrence Mate: So you can actually compete against each other in CrossFit? Me: Yep…Pretty cool hey! Mate: So what exactly will you be doing? Me: Well, I’m not really sure. But somewhere along the lines of running, jumping, throwing weights around…You know, the usual… Mate: Umm, that’s about as clear as mud. So Read More…

CrossFit Journey Part V: My best late night post WOD (workout) meal replacement shake

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By Guy Lawrence Does this sound familiar? You get home late after hitting the gym, you are tired, hungry and really don’t feel like cooking. You want food that serves you and helps your recovery the best you can. There’s no way you’re gonna do a microwave frozen lasagne or some synthetic chemical laden protein Read More…

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