#390: Nutrition for CrossFit Athletes

You've written down your values. You've set the goals. But at 3:59am when the alarm goes off, you can not move.In this episode, Marcus digs into one of the most overlooked leaks in human performance: the gap between the identity you claim and the behaviours you actually live. Thi ... Show More

Episode 3 of the series is live.We're talking about emotional load. The real, practical reason why high performers plateau, burn out, or can't understand why their training isn't landing the way it should.The truth is your body doesn't separate emotional stress from physical stre ... Show More

In Episode 1011 of the InnerFight Podcast, Marcus talks about the cost of unclear standards.From training and recovery to sleep, nutrition, work hygiene and phone hygiene, this episode explores the small leaks that quietly impact performance.“What is the standard?”If those standa ... Show More

In this episode, I share my current personal journey and insights on the benefits of cross training for strength and endurance athletes. Currently sidelined from running due to an injury, I've incorporated various cross training methods into my routine, including cycling and stre ... Show More

In this episode, I discuss training plateaus, overtraining, and peaking (aka “tapering”) to help you train smart for your goals and effectively use rest to maximize performance. I discuss training plateaus, the underlying molecular mechanisms that cause plateaus, and how to overc ... Show More

Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Learn how to choose the right omega-3 supplement in my free 13-page guide Exercise, meal timing, and sleep are three powerful tools for optimizing metabolic health, a key factor in healthy aging. Even slightly elevated blood glucose levels ... Show More

Episode 121 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Protein and Endurance Athletes" with Dr Dan Moore PhD (University of Toronto). Discussion Topics Include: Amino acids as fuel Protein requirements of endur ... Show More

<p>I discuss my new training journey for the HYROX competition set for November 23, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. I'll talk about what HYROX is, how it differs from CrossFit, and detail my current training structure and dietary adjustments. </p><p><br></p><p>Also, I'll touch on my moti ... Show More

Sleep is a critical pillar of human health. Getting a good night of sleep is an important input for your mood, brain health, gut, and so much more. And luckily, learning how to optimize your sleep is simple when you understand the key behaviors that impact your biology. Today you ... Show More

Join us for an insightful conversation with Professor Shona Halson, a renowned expert in sports science and recovery strategies. In this podcast, we delve into the crucial yet often overlooked aspects of athlete performance: sleep and its impact on performance and recovery. Profe ... Show More

<p>In this episode, I sit down with BPN athlete Luke Hopkins, a pro natural bodybuilder and hybrid athlete currently training for an Ironman. He recently graduated from USC with a degree in neuroscience. Luke shares how a positive mindset and psychological strategies impact high- ... Show More