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Lamb Lettuce Wraps
Spiced lamb, crisp lettuce wraps, and a refreshing tomato cucumber salad with a creamy lemon yogurt sauce. See more →
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Workout 25.2

For time:

21 pull-ups
42 double-unders
21 thrusters (weight 1)
18 chest-to-bar pull-ups
36 double-unders
18 thrusters (weight 2)
15 bar muscle-ups
30 double-unders
15 thrusters (weight 3)

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Jay Bhattacharya's Opening Remarks At Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Bhattacharya has been nominated to be the new Director of the National Institutes of Health. See more →
Eggplant & Beef Skillet with Spicy Marinara
Skillet dish featuring tender beef, sautéed eggplant, and a spicy marinara sauce. See more →
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For load:

Overhead squat 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps

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Fasting, Feeding, and Exercise: Part 1
How fasting and feeding influence metabolism, what happens when we layer in exercise. See more →
Garlic Lemon Chicken with Broccolini
Garlic lemon chicken paired with tender-crisp broccolini, seasoned with smoked paprika, oregano, and chili flakes. See more →
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Rest

Rest day

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Breaking MAD: Generative AI could break the internet
A study by Rice University warns that training generative AI models on synthetic data can lead to "Model Autophagy Disorder" (MAD), where AI systems degrade over successive generations. See more →
Coconut & Lime Beef Curry
Beef simmered to tender in a fragrant blend of coconut milk, red curry paste, and fresh lime juice, balanced with the warmth of ginger, turmeric, and chili flakes. See more →
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For time:

With a single kettlebell complete:

70 sumo deadlift high-pulls
60 swings
50 squats (with the KB)
40 push presses
30 Turkish Get-ups

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Blue Zones offered hope as real-life fountains of youth – new research says they can be explained by comically flawed data
Five regions of the planet were claimed to hold the key to living past 100. Research by Dr. Saul Newman of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing shows the truth isn’t that simple. See more →
Oven-Baked Salmon Parcel with Garlic Herb Butter
Oven-baked salmon parcel infused with garlic herb butter, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon. See more →
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For load:

Clean and jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Harvard’s Meaty Mistakes
The limitations of their recent study were largely ignored, with reporters erroneously claiming red meat causes type 2 diabetes. See more →
Fajita-spiced pork chop with tomato salsa, pickled jalapeño & garlic lime crema.
Fajita-spiced pork chop with tomato salsa, pickled jalapeño & garlic lime crema. See more →
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For Time:

30 muscle-ups

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The Muscle-up
The muscle-up is astonishingly difficult to perform, unrivaled in building upper-body strength, a critical survival skill, and most amazingly of all, virtually unknown. See more →
Grilled Burger with Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, and Chipotle Mayo
Spiced burger topped with Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, caramelized onions, and smoky chipotle mayo. See more →
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Rest

Rest day

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Is Public Money Being Wasted on Physics Research?
Physicist Sabine Hossenfelder shares an email from an anonymous individual involved in taxpayer-funded physics research. See more →
Apricot Soy Chicken with Ginger Broccoli
Chicken breast drizzled with a sweet and savory apricot-soy glaze, served alongside roasted ginger broccoli. See more →
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Workout 25.1

Completes as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:

3 burpees
3 DB hang clean & jerks
Lunge 30 feet
6 burpees
6 DB hang clean & jerks
Lunge 30 feet
9 burpees
9 DB hang clean & jerks
Lunge 30 feet
... etc., adding 3 reps per round

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Why probability probably doesn’t exist (but it is useful to act like it does)
All of statistics and much of science depends on probability — an astonishing achievement, considering no one’s really sure what it is. See more →
Beef Kebobs with Creamy Feta Sauce
Herb-marinated beef kebabs grilled with vibrant vegetables and served with a rich, tangy feta sauce. See more →
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10 rounds of:

1 minute row sprint
1 minute row recovery

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The Failure of Public Health: Greg Glassman, Atlanta, 2024
Greg Glassman speaks on the failures of current, post-modern science, and their impact on public health. See more →
Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Sautéed shrimp with garlic, lime, and warm spices, served over fragrant coconut-infused cauliflower rice. See more →
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Marguerita

50 reps for time of:

Burpee / Push-up / Jumping-Jack / Sit-up / Handstand

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Doctors rarely understand how influence really works.
The result: an NHS bowing to the needs of big pharma See more →
Workout 25.2

For time:

21 pull-ups
42 double-unders
21 thrusters (weight 1)
18 chest-to-bar pull-ups
36 double-unders
18 thrusters (weight 2)
15 bar muscle-ups
30 double-unders
15 thrusters (weight 3)

Men use 95 lb., then 115 lb., then 135 lb.
Women use 65 lb., then 75 lb., then 85 lb.

Pick a load and modify the pull-ups so that you can finish within 12 minutes. If not done by then, stop at 12:00.

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For load:

Overhead squat 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps

Additionally, dedicate 10 minutes to stretching and an additional 10 minutes to practicing handstands.

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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:

With a single kettlebell complete:

70 sumo deadlift high-pulls
60 swings
50 squats (with the KB)
40 push presses
30 Turkish Get-ups

Today's workout is from MetFix Misfit Gym in Windham, Maine.

"This is my kettlebell. There are many like it, but this one is mine."
— Matthew Sherburne, MetFix Misfit Gym

Coach Sherburne emphasizes the volume of reps here, 250 total, and cautions athletes to choose a kettlebell wisely, aiming to finish in less than 25 minutes (10 reps / minute.)

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For load:

Clean and jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

"The benefits of weightlifting do not end with strength, speed, power and flexibility. The clean and jerk and the snatch both develop coordination, agility, accuracy and balance and to no small degree. Both of these lifts are as nuanced and challenging as any movement in all of sport. Moderate competency in the Olympic lifts confers added prowess to any sport."
—Greg Glassman

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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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Rest

Rest day

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

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Workout 25.1

Completes as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:

3 burpees
3 DB hang clean & jerks
Lunge 30 feet
6 burpees
6 DB hang clean & jerks
Lunge 30 feet
9 burpees
9 DB hang clean & jerks
Lunge 30 feet
... etc., adding 3 reps per round

Jump over the dumbbell on each burpee.

Men use a 50-lb. dumbbell. Women use a 35-lb. dumbbell.

Lunge 15 feet down and 15 feet back each round. The length of the lunge does not change, while the reps of the burpee and C&J increase each round.

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10 rounds of:

1 minute row sprint
1 minute row recovery

Go 95% on your first sprint then try to match that number in subsequent rounds.

Stay on the rower for the full 20 minutes, but row easy for the recovery intervals.

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Marguerita

50 reps for time of:

Burpee / Push-up / Jumping-Jack / Sit-up / Handstand

Perform one of each movement to complete a "rep."

A burpee, then a push-up, then a jumping jack, then a sit-up, then a handstand—counts as 1. Rep 2 starts back with a burpee.

This is NOT 50 burpees, then 50 push-ups, then 50 jumping jacks, etc.

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Lamb Lettuce Wraps
Spiced lamb, crisp lettuce wraps, and a refreshing tomato cucumber salad with a creamy lemon yogurt sauce. See more →

Ingredients

For the Wraps:
6 oz ground lamb
Butter lettuce leaves (for wrapping)
½ small shallot, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Tomato Cucumber Salad:
1 tomato, diced
½ cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
1 tsp minced shallot
1 tsp Greek vinaigrette
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Lemon Yogurt Sauce:
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp sour cream
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice from 1 lemon wedge
1 tsp parsley, finely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

For Garnish:
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Macronutrients

Protein: 45g
Fat: 35g
Carbs: 19g

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Eggplant & Beef Skillet with Spicy Marinara
Skillet dish featuring tender beef, sautéed eggplant, and a spicy marinara sauce. See more →

Ingredients

8 oz ground beef
½ medium eggplant, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
¼ onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
½ cup crushed tomatoes
¼ cup beef broth
1 Tbsp tomato paste
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Macronutrients

Protein: 50g
Fat: 45g
Carbs: 26g

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Garlic Lemon Chicken with Broccolini
Garlic lemon chicken paired with tender-crisp broccolini, seasoned with smoked paprika, oregano, and chili flakes. See more →

Ingredients

8 oz chicken breast, cut into strips
2 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
½ lemon, juiced
½ lb broccolini, trimmed (or substitute with regular broccoli florets)
¼ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
½ lemon, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste

Macronutrients

Protein: 54g
Fat: 30g
Carbs: 16g

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Coconut & Lime Beef Curry
Beef simmered to tender in a fragrant blend of coconut milk, red curry paste, and fresh lime juice, balanced with the warmth of ginger, turmeric, and chili flakes. See more →

Ingredients

6 oz beef sirloin or chuck, cubed
1 Tbsp coconut oil
½ onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
½ red bell pepper, sliced
¼ cup coconut milk (full-fat)
½ cup beef broth
1 Tbsp red curry paste
½ lime, juiced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
¼ tsp ground turmeric
Chili flakes, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste

 

Macronutrients

Protein: 41g
Fat: 33g
Carbs: 16g

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Oven-Baked Salmon Parcel with Garlic Herb Butter
Oven-baked salmon parcel infused with garlic herb butter, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon. See more →

Ingredients

5 oz salmon (skinless)
2 Tbsp garlic herb butter (melted, mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, and thyme)
½ zucchini (sliced)
2 cherry tomatoes (halved)
⅓ cup kale (chopped)
2 asparagus spears (sliced lengthwise)
½ lemon (sliced)
1 Tbsp dill (chopped)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Macronutrients

Protein: 37g
Fat: 46g
Carbs: 6g

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Fajita-spiced pork chop with tomato salsa, pickled jalapeño & garlic lime crema.
Fajita-spiced pork chop with tomato salsa, pickled jalapeño & garlic lime crema. See more →

Ingredients

1 pork chop (6 oz, boneless)
½ large tomato, diced into ½-inch pieces
1 scallion, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated)
1 small garlic clove, minced (reserve a pinch)
½ jalapeño, thinly sliced (mince a few slices for ½ tsp)
¼ lime, zested and quartered
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp sour cream
¼ tsp Fajita Spice Blend
½ tsp stock concentrate
Butter (for cooking)
Salt and pepper, to taste

 

Macronutrients

Protein: 43g
Fat: 31g
Carbs: 8g

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Grilled Burger with Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, and Chipotle Mayo
Spiced burger topped with Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, caramelized onions, and smoky chipotle mayo. See more →

Ingredients

6 oz ground beef
¼ cup baby spinach
½ small red onion, sliced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp sauerkraut
1 slice Swiss cheese
1 Tbsp chipotle mayonnaise
Salt and pepper, to taste

 

Macronutrients

Protein: 50g
Fat: 55g
Carbs: 10g

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Apricot Soy Chicken with Ginger Broccoli
Chicken breast drizzled with a sweet and savory apricot-soy glaze, served alongside roasted ginger broccoli. See more →

Ingredients

1 chicken breast (6 oz)
½ fresh apricot (pitted and mashed)
1 Tbsp soy sauce
½ Tbsp ginger (peeled and minced)
1 ½ Tbsp butter (divided)
½ clove garlic (minced)
½ lime (zested and cut into two wedges)
1 cup broccoli florets (cut into bite-size pieces)
½ tsp sesame seeds (toasted)
½ Tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Macronutrients

Protein: 44g
Fat: 22g
Carb: 18g

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Beef Kebobs with Creamy Feta Sauce
Herb-marinated beef kebabs grilled with vibrant vegetables and served with a rich, tangy feta sauce. See more →

Ingredients

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

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 58g
Fat 60g
Carbs 18g

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Sautéed shrimp with garlic, lime, and warm spices, served over fragrant coconut-infused cauliflower rice. See more →

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:
8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
½ lime, juiced
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

For the Coconut Cauliflower Rice:
2 cups cauliflower rice
¼ cup coconut milk (full-fat)
¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
¼ tsp turmeric (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Macronutrients

Protein: 52g
Fat: 26g
Carbs: 22g

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Jay Bhattacharya's Opening Remarks At Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Bhattacharya has been nominated to be the new Director of the National Institutes of Health.
In his introduction, Dr. Bhattacharya addresses several topics near and dear to the heart of The Broken Science Initiative.

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Fasting, Feeding, and Exercise: Part 1
How fasting and feeding influence metabolism, what happens when we layer in exercise.
When we eat carbohydrates, insulin levels rise, promoting glucose uptake for energy and storage while suppressing fat oxidation. In contrast, during fasting, insulin drops, prompting the body to rely on glycogen

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Breaking MAD: Generative AI could break the internet
A study by Rice University warns that training generative AI models on synthetic data can lead to "Model Autophagy Disorder" (MAD), where AI systems degrade over successive generations.
This degradation occurs as models trained on AI-generated data develop artifacts, leading to outputs that are progressively marred by errors.⁠

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Blue Zones offered hope as real-life fountains of youth – new research says they can be explained by comically flawed data
Five regions of the planet were claimed to hold the key to living past 100. Research by Dr. Saul Newman of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing shows the truth isn’t that simple.
October 18, 2024 article from Independent.

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Harvard’s Meaty Mistakes
The limitations of their recent study were largely ignored, with reporters erroneously claiming red meat causes type 2 diabetes.
Harvard’s recent study on red meat consumption has come under fire for methodological flaws, including reliance on observational data and self-reported dietary habits. Critics argue that the study’s conclusions—linking red meat to negative health outcomes—are overstated and fail to account for confounding factors like overall lifestyle and dietary patterns. This controversy highlights the ongoing challenges in nutritional research and the potential consequences of using weak evidence to shape public dietary guidelines.

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The Muscle-up
The muscle-up is astonishingly difficult to perform, unrivaled in building upper-body strength, a critical survival skill, and most amazingly of all, virtually unknown.
With today's lofty task of completing 30 strict reps, we look back at Coach's 2002 article describing the basics of this exercise.

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Is Public Money Being Wasted on Physics Research?
Physicist Sabine Hossenfelder shares an email from an anonymous individual involved in taxpayer-funded physics research.
The email reveals concerns about the direction and management of certain research projects, suggesting potential misallocation of funds and lack of transparency. Hossenfelder discusses the implications of these claims, emphasizing the need for accountability and openness in publicly funded scientific endeavors. She also highlights the challenges whistleblowers face when

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Why probability probably doesn’t exist (but it is useful to act like it does)
All of statistics and much of science depends on probability — an astonishing achievement, considering no one’s really sure what it is.
This December 16, 2024 article from Nature, delves into the philosophical debates surrounding probability, questioning whether it represents an inherent property of the universe or merely a construct of human cognition. Despite these uncertainties, the article emphasizes that treating probability as a real entity has proven indispensable in scientific inquiry and practical applications, enabling us to model uncertainty and make informed decisions in an unpredictable world.

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The Failure of Public Health: Greg Glassman, Atlanta, 2024
Greg Glassman speaks on the failures of current, post-modern science, and their impact on public health.
Greg Glassman, co-founder of the Broken Science Initiative and founder of CrossFit, delivered this talk in Atlanta, GA, in December 2024. His speech explored the fundamental flaws in public health, modern medical science, and the academic approach to scientific validation.

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Doctors rarely understand how influence really works.
The result: an NHS bowing to the needs of big pharma
In this commentary, Margaret McCartney raises concerns about the significant influence of the pharmaceutical industry on the UK's National Health Service.⁠

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Oven-Baked Salmon Parcel with Garlic Herb Butter

Oven-baked salmon parcel infused with garlic herb butter, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon.

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For load:

Shoulder press 5-3-3-1-1-1 reps
Push press 5-3-3-1-1-1 reps
Push jerk 5-3-3-1-1-1 reps

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Metabolic Treatment of Cancer

GKI, ketogenic therapy, standard care, and treating cancer metabolically

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