Being a vegan in a combat-sport is so unusual one Australian fighter styles her Facebook page as ???Claire the Vegan Baxter???. ?? She talked to me about what she eats and how she deals with nutty (+ACE) questions. Asking people about food can be a sensitive topic, so I was relieved when Claire … [Read more...]
Aoife Murphy, MMA and making weight
Michigan USA - Aoife (rear, right) training with Invicta fighters at Scorpiion Fighting System Team SFS +ACY-nbsp+ADs When male fighters grow up big and tall, promoters rub their hands with glee. But for Aoife Murphy standing at 1.83m or bang on six foot is simply a problem. The small number of … [Read more...]
Ask an expert: eating for sport
Fruit stall in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - it just looks so good for you+ACE Nutrition and diet are tricky topics for women interested in sport. What should we eat? How much of it should we eat? If my friend is eating that, should I be doing the same? On and on and on, it's a total … [Read more...]
Your Healthy Eating Habits are Ruining My Good Time
+ACY-nbsp+ADs Tonight???s the night. You finally landed reservations at the hottest new dining spot in town and have invited a group of friends to join. You???re glancing over the elaborate menu when the waiter brings by what looks like freshly made warm bread and whipped butter. You begin to … [Read more...]
Try These Zucchini Bread Pancakes
Unfortunately summer is beginning to come to an end. In order to celebrate the slow transition into fall, try making these??zucchini bread pancakes+ACE It???s a great way to use up those leftover zucchinis you might have in your garden before the weather gets a bit cooler. We love this recipe for … [Read more...]
Zespri Kiwifruit Sunrise Smoothie Bowl #Recipe
Breakfast doesn???t have to be be boring. Smoothie bowls are a great way to get the refreshing taste and flavor you get from a smoothie, but with a little added texture. This smoothie bowl recipe is packed with nutrients and flavor. One kiwifruit alone has more vitamin C??than an orange and as much … [Read more...]
A personal trainer and her Mojo
Have you ever wondered where a personal trainer gets her Mojo?Australian Shelley Lask is a former couch potato, a former MuayThai fighter in Thailand and now battling negativity in the fitness industry. Q: HOW DID YOU GET INTO SPORT? In school I just hated it. I got teased about my knees turning in … [Read more...]
Facing up to doping in Sport
Paula Radcliffe PIC via her website. It's been a grim week for many sports between the implosion at the top of FIFA and a BBC programme on 'micro-dosing' to cheat in sports. I try to keep this blog focused on positive and inspiring stories but the attraction between competitive sports and … [Read more...]
7 Tips on Investing in Your Health Year Around
Spring is here and it is tank top, shorts and soon...bikini time. Are you ready? Spring is a trendy time of year to get into shape, only second to the New Year's Resolutions that may or may not have happened. I call BS on jumping on the let's get in shape for Spring. We should look more towards … [Read more...]
15.5 Completed
The 2015 Crossfit Open has officially closed. My home gym, CrossFit Max Effort, hosted the 15.5 announcement, Thursday, March 26, 2015. It was a once in a lifetime event that sold out in a matter of days. All the former female CrossFit Champions were in attendance.??Sam Briggs, 2013 CrossFit Games … [Read more...]