Squat Snatching, Hormones, and CrossFit Games Training w/ Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez
Jul 21, 2022
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Former CrossFit Games champ Jason Khalipa and competitor Gabe Yanez chat about squat snatching, 'Fancy Nancy' workout, CrossFit Games training, jiu-jitsu, and hormone optimization for women. They share insights on NCX training, blood work for health, and balancing intensity with recovery in competition.
Building lean muscle is crucial for increasing metabolism, surpassing traditional nutrition myths.
Comprehensive blood work offers insight into hormonal balance, aiding informed fitness decisions for overall health.
Deep dives
Discussion on NC Fit Programs
Different NC Fit programs like NC Flex, NCX, and Mekon are tailored to various training needs, from hypertrophy to foundational strength. The importance of resistance training and building lean muscle for increasing metabolism is highlighted, emphasizing its significance over traditional nutrition myths like eating small meals throughout the day.
Preparing for IBJJF Master World
The IBJJF Master World in September in Las Vegas is upcoming, with an expectation of multiple matches. The tournament experience is compared to competitions like the CrossFit Games, requiring high intensity across several events on multiple days. The importance of endurance, recovery, and maintaining intensity throughout a series of matches is crucial in such competitions.
Optimizing Hormones for Metabolism
Balancing hormones and improving metabolism are key objectives for many, particularly women. Consistency in whole foods, hydration, and sleep are noted as primary factors in achieving desired fitness goals. The role of lean muscle in enhancing metabolism is discussed alongside caution against extreme caloric restriction affecting hormone balance.
Insights from Maricult Blood Work
Exploration into the benefits of getting comprehensive blood work, like that offered by Maricult Health, is suggested for gaining insights into individual health profiles and areas for improvement. The significance of understanding one's hormonal balance and metabolic health through such analyses is highlighted for informed fitness and wellness decisions.
Welcome to another Thursday episode of EOE. In this one, Jason and Gabe dive into squat snatching, the "Fancy Nancy" workout (one of Jason's favorites) that just showed up on the NCMETCON track, and CrossFit Games training. They also talk about jiu-jitsu and the Masters Worlds and answer some of your questions on hormones as well as the best way to follow NCX training. Enjoy!
In this episode:
— "Fancy Nancy" & Squat Snatching
— Nutrition: How Can Women Increase Hormones for Increased Metabolism?
— Training: Best Way to Follow NCX if You're Training 3-4 Times per Week?
— Training for the CrossFit Games
— BJJ & Competing at Masters Worlds
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