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Tuna Casserole with Cauliflower and Cheddar
A creamy, cheesy casserole packed with tender cauliflower, savory tuna, and melted cheddar. See more →
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Mary

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

5 handstand push-ups
10 single-leg squats, alternating
15 pull-ups

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The Hidden Ingredients that May Be Making You Sick
How the stuff that keeps your salad dressing from separating may be quietly remodeling your gut See more →
Sizzling Steak Fajitas
Juicy seared steak strips with sautéed peppers and onions, topped with avocado and olive oil, served with sour cream and a bold spicy tomato-onion sauce. See more →
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For load:

Hang power clean
5-3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1 reps

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Carbohydrate-insulin model: does the conventional view of obesity reverse cause and effect?
How carbohydrate intake and insulin responses influence energy storage, hunger, and body weight. See more →
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado & Lime Slaw
Spiced seared shrimp served in crisp lettuce wraps, topped with a refreshing avocado-lime slaw featuring crisp cucumber and cabbage. See more →
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Rest

Rest day

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Women on Statins Face a Serious Risk No One Wants to Talk About
Eighteen years after a trial found a 49% increase in diabetes diagnoses among women taking statins, questions remain. See more →
Cumin-Spiced Chicken with Minted Yogurt & Radish Salad
Chicken strips marinated in butter, spices, and lime juice are grilled, then served over a crisp salad of cucumber, radishes, and red onion tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. See more →
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For time:

30 muscle-ups

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Ahead of Alzheimer’s: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
What Alzheimer’s Research Gets Wrong and What Needs to Change See more →
Beef Stew with Turnips and Savory Spiced Broth
A rich, hearty stew with tender chunks of beef, buttery vegetables, and deep savory flavor.  See more →
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For load:

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Hair Loss with Weight Loss
The physiology behind post-weight-loss hair shedding See more →
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Purée and Chive Oil
Seared scallops served over a creamy cauliflower purée, finished with a vibrant drizzle of fresh chive oil. See more →
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5 rounds for time:

200 meter farmers carry
20 box step-ups

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Energy Metabolism Dysfunction in Psychiatric Disorders
Postmortem brain studies reveal mitochondrial dysfunction across three major psychiatric disorders See more →
Paprika Chicken and Egg Skillet
Paprika-spiced chicken bites paired with creamy fried eggs. See more →
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Rest

Rest day

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A Theoretical Template for Programming
A model for our workout programming and thoughts on exercise prescription See more →
Spicy Beef Stew
A hearty, flavorful stew with tender beef, warm spices, and a touch of heat. See more →
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20-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

20 squat cleans
1-mile bike
15 push-ups

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Perimenopause Is All in Your Head
If the symptoms are neurological, why is the diagnosis still about your period? See more →
Chicken Nuggets (Parmesan-Pork Rind Crust)
Crispy, savory nuggets made from a juicy mix of ground chicken and pork, coated in a golden crust of Parmesan and pork rinds. See more →
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5 rounds for time:

Run 200 meters
10 box jumps

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The Prepared Patient
Tools for navigating modern healthcare See more →
White Fish Chowder
A rich, creamy chowder made with white fish, crisp bacon, and aromatic fennel. See more →
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For load:

Deadlift 5-3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1 reps

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Keep Your Cocaine
The biology of reward is more complicated than “sugar is addictive.” See more →
Mary

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

5 handstand push-ups
10 single-leg squats, alternating
15 pull-ups

Each of these sets of exercises are difficult for most of us to complete, let alone maintain for 20 minutes. Modify them back to something that is hard, but doable for at least a few rounds. Elevated incline push-ups, deficit push-ups, single-leg step-ups, elevated lunges, banded pull-ups, jumping pull-ups, etc., are all good options.

Aim for 10 rounds.

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For load:

Hang power clean
5-3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1 reps

Additionally, practice scales and balance drills for 20 minutes.

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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:

30 muscle-ups

Simply put, the muscle-up is moving from hanging below rings to supported above them. Coach Glassman first posed the challenge of 30 reps for time in June of 2002, then followed up that November with his article describing the exercise in detail.

Later, the drive for maximizing power output within workouts brought the rise of the “kipping pull-up,” which naturally led to its counterpart on the rings, the “kipping muscle-up.”

Today we want you working the strict muscle-up, focussing on a strong false grip and control through the transition.

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For load:

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Additionally, stretch for 20 minutes.

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5 rounds for time:

200 meter farmers carry
20 box step-ups

Men carry two 72-lb KBs and step a 20” box.
Women carry two 53-lb KBs and step a 15” box.

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Rest

Rest day

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

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20-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

20 squat cleans
1-mile bike
15 push-ups

Use the same load for the cleans that you used for the push presses on Monday.

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5 rounds for time:

Run 200 meters
10 box jumps

Jump a high box.

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For load:

Deadlift 5-3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1 reps

Try to add weight each set.

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Tuna Casserole with Cauliflower and Cheddar
A creamy, cheesy casserole packed with tender cauliflower, savory tuna, and melted cheddar. See more →

Ingredients

1½ Tbsp butter or tallow (for cooking)
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 3 cups)
1 can (5–6 oz) wild-caught tuna, drained
½ cup sour cream
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tsp olive oil (cold drizzle)
Optional garnish: chopped chives or parsley

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 4)

Protein: 30g
Fat: 35g
Carbs: 6g

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Sizzling Steak Fajitas
Juicy seared steak strips with sautéed peppers and onions, topped with avocado and olive oil, served with sour cream and a bold spicy tomato-onion sauce. See more →

Ingredients

For the Fajitas
6 oz flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp butter (for searing)
¼ cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ avocado, sliced
1 tsp olive oil (for drizzling)

For the Sour Cream Side
2 Tbsp full-fat sour cream

For the Spicy Tomato-Onion Sauce
¼ cup tomatoes, finely diced
1 Tbsp red onion, finely chopped
½ clove garlic, minced
½ jalapeño, finely minced (adjust to heat preference)
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp olive oil
Salt, to taste

Macronutrients

Protein: 42g
Fat: 49g
Carbs: 10g

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Shrimp Tacos with Avocado & Lime Slaw
Spiced seared shrimp served in crisp lettuce wraps, topped with a refreshing avocado-lime slaw featuring crisp cucumber and cabbage. See more →

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:
6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp butter
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Slaw:
½ cup shredded green cabbage
¼ cup cucumber, julienned
1 Tbsp avocado, mashed
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp olive oil
½ clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Tacos:
4–5 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves (for wrapping)
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Extra lime wedges, for serving

Macronutrients

Protein: 38g
Fat: 25g
Carbs: 6g

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Cumin-Spiced Chicken with Minted Yogurt & Radish Salad
Chicken strips marinated in butter, spices, and lime juice are grilled, then served over a crisp salad of cucumber, radishes, and red onion tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. See more →

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
6 oz chicken breast, sliced into strips
1 Tbsp butter
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ lime, juiced

For the salad:
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
¼ red onion, finely sliced
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
½ tsp lemon zest
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh dill, for garnish

Macronutrients

Protein: 40g
Fat: 16g
Carbs: 12g

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Beef Stew with Turnips and Savory Spiced Broth
A rich, hearty stew with tender chunks of beef, buttery vegetables, and deep savory flavor.  See more →

Ingredients

2 Tbsp butter (for searing and finishing)
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
½ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped turnip
½ cup chopped mushrooms
1½ cups beef broth (no sugar added)
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
½ tsp ginger paste
½ tsp ground mustard
Pinch of cinnamon
½ tsp onion powder (in addition to the fresh onion)
2 Tbsp heavy cream (stirred in at the end)
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Macronutrients
(whole pot)

Protein: 86g
Fat: 123g
Carbs: 22g

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Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Purée and Chive Oil
Seared scallops served over a creamy cauliflower purée, finished with a vibrant drizzle of fresh chive oil. See more →

Ingredients

For the Scallops
6 large sea scallops, patted dry
1 Tbsp butter (for searing)
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil (for finishing)

For the Cauliflower Purée
1½ cups cauliflower florets
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp full-fat sour cream
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the Chive Oil
2 Tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
Pinch of sea salt

Macronutrients

Protein: 30g
Fat: 70g
Carbs: 9g

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Paprika Chicken and Egg Skillet
Paprika-spiced chicken bites paired with creamy fried eggs. See more →

Ingredients

6 oz chicken breast or thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 large pasture-raised eggs
1 Tbsp butter (for cooking)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
1 Tbsp olive oil (for finishing)

Macronutrients

Protein: 65g
Fat: 41g
Carbs: 3g

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Spicy Beef Stew
A hearty, flavorful stew with tender beef, warm spices, and a touch of heat. See more →

Ingredients

1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
½ cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
1 tsp chili flakes or hot paprika
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 4)

Protein: 25g
Fat: 22g
Carbs: 5g

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Chicken Nuggets (Parmesan-Pork Rind Crust)
Crispy, savory nuggets made from a juicy mix of ground chicken and pork, coated in a golden crust of Parmesan and pork rinds. See more →

Ingredients

½ lb ground chicken
½ lb ground pork
1 egg
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¾ cup crushed pork rinds
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (for pan-frying)
Sugar-free ketchup or mustard
1 tsp olive oil (cold drizzle, optional)
Chopped parsley for garnish

Macronutrients
(per 4–5 nuggets, makes 4 servings)

Protein: 28g
Fat: 29g
Carbs: 2g

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White Fish Chowder
A rich, creamy chowder made with white fish, crisp bacon, and aromatic fennel. See more →

Ingredients

6 oz cod or halibut, cubed
2 slices bacon
½ bulb fennel, chopped
¼ cup celery, diced
¼ cup onion, diced
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup heavy cream
1 Tbsp butter

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 1)

Protein: 38g
Fat: 32g
Carbs: 7g

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The Hidden Ingredients that May Be Making You Sick
How the stuff that keeps your salad dressing from separating may be quietly remodeling your gut
Emulsifiers—additives used to keep oils and water mixed in processed foods—are everywhere in the modern diet, from ice cream and salad dressings to plant-based milks and packaged baked goods. Emerging research suggests that some of the most commonly used synthetic emulsifiers, such as carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate 80, may disrupt the gut’s protective mucus layer, alter the microbiome, and promote inflammation and metabolic disturbances in animal models, with early human studies showing concerning associations as well. While the evidence is still developing and not all emulsifiers appear equally problematic—naturally derived lecithins seem far less concerning—the findings highlight how ingredients designed for texture and shelf stability may have unintended biological effects. Minimizing ultra-processed foods and favoring whole, minimally processed ingredients naturally reduces exposure to synthetic emulsifiers while supporting the gut environment where much of the immune system resides.

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Carbohydrate-insulin model: does the conventional view of obesity reverse cause and effect?
How carbohydrate intake and insulin responses influence energy storage, hunger, and body weight.
The carbohydrate-insulin model suggests that eating large amounts of rapidly digested carbohydrates can raise insulin levels, encourage fat storage, and increase hunger while lowering energy expenditure. The study looks at how these metabolic responses may contribute to weight gain and why the types of foods we eat can matter just as much as how much we eat. It also explores the evidence behind the model and where more research is needed.

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Women on Statins Face a Serious Risk No One Wants to Talk About
Eighteen years after a trial found a 49% increase in diabetes diagnoses among women taking statins, questions remain.
A major clinical trial found that women taking statins experienced a 49% increase in new type 2 diabetes diagnoses, raising important questions about how these risks are evaluated. The article examines the balance between statins’ cardiovascular benefits and their potential metabolic consequences, highlighting differences between men and women and gaps in how diabetes was monitored during the trial. It also challenges how researchers weigh benefits against risks and emphasizes the importance of monitoring blood glucose and A1C levels when evaluating treatment options.

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Ahead of Alzheimer’s: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
What Alzheimer’s Research Gets Wrong and What Needs to Change
In this episode, Emily Kaplan speaks with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the 18th director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and professor emeritus of health policy at Stanford.

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Hair Loss with Weight Loss
The physiology behind post-weight-loss hair shedding
Weight loss can

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Energy Metabolism Dysfunction in Psychiatric Disorders
Postmortem brain studies reveal mitochondrial dysfunction across three major psychiatric disorders
A 2017 review published in Frontiers in Neuroscience examines studies of postmortem

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A Theoretical Template for Programming
A model for our workout programming and thoughts on exercise prescription
Greg lays out a framework for structuring CrossFit workouts around metabolic conditioning, gymnastics, and weightlifting. By varying workout duration, movement combinations, and intensity, the template creates different training demands while developing

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Perimenopause Is All in Your Head
If the symptoms are neurological, why is the diagnosis still about your period?
Perimenopause is typically treated as a reproductive transition, but the symptoms women experience during this period tell a different story. A review in Nature Reviews Endocrinology argues that many of these symptoms are neurological, pointing to estrogen’s role in regulating the

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The Prepared Patient
Tools for navigating modern healthcare
Modern medicine is under siege. Physicians are interrupted before they can think. Insurance algorithms deny care before a human reviews a case. The average appointment lasts 17 minutes. In this environment, the patient who walks in prepared is not just more comfortable. They are measurably safer.

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Keep Your Cocaine
The biology of reward is more complicated than “sugar is addictive.”
In a 2007 experiment, researchers at the University of Bordeaux offered laboratory rats a choice between cocaine and sweetened water. An astonishing 94% chose the sweetness. Increasing the cocaine dose didn't change their minds. Neither did making the sweet water harder to obtain. Even rats whose cocaine consumption had tripled after weeks of heavy use abandoned the drug in favor of a few drops of sweet water. And it wasn't just artificial sweeteners—rats showed the same preference when offered real sugar.

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Steak & Tomato Frittata With Green Beans

The fresh flavors of tomatoes and green beans added to a steak and egg frittata.

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12-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:

5 kipping chest-to-bar pull-ups
3 strict pull-ups
1 strict chest-to-bar pull-up
30-second L-sit hold

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An influential study on self-imposed deadlines has been retracted

Investigators found evidence of manipulated data

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