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Duck Confit Salad
Crispy, tender duck confit served over a bed of fresh greens with a warm garlic butter dressing. See more
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15-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:

7 bodyweight hang squat cleans
14 GHD sit-ups
21 push-ups

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Sugar: A Drug We Refuse to Name
Modern diets flood our bodies with refined sugar in ways that exploit ancient survival instincts. See more
Egg Cups with Ham and Bacon
Protein-packed breakfast cups with eggs, smoky bacon, and savory ham — perfect for meal prep or a quick morning bite. See more
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Rest

Rest day

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Origins: 2011 Fast Company Interview
Coach discusses the beginnings of his training philosophy and the rise of group-based coaching. See more
Chilean Empanadas
Savory South American hand pies reimagined in a buttery almond-flour dough, filled with seasoned beef, onions, and olives. See more
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For time:

2-minute handstand hold
Row 500 meters
2-minute plank hold
Row 500 meters
2-minute support on rings
Row 500 meters

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This Viral "Deep fake Detection Trick" Might Actually Make you Easier to Scam
The problem with viral AI “detection hacks,” and what you need to understand before the next scam hits your screen See more
Gochujang Butter Cod
Flaky cod fillets seared in a rich gochujang butter sauce for a savory, slightly spicy dish with deep umami flavor. See more
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For load:

Back squat 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps

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How do hereditary cancer genes work in healthy cells?
BSI Medical Society Journal Club See more
Ground Chicken Crust Pizza with Garlic Butter & Mozzarella
A savory, golden-crusted pizza made from seasoned ground chicken, topped with rich tomato, melted cheese, and finished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs. See more
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4 rounds for time:

100-m farmer carry
10 kettlebell snatches
10 kettlebell snatches, other arm
400-m run

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Skeletal Muscle Function Is Dependent Upon BRCA1 to Maintain Genomic Stability
The BRCA1 gene may play a key role in maintaining mitochondrial function and energy metabolism in skeletal muscle. See more
Fennel and Sausage Pasta with Zoodles
Savory Italian sausage, sweet fennel, and garlic come together in a creamy sauce tossed with fresh zucchini noodles. See more
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Rest

Rest day

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Beyond Science
Faults with a Stanford study's claims that a vegan diet is better for cardio metabolic health. See more
Breakfast Burrito Bowl
A hearty breakfast bowl loaded with fluffy scrambled eggs, smoky bacon, seasoned ground turkey, avocado, and salsa. See more
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For load:

Deadlift 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps

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AMPK: restoring metabolic homeostasis over space and time
The cellular energy sensor AMPK plays a central role in regulating metabolism and maintaining energy balance. See more
Green Curry Meatballs
Tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a creamy, aromatic green curry sauce — rich in flavor and perfectly spiced. See more
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Angie

For time:

100 pull-ups
100 push-ups
100 sit-ups
100 squats

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Nutritional Value Score Ranks Foods by Nutrient Density
Food scoring system attempts to rank foods based on nutrient density and their potential to reduce chronic disease risk. See more
Halibut & Arugula Salad
A crisp, vibrant salad of seared halibut, fresh arugula, cucumber, and cilantro, finished with lemon, olive oil, and a hint of garlic. See more
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Three 8-minute rounds:

Tabata bike sprint
Rest 1 minute
2 minutes of muscle-ups and clean and jerks
Rest 1 minute

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Finding My Way
Discovering purpose in serving trainers and gym owners See more
Ground Turkey Soup with Kale
A light yet hearty tomato-based soup made with ground turkey, chicken stock, tender kale, and celery. See more
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Rest

Rest day

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Ketogenesis Mitigates Steatotic Liver Disease Through Mechanisms Beyond Fat Oxidation
Ketone production appears to protect the liver during fatty liver disease. See more
15-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:

7 bodyweight hang squat cleans
14 GHD sit-ups
21 push-ups

If needed, reduce the load and scale the movements to aim for at least 5 rounds.

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Rest

Rest day

Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.

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For time:

2-minute handstand hold
Row 500 meters
2-minute plank hold
Row 500 meters
2-minute support on rings
Row 500 meters

In each static hold accumulate a total of 2 minutes. Does not need to be unbroken.

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For load:

Back squat 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps

Attempt to increase loads for each of the 9 sets.

Additionally, practice handstand holds, walks, and pirouettes.

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4 rounds for time:

100-m farmer carry
10 kettlebell snatches
10 kettlebell snatches, other arm
400-m run

Carry two kettlebells, then snatch one.

Men use 24-kg KBs.
Women use 16-kg KBs.

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Rest

Rest day

Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.

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For load:

Deadlift 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps

Attempt to increase loads for each of the 9 sets.

Additionally, stretch for 20 minutes.

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Angie

For time:

100 pull-ups
100 push-ups
100 sit-ups
100 squats

Try to complete the pull-ups strict, the push-ups honest, and consider the GHD for the sit-ups. The squats are an all-out sprint.

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Three 8-minute rounds:

Tabata bike sprint
Rest 1 minute
2 minutes of muscle-ups and clean and jerks
Rest 1 minute

The Tabata interval for the bike is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest, for 8 rounds.

The muscle-ups are strict, and use bodyweight for the clean and jerks.

Partition the muscle-ups and clean and jerks however you like during the 2 minutes, trying for max total reps of both.

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Rest

Rest day

Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.

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Duck Confit Salad
Crispy, tender duck confit served over a bed of fresh greens with a warm garlic butter dressing. See more

Ingredients

2 duck legs confit (store-bought or pre-cooked)
2 Tbsp duck fat, butter, or tallow (for crisping)
4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Warm Garlic Butter Dressing:
3 Tbsp butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 2)

Protein: 41g
Fat: 55g
Carbs: 5g

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Egg Cups with Ham and Bacon
Protein-packed breakfast cups with eggs, smoky bacon, and savory ham — perfect for meal prep or a quick morning bite. See more

Ingredients

8 large eggs
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ cup diced ham
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp butter or tallow (for greasing muffin tin)

Macronutrients
(per 3 cups, serves 4)

Protein: 28g
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 2g

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Chilean Empanadas
Savory South American hand pies reimagined in a buttery almond-flour dough, filled with seasoned beef, onions, and olives. See more

Ingredients

For the Dough:
2 cups almond flour
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
1 large egg
½ tsp salt

For the Filling:
1 Tbsp butter or tallow
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
6 green olives, sliced
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chili powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 6 empanadas)

Protein: 22g
Fat: 32g
Carbs: 7g

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Gochujang Butter Cod
Flaky cod fillets seared in a rich gochujang butter sauce for a savory, slightly spicy dish with deep umami flavor. See more

Ingredients

For the Cod:
4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (for searing)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Gochujang Butter Sauce:
3 Tbsp butter, softened
1 Tbsp gochujang paste
1 tsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp lemon juice

Optional Garnish:
Sliced green onions
Sesame seeds

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 32g
Fat: 22g
Carbs: 2g

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Ground Chicken Crust Pizza with Garlic Butter & Mozzarella
A savory, golden-crusted pizza made from seasoned ground chicken, topped with rich tomato, melted cheese, and finished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs. See more

Ingredients

For the Chicken Crust:
16 oz. ground chicken (preferably thigh meat for better fat content)
1 large egg
2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp melted butter or tallow (for brushing before baking)

For the Toppings:
4 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 oz. full-fat ricotta or mascarpone (optional for creaminess)
3 Tbsp sugar-free tomato purée or crushed tomatoes
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp oregano
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp butter (for sautéing garlic)
6–8 slices pepperoni or cooked bacon (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp olive oil (for finishing)

Macronutrients
(per serving, ¼ pizza)

Protein: 40g
Fat: 35g
Carbs: 4g

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Fennel and Sausage Pasta with Zoodles
Savory Italian sausage, sweet fennel, and garlic come together in a creamy sauce tossed with fresh zucchini noodles. See more

Ingredients

16 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
½ bulb fennel, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups zucchini noodles (about 2 medium zucchinis)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 18g
Fat: 32g
Carbs:57g

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Breakfast Burrito Bowl
A hearty breakfast bowl loaded with fluffy scrambled eggs, smoky bacon, seasoned ground turkey, avocado, and salsa. See more

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 Tbsp butter or tallow (for cooking)
½ lb ground turkey or breakfast sausage
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1 small avocado, diced
¼ cup salsa or diced tomatoes
¼ cup chopped cilantro
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 2)

Protein: 42g
Fat: 45g
Carbs: 5g

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Green Curry Meatballs
Tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a creamy, aromatic green curry sauce — rich in flavor and perfectly spiced. See more

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken, turkey, or pork
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1 egg
¼ cup almond flour
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp butter or tallow (for browning)

For the Green Curry Sauce:
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
2 Tbsp green curry paste (adjust to spice level)
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 Tbsp fish sauce or coconut aminos
1 tsp lime juice
1 cup baby spinach or bok choy (optional, for greens)
Fresh basil or cilantro, for garnish

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 28g
Fat: 38g
Carbs: 6g

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Halibut & Arugula Salad
A crisp, vibrant salad of seared halibut, fresh arugula, cucumber, and cilantro, finished with lemon, olive oil, and a hint of garlic. See more

Ingredients

For the Salad:
4 halibut fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (for cooking)
4 cups arugula
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for finishing)
Optional: lemon wedges for serving

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 38g
Fat: 19g
Carbs: 4g

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Ground Turkey Soup with Kale
A light yet hearty tomato-based soup made with ground turkey, chicken stock, tender kale, and celery. See more

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 Tbsp butter or tallow
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 cup kale, chopped
1 small tomato, diced (or ½ cup canned diced tomatoes)
4 cups chicken stock
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 28g
Fat: 14g
Carbs: 6g

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Sugar: A Drug We Refuse to Name
Modern diets flood our bodies with refined sugar in ways that exploit ancient survival instincts.
In this commentary, Mollie Engelhart argues that the modern food environment treats sugar in a way that closely resembles a widely accepted drug. Humans evolved to crave sweetness because it once signaled rare and valuable sources of energy, but that instinct now operates in a world where refined sugar is cheap, abundant, and added to countless processed foods. Engelhart compares this transformation to the difference between traditional uses of coca leaves and the isolation of cocaine, suggesting that removing sugar from its natural food context concentrates it far beyond what our biology evolved to handle. She links the widespread availability of sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods to rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and other metabolic disorders. While acknowledging the role of food companies in engineering highly craveable products, the author also emphasizes personal awareness and responsibility in navigating an environment designed to encourage overconsumption. The result, she argues, is a cultural reluctance to recognize how powerful—and potentially addictive—sugar can be in shaping modern health outcomes.

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Origins: 2011 Fast Company Interview
Coach discusses the beginnings of his training philosophy and the rise of group-based coaching.
Backstage at the 2011 CrossFit Games, Coach Greg Glassman spoke with Fast Company about the origins of his approach to training and how it developed over time. As a teenage competitive gymnast, Greg discovered that incorporating barbells and dumbbells into his workouts made him stronger than other athletes in his sport. This experience shaped his belief in building

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This Viral "Deep fake Detection Trick" Might Actually Make you Easier to Scam
The problem with viral AI “detection hacks,” and what you need to understand before the next scam hits your screen
In this article, Mia explains why a viral “three finger trick” for detecting deep fakes is being widely misunderstood online. The trick works because many deep-fake systems track facial landmarks to map a generated face onto real video, and when something like a hand blocks those landmarks the image can glitch or

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How do hereditary cancer genes work in healthy cells?
BSI Medical Society Journal Club
In this

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Skeletal Muscle Function Is Dependent Upon BRCA1 to Maintain Genomic Stability
The BRCA1 gene may play a key role in maintaining mitochondrial function and energy metabolism in skeletal muscle.
In this review, Michael D. Tarpey and colleagues examine the role of the BRCA1 protein in skeletal muscle and propose that it helps maintain muscle function by protecting genomic stability in both the nucleus and mitochondria. While BRCA1 is widely known as a tumor-suppressor gene linked to

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Beyond Science
Faults with a Stanford study's claims that a vegan diet is better for cardio metabolic health.
In this article, Russell Berger critiques a Stanford twin study that claimed a vegan diet improves cardiometabolic health compared to an omnivorous diet. While the study received widespread media coverage highlighting reduced LDL cholesterol among vegan participants, Berger argues that the conclusions are overstated and not supported by the data. He raises concerns about potential sponsorship bias, noting that the study’s lead author received payments from the plant-based food company Beyond Meat. Berger also points to methodological weaknesses, including reliance on self-reported dietary recalls and the fact that the vegan group consumed fewer calories and lost weight—factors that could independently explain the drop in LDL cholesterol. More

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AMPK: restoring metabolic homeostasis over space and time
The cellular energy sensor AMPK plays a central role in regulating metabolism and maintaining energy balance.
In this review, Elijah Trefts and Reuben J. Shaw describe the role of AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) as one of the body’s primary cellular energy sensors. AMPK is activated when cellular energy is low and works to restore balance by increasing energy-producing processes such as glucose uptake and fat oxidation while shutting down energy-intensive activities like fat and protein synthesis. While hormones like insulin signal energy abundance and promote storage, and glucagon signals fasting and mobilizes stored fuels at the whole-body level, AMPK operates inside cells, responding directly to low ATP levels and shifting metabolism toward energy production. The authors highlight how AMPK coordinates metabolic responses across different cellular compartments and tissues to maintain overall energy homeostasis. Because of this central role in regulating metabolism, AMPK has become an important target for therapies aimed at metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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Nutritional Value Score Ranks Foods by Nutrient Density
Food scoring system attempts to rank foods based on nutrient density and their potential to reduce chronic disease risk.
In this paper, Ty Beal and Flaminia Ortenzi introduce their Nutritional Value Score (NVS), a system designed to rank foods based on nutrient density and factors associated with chronic disease risk. Their model evaluates foods using several components—including vitamins, minerals, protein quantity and quality, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, calorie density, and nutrient ratios—and also applies a penalty to ultraprocessed foods. When applied to nearly 300 foods across several countries, the highest scores were given to foods such as dark leafy greens, organ meats, fish, and seafood, while soft drinks and ultraprocessed snacks ranked lowest. The framework offers an interesting way to compare food quality, though some aspects of its design do not fully align with the MetFix perspective on nutrition—for example, the scoring favors unsaturated fats over saturated fats and does not distinguish between different types of polyunsaturated fats. In addition, because the system primarily evaluates micronutrient density rather than overall macronutrient intake, it cannot be used to design a complete diet. However, it can still be useful for identifying nutrient-dense ingredients to prioritize once the impact of macronutrients is understood.

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Finding My Way
Discovering purpose in serving trainers and gym owners
In this 2010 talk to affiliate owners, Greg Glassman reflects on opening his first gym and the early days of being a one-man operation—unlocking the doors before dawn, cleaning bathrooms, collecting payments, and coaching every class. After years of frustration in commercial gyms that restricted his methods, striking out on his own

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Ketogenesis Mitigates Steatotic Liver Disease Through Mechanisms Beyond Fat Oxidation
Ketone production appears to protect the liver during fatty liver disease.
In this study, Eric D. Queathem and colleagues examined how ketone production affects the progression of fatty liver disease. They found that as liver disease worsens, the liver increases ketone production and fat oxidation, suggesting the body may be trying to protect itself from excess fat buildup. When researchers disabled the liver’s ability to produce ketones in mice, fat accumulated more easily and liver damage increased. However, other experiments showed that the protective effects of ketone production cannot be explained by fat burning alone. The findings suggest that ketone production may help stabilize liver metabolism in several ways, highlighting the role of mitochondrial energy pathways in metabolic liver disease.

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Duck Confit Salad

Crispy, tender duck confit served over a bed of fresh greens with a warm garlic butter dressing.

See more
Photo of Duck Confit Salad
15-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:

7 bodyweight hang squat cleans
14 GHD sit-ups
21 push-ups

See more
Sugar: A Drug We Refuse to Name

Modern diets flood our bodies with refined sugar in ways that exploit ancient survival instincts.

See more