Primal Athletics Radio

This episode begins our series on body image. The National Eating Disorders Association defines body image as “ how you see yourself when you look in the mirror,” or more broadly your belief about your appearance, how you feel about your body weight, shape or size, and how a person feels inside their own body. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be embarking on a journey to find varying...

In this episode, we are going to dive into the 3 signs you may be under eating and explain why eating less is not always the best option for reaching your health and wellness goals. Learn more about our 1-on-1 nutrition coaching- https://www.crossfitsouhegan.com/nutrition-coaching Sign up for a Free Intro to talk with a nutrition coach- https://crossfitsouhegan.as.me/?appointmentType=22022129

Great weather, beach tips, barbeques and vacations usually mean paying less attention to what you are eating. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can still enjoy your summer to the fullest while eating to hit your goals! 

What is fitness and who is fit? Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines “fitness” and being “fit” as the ability to transmit genes and being healthy. No help there. Searching the Internet for a workable, reasonable definition of fitness yields disappointingly little. Worse yet, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the most respected publisher in exercise physiology, i...

Odds are if CrossFit has made an impact on your life, you want to share it with others. If you are like most, and have tried to have a conversation with a loved one about trying CrossFit, you may have had a negative response. In this episode, the coaches give some tips on how to approach that conversation, and get your family/friends in the gym with you!

The Coaches break down the Primal Athletics mission statement and the culture we try to cultivate at the gym everyday.

The coaches get together today to talk about what keeps them coming back to CrossFit day after day, year after year. We want to hear from you! What 3 things do you love most about CrossFit? Sign up for Primal Athletics 6-Week Nutrition Challenge using this LINK **DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS FRIDAY 2/19/21***

Sign up for the 2021 CrossFit Open at games.crossfit.com

The 2021 season will begin with a three-week CrossFit Open that starts on March 11. Worldwide registration will start on Jan. 7, and gift codes to pay for a friend or family member’s registration fee are now available for advance purchase at games.crossfit.com . The CrossFit Open is the largest participatory sporting event in the world, setting a record of more than 415,000 participants across 172...

Did you set a New Year’s resolution for this year? Did you make any progress? If you’re like most people, the answer is no . Statistics around failure rates range. Some say that 80% of resolutions fail by February. Others claim that only 8% keep their resolution for the entire year. The statistics vary across the board, but the takeaway is clear – most people don’t make it. There are a lot of reas...

Hey folks! The Holiday season is among us, which means food, food and more food! So many of you have made amazing strides in your health and nutrition this year, and the Holidays can be a stressful time in regards to staying on track with your nutrition. I wanted to share simple tips I find helpful when navigating the Holiday season and all of it’s tasty treats. Plan Ahead- I personally am not a h...

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It's likely you use social media in some way, shape or form. Whether it's posting pictures of your latest vacation to Instagram, or making business related connections on Linkedin. Social media is used by around seven out of ten Americans (72%), up from 26% in 2008.  When used properly, social media can be a great way to connect, network, and check-in with loved ones. But how much is social m...

Of all the systems that exist in the human body (with its infinite complexity) none may be more recently and commonly mentioned than the immune system. In this new era of viral epidemics and uncertainty we hear this term used regularly. When the medical professionals say "make sure to do everything you can to boost your immune system", what system are they actually talking about and how can we in...

More than 60 percent people say they struggle with emotional or stress eating. And that was before the global pandemic. Whether out of stress, anxiety, sadness, boredom, or grief, it's understandable why we turn to food for comfort. Food offers a pretty great—if very temporary—solution to our suffering. Eating feels good. It sets off a cascade of pleasurable sensations that make it easier to forge...

What does it mean to be open-minded?  Being open-minded means welcoming new ideas, arguments, and information that you typically do not align with. Open-mindedness is a positive character quality and it enables those who use it to think critically and rationally. It is so important to be able to step out of your comfort zone and consider other ideas and perspectives, especially in this day an...

In today’s age, we live busy lives, trying to strike a balance between work, school, hobbies, self-care  and more. Often, our social connections fall by the wayside.  But connecting with others is more important than you might think.  Social connection can lower anxiety and depression, help us regulate our emotions, lead to higher self-esteem and empathy, and actually improve our im...

Protein in your diet provides energy and supports your mood and cognitive function. It’s a vital nutrient required for building, maintaining, and repairing tissues, cells, and organs throughout the body. While it is one of the most vital nutrients needed for proper bodily functions, it can also be one of the trickiest to eat enough of. One of the most common issues-if not THE most common issue- we...

Do you ever find yourself wondering what you should eat before or after a workout? Or whether it's necessary to eat within a certain time frame? Just how important is workout nutrition anyway? These are all questions that we hear quite often, which is why, in this episode, we’ll review the science of workout nutrition and share some of the best workout nutrition strategies for different goals. Rea...

In our new weekly series, Primal Mindset, we bring you quick snip-its of stoicism and philosophy.  Today's episode focuses on patience and persistence. In a year unlike any in our lifetimes, we have found ourselves isolating from the world, and possibly a little stir-crazy. Many of life's plans were put on hold, with no real timeframe on when they will resume. What is your secret weapon throu...

WE ARE BACK! After a 4-month hiatus, Primal Athletics Radio has returned, and we have big things planned. Not only will we be releasing new episodes weekly, look out for TWO episodes weekly. This episodes will cover various topics such as nutrition, training, mindset and of course guests. We start today introducing Primal Habits, where we challenge you monthly, to make small changes in your life t...

Brooke Haas is a CrossFit Games Athlete training out of CrossFit Total Control in Jacksonville, FL.    Brooke placed 53rd overall at the 2019 CrossFit Games.    She is one of the 30 Individual Women to be invited to the 2020 CrossFit Games at The Ranch in Aromas, CA.   Brooke's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brookedahook/?hl=en Subscribe on YouTube and iTunes &n...

**This is a replay of an older episode** Slumps. We've all been through them. It’s inevitable. At some time during this great journey that is CrossFit, things are going to get tough. So when they do, how do you pull yourself back up and get back in the gym? The coaches share some personal experiences on how they got out of their slumps (yes, they have them too!), in the hopes that you can use thes...

If you would like to learn more about using exercise to improve mental health click the following links: - Exercise as a Treatment for Depression with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (Video) - Physical Exercise for Treatment of Mood Disorders: A Critical Review - Association of Efficacy of Resistance Exercise Training With Depressive Symptoms: Meta-analysis and Meta-regression Analysis of Randomized Clinical T...

Hunter McIntyre is a professional athlete and fitness trainer who has established himself as a dominant force in the world of obstacle course racing. He was named one of the top 50 fittest athletes in 2017 by Sports Illustrated and is the undefeated champion of CMT's reality TV show, Broken Skull Ranch, for the last three years. Hunter was a competitor at the 2019 CrossFit Games.   Titles : •...