Should You Consume Protein Immediately After Your Workout?

Should You Consume Protein Immediately After Your Workout?

If your goal is to maximize muscle growth or maintain as much lean muscle as possible, some people would argue that you need to drink your protein shake within 30-minutes after the workout. If you miss that 30-minute window after your workout you are losing out on...
Is Eating Fruit Bad for You?

Is Eating Fruit Bad for You?

Several studies show that excessive fructose intake is harmful. There’s an increased likelihood of type two diabetes, weight gain, high cholesterol, and so on. Fruit contains mainly sugar, most of which is fructose, so people tend to think that eating fruit is bad for...
High Bar Versus Low Bar Back Squat

High Bar Versus Low Bar Back Squat

We’re focusing on the back squat over the next month or two at CrossFit Goose Creek. Today I wanted to talk about the two main styles of back squatting; high bar and low bar back squat. With the high bar back squat the barbell typically rests higher on the traps...