CrossFit Nutrition: Fueling Your Workout

Chosen theme: CrossFit Nutrition: Fueling Your Workout. Welcome to a place where sweat meets smart fueling, and PRs are built in the kitchen as much as in the box. Stick around, share your questions, and subscribe for weekly, practical nutrition tips tailored to intense, functional training.

Macronutrients That Power WODs

CrossFit thrives on glycogen, so carbs are your rocket fuel for thrusters, burpees, and sprints. Aim for quality sources like oats, fruit, rice, and potatoes around training. Many athletes perform best with a carb-focused meal two to three hours pre-WOD. What timing works for you? Tell us in the comments.

Macronutrients That Power WODs

Protein supports tissue repair, strength gains, and immune resilience under heavy training loads. Practical targets often land between 1.6 and 2.2 grams per kilogram daily. Include leucine-rich options such as eggs, Greek yogurt, or whey after sessions. Share your favorite post-WOD protein go-to and why it works.

About 60 to 120 minutes before training, pair an easy-to-digest carb with lean protein, like rice cakes and turkey or a banana with skyr. Keep fats and fiber modest to prevent cramping. If you train early, a small snack can still help. What pre-WOD combo keeps you light and focused?

Timing Your Fuel for Strength and Metcon

For sessions over an hour, consider electrolytes and 20 to 40 grams of quick carbs per hour, especially if heat or volume is high. Sips beat chugs for tummy comfort. Test during practice, not competition. Drop a note if you want our simple intra-WOD gel and drink guide tailored to your pace.

Timing Your Fuel for Strength and Metcon

Hydration and Electrolytes for Box Life

Know Your Sweat Rate and Sodium Needs

Weigh yourself before and after a typical metcon to estimate sweat losses and guide fluid targets. Many athletes lose between half and one and a half liters per hour. Heavy sweaters may benefit from extra sodium in hot conditions. Share your numbers and we will help you refine your hydration plan.

DIY Electrolyte Mix for Honest Workouts

Skip sugary overkill with a simple mix: water, a squeeze of citrus, a pinch of salt, and a touch of honey if needed. Adjust salt to your sweat pattern. Test in training days, not on comp morning. Want flavor ideas that do not wreck your macros? Subscribe for our rotating recipe rotation.

A Heatwave Story from the Box

During last summer’s heatwave, one athlete cramping on kettlebell swings fixed things by adding 500 to 700 milligrams sodium per liter and pacing water sips. Performance rebounded within a week. Have you tamed the heat with smarter fluids? Tell us your trick so others can adapt faster.

Smart Supplementation for CrossFit Athletes

Creatine monohydrate remains a standout for power and repeat sprints. Most athletes benefit from three to five grams daily, no cycling needed. Mix it with any meal. Track your lifts over four weeks and watch for small but meaningful bumps. Comment if you want our minimalist strength plus creatine template.

Meal Prep That Survives AMRAP Weeks

Cook proteins in bulk, roast trays of potatoes and vegetables, and portion grains for easy mix-and-match bowls. Add quick sauces like yogurt-herb or chili-lime to keep things exciting. This modular method saves time when fatigue peaks. Post your favorite prep combo and inspire another athlete’s week.

Meal Prep That Survives AMRAP Weeks

Keep practical options on hand: Greek yogurt cups, rice cakes with peanut butter, trail mix, jerky, and fruit. Pair carbs with protein for longer satiety. Stash backups in your gym bag to dodge vending-machine regret. What snack saves your afternoon? We are building a community list—add yours.

Mindful Eating, Recovery, and Real Athlete Stories

One member kept bonking mid-WOD until adding one extra carb serving at breakfast and dinner. Within two weeks, EMOM intervals stabilized and sleep improved. Small shifts can snowball into big PRs. Have you solved a similar plateau with food changes? Share so others can learn from your path.