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Banh Mi Bowls
All the flavors of a classic banh mi—savory meat, tangy pickled veggies, and creamy sauce—served over cauliflower rice. See more →
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30-minute AMRAP

Complete as many reps as possible in 30 minutes of:

⅓ bodyweight Turkish get-up
Wall walk
15-ft. rope climb
100-meter row

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Ultra-Processed Food and Mental Health
With David Wiss See more →
Green Curry Chicken
Chicken thighs simmered in a rich coconut green curry sauce with Thai herbs and vegetables. See more →
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Kelly

5 rounds for time:

Run 400 meters
30 box jumps
30 wall balls

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Isolation vs. Integration
Isolating muscles in training, such as with machine-based movements, is a "false reductionism" See more →
Egg Roll in a Bowl
A deconstructed, low-carb version of an egg roll made with ground pork, cabbage, and aromatics, finished with a sesame-ginger kick. See more →
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15-minute AMRAP

Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:

Bodyweight bench presses
Bike calories

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Unbreakable Health Summit
May 30-31, 2026 | Miami, Florida See more →
Balsamic Chicken & Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds
Balsamic-glazed chicken with roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, and toasted almonds. See more →
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Rest

Rest day

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What It Takes to Run an Affiliate
The Daley Fix with Melissa Leavitt See more →
BBQ Brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket rubbed with smoky spices, basted with butter, and finished with a tangy low-carb BBQ glaze. See more →
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12-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:

30 second L-sit hold
10 left-arm dumbbell snatches
10 right-arm dumbbell snatches

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Rise of ultra-processed food is detriment to global health
UPFs have undergone heavy processing and include carbonated drinks, ready-made meals and many packaged breads. See more →
Blackened Chicken with Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash
Spice-crusted chicken breasts seared in butter and paired with creamy roasted garlic cauliflower mash. See more →
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3 rounds for time:

25 wall balls
15 pull-ups

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Ten Years of Sharing Reproducible Research
Yale’s ISPS works to address the growing crisis of irreproducible science See more →
Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir-Fry with Zucchini & Peppers
Shrimp stir-fried in garlic butter with crisp zucchini and bell peppers for a light, protein-packed, meal. See more →
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For load:

Back squat 5-5-5 reps
Shoulder press 5-5-5 reps
Deadlift 5-5-5 reps

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Semaglutide Fails in Alzheimer’s Trial — A New Direction Emerges
Why GLP-1 drugs fell short and why ketogenic therapy may hold promise. See more →
Italian Chicken Antipasto Salad
A hearty Italian-inspired salad with grilled chicken, crisp greens, olives, artichokes, and a creamy herb dressing. See more →
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Rest

Rest day

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Perfect Technique
Injury risk in the gym is far lower than in common sports like basketball, rugby, or soccer See more →
Beef Bulgogi with Garlic-Ginger Marinade
Slices of marinated beef seared in butter and caramelized with bold Korean flavors—spicy, sweet, and deeply savory. See more →
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For time:

Row 5K

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Stronger Through Pregnancy
The Case for Staying Active at Every Fitness Level See more →
Chicken all’Arrabbiata
Chicken thighs simmered in a spicy tomato-garlic sauce with chili and herbs, finished with olive oil and fresh parsley. See more →
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Elizabeth

21-15-9 reps for time:

Squat cleans
Ring dips

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Introducing MetFix Spark
Spark is the bridge between learning and doing See more →
30-minute AMRAP

Complete as many reps as possible in 30 minutes of:

⅓ bodyweight Turkish get-up
Wall walk
15-ft. rope climb
100-meter row

Go for as many total reps as possible. Partition and rotate however you like, without doing two reps of anything in a row. Each 100-m row counts as 1 rep.

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Kelly

5 rounds for time:

Run 400 meters
30 box jumps
30 wall balls

Men jump a 24” box and throw a 20-lb ball to 10’.
Women jump a 20” box and throw a 14-lb ball to 9’.

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15-minute AMRAP

Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:

Bodyweight bench presses
Bike calories

Go for max total reps, completing no more than 10 reps of one exercise before rotating to the other, and doing at least 1 rep there. I.e. you can't just on the bike the entire time.

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Rest

Rest day

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

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12-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:

30 second L-sit hold
10 left-arm dumbbell snatches
10 right-arm dumbbell snatches

Use a dumbbell that is close to ⅓ your bodyweight.

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3 rounds for time:

25 wall balls
15 pull-ups

Men use a 20-lb ball to 10’.
Women use a 14-lb ball to 9’.

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For load:

Back squat 5-5-5 reps
Shoulder press 5-5-5 reps
Deadlift 5-5-5 reps

Go heavy.

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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:

Row 5K

Additionally, practice handstands for 20 minutes.

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Elizabeth

21-15-9 reps for time:

Squat cleans
Ring dips

Men use 135 lb.
Women use 95 lb.

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Banh Mi Bowls
All the flavors of a classic banh mi—savory meat, tangy pickled veggies, and creamy sauce—served over cauliflower rice. See more →

Ingredients

For the Protein:
1 ½ lb ground pork, ground chicken, or ground turkey
2 Tbsp butter, beef tallow, or avocado oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos (unsweetened)
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp chili flakes or sriracha (optional for heat)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Pickled Veggies:
1 cup daikon radish, julienned
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
½ cup shredded carrot (optional, adds ~2–3g net carbs per serving)
½ cup rice vinegar
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
½ tsp salt

For the Base:
4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (for sautéing)
Salt, to taste

For the Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp sriracha (or chili paste of choice)
1 tsp lime juice

Optional Garnish:
Fresh cilantro leaves
Sliced jalapeños
Extra lime wedges

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 29g
Fat: 50g
Carbs: 9g

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Green Curry Chicken
Chicken thighs simmered in a rich coconut green curry sauce with Thai herbs and vegetables. See more →

Ingredients

For the Curry:
1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 Tbsp butter, beef tallow, or coconut oil
3 Tbsp green curry paste (no sugar added)
1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth (unsalted)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp lime zest
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Vegetables:
1 cup zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 cup bell pepper, sliced
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup fresh spinach or Thai basil leaves

Optional Garnish & Serving:
Fresh cilantro
Extra lime wedges
Cauliflower rice

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 30g
Fat: 33g
Carbs: 6g

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Egg Roll in a Bowl
A deconstructed, low-carb version of an egg roll made with ground pork, cabbage, and aromatics, finished with a sesame-ginger kick. See more →

Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry:
8 oz ground pork (or ground chicken/turkey)
1 Tbsp butter (for cooking)
2 cups shredded green cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
½ cup shredded carrots (optional, for slight sweetness)
2 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 Tbsp coconut aminos (or tamari)
½ tsp sesame oil (optional, for finishing)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:
1 tsp sesame seeds
Extra green onions

Macronutrients 

Protein: 41g
Fat: 40g
Carbs: 9g

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Balsamic Chicken & Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds
Balsamic-glazed chicken with roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, and toasted almonds. See more →

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Glaze:
1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, if preferred)
2 Tbsp butter or beef tallow (for searing)
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (no added sugar)
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Brussels Sprouts:
1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
2 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Salt and pepper, to taste

For Topping:
4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
¼ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted in a dry skillet

Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 40g
Fat: 40g
Carbs: 10g

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BBQ Brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket rubbed with smoky spices, basted with butter, and finished with a tangy low-carb BBQ glaze. See more →

Ingredients

For the Brisket:
4–5 lbs beef brisket, trimmed
3 Tbsp olive oil or tallow
2 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1 Tbsp salt
2 tsp black pepper

For Basting:
4 Tbsp butter, melted
½ cup beef broth (unsalted)

For the BBQ Glaze:
½ cup sugar-free ketchup
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra BBQ glaze on the side

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 8)

Protein: 46g
Fat: 42g
Carbs: 3g

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Blackened Chicken with Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash
Spice-crusted chicken breasts seared in butter and paired with creamy roasted garlic cauliflower mash. See more →

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
2 chicken breasts (6 oz each)
1 Tbsp butter (for searing)
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to spice preference)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt

For the Cauliflower Mash:
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, roasted (see prep)
2 Tbsp heavy cream (or full-fat coconut cream)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:
1 tsp olive oil (drizzle)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 2)

Protein: 48g
Fat: 30g
Carbs: 6g

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir-Fry with Zucchini & Peppers
Shrimp stir-fried in garlic butter with crisp zucchini and bell peppers for a light, protein-packed, meal. See more →

Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry:
8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp butter (for cooking)
1 cup zucchini, sliced into half-moons
½ cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup broccoli florets
1 Tbsp scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp coconut aminos (or tamari, optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp olive oil (for drizzling)

Macronutrients

Protein: 50g
Fat: 20g
Carbs: 9g

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Italian Chicken Antipasto Salad
A hearty Italian-inspired salad with grilled chicken, crisp greens, olives, artichokes, and a creamy herb dressing. See more →

Ingredients

For the Salad:
6 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced
2 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, or spinach)
¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
¼ cup cucumber, sliced
¼ cup Kalamata olives
2 oz fresh mozzarella (pearls or sliced)
1 Tbsp red onion, thinly sliced

For the Creamy Italian Dressing:
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:
Fresh basil leaves, torn

Macronutrients
(makes 2 servings)

Protein: 35g
Fat: 38g
Carbs: 8g

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Beef Bulgogi with Garlic-Ginger Marinade
Slices of marinated beef seared in butter and caramelized with bold Korean flavors—spicy, sweet, and deeply savory. See more →

Ingredients

1½ Tbsp butter or tallow (for cooking)
¾ lb flank steak or sirloin, sliced very thin against the grain
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 green onions, chopped (green and white parts separated)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp sesame oil (for flavor, not heat)
1½ Tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
½ tsp onion powder
Optional: 1 tsp olive oil (cold drizzle at the end)

Macronutrients
(makes 2 servings)

Protein: 32g
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 4g

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Chicken all’Arrabbiata
Chicken thighs simmered in a spicy tomato-garlic sauce with chili and herbs, finished with olive oil and fresh parsley. See more →

Ingredients

12 oz chicken thighs, bone-in
1 Tbsp butter (for searing)
1 cup crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½–1 red chili or ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
1 Tbsp tomato paste
¼ cup chicken bone broth
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil (for finishing)
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Macronutrients

Protein: 42g
Fat: 50g
Carbs: 12g

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Ultra-Processed Food and Mental Health
With David Wiss
Dr. David Wiss, a mental health scientist and nutritionist, discusses the relationship between nutrition, addiction, and mental health, with a focus on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and depression. His work considers complex neurobiological, hormonal, and emotional factors, and his research suggests a link between increased UPF consumption and a higher risk of depression. He challenges the simple “calories in, calories out” model, and encourages a shift from quantitative nutrition (like counting calories) to a qualitative approach, emphasizing qualitative outcomes such as mood, outlook, and sleep. His core message is that people should eat real food, include a varied diet rich in plant colors and fiber, and address nutrient deficiencies and associated biological issues before making new psychiatric diagnoses.

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Isolation vs. Integration
Isolating muscles in training, such as with machine-based movements, is a "false reductionism"
In this 2009 conversation, Coach Greg Glassman suggests that isolating muscles in training, such as through machine-based movements like leg extensions and leg curls, is a “false reductionism” that causes people to “lose the essence of the damn thing”.

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Unbreakable Health Summit
May 30-31, 2026 | Miami, Florida
A new gathering designed for people who are no longer satisfied with surface-level answers in health and medicine. This summit will arm participants with actionable strategies, cutting-edge research, and a powerful network to change how health is practiced, shared, and understood.

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What It Takes to Run an Affiliate
The Daley Fix with Melissa Leavitt
Dale talks with Melissa Leavitt, the heartbeat of MetFix Ormond. Melissa has built a special gym where people feel at home and stay accountable. They dig into her story, the challenges she’s faced, and the purpose that drives her as a coach, mother, and community leader.

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Rise of ultra-processed food is detriment to global health
UPFs have undergone heavy processing and include carbonated drinks, ready-made meals and many packaged breads.
This commentary by GlobalData Healthcare, a UK-based market-research and analytics firm, argues that the rapid global expansion of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is contributing to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other non-communicable illnesses. Drawing on recent large reviews and epidemiological studies, the piece notes that UPFs—industrial formulations high in refined ingredients and additives—are increasingly displacing whole foods in diets across both developed and developing countries, worsening population health outcomes. From this perspective, they call for stronger public-health policies and regulatory action to curb UPF consumption.

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Ten Years of Sharing Reproducible Research
Yale’s ISPS works to address the growing crisis of irreproducible science
This ISPS retrospective begins with the central problem facing modern research: too many published findings cannot be independently reproduced, undermining trust in science. In response, Yale’s ISPS Data Archive has spent the past decade building systems to ensure that data, code, and documentation are preserved, curated, and fully usable by others. The article highlights the ongoing challenges — from incomplete metadata to code that won’t run outside the original environment — and explains why reproducibility requires more than openness; it demands standards, infrastructure, and active stewardship.

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Semaglutide Fails in Alzheimer’s Trial — A New Direction Emerges
Why GLP-1 drugs fell short and why ketogenic therapy may hold promise.
A major randomized trial from Novo Nordisk found that semaglutide did not slow cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s disease, contradicting earlier observational studies that hinted at potential benefit. The result underscores that medication-driven metabolic improvements alone may be insufficient once neurodegeneration is underway.

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Perfect Technique
Injury risk in the gym is far lower than in common sports like basketball, rugby, or soccer
In this 2009 discussion, Greg Glassman argues that fears about imperfect technique white training functional movements at high-intensity are exaggerated, noting that the injury risk in the gym is far lower than in common sports like basketball, rugby, or soccer—activities we widely accept as safe enough because their benefits outweigh their risks. While he values perfect technique and continual improvement, he emphasizes that small deviations are neither catastrophic nor a barrier to getting stronger; people naturally self-correct over time, especially as they reach their limits. Coaching accelerates this process, but perfection isn’t required for progress, safety, or a successful affiliate.

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Stronger Through Pregnancy
The Case for Staying Active at Every Fitness Level
Kristi Storoschuk addresses long-standing fears about exercising while pregnant and highlights new research showing that movement—including vigorous training and resistance work—is not only safe but beneficial for most healthy women. Drawing on updated prenatal guidelines and recent studies on heavy lifting and high-intensity exercise, she shows how outdated cautionary advice has led to unnecessary deconditioning and anxiety. Instead, the evidence supports a more empowering approach: staying active at any fitness level can reduce pregnancy complications, support mental and physical health, and improve postpartum recovery, provided women monitor symptoms and follow appropriate medical guidance.

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Introducing MetFix Spark
Spark is the bridge between learning and doing
Launched this week, MetFix Spark is our latest tool to help affiliate owners create MetFix starter programs inside their gyms. Spark lays out a suggested curriculum for a 4-session introductory program, provides learning material for members, and supplies resources to get your MetFix program off the ground.

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Tandoori-Style Chicken

Chicken marinated in spiced yogurt with garlic, ginger, and aromatic Indian spices, roasted until smoky and golden.

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For load:

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

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Heavy Lifting Builds Lasting Strength in Older Adults

One year of heavy resistance training may preserve muscle strength for years, reinforcing the importance of building strength as we age.

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