The CrossFit Proficient blog

Will Weight Training Stunt My Teen’s Growth?

A common concern I hear from parents of children or teenagers is that they are worried weight training will stunt their child’s growth. What if I told you that is all a big myth, and weight training can actually be beneficial for your child’s development?

Will Eating Fat Make Me Fat?

You may have heard that fat should be avoided when trying to lose weight. However, eating fat itself does not necessarily cause you to immediately pile on weight.

Why Use Weightlifting Shoes?

You may have seen people wearing Olympic weightlifting shoes before, but not really understood why. Read on to discover the benefits of these unique, specialised shoes.

Why Should You Get a Personal Trainer?

Whether you are new to exercise or have been working out for years, a personal trainer can be a valuable asset to your fitness journey. 

Quinoa and Chicken Stuffed Capsicums

Ingredients 4-5 medium size capsicums 1 cup uncooked quinoa/brown rice (whichever you prefer – i use quinoa) 1 chicken stock cube or if you have…

What Protein Is Best For You?

So maybe you’ve been working out for a while, and you’ve seen people drinking protein shakes after class. You’re curious, but you’re not really sure where to start.

What Is The Paleo Diet?

The Paleo Diet, like most diets, can be beneficial when utilised correctly. It can be a great way to kickstart healthier eating habits, as it does not require any weighing, measuring, or mathematics.

Week 1 of the #800gChallenge® – Estimating Quantity

Welcome to Week 1!  Estimating Quantity The expectation for the #800gChallenge is that when you are at home or work, you are weighing and measuring…

Banana Oat Cookie

Ingredients 2 cups of rolled oats 2 mashed banana’s (ripe) 1-2 tbs rice malt syrup 2 tbs melted coconut oil (butter can be used as…

What Is The Keto Diet?

The keto (short for ketogenic) diet is a diet which works on the principle of consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates, moderate amounts of protein, and high amounts of fat.

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