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Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Cucumber & Mint Slaw
This dish brings in Thai-inspired flavors with ginger, lime, and fresh herbs. The cucumber and mint slaw provides a crisp, refreshing contrast to the savory, spiced chicken meatballs. See more
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Rest

Rest day

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Return to the Mission
Greg Glassman on MetFix refocusing efforts towards the fight against chronic disease. See more
Garlic Herb Beef Kebobs with Creamy Feta & Blue Cheese Sauces
Two creamy, tangy sauces to enjoy with savory, herb-infused beef kebobs. The feta sauce adds a refreshing Mediterranean flavor, while the blue cheese sauce delivers a rich, bold contrast. See more
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Barbara

5 rounds, each for time of:

20 pull-ups
30 push-ups
40 sit-ups
50 squats

Rest precisely three minutes between each round. Record time for each of five rounds.

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“The Girls” for Grandmas!
Here we offer versions of benchmark workouts that have been “tuned down” in intensity and had exercises substituted to accommodate any audience. See more
Prosciutto-Wrapped Green Beans & Poached Egg with Parmesan
Crunchy green beans paired with a rich, runny yolk from a poached egg, topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan for a nutty, salty finish. See more
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The Total

Back squat 1-1-1 reps
Shoulder press 1-1-1 reps
Deadlift 1-1-1 reps

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Where’s the Controversy? The Science of Optimum Health Is Largely Settled
Webinar with Ivor Cummins See more
Garlic and Pepper-Crusted Steak With Grilled Vegetables
Steak is seasoned with bold spices and served with grilled vegetables. See more
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12-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:

5 strict muscle-ups
20 walking lunges

Then, practice SLIPS for 25 minutes.

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Ethical Collapse in the Peer Review of a Leading Vaccine Journal
This saga, by Yaakov Ophir and Yaffa Shir-Raz, details one account of how the peer review process was manipulated to censor dissenting opinions. See more
Turkey & Cream Cheese Cabbage Wraps
This dish features sautéed ground turkey cabbage wraps with a creamy filling. See more
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Rest

Rest day

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Defining Misconduct
Scientific misconduct is ever becoming more recognized as a problem, yet what exactly constitutes misconduct varies by source. See more
Cajun Chicken Skewers with Cauliflower Mash & Sautéed Spinach
Savory Cajun chicken skewers marinated in garlic-lime butter, served with creamy cauliflower mash and garlicky sautéed spinach. See more
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7 rounds for time of:

10 push jerks
10 pull-ups

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Cancer Watchers. Diabetes Watchers. Stroke Watchers...
"MetFix is the only commercial entity concerned with education in the care and feeding of your mitochondria." See more
Soy-Marinated Eggs with Beef & Broccoli
Tender marinated eggs and savory seared beef are paired with crisp veggies for a meal packed with bold umami flavor. See more
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For Time:

Row 5,000 meters
And,
Run 5,000 meters

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How Your Family Doc Became a Drug Enforcement Agent
Have primary care physicians shifted from being independent medical professionals to enforcers of pharmaceutical and governmental protocols? See more
Chicken & Broccolini Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing
A sesame-ginger dressing for a zesty, Asian-inspired flavor. The Greek yogurt adds creaminess to balance the sesame oil and ginger. See more
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For Load:

Split jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Then, practice SLIPS for 30 minutes.

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Risk Calculators Questioned
Dr. Malcolm Kendrick asks why there are so many risk calculators. See more
Beef Kebobs & Tangy Feta Sauce
Flavorful beef kebobs, grilled with colorful veggies and served with a tangy, herbed creamy feta sauce. See more
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Rest

Rest day

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Fasting, Feeding, and Exercise: Part 2
What happens when we exercise fasted vs. fed. See more
Spicy Cauliflower Rice with Spinach, Avocado, and Eggs
This dish adds ginger and red pepper flakes to keep the dish flavorful with a bit of heat. See more
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Sprints and Strict

50 sit-ups
Bike 2 miles
30 strict handstand push-ups
Bike 2 miles
50 sit-ups

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Assistance for Bodyweight Exercises
Designed for universal scalability' finds its greatest challenge with bodyweight exercises – the stuff we call 'gymnastics.' See more
Rest

Rest day

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

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Barbara

5 rounds, each for time of:

20 pull-ups
30 push-ups
40 sit-ups
50 squats

Rest precisely three minutes between each round. Record time for each of five rounds.

From the first group of the original Benchmark Workouts, Barbara gives us large sets of four of our favorite movements, mixed in with some rest to keep us sprinting.

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The Total

Back squat 1-1-1 reps
Shoulder press 1-1-1 reps
Deadlift 1-1-1 reps

Warm up for each, then take 3 attempts at each lift, trying to set a 1-rep-max.

Compare to 250310.

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12-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:

5 strict muscle-ups
20 walking lunges

Then, practice SLIPS for 25 minutes.

SLIPS is Scales, L-sits, Inversions (handstands), Planks, and Stretching.

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Rest

Rest day

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

Photo - MetFix Foundations Seminar at MetFix Santa Cruz, CA.

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7 rounds for time of:

10 push jerks
10 pull-ups

Pick a load for the jerks that allows you to complete all 10 reps unbroken in the early rounds, but maybe not near the end.

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For Time:

Row 5,000 meters
And,
Run 5,000 meters

Partition the two exercises however you like.

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For Load:

Split jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Then, practice SLIPS for 30 minutes.

SLIPS is Scales, L-sits, Inversions (handstands), Planks, and Stretching.

See more
Rest

Rest day

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

Photo - MetFix Foundations Seminar at MetFix Santa Cruz, CA.

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Sprints and Strict

50 sit-ups
Bike 2 miles
30 strict handstand push-ups
Bike 2 miles
50 sit-ups

Take ample rest between each exercise.

Each bike should be an all out sprint. The HSPU’s should be controlled, and may require spotting and assistance from your gym mates. Consider the GHD for the sit-ups if you’ve had previous exposure.

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Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatballs with Cucumber & Mint Slaw
This dish brings in Thai-inspired flavors with ginger, lime, and fresh herbs. The cucumber and mint slaw provides a crisp, refreshing contrast to the savory, spiced chicken meatballs. See more

Ingredients

For the Chicken Meatballs:
8 oz ground chicken
¼ cup almond flour
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp green onions, finely chopped
½ tsp fish sauce (or soy sauce)
¼ tsp chili flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp coconut oil

For the Cucumber & Mint Slaw:
1 cup cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
½ cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
¼ cup carrot, julienned
1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
½ Tbsp lime juice
½ Tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Macronutrients

Protein: 32g
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 9g

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Garlic Herb Beef Kebobs with Creamy Feta & Blue Cheese Sauces
Two creamy, tangy sauces to enjoy with savory, herb-infused beef kebobs. The feta sauce adds a refreshing Mediterranean flavor, while the blue cheese sauce delivers a rich, bold contrast. See more

Ingredients

For the Beef Kebobs:
8 oz beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 Tbsp butter
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried rosemary
¼ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ red onion, cut into chunks
½ green bell pepper, cut into chunks
½ yellow zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
½ cup cherry tomatoes

For the Creamy Feta Sauce:
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 Tbsp Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ Tbsp lemon juice
½ clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste


For the Blue Cheese Sauce:
¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 Tbsp sour cream
1 Tbsp mayonnaise (optional for extra creaminess)
½ Tbsp white wine vinegar
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste

Macronutrients

Protein: 45g
Fat: 50g
Carbs: 12g

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Green Beans & Poached Egg with Parmesan
Crunchy green beans paired with a rich, runny yolk from a poached egg, topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan for a nutty, salty finish. See more

Ingredients

8-10 green beans, trimmed
2 slices prosciutto (or use thin bacon strips)
½ Tbsp butter
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
1 large egg
1 Tbsp white vinegar (for poaching water)
Salt, to taste
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper

Macronutrients

Protein: 18g
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 4g

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Garlic and Pepper-Crusted Steak With Grilled Vegetables
Steak is seasoned with bold spices and served with grilled vegetables. See more

Ingredients

3½ oz steak, sirloin
3 tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp red bell pepper, diced
1 small zucchini, sliced
4 asparagus spears, cut into 1 inch sections
1 tsp Italian herbs, dried
2 Tbsp butter
1 slice lemon
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Macronutrients

Protein: 25g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 6g

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Turkey & Cream Cheese Cabbage Wraps
This dish features sautéed ground turkey cabbage wraps with a creamy filling. See more

Ingredients

3 oz ground turkey
2 Tbsp red onion, diced
1 Tbsp butter
2 red cabbage leaves, for wrapping
1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
½ tsp garlic, minced
2 Tbsp cream cheese
¼ red bell pepper, diced

Macronutrients

Protein: 19g
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 7g

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Cajun Chicken Skewers with Cauliflower Mash & Sautéed Spinach
Savory Cajun chicken skewers marinated in garlic-lime butter, served with creamy cauliflower mash and garlicky sautéed spinach. See more

Ingredients:

Chicken Skewers:
6 oz chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into strips
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp sea salt
½ tsp Cajun seasoning
2 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Cauliflower Mash & Sautéed Spinach:
1 cup cauliflower florets
2 Tbsp sour cream
1 Tbsp butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1 tsp butter
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste

Macronutrients:

Protein: 38g
Fat: 32g
Carbs: 5g

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Soy-Marinated Eggs with Beef & Broccoli
Tender marinated eggs and savory seared beef are paired with crisp veggies for a meal packed with bold umami flavor. See more

Ingredients

½ oz red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 oz beef, thinly sliced
½ oz broccoli florets
1 Tbsp scallions, chopped
1 Tbsp butter
¼ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
2 eggs
½ tsp black sesame seeds
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp white vinegar (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Macronutrients:

Protein: 42g
Fat: 25g
Carbs: 5g 

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Chicken & Broccolini Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing
A sesame-ginger dressing for a zesty, Asian-inspired flavor. The Greek yogurt adds creaminess to balance the sesame oil and ginger. See more

Ingredients

3 oz chicken breast, sliced (grilled or poached)
⅓ cup broccolini
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted
½ tsp sesame oil
1 tsp olive oil
½ tsp grated fresh ginger
¼ cup red cabbage, shredded
¼ cup carrot, shredded
1 ½ Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup baby spinach
1 tsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
1 tsp rice vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Macronutrients

Protein: 24g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 8g

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Beef Kebobs & Tangy Feta Sauce
Flavorful beef kebobs, grilled with colorful veggies and served with a tangy, herbed creamy feta sauce. See more

Ingredients

For the Beef Kebobs:
8 oz beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 Tbsp butter
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ red onion, cut into chunks
½ green bell pepper, cut into chunks
½ yellow zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
½ cup cherry tomatoes

For the Creamy Feta Sauce:
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 Tbsp Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ Tbsp lemon juice
½ clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Macronutrients

Protein: 56g
Fat: 60g
Carbs: 16g

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Spicy Cauliflower Rice with Spinach, Avocado, and Eggs
This dish adds ginger and red pepper flakes to keep the dish flavorful with a bit of heat. See more

Ingredients

⅓  cup avocado, diced
1 Tbsp scallions, chopped
¼  cup vegetable broth
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp red onions, diced
½  tsp white sesame seeds, toasted
2 Tbsp tomato paste
½  tsp ginger, minced
⅓  cup baby spinach
½  cup grated cauliflower
2 eggs, fried or poached
½  tsp crushed red pepper flakes, for heat
Salt and pepper to taste

Macronutrients

Protein: 17g
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 9g

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Return to the Mission
Greg Glassman on MetFix refocusing efforts towards the fight against chronic disease.
Highlights from a recent interview on The Sevan Podcast.

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“The Girls” for Grandmas!
Here we offer versions of benchmark workouts that have been “tuned down” in intensity and had exercises substituted to accommodate any audience.
We figured these six benchmarks were as good as any to demonstrate our concept of scalability.

See more
Where’s the Controversy? The Science of Optimum Health Is Largely Settled
Webinar with Ivor Cummins
In this webinar for the

See more
Ethical Collapse in the Peer Review of a Leading Vaccine Journal
This saga, by Yaakov Ophir and Yaffa Shir-Raz, details one account of how the peer review process was manipulated to censor dissenting opinions.
Ultimately, the initial authors of the study were granted anonymous control over which reviews would be considered, and published.

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Defining Misconduct
Scientific misconduct is ever becoming more recognized as a problem, yet what exactly constitutes misconduct varies by source.
Retractions, resignations, and lawsuits have become commonplace within academic science over the last few years. Researchers falsifying data, plagiarizing others, etc., only to be caught and

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Cancer Watchers. Diabetes Watchers. Stroke Watchers...
"MetFix is the only commercial entity concerned with education in the care and feeding of your mitochondria."
In this clip from The Sevan Podcast, Coach Glassman connects metabolic dysfunction to our chronic disease epidemic, and offers MetFix as a solution.

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How Your Family Doc Became a Drug Enforcement Agent
Have primary care physicians shifted from being independent medical professionals to enforcers of pharmaceutical and governmental protocols?
Author Roger McFillin contends that doctors now operate under strict guidelines, often dictated by insurance companies and regulatory bodies, which emphasize medication compliance over individualized patient care. This transformation, he suggests, has led to a healthcare environment where physicians are pressured to prescribe medications, particularly psychotropic drugs, aligning more with pharmaceutical interests than with personalized patient needs.​

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Risk Calculators Questioned
Dr. Malcolm Kendrick asks why there are so many risk calculators.
Over the years there have been many risk calculators for cardiovascular disease. Which of them works best? The answer is… none of them.

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Fasting, Feeding, and Exercise: Part 2
What happens when we exercise fasted vs. fed.
In this second part of her series, Kristi Storuschuk explores how exercising in a fasted state impacts metabolism and fitness adaptations compared to exercising in a fed state.

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Assistance for Bodyweight Exercises
Designed for universal scalability' finds its greatest challenge with bodyweight exercises – the stuff we call 'gymnastics.'
"Weight training is a critical component of fitness training but, ultimately, represents a vehicle for tapping only half of your physical potential – the rest depends on gymnastics. This is true of strength in general and upper body and core strength in particular, but in the arena of neurological development the gymnastics stimulus is singularly unique.

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Lemony Ground Turkey and Kale Soup

Ground turkey, wilted kale, and a rich lemon-infused broth—finished with cream and olive oil.

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Rest

Rest day

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The Truth About Protein Drinks and Shakes

Consumer Report on what else is in protein drinks

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