Mozzarella Tomato Basil Balsamic Chicken Skewers
Tender, grilled chicken skewered with creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil—finished with a tangy balsamic dressing. See more →
3 rounds:
Max handstand push-ups in 5 minutes
Max pull-ups in 2 minutes
Max squats in 1 minute
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast with Creamy Side Salad
Tender chicken breast wrapped in crispy bacon, served with a fresh baby leaf salad and a tangy olive oil vinaigrette. See more →
Philly Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Aoili
Juicy steak, sautéed peppers and onions, melty provolone, and a creamy sauce—all wrapped in crisp lettuce. See more →
Hard Cindy
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 weighted pull-ups
10 push-ups with feet on a box
15 squats holding a plate
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Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers, Artichokes & Green Olives
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3 rounds for reps:
1 minute of box jumps
Rest 1 minute
1 minute of push press
Rest 1 minute
1 minute of burpees
Rest 1 minute
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Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps
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For Time:
25 kettlebell swings
Run 200 meters
25 pulls to inverted hang
Run 200 meters
20 kettlebell swings
Run 200 meters
20 pulls to inverted hang
Run 200 meters
15 kettlebell swings
Run 200 meters
15 pulls to inverted hang
Run 200 meters
10 kettlebell swings
Run 200 meters
10 pulls to inverted hang
The Kettlebell Swing
We swing the kettlebell overhead while the kettlebell community swings to eye or shoulder height. No matter how many times we’re admonished for our excessive swing, we proceed unabated. See more →
Squid Skewers with Avocado Salsa
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Bone-In Ribeye with Lemon Garlic Herb Butter
A juicy, grilled bone-in ribeye topped with melting lemon garlic herb butter—bursting with savory richness, bright citrus, and fresh herbs. See more →
For Load:
Back squat 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps
Additionally, practice L sit & L sit pirouettes for 20 minutes.
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Lemon Herb Shrimp & Veggie Kebobs
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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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3 rounds:
Max handstand push-ups in 5 minutes
Max pull-ups in 2 minutes
Max squats in 1 minute
All strict.
See more →For Load:
Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps
Additionally, practice L-sits for 10 minutes and planks for another 10 minutes.
See more →Grace
30 clean and jerks for time
Men use 135 lb.
Women use 95 lb.
Rest
Rest day
Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.
See more →Hard Cindy
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 weighted pull-ups
10 push-ups with feet on a box
15 squats holding a plate
Men use 35-lb DB for pull-ups, raise feet on a 30” box, and hold a 45-lb plate.
Women use 25-lb DB for pull-ups, raise feet on a 24” box, and hold a 35-lb plate.
3 rounds for reps:
1 minute of box jumps
Rest 1 minute
1 minute of push press
Rest 1 minute
1 minute of burpees
Rest 1 minute
Men use a 30” box and 125 lb.
Women use a 24” box and 85 lb.
For Time:
25 kettlebell swings
Run 200 meters
25 pulls to inverted hang
Run 200 meters
20 kettlebell swings
Run 200 meters
20 pulls to inverted hang
Run 200 meters
15 kettlebell swings
Run 200 meters
15 pulls to inverted hang
Run 200 meters
10 kettlebell swings
Run 200 meters
10 pulls to inverted hang
Men use a 2-pood KB on the swings.
Women use a 1.5-pood KB on the swings.
Use pull-up bar or rings for the pulls-to-inverted and keep your arms STRAIGHT as you pull from hanging below (feet towards the floor,) to hanging inverted (feet towards the ceiling.)
See more →Rest
Rest day
Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.
See more →For Load:
Back squat 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps
Additionally, practice L sit & L sit pirouettes for 20 minutes.
Move slowly; maximize loads. Attempt to increase loads for each of the 9 sets.
Compare to 250216.
See more →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.
See more →Mozzarella Tomato Basil Balsamic Chicken Skewers
Tender, grilled chicken skewered with creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil—finished with a tangy balsamic dressing. See more →Ingredients
6 oz chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp balsamic vinegar (no sugar added)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
3–4 cherry tomatoes
2 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine size)
3–4 fresh basil leaves, torn or whole
Wooden or metal skewers
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar (no sugar added)
½ tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Macronutrients
Protein: 60g
Fat: 42g
Carbs: 7g
Eggs Baked in Portobello Mushrooms with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Roasted portobello caps stuffed with savory ground beef, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy feta, topped with a baked egg and fresh greens. See more →Ingredients
3 large portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed
1 tbsp butter (for roasting)
4 oz ground beef (preferably 85/15)
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 large eggs
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
Garnish:
½ cup fresh arugula, plus extra for garnish
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (for finishing)
Macronutrients
Protein: 40g
Fat: 45g
Carbs: 8g
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
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast with Creamy Side Salad
Tender chicken breast wrapped in crispy bacon, served with a fresh baby leaf salad and a tangy olive oil vinaigrette. See more →Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 medium chicken breast (6 oz)
2 slices bacon
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
1 cup mixed baby leaves
3 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Macronutrients
Protein: 38g
Fat: 32g
Carbs: 3g
Philly Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Aoili
Juicy steak, sautéed peppers and onions, melty provolone, and a creamy sauce—all wrapped in crisp lettuce. See more →Ingredients
For the Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps
6 oz ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp butter
¼ cup bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
2 slices provolone cheese
3–4 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves
For the Sauce
2 Tbsp avocado oil mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard (no sugar added)
1 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1–2 tsp heavy cream (to thin)
Macronutrients
Protein: 49g
Fat: 62g
Carbs: 8g
Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers, Artichokes & Green Olives
A rich, Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender, seared chicken breasts in a creamy, lemony sauce. See more →Ingredients
6 oz. chicken breast
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 cup roasted red peppers (sliced)
1/4 cup artichoke hearts (quartered)
2 tbsp. green olives (halved)
1/2 cup baby spinach (chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp. heavy cream
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. lemon zest
Salt and pepper
Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Macronutrients
Protein: 35g
Fat: 39g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps
Savory ground pork cooked with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, wrapped in cool, crisp lettuce leaves. See more →Ingredients
6 oz ground pork
1 Tbsp butter or coconut oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 Tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp white vinegar
¼ tsp chili flakes or sriracha (optional, for heat)
2–3 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves
1 Tbsp scallions, sliced (for garnish)
1 tsp olive oil (for drizzling)
Macronutrients
Protein: 30g
Fat: 40g
Carbs: 2g
Squid Skewers with Avocado Salsa
Tender squid and crisp green pepper grilled to perfection, served with a bold, creamy avocado salsa and a vibrant citrus-herb garnish. See more →Ingredients
6 oz. squid (cleaned, cut into bite-sized rings or strips)
1 small green bell pepper (cut into chunks)
1 tbsp.butter (melted)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
Wooden or metal skewers
For the Salsa
1/2 avocado (cubed)
1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
1 red chili or hot red pepper (finely chopped, adjust to heat preference)
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
For Garnish
1 lemon slice (cut into wedges)
1 tbsp. extra red onion (finely diced)
1 tbsp. chopped cilantro
Macronutrients
Protein: 28g
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Bone-In Ribeye with Lemon Garlic Herb Butter
A juicy, grilled bone-in ribeye topped with melting lemon garlic herb butter—bursting with savory richness, bright citrus, and fresh herbs. See more →Ingredients
1 large bone-in French ribeye (1.5 lbs)
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2 tsp avocado oil
4 oz salted butter, softened (or unsalted + 1 tsp added salt)
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Macronutrients
Protein: 127g
Fat: 107g
Carbs: 1g
Lemon Herb Shrimp & Veggie Kebobs
A lemon herb marinade offers a fresh, tangy flavor to these kebobs. See more →Ingredients
3 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small zucchini, sliced
⅛ orange bell pepper, cubed
⅛ green bell pepper, cubed
¼ red onion, cubed
1 Tbsp butter
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
½ tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp lemon zest
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Macronutrients
Protein: 20g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 9g
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We swing the kettlebell overhead while the kettlebell community swings to eye or shoulder height. No matter how many times we’re admonished for our excessive swing, we proceed unabated.
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