Nutrition 9 posts from the Persistence team
Recovery Nutrition: What to Eat After Hero WODs
Post-workout nutrition for hard CrossFit sessions and Hero WODs. Protein and carb targets, real meal examples, and why sleep matters more than supplement timing.
Supplements That Are Worth It (and Most That Aren't)
An honest tier list of supplements for CrossFit and HYROX athletes. What works, what is wasted money, and what we actually recommend at Persistence.
Macros for CrossFit and HYROX Athletes
How to set protein, carb, and fat targets for CrossFit and HYROX. Sample plans for a 160 lb HYROX athlete and a 200 lb CrossFitter.
Nutrition for Athletes: A Seattle Coach's Guide
How a Seattle nutrition coach actually feeds athletes. Protein, carbs, timing, and the Belltown desk-job reality. From the head coach at Persistence Athletics.
Fat Loss While Training Hard: What Actually Works
Honest fat loss strategy for athletes training 4 to 6 days a week. The deficit ranges that work, what does not, and a real client case study.
Eating in Belltown: Best Lunch Spots Near Persistence Athletics
A coach's guide to athlete-friendly lunch within a 10-minute walk of Persistence Athletics. Bowls, poke, salad, sushi, and what to look for on a menu.
5 Pre-Workout Meals for Optimal Performance in Seattle Gyms
What to eat before training (and when), from a Belltown CrossFit coach. Five real meals our members use, plus the timing rules that make them work.
Hydration Strategies for Hot WODs and HYROX Training
How to actually hydrate for CrossFit and HYROX in Seattle. Pre, intra, post protocols from a Belltown coach who has watched 10,000 sweaty workouts.
Protein Timing for CrossFit and Strength Training
How much protein, when, and what actually moves the needle for CrossFit and strength athletes. From a Belltown nutrition coach who has coached the question 1,000 times.
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